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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 ...

Margaret Elizabeth Blackburn

1929-2023 Margaret E. Blackburn, age 93, of Summitville passed away on Friday June 30, 2023. She was born at home on July 17, 1929 to the late Metro and Mary Jane Chory. She graduated from Salineville High School. Margaret married the love of her life Charles Blackburn on February 10, 1953 and he died on February 22, 2017. Margaret enjoyed doing art such as her paintings. She also liked to work in her garden. She was a talented seamstress. Margaret was an active member of St. John the Evangelist in Summitville. Survivors are her children Ed (Karla) Blackburn, Karen (Chris) ...