Obituaries

James Slider

James Slider

May 26, 2013

James F. Slider, 73, of Deerfield, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Community Care Center of Alliance. James was born on July 30, 1939, the son of the late Slathiel Henry and Velma (Hoover) Slider, he served as a member of the Army Reserve. A lifelong area resident, he was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and...

Betty Jean Getty

Betty Jean Getty

May 20, 2013

Betty Jean Getty, of Sebring passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013, at home after a courageous battle with cancer with her family at her side. She was born December 19, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Mary E. and Elmer G. Thompson. She married Dr. Paul A. Getty on June 5, 1953. He survives her. Betty graduated from...

M. Alberta Beck

M. Alberta Beck

May 17, 2013

M. Alberta Beck, 89, of Alliance, passed away on May 17, 2013 at Amherst Meadows in Massillon. Alberta was born on June 26, 1923 in Alliance, the daughter of the late Max and Mary (Matson) Riebe. Alberta was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, enjoyed spending time with her friends while working at the VFW in Sebring for over...

Elizabeth "Babe" Zuber

Elizabeth "Babe" Zuber

May 16, 2013

Elizabeth “Babe” Zuber, 98, of North Benton, died on Thursday May 16, 2013 at her home. Formerly from Chagrin Falls, where she met and married her husband Earl C. J. Zuber, she was the daughter of Wilbur E. and May E. (Thomas) Van Valkenburg. She had many interests and hobbies. After her husband’s death in 1969, she continued to operate...

Rolland Stryffeler

Rolland Stryffeler

May 10, 2013

Rolland William Stryffeler, 89, of Beloit, passed away on May 10, 2013 at his home. He was born on June 23, 1923 in Beloit, the son of the late Frank William and Pauline (Luginbuhl) Stryffeler. A lifelong area resident, he was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, a 25 year member of the Columbiana County Fair Board, Farm...

Jessie Baum

Jessie Baum

May 7, 2013

Jessie Marie Baum, formerly Jessie M. Mohan, 73 passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Jessie was born in Morgantown, WV the daughter of the late Ora and Evelyn (Mason) Bircher on June 23, 1939; she was a graduate of University High School and worked for Bud’s and the Record Courier. She attended Bethel...

Raymond "Joe" Wilt

Raymond "Joe" Wilt

May 7, 2013

Raymond “Joe” A. Wilt, 71, of Beloit, passed away on May 7, 2013 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1942 in Alliance, the son of the late Raymond F. & Margaret V. (Hundt) Wilt. A lifelong area resident, he was a graduate of Sebring High School and enjoyed fishing. Joe is survived by his sister Ruth Rabuzzi...

Henry Schnell

Henry Schnell

May 3, 2013

Henry Edward Schnell, 87 of Salem passed away at Hospice House on Friday, May 3, 2013. Henry was born in Salem on March 31, 1926, the son of the late Michael and Susan (Schenn) Schnell. Henry served in the US Navy from 1944-1946 as a Seaman 1st class. He was the former owner/operator of Salem Blanking Corp. and a member...

Geraldine Bailey

Geraldine Bailey

May 2, 2013

"TOGETHER AGAIN" Geraldine Bailey, 83 of Sebring went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Geraldine was born in Tennessee, on February 6, 1930 the daughter of the late Ben and Cassie Mathes. Mrs. Bailey enjoyed gardening, flowers and quilting but especially loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren. Survivors include her three...

Gary Boals

Gary Boals

May 1, 2013

Gary Raymond Boals, 77 of Beloit, passed away on May 1, 2013. He was a tool and die maker and a retiree of Tru-Cut Inc. He was also a real estate agent and graduate of Youngstown State University .He enjoyed relaxing at his favorite fishing hole, teaching violin and guitar, create works of art with his talent for carpentry, going...

Shirley Beeler

Shirley Beeler

Apr 30, 2013

Shirley Elaine Beeler, 86, of Salem passed away on April 30, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. She was born in Salem, on March 5, 1927 the daughter of the late Charles B. and Lena (Maple) Mangus, she was a 1945 graduate of Salem High School and worked as a Switchboard Operator for Ohio Bell, as well as...

Anna Fryxell

Anna Fryxell

Apr 30, 2013

During life's journey we are blessed to know special people that touch our hearts. Anna (Anne) Fryxell was one of those people Ann died on April 30 in Crandall Medical Center, Sebring, Ohio. She was born in Seattle, Washington on July 20, 1918 the only child of Frieda & Norbert Fryxell then moved to New York City as a young...

Allan Zagray

Allan Zagray

Apr 29, 2013

Allan H. Zagray, loving and beloved husband of Roberta and a resident of Copeland Oaks Retirement Community in Sebring, Ohio, passed through the gateway that leads to resurrection life on April 29, 2013. Born in Toledo, Ohio on March 2, 1934, he was the oldest son of the Rev. Alfred and Lois (Hoover) Zagray. Allan graduated from Cleveland James Ford...

Janet Close

Janet Close

Apr 26, 2013

Together Again.. Janet Eileen Close, 79 of Sebring and formerly of Alliance passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring. Janet was born in North Jackson, Ohio on September 21, 1933 the daughter of the late Lewis E. and Erma D. (Hacker) Schlabaugh, she attended Jackson Milton Schools and was the “Mail Lady” for their...

Robert "Bob" Vandyne

Robert "Bob" Vandyne

Apr 26, 2013

Robert “Bob” Warner VanDyne, 86 of Atwater passed away at his home on Friday, April 26, 2013 with his family by his side. He was born in Jacobsburg, OH on February 6, 1927 the son of the late Samuel W. and Ella (Davis) VanDyne he was a graduate of Powhatan Point High School and attended Business College in Wooster, he...

Kathy Martig

Kathy Martig

Apr 25, 2013

Kathy Jo Martig, 62 of Berlin Center, a lifelong area resident passed away at her home on Thursday, April 25, 2013 with her family by her side. Kathy was born in Alliance on March 17, 1951, the daughter of the late Lewis and Thelma (Hull) Bandy. She was a graduate of Western Reserve Schools and Youngstown State University, she taught...

John Borrelli

John Borrelli

Apr 23, 2013

John R. Borrelli, 69, of Salem passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Circle of Care in Salem. John Was born in Salem on February, 7, 1944 the son of the late Tony and Dorothy (Rogers) Borrelli. He was a 1962 graduate of Salem High School where he excelled in basketball. He attended Bowling Green...

Robert "Whitey" White

Robert "Whitey" White

Apr 21, 2013

Robert W. “Whitey” White, 60 of Alliance passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on April 15, 1953, the son of the late Paul B. and Willa (Brown) White. Whitey was a former employee as a Driver for Alliance Wholesale, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with...

Homer Roush

Homer Roush

Apr 16, 2013

Homer K. Roush, 71 of Salem passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. Homer was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on July 6, 1941, the son of the late Chester H. and Orita (Fultz) Roush Sr. He was a graduate of Wellsville High School and retired from General Motors. Survivors include his...

Frances Wagner

Frances Wagner

Apr 12, 2013

Frances M. Wagner, 86, of Sebring, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Canterbury Villa in Alliance. She was born in Macta, Algeria on October 4, 1926 the daughter of the late Antoine and Incarnation (Mugnos) Carasco. Frances was a member of the Union Avenue Church of Christ, and was a former employee of Copeland Oaks/Crandall Medical Center and...