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Kaden James Smith

LISBON — Kaden James Smith “George” “Bubby,” 17 months, died unexpectedly, Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem. Kaden was born on January 8, 2021 in Boardman, Ohio the son of Kasen Smith and Ashley Hawkins. Kaden was full of joy, laughter and smiles, a ...

Gene A. Morrow

WASHINGTONVILLE — Gene A. Morrow, age 91, of Washingtonville, died on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home in Washingtonville. He was born on April 14, 1931, in Washingtonville, son of the late George and Mary Weikart Morrow. Gene was a 1949 graduate of Leetonia High School, an Electrician with Ohio Edison, where he worked for 40 years and was a member of Robbins United Methodist Church. He was a member of The Leetonia Sportsman Club, Beaver Creek Sportsman Club, Washingtonville VFW, Leetonia OSI and the Youngstown District Men’s Club of Ohio Edison. Gene is survived by his wife, ...

David R. Moore

COLUMBIANA — David R. Moore passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 19, 2022, with his wife, Barb, at his side holding him as he quietly left this earth. Dave was born June 3, 1948, in Salem, he had just turned 74 and had lived in this area all his life. His parents were Harold and ...

Arthur W. VanPelt

COLUMBIANA — Arthur W. VanPelt, 92, traded time for Eternity early Saturday morning, June 18, 2022. He was born January 3, 1930, the son of the late Franklin Lee and Ida (Witmer) VanPelt. Arthur accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth and strove to live his life in obedience to Jesus’ teachings. He was a faithful member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where he served as a Deacon for many years. On October 8, 1955 Arthur married Anna Ruth Showalter. She preceded him in death on November 28, 1999. He then married Viola Mae Snyder on March 29, 2002. She preceded him ...

Geneva K. ‘Jean’ Wonner

EAST PALESTINE — Geneva K. “Jean” Wonner, 74, passed away June 18, 2022 in Niles, following a lengthy illness. Jean was born July 31, 1947 in Webster Springs, W.Va., daughter of the late William D. Shields and Ruby Tracy Shields. She graduated from Niles-McKinley High School, enjoyed ...

Barbara Jean (Adams) Taylor

Barbara Jean (Adams) Taylor, 92, of Dade City, Fla., formerly of Findlay, Ohio, Lisbon, Ohio, and Bradenton, Fla., passed away on June 14, 2022. She was the wife of Ted Taylor with whom she celebrated 72 years of marriage. Born Jan. 30, 1930 in Findlay, Ohio, she was the daughter of ...