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Kenneth K. Kissinger, Jr.

EAST PALESTINE — Kenneth K. Kissinger, Jr. 55, of East Palestine, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones Saturday, February 26, 2022, at UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pa.. He was born September 26, 1966, son of Ken and Andrea Kissinger, and was a lifelong resident of the area. A 1984 ...

Larry J. Zimmerman

EAST PALESTINE — Larry J. Zimmerman, 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home following his battle with lung cancer. Larry was born May 12, 1954 in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph and Betty Wilson Zimmerman. Larry worked as an assembler for SES in Alliance. He was a member of the East Palestine Sportman’s Club and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #467 of East Palestine. He enjoyed building RC model airplanes for his boys. He is survived by his wife, the former Gayla Hays, whom he married on March 30, 1974; his two sons, Justin (Jennifer) Zimmerman of Defiance ...

Judith Ann White

COLUMBIANA — Judith Ann White, 81, of Columbiana, peacefully passed away at home on February 28, 2022, after a brief illness ended a happy life. Judy was born January 20, 1941, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of Dale and Dorothy Leep McCormick. She graduated from Leetonia High School in 1959 ...

David B. Blasiman

SALEM — David B. Blasiman, 66, died Friday, February 25, 2022 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital. He was born on April 1, 1955 in Alliance, the son of John and Marylee (Cameron) Blasiman. Dave was a 1973 graduate of West Branch High School, where he played on the basketball and golf ...

Norma J. Smail

LISBON — Norma Jean Smail, 76, passed away quietly at 4:30 am, Monday, February 28, 2022 at Salem North Healthcare Center. Mrs. Smail was born May 20, 1945 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late Russell E. and Helen (Fullum) Dotson, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Following high ...

Patricia L. Hashman

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Patricia L. Hashman, 66, of New Middletown died Sunday at St. Elizabeth’s Health Center in Youngstown. She was born July 7, 1955 in West Virginia, daughter of Howard Harker and Mary L. Haliman Harker. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 3/1/22