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Paula Kay Jewell

1963-2023 WELLSVILLE — Paula Kay Jewell, 59, of Wellsville, passed away May 27, 2023. Born July 24, 1963 in Steubenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Grafton and Betty (Jackson) Korbel. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Grafton. Surviving are two daughters, Jessica Jewell (Daniel Kernich) of East Liverpool and Jamie Jewell of Salem; five grandchildren, Kaiden, Kaylee, Bella, Jakob, and Alexander; four sisters, Tracey Digman of East Liverpool, Roxann (Dave) Reeves of Canton, Bonnie (Jim) Jackson of Wisconsin and Connie Merriman of Wellsville; ...

Sarah Anne Critchley Barnhouse

1967-2023 LISBON — Sarah Anne Critchley Barnhouse, 55, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 2, 1967 in Sale, England, daughter of the late Stuart Walter John and Maureen Jean (Williams) Critchley. Arrangements by Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home, Lisbon. 5/29/23

Dean Lee Forbes

1943-2023 WELLSVILLE — Dean Lee Forbes, 79, of Wellsville, died Tuesday at home. Dean was born Oct. 9, 1943, the son of the late Dean L. and Ellen K. (Knepper) Forbes. He was the husband of Sandra Jane (Reese) Forbes, whom he married June 24, 1967, and spent more than 55 years with love, ...

William R. Bryan

1957-2023 LISBON — William R. Bryan, 66, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness. Born January 24, 1957, he was the son of Bonnie L. (Dodd) Bryan and the late Joseph W. Bryan. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sisters Judy (Ted) Potts of North Carolina and Kathy Reisen of Salem as well as several nieces and nephews. Bill retired from the village of Lisbon after 30 years serving 22 years with the police department, 2 years with the water department, and 6 years with the street department. He received two citations ...

Rodney R. Brewer

1962-2023 LISBON — Rodney R. Brewer, 60, passed away peacefully at 3:31 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Salem Regional Medical Center following a recent illness with his loving family by his side. Rod was born December 18, 1962 in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Richard F. and Shirley L. ...

Donna Mae Bagley

1935-2023 SALEM — Donna Mae Bagley, 87, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living, in Salem, Ohio. Donna was born on July 6, 1935, in Lisbon, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Loftus) Corfee. Donna lovingly worked as a homemaker, she enjoyed ...