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Karen M. Kyser

1948-2023 LEETONIA – Karen M. Kyser, 75, of Leetonia passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 2, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Earl and Catherine Niles Heim. Karen was a graduate of Boardman High School and had worked as a bartender for many years. She was a devoted member of the Leetonia Eagles #1496, American Legion Post #131, and the Washingtonville VFW #5532. She loved playing the pull tabs at the Eagles, playing euchre and taking motorcycle rides with her late companion, Bob. Karen is survived by her four ...

Frances Mary Smith

1943-2023 Frances Mary Smith, 79, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at Carriage Inn of Steubenville. Fran was born Nov. 8, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Andrew Cavaciuti and Anna (Blendowski) Cavaciuti. Fran was an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and ...

Joann Elizabeth Moore

1938-2023 COLUMBIANA — Joann Elizabeth Moore, 85, of Columbiana died Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana. She was born May 23, 1938, in Findlay, Ohio, the daughter of the late Homer and Lola Hosafros Arras. Joann was a 1956 graduate of Liberty Benton High School. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Salem and had worked as a secretary for Marathon Oil. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Ivor Moore, whom she married Jan. 27, 1968, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Findlay, and her son, David F. Moore of Columbiana. ...

Rev. Dr. Barry Walker

1939-2023 EAST PALESTINE — Rev. Dr. Barry Walker, a longtime resident of East Palestine, passed away at his home unexpectedly Sept. 5, 2023. He was born Aug. 22, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late Joseph Walker Jr. and Myra Wilson Walker. Barry was a proud veteran of the US ...

Samuel Wilson Hirt

Samuel Wilson Hirt 1940-2023 Samuel Wilson Hirt, 82, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at home with family at his side following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 28, 1940 in Salem, Ohio. He grew up in East Palestine, Ohio. Sam was the son of the late Edna Mae ...

Mary M. Foor

Mary M. Foor 1945-2023 SALEM — Mary M. Foor, 78, of Salem died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem. She was born July 20, 1945, in Roaring Spring, Pa., a daughter of the late Theodore and Mae Mock Bloom. Mary, affectionately know by her CB handle as ...