1935-2026 LEETONIA — Billie “Bill” Frank Swift, 90, of Leetonia, left this world at 3:25 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, with his wife Marsha by his side. He was born in Birmingham, Ala., on Oct. 29, 1935, the fourth of seven children to James and Katheryn Kunz Swift. He resided in ...
1974-2026 EAST PALESTINE — Russell Shane Waite, 51, died Monday. He was born July 25, 1974, in East Liverpool, son of the late Russell M. and Rebecca Baumgarner Waite. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 1/7/26
1933-2025 VERMILION — Fayette (Fay) Powers Grose reunited with the God he faithfully served for over six decades on Dec. 27, 2025. His journey to everlasting life came just as he hoped it would be – swift and peaceful and within the comfort of his home, next to his devoted wife, Phyllis. ...
1926-2025 EAST PALESTINE — Rosetta R. Kimble, 99, of East Palestine, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Christian House Assisted Living, East Palestine. She was born on Sept. 24, 1926, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Sweet Smith. Growing up, Rosetta ...
Levi Stear 2001-2026 NEW WATERFORD — Levi Stear, 24, of New Waterford, died on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 2001, in Youngstown, the son of Scott Stear and Leeanne Superak Stear. Levi was a graduate of Crestview High ...
William Esterly 1950-2025 LISBON – William Esterly, 75, passed away early Wednesday morning, Dec. 31, 2025, at his home in Lisbon. William was born on May 11, 1950, in Salem, a son of Edgar and Dorothy Esterly. A 1968 graduate of Crestview High School, his love of cars led him at the ...
