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Richard ‘Poppy’ Baumann

1983-2025 Richard “Poppy” Baumann, 42, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. He was born on July 15, 1983 in Cleveland. He was employed with Theo’s Painting Co. He is survived by his companion, Rebecca “Toots” Ammon; two daughters, Haleigh Baumann of Wellsville and Bentleigh Ammon of Mingo Junction; a son, Dallas Baumann of Mingo Junction; a granddaughter and several brothers and sisters. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at the Nixon Funeral Home of Newell from 2 p.m. to time of service at 5 p.m. 12/27/25

John H. Mick

1937-2025 AUSTINTOWN – John H. Mick, 88, of Youngstown formerly of Mick Road, Wellsville, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Austin Woods in Austintown, Ohio. John was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on October 5, 1937, a son of the late Kenneth and Kathryn (Henry) Mick. He ...

Jean A. Smith

1940-2025 EAST LIVERPOOL – Jean A. Smith, 85, of East Liverpool, died Sunday at Calcutta Health Care Center. She was born in East Liverpool on April 23, 1940, daughter of the late Donald R. and Eva (Moore) Scott. Arrangements by Dawson Funeral Home, East Liverpool. 12/23/25

Joyce E. Gamble

1936-2025 Joyce E. Gamble, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the East Liverpool community, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at The Orchards of East Liverpool, surrounded by her family, she was 89 years old. Born on January 21, 1936, in East Liverpool, Ohio, ...

Robert ‘Bob’ Shuman

1930-2025 Robert “Bob” Shuman, 95, of New Cumberland, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. He was born on July 29, 1930, the son of the late John and Mary (Rice) Shuman. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, a daughter Patsy Lanham; two sons, Tim and Harry Shuman; a great-grandson; four brothers, Richard, Kenny, Don and Tom Shuman; and two sisters, Ruth Wells and Mildred Riggleman. Bob is survived by two daughters, Roberta Hill and Kathy (Gabe) Giordano; two sons, Robert (Betty) Shuman Jr. and Randy (Sandy) Shuman; 19 grandchildren, 27 ...

Ray S. McComas

1932-2025 EAST LIVERPOOL – Ray S. McComas, 93, of Rogers, died Wednesday. He was born in Fez, W.Va., on Sept. 26, 1932, a son of the late Lincoln and Sudia Mae (Pack) McComas. Dawson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 12/20/25