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Obituaries

Margaret C. Rochford 1935-2024

COLUMBIANA — Margie Cecelia Dreiling Rochford, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, surrounded by family at her home on the “Rochford Compound.” She was 89 years old. Margie lived a life marked by faith, grace, ...

Francis James Hum 1931-2024

COLUMBIANA — Francis James “Jim” Hum, 93, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Hospice House, Boardman, after a two-week hospitalization. Jim was born in Columbiana on March 10, 1931, a son of Delmar William Hum and Irene Ann Bell Hum. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, ...

Diana Barry 1942-2024

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Diana Barry, 82, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. Diana was born March 19, 1942, in Youngstown, to John and Julia Sostoric Simunic. Diana taught chemistry for nearly 30 years at Copley High School. She enjoyed her retirement in Bonita Springs, Florida, spending time ...

James K. McLaughlin 1926-2024

DUBLIN — James “Jim” Kevin McLaughlin passed away two weeks before his 99th birthday, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, surrounded by family while in hospice care at Dublin Ohio Retirement Community. Born Jan. 7, 1926, in Youngstown, he was the eighth of 10 children of Michael Vincent and ...

Bella A. Herubin 1937-2024

NORTH JACKSON — Bella A. Herubin, 87, formerly of Canfield, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Bella was born Jan. 12, 1937, in Lowellville, the cherished daughter of the late Lewis ...

Catherine A. Grizinski 1955-2024

BOARDMAN — Catherine Ann Grizinski, 69, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 12, 1955, in Youngstown, the oldest daughter of Clarence and Shirley Dupe Ritzert. Cathy, as she was known, graduated from Lowellville High School in ...