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Rogers, Ohio Megan Jo Williams 1976 — 2024 Megan Jo Williams, 47, of Columbiana passed away Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2024 at the Hospice House of Poland. She was born September 20, 1976, the beloved daughter of Rick R. and Janet L (Newell) Williams and lived most of her life in this area. She graduated from Beaver Local High School in 1994 and pursued her education at Bowling Green State University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Art Therapy. Megan received a Master's Degree from Southwestern University, Santa Fe, New Mexico in Art Therapy and Counseling. As a counselor and case manager she spent several years helping people suffering from drug addiction, homelessness and mental health issues. Throughout her life, nature...

Salem, Ohio Gerald Lee "Jerry" Hanna 1928 — 2024 Gerald Lee "Jerry" Hanna, 95 of Canfield passed away at his home on Sunday morning, March 3, 2024. Jerry was born March 6, 1928 in Atwater, a son of the late Arthur and Austie (Hines) Hanna and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Salem High School in 1947 and was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. Jerry was an Inspector/Coordinator for General Motors, Lordstown Plant for 23 years, retiring in 1988. He enjoyed camping and was a member of the Ohio Penn Traveler's Club. He looked forward to traveling to FL and had wintered in Kissimmee, FL for 33 years. While in FL he had worked for Disney as a cashier for 10 years. Jerry was a member of...

Canfield, Ohio Eric Roy Hull 1947 — 2024 Eric Roy Hull, 76, born in Northside Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio on July 17, 1947, and died at the Hospice House, in Poland, Ohio March 1st, 2024. He is survived by his beloved and cherished wife of 55 years, Hedy Wunderlich Hull, and his children; Eric Hull Jr., Michele Nelson (Bruce Hunter), Dawn Hull (Jonathan Komyati), Teri Wilson (Phil Wilson) and Jeri Hull (Sarah Hull). He is loving Papa to; Melina Tefakis, Gianna and Olivia Komyati, Luke and Ethan Nelson, Emma and Gabe Wilson, Reece, and Brook Hull. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also, a huge thank you to Aunt Debbie Flynn, who was by his side daily and a huge support to him and Hedy. He was proceeded in death by...

Lisbon, Ohio Vance Arnold Adams 1945 — 2023 VANCE ADAMS, 77, passed away peacefully at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem, Ohio, early Sunday morning September 10, 2023. Vance was born December 6, 1945, in Salem Ohio, the son of the late Charles Adams and Maxine Neal Adams. He married Judy Kapp, his wife of 58 years, on February 20, 1965. Together they have one son, Todd. First with his parents, and later his bride and son, Vance made his home in Lisbon, Ohio, throughout his lifetime. Vance graduated from David Anderson High School of Lisbon in 1963. Vance was baptized August 9, 1968, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and became loved for his service in the Lisbon Congregation, both in his public ministry and as an elder. Vance...

Edinburg, Ohio Daniel Kevin Kibler 2009 — 2023 Daniel Kevin Kibler, age 13 of Edinburg, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, after an ATV accident on his family's farm. He was born August 21, 2009, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Kevin D. and Holly M. (Repella) Kibler. Daniel was a 7th grade student at Southeast Middle School. He attended the Edinburg United Church and was a member of 4-H and played the saxophone in the Southeast Band. Daniel is survived by his parents, his brother Kyle, and his sister Sarah. He is also survived by his grandparents: Bill and Donna Kibler and John and Denise Repella, as well as his extended family including aunts and uncles: Doug and Marcia Kibler, Michelle and Scott Besaw, Lisa and Kirk Lange, Heidi...

Sugar Land, Texas Thomas James Wilson, Jr 1929 — 2023 On Friday, January 6, 2023, Thomas Wilson went to be with our Lord in heaven at the age of 93. He passed peacefully at home with his wife in Sugar Land, Texas. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 wonderful years, Barbara Ann (Hampson) Wilson; his daughters, Virginia (Wilson) Mobley, Linda (Wilson) Stegeman and her husband James Stegeman; his 4 grandchildren Erin Mobley, Ryan Mobley, J. Andrew Stegeman, and Thomas Stegeman; one great grandchild Atticus Arnold; two sisters-in-law Marjorie Hampson and Phyllis (Hampson) Young, along with several dear nieces and nephews. Tom was an amazing son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. He was a great friend and mentor to...

