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Gerald VanFossan

1943-2023 LEETONIA — Our father, Gerald VanFossan, has gone home to God Dec. 27, 2023 after a terrible battle against Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. Our mother, Nancy, was the love of his life and has walked beside him through every step of this battle. Gerald was born Nov. 19,1943 at the family farm in Leetonia, to his parents, the late George and Jessie Mae VanFossan. After graduating from Leetonia High School in 1961, Gerald went on to become a 1st Cav member of the Army and served in the Vietnam War in 1968-1969. He received an honorable discharge as a sergeant. Although ...

Judith Ann Preston

1949-2023 LISBON – Judith Ann Preston, 74, of Lisbon died Monday evening at her home. Born in East Liverpool, Aug. 13, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Bernard W. and Eva Wooden Jividen. Dawson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 12/28/23

Mr. Claire M. Fraser

1931-2023 WELLSVILLE — Claire M. Fraser of Wellsville passed away Monday morning, Dec. 25, 2023, at his home. He was 92. Born in Canfield, May 8, 1931, he was a son of the late Hugh and Ruth Burbick Fraser. A resident of this area most of his life, he was a member of the East Liverpool High School Class of 1949. He continued his education at The Ohio State University where he studied agriculture. A veteran of the U.S. Army and following his service to our country, he returned home and lived and worked on the family farm outside of Wellsville. He is survived by his wife of 69 ...

Barbara Jean May

1937-2023 COLUMBIANA — Barbara Jean May, 86, passed away Dec. 25, 2023, at Parkside Health Care Center. Barbara was born Feb. 6, 1937, at home in Rogers, daughter of the late Paul and Bertha Burkhart Burson. She was a lifelong resident of Columbiana County and was a graduate of New ...

Lynn E. Berger

Lynn E. Berger 1946-2023 EAST PALESTINE — Lynn E. Berger, 77, a lifelong resident of East Palestine, passed away Dec. 23, 2023, at her residence with family by her side. Lynn was born Sept. 24, 1946, in Miami, Fla., daughter of the late Robert and June Cheuvront Mansfield. She was a ...

Leann Jean Heckathorn

Leann Jean Heckathorn 1957-2023 LISBON — Leann Jean Heckathorn, 66, of Lisbon passed away Dec. 22, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. following a brief illness. She is united with the love of her life, Brian, who preceded her in death. She lived her life to love and serve others and she leaves behind a ...