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Obituaries

Diane L. Brothers

1953-2025 SALINEVILLE — Diane L. Brothers went home to be with the love of her life, Jesus, at the age of 72 on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Diane was born Feb. 2, 1953, in New Castle, Pa., the daughter of the late David L. and Ada R. (Cameron) Fisher. A 1971 graduate of Mercer High School, ...

Robert L. Herold

1930-2025 Robert L. Herold went home to be with the heavenly angels on Sept. 14, 2025 at the age of 94. He had been a resident of Auburn Assisted Living in Damascus for the past eight months. Robert was born on Sept. 30, 1930 to James V. and Emma V. Herold. He graduated from Beloit High School ...

Christopher C. Wager

1967-2025 Christopher C. Wager, 58, of Raleigh, died Sept. 6. He was born on Jan. 10, 1967, in Spokane, Wash., the son of the late Alan Wager and the late Louise Kiliany Briggs. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia. 9/17/25

Donald L. McCreary Jr.

1952-2025 ENON VALLEY — Donald L. McCreary Jr., 72, died Sept. 10. He was born Oct. 8, 1952, in Youngstown, son of the late Donald McCreary Sr. and Dorothy Spankle McCreary. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 9/17/25

Kenneth R. Haines Sr.

1957-2025 LISBON — Kenneth R. Haines Sr., 68, died Saturday. He was born April 14, 1957 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of the late Wilber and Katherine (Tate) Haines. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 9/17/25

Brandon M. Smith

1991-2025 Brandon M. Smith, 33, of East Rochester, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. He was born Oct. 17, 1991 in Salem to John Smith Jr. and Susan (Gossman) Davis. He was a maintenance man at CAA and a 2011 graduate of Southern Local High School and CCCTC in welding. One of his favorite ...