Mineral Ridge, Ohio Jacqueline "Jacci" Bragg 1940 — 2022 Mineral Ridge - Jacqueline "Jacci" Bragg, 81 of Mineral Ridge passed away Friday November 4, 2022, at Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. Jacci was born December 11, 1940, in Cleveland the daughter of the late Jack and Thelma (Indermill) Stevenson. She was a graduate of Leetonia High School and the Choffin Career Centers Nursing program and work as an LPN with Northside Hospital, retiring in 2007. Jacci was a member of Western Reserve United Methodist Church where she was active with the GAB sale and the Thursday Night Dinners. Jacci loved dogs and was a member of the Mill Creek Dog Club and the Youngstown All Breeds Training Club. She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, roller-skating,...

Wilson, North Carolina Lucile Green McHenry 1956 — 2022 Lucile "Lucy" Green McHenry, 66, of Wilson, passed away Monday. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Joyner's Funeral Home. Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Lucy loved spending time with her family and friends, she was a big adventurer and loved to travel and explore new places and meet new people. She started her career as a Flight Attendant with Eastern Airlines and then went on to retire from US Air after twenty-eight years of service. Lucy also loved helping people in time of need, she was a surgical tech at...

East Palestine, Ohio Richard Harrison England 1932 — 2022 Richard England, of East Palestine, OH fell asleep in death on Sunday, August 21, 2022, with his wife Marlene, family and friends by his side. He was born in Ellsworth, OH on September 7, 1932, to Herbert and Ethel England. He was raised on a dairy farm where he learned to love hard work. In 1954, he married Marlene Tusar (Darlington, PA) and settled in East Palestine where they raised four sons. Richard loved family, friends, traveling, guitar, country music, and making people laugh. If you knew him, you heard of his special fondness for heavy equipment like the dragline he operated for many years. In 1958, Richard and Marlene began to study the Bible and soon came to love their God,...

East Palestine, Ohio Richard H. Harrison England 1932 — 2022 Richard H. England, of East Palestine, OH fell asleep in death on Sunday, August 21, 2022, with his wife Marlene, family and friends by his side. He was born in Ellsworth, OH on September 7, 1932, to Herbert and Ethel England. He was raised on a dairy farm where he learned to love hard work. In 1954, he married Marlene Tusar (Darlington, PA) and settled in East Palestine where they raised four sons. Richard loved family, friends, traveling, guitar, country music, and making people laugh. If you knew him, you heard of his special fondness for heavy equipment like the dragline he operated for many years. In 1958, Richard and Marlene began to study the Bible and soon came to love their God,...

Leetonia, Ohio Marie T. Walker 1934 — 2022 Marie T. Walker, age 87, of Leetonia passed away at her home on Friday morning, March 11, 2022, surrounded by her precious family. Born November 22, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of John J. Beluscsak and Mary Clara Petro. She lived in the Mantua/Shalersville area before moving to Leetonia in 1967. Marie was a Registered Nurse and life-long dairy farmer with her husband Galen. After working at area hospitals, she worked for Urmson Animal hospital in Columbiana, Pleasant View Nursing Home in Lisbon and lent her nursing skills to all area neighbors and friends in need. She had been a 4-H advisor, a member of St. George Church in Lisbon and a former member of St. Patrick's...

Hanoverton William Alan Nelson, Jr. 1973 — 2021 William Alan Nelson Jr., 48 passed away on November 19, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on January 17, 1973, in Alliance, Ohio the son of William Alan Nelson Sr. and Vickie Lynn (Pitts) Nelson. On September 10, 2003, he was united in marriage to the former Stephanie Lee Foor with whom he shared 18 years of marriage. A 1991 graduate of Southern Local High School, Bill attended Mt. Union College. During his high school and college years he participated in high jumping, placing in the 1990-91 State finals. He was employed by Ventra Plastics Inc. as a press operator for the last 7 years. A proud cheer and marching band Dad, Bill lived life for...

