All Obituaries

HANOVERTON – Wilma B. Lanney, age 86 died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. She was born February 16, 1933 in Columbiana, a daughter of the late Howard E. and Gertrude Mildred (Carlson) Firestone. Wilma was an art teacher for over 20 years at David Anderson High School. She loved going to Greenford Christian Church, enjoyed golfing, art, drawing, gardening and was an excellent piano player, playing by ear. Wilma loved spending time with her grandkids and...

SALEM – Dennis R. Broadwater, age 62 died at 6:56 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home. He was born January 14, 1957 in Youngstown, son of the late Elwood and Doris (Patton) Broadwater. Dennis had worked as a supervisor at Envelope 1 in Columbiana for 15 years and previously worked as a supervisor at American Paper in Boardman for 29 years. He was a 1975 graduate of Boardman High School. Survivors include his wife, Shari M. (White) Broadwater, whom he married March 10, 2005;...

SALEM – Gary L. Franklin, Sr., age 70 died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home. He was born March 13, 1949 in Salem, the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Bradley) Franklin. Gary worked at GM Lordstown as an assembler for 33 years. He was a 1968 graduate of Salem High School, a member of The Salem Club and Salem Historical Society. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. His wife, Marian Ethel (Peach) Franklin, whom he married May 8, 1993...

ALLIANCE – Reta McDonald, age 63, formerly of Salem, passed away at 11:51 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital. She was born July 9, 1956 in Salem, the daughter of the late Charles L. and Joann H. (Woods) Smith. Reta was a 1975 graduate of Salem High School. Her husband, Rex Allen McDonald whom she married June 7, 1976 preceded her in death May 10, 2008. Survivors include two sons, Raymond (Emily) McDonald of Canton and Russell (Lynda) McDonald of...

SALEM – Virginia “Ginny” M. Sox, age 89, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Courtyard of Lexington. She was born April 4, 1930 in Mogadore, the daughter of the late Ralph and Bessie (Griggy) Martin. Virginia worked at the Salem High School as a cashier. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and a 1949 graduate of Salem High School. Survivors include her husband, John Sox whom she married April 26, 1952; one daughter, Marcie Yuhaniak of...

Mary Jane Bock, 82, died August 17, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mary Jane was born December 5, 1936 in East Palestine, a daughter of the late, James and Mable (Faulk) Foster. Mary Jane was a 1955 graduate of East Palestine High School. She was a homemaker, who with her husband operated the family farm for 54 years. Mary Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.  She was a member of Winona Friends Church and the Columbiana County Farm Bureau. Her...

Salem- John J. Yuhaniak, 87, died Tuesday August 13, 2019 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. He was born October 13, 1931 in Amsterdam, Ohio, the youngest of five sons of Thomas and Mary Yuhaniak.  The family moved to Salem in 1933, and he was a 1949 graduate of Salem High School. John was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He was stationed at Ft. McNair, Washington, D.C., where he met his wife Donna. He was a...

Salem- William J. Wheatley, 78, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born December 23, 1940 in Minerva, a son of the late Charles A. and Naomi (Gross) Wheatley.  Bill last worked at Miller Holzworth and previously at Warren Molded Plastics. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting. His wife Mary Jo (Ezzi) Wheatley, whom he married April 21, 1959, died Oct. 7, 2007. Survivors include six daughters,...

SALEM – John Anthony Zamora, age 63 died at 11:53a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 2, 1955 in Salem the son of the late John and Fay (Kenst) Zamora.  John was Catholic by faith. Survivors include three sisters, Patty (Charles) Marple of Pompano, Florida, Joanne (Larry) Lottman of Salem and Mary Zamora of San Antonio, Texas and a brother, Gilbert (Grace) Zamora of San Antonio, Texas. A sister, Janice M. Brockman also...

COLUMBIANA – Herman John Padurean, age 85, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center. He was born October 13, 1933 in Petersburg, the son of the late Victor and Nora Pearl (Good) Padurean. He was the former owner of Ye Olde Oaken Bucket in Lisbon, a member of the Salem First Baptist Church and a 1952 graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in the Panama Canal. Survivors include...