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Obituaries

John ‘Jack’ Pease

1931-2025 EAST LIVERPOOL – John P. “Jack” Pease, 94, of East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, steady love, and the kind of humor that could catch you off guard and make you laugh even when you tried not to. Born April 29, ...

Scott V. McAleer

1968-2025 EAST PALESTINE — Scott V. McAleer, 57, died Wednesday. He was born March 21, 1968 in Woodbury, N.J., son of the late Edward Jr. and Barbara Sharp McAleer. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 12/13/25

Deloris Ann Young

1940-2025 LISBON — Deloris Ann Young, 85, died Tuesday. She was born Oct. 2, 1940, in Walkerton, Indiana, daughter of the late Arthur and Velma Gordon Barden. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 12/13/25

Nancy Helen Newport

Nancy Helen Newport, formerly of Columbiana County, passed away Dec. 9 in Sarasota, Florida. Nancy grew up in Bethlehem, Pa., where she graduated from Liberty High School in 1960. She earned her RN degree from Reading Hospital in 1963, the same year she married Conrad Heins Jr. Nancy and ...

Michael (Mickey) Alan Knepper

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael (Mickey) Alan Knepper. After a lengthy illness, Mickey entered into eternal rest on Dec. 7, 2025 with his loving wife by his side. Mickey found joy outdoors in the simple beauty of nature. His love of the wild had him spending ...

Christina Ann Murphy

1975-2025 LEETONIA — Christina Ann Murphy, 50, of Leetonia, passed away Dec. 11, 2025, at her home following long illnesses. She was born Aug. 23, 1975, in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of Teresa Ann Murphy Kegelmyer, and had lived in Leetonia all of her life. She was a large social butterfly. A ...