Leetonia Patricia Diane Meade 1945 — 2021 Patricia Diane Meade, age 76, of Leetonia, OH, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, October19, 2021 after battling a lengthy illness. She was born in Alexandria, LA on August 8, 1945 to Bessie (Drexler) Gaskill and John W. Gaskill. She married Michael T. Meade on July 5, 1969 and were married for 51 years. She is survived by her four children, Christopher A. (Heather) Meade Sr., Daniel A. (Jennifer) Meade, Michelle D. (Shane) Chuey, and Shane M. Meade; grandchildren, Christopher A. Jr., Delaynie, Mckenzie, and Alexander Meade, Caley, Georgia Meade, Zachary, Brandon and Autumn Chuey, and Layla Meade; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael T....

Sunset Beach, NC Marc Alan Zelinsky 1982 — 2021 Marc Zelinsky, 39, of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, left this earth in a tragic accident while swimming in the ocean that he loved so much, and into the arms of his loving Heavenly Father on September 30, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1982 in Beaver, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Beaver Local High School, Lisbon, Ohio in 2001. Throughout his life, his strong, tough exterior could never hide his kind, compassionate, sweet spirit. His talents were many, and his extraordinary wit and sense of humor filled our lives with much joy and laughter. He is survived by his mother, Cindy Pearl and step-father, Brian Pearl of Sunset Beach, NC, his father, Matt Zelinsky and Vicki Harvey of North...

Stow, Ohio Roy Allen 1941 — 2021 STOW - Roy Allen, age 80, passed away at home July 17, 2021, after a lengthy battle with myasthenia gravis. He was born in Cincinnati to Joseph and Waneta Allen of Norwood, and was a graduate of Columbiana High School and a 1978 Kent State graduate. A corporate tax accountant, he retired from Alside Inc (Associated Materials) and worked for Koroseal lnterior Products. He was a CPA. Roy had a newspaper career starting at age 10 for the Columbiana Ledger as a paper boy and worked his way up to sports reporter in high school, printer, and managing editor by the age of 26. He will be remembered for his love of sports, refereeing high school football for 40 years, umpiring fast pitch...

Orwell Kelsey Lynn Elizabeth Mellott 1988 — 2021 ORWELL - Kelsey Lynn Elizabeth Mellott, 33, peacefully entered eternal rest Sunday evening, July 11, 2021, at Hospice House, following a brief illness. Kelsey was born Feb. 25, 1988, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of Richard and Denise Buchanan Mellott. She attended Austintown Fitch High School, class of 2006, and while in school played trumpet in the symphonic and marching bands. A mischievous sort, everyone knew "Lil' Red" to always be up to something. Anyone that was graced with the privilege of knowing Kelsey knew she lived her life and drew each breath for her sons, her "three kings." Her sons were the essence of her being and are her legacy. Besides devoting her life to...

Austintown Roy Lee Clay 1946 — 2021 Roy L. Clay, 74 passed away surrounded by his family on March 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Roy was born on October 3, 1946 in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Eugene and Sylvia (Campbell) Clay. A 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Roy proudly served his county as a United States Marine from 1965-1967 during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge from the Marines, he began a 38-year career with General Motors retiring in 2006. While employed with General Motors he was an active member of the UAW 1112. He was a proud member of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club, American Legion Post 737 and the Austintown Eagles. Roy loved nature and the outdoors especially hunting with his...

Kent, Ohio Myra May Owen Myers 1927 — 2021 Born on the family farm in Augusta, Ohio, May 24, 1927, Myra May returned to her heavenly farm on Friday, March 19, 2021, after suffering complications from a fall. She was greeted by those who had preceded her: parents, C. Jay and Loa (Watson) Owen; brother, Albert and Ellen Owen; sister Martha Jayne (Owen) and Roland Dorr; and her husband, Robert L. Myers with whom she shared a 68-year journey through life. She can now breathe the fresh air, enjoy the wide-open country, and most of all drink real spring water! Myra was first and always a mom! Doing all the untold things a mom and grandmother does: loving, laughing, cheering and worrying. Until her children were old enough to drive that...

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