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Kimberly Ann ‘Mawzie’ Yeater

Kimberly Ann “Mawzie” Yeater, 60, of Chester, W.Va., passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 at her residence. She was born Aug. 27, 1961 in Chester, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bobby & Faye (Reed) Haught. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert “Andy” Haught and Richie Haught, and a sister, Connie Mumford. Kim was retired from Hancock County Schools as an Autism Mentor and Aide, and was a loving grandmother to all her grandchildren. Surviving are her loving companion Charles Pugh of Chester, W.Va.; her children, Beth Wolanski of Chester, W.Va., Ashley (Tyler) ...

Bryson Dean Barnhart

EAST LIVERPOOL — Bryson Dean Barnhart, 1 day old, passed away in the loving arms of his parents at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Bryson was born on Nov. 27, 2021, the son of Clinton W. and Lauren R. (Phillis) Barnhart of East Liverpool. In addition to his parents, Bryson is survived by his brothers, Connor and Colin Barnhart of Lolita, Texas, and Mason and Jenson Barnhart, who survive him at home; maternal grandparents, Scott and Margaret “Peggy” Phillis of Lisbon; paternal grandmother, Anneliese Barnhart of East Liverpool; and maternal ...

Sandra P. Shulas

WEST POINT — Sandra P. Shulas, 78, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at 9:49 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman following a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 13, 1942 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Brigetta (Zaplata) Pozenel. After getting a Master’s Degree in Education, she started as a teacher in Leetonia and also taught in New Jersey. Later, she worked as an insurance agent at the family business, Pozenel Insurance, before retiring in 2016. A long-time area resident, she was a member of the New Lisbon ...

Lee Edward Mick

EAST LIVERPOOL – Lee Edward Mick, of East Liverpool, passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was 81. Born in Springfield, Ohio, June 8, 1940, he was a son of the late Frank and Vivian Mick. A resident of this area most of his life, he worked ...

Forrest Burton Howell

NEGLEY — Forrest Burton Howell, 73 of Negley died at the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman on Friday. A son of the late Arnell and Betty Cutlip Howell, he was born at Dessert Fork in Webster Springs, W.Va., on Feb. 10, 1948. Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester is handling the arrangements. 12/6/21

Ralph Richard Schwartz

LEETONIA — Ralph Richard Schwartz, 82, of Roberts Road died at 4 p.m. Nov. 29 at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1939 in Canton, the son of the late Ralph and Grace (Rubel) Schwartz. Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 12/6/21