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Charles M. Ellyson

1937-2023 Charles M. Ellyson, age 86, of East Rochester, passes away, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 12, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to Clarence and Dessie Mae (Leckrone) Ellyson. He was a hay broker, truck driver, farmer and owner of Sun Hill Farms. He is a member of the Damascus Friends Church where he was a former Sunday School Teacher. He graduated from Augusta High School and attended The Ohio State University. He was a member of the Board of Education of United Local Schools for 12 years, former President of the Band Boosters and a ...

Kevin Finley

1974-2023 MOGADORE — Kevin Finley, age 48, of Mogadore, formerly of Columbiana, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born on November 14, 1974, in Salem, a son of the late George and Janet Felton Finley. Kevin was a graduate of Columbiana High School and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He had worked as a merchandiser for Summit Racing in Tallmadge and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Columbiana. He belonged to the Columbiana Boat and Ski Club and enjoyed off roading in his Jeep, camping and boating. He is survived by his wife, ...

Clara Boots Guesman

1934-2023 ROGERS —Clara Boots Guesman, 88, of Rogers, died Tuesday at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Boots was born July 12, 1934, in Rogers, daughter of the late Albert and Mary Green Kiehl. Arrangements by Linsley-Royal Funeral Home, East Palestine. 7/6/23

Dorothy E. Batzli

1926-2023 EAST ROCHESTER — Dorothy E. Batzli, 97, of Murray Rd., passed away peacefully at 5:35 p.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Hospice House. Dorothy was born March 23, 1926 in Alliance, Ohio, a daughter of the late William B. and Mildred V. (Cox) Foster, and had lived her entire life in the area. A graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Dorothy was a homemaker and farm wife. A faithful and active member of the Hanoverton Presbyterian Church, Dorothy had a servant’s heart. She volunteered as a “Grey Lady” at the Salem Hospital and lead the youth at her church ...

Chris A. Cox

1962-2023 NEGLEY — Chris A. Cox, 61, died July 1, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born April 7, 1962, in Rochester, Pa., son of Richard and Marlene Miller Cox. Arrangements by Linsley-Royal Funeral Home, East Palestine. 7/4/23

Harold Clark

1949-2023 EAST PALESTINE —Harold Clark, 74, passed away June 28, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Health Center in Youngstown. Harold was born May 6, 1949, in Weirton, W.Va., son of the late Harry and Wanda Ward Grimm. He was a 1967 graduate of Crestview High School. He worked various jobs ...