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Ronald G. King

Ronald G. King LISBON — Ronald G. King, 72, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 following a recent illness. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; daughters, Nikki (Justin) DePace and Stacey (Edward) DiFiore; four grandchildren, Gia DePace, and Sonny, Luca, and Rocco DiFiore; sister-in-law, Patricia Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his father, George; mother, Elva; and by his sister, Jeanne. Ron graduated from North Lima High School in 1969, where he played football and track. He was fondly ...

Marilyn Mae Burbick

Marilyn Mae Burbick 1943-2023 CANFIELD — Marilyn Mae Burbick, 80, of Canfield died Tuesday at her home. She was born May 5, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Delmas and Ruth Baird. Arrangements are being handled by the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. 11/24/23

Nora E. Eaton

1923-2023 EAST PALESTINE — Nora E. Eaton, 100, passed away Nov. 20, 2023, at Parkside Healthcare Center in Columbiana. She was born Feb. 24, 1923, in Washingtonville, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Mary Houp Dilling. Nora was a World War II veteran having served in the Women’s ...

Daniel P. Bekar

1949-2023 Daniel P. Bekar, 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and mentor of Columbiana passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 at the Hospice House in North Lima surrounded by loved ones. Dan was born March 17, 1949 in Rochester, Pa., the eldest son ...

Nancy Lorraine Ketchum

Nancy L. Ketchum, 87, formerly of Salineville, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. She was born in McComb, Ky., to the late Bradley and Cora Blackburn. Nancy graduated from David Anderson High School. She married the love of her life Ray E. Ketchum Nov. 18, 1955, and he passed away May 30, 2019. Nancy was active in Eastern Stars and enjoyed doing crafts such as quilting and crocheting to drawing art. Her and Ray liked to travel and go camping. Her passion was spending time with her grandchildren. Nancy retired from P.C.C/T.R.W. in Minerva. Survivors include her children Judy ...

Delmar ‘Gene’ Justice

1937-2023 COLUMBIANA — Delmar “Gene” Justice, 86, of Columbiana passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at his home. He was born at home Aug. 14, 1937, in Columbiana, a son of the late Robert Justice and the late Kathryn Walker Wiselogle. Gene, also known by friends and family as ...