1933-2025 NEGLEY — Thornton Flemming “Hez” Harn III, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away November 12, 2025, at his home with family by his side. Hez was born November 12, 1933, in South Beaver, Pa., son of the late Thornton F. Harn II, and Gladys Hays Harn. He was a veteran ...
1950-2025 Rebecca A. Stearns, 75, of Negley passed away November 11, 2025, at East Liverpool City Hospital. Born January 20, 1950 in East Liverpool, Becky was adopted by the late Dudley Ashead and Freda (Headley) Ashead of Salem. Becky was a member of Grace Church in Columbiana where she ...
1950-2025 WELLSVILLE — David William “Dave” Lloyd, 75, died Wednesday, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1950, in East Liverpool, son of the late Louise (Jackson) and Robert C. Lloyd, Sr. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsville. 11/14/25
1959-2025 EAST PALESTINE — Richard A. Kugler, 66, passed away unexpectedly November 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born October 4, 1959, in Salem, son of the late Richard M. and Mary Black Kugler. Richard was a lifelong resident of East Palestine and a 1978 graduate of East Palestine High School. He worked as a machinist for over 20 years at Tube Tech in East Palestine. He enjoyed tinkering on cars, woodworking and his dog Echo. Richard is survived by his daughter, Angela (Joshua) Jeffries of East Palestine; a sister, Cindy (Robert) Green, two brothers, Jeffrey Kugler and ...
1943-2025 SALEM — Joann McMurray, 82, passed away on November 11, 2025, at Masternick Memorial Health Care in New Middletown. Born on May 3, 1943 in Chicago, Ill., Joann was the daughter of Walter and Martha (Danczyk) Skortz, and was raised in Chicago. On October 18, 1959, Joann wed Stanley A. McMurray, embarking on a journey that would span 66 years and numerous relocations due to his military career. In the late 1970s, the couple settled in Columbiana County, where Joann embraced her roles as a dedicated wife, mother, and grandma. Her commitment to her family was the cornerstone ...
1942-2025 COLUMBIANA — James D. Steele, age 82, formerly of Leetonia, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Youngstown. He was born on December 8, 1942, in Salem, Ohio, son of the late Norman and Elizabeth Meissner Steele. Jim ...
