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Linda L. Cochran

1947-2026 Linda L. Cochran, 77, of Wellsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 8, 1947, in East Liverpool, Linda was the cherished daughter of the late Gilbert Ray Ward and Thelma Louise Anthony Ward. Linda ...

Jerry R. ‘Mouse’ Triner

1944-2026 Jerry R. “Mouse” Triner, 81, of East Liverpool, bid farewell to this world on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, surrounded by the comforts of home and the love of his family. Born on May 22, 1944, in East Liverpool, Jerry grew up in the embrace of his parents, the late Jon “Jack” ...

James ‘Jimmy’ Buren

James “Jimmy” Buren, a lifelong resident of East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2026, at the age of 58. A talented and dedicated mechanic, Jimmy owned and operated his own business, JB’s Auto Service, and was a master at rebuilding engines. His love of cars and ...

Richie Messer Jr.

1945-2026 Richie Messer Jr., 80 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on Oct. 10, 1945, the son of the late Richie Messer Sr. and Frances (Smallwood) Messer. He was also preceded in death by his ...

John D. Bobalik

1952-2026 John D. Bobalik, 73, of East Liverpool, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family, peacefully departed this world at his home on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, after courageously facing a brief but private battle with leukemia. John was the cherished firstborn of John D. “Fritz” ...

James Musuraca

James Musuraca — known as Jim, Maz, Number 47, or just Dad — died at home in New York City on Jan. 8, 2026, after a long illness. A gifted athlete and fierce competitor (once called “an animal” by a sportswriter), Jim’s remarkable record at East Liverpool High (Bill Booth Award, ...