All Obituaries

                        Albert “Joe” Johnson Albert “Joe” Johnson, 84, of Kinsman, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at home after an extended illness. He was born December 21, 1934 in Warren, the son of Carl and Ethel Peltola Johnson. He graduated from Gustavus High School in 1954. He was united in marriage on April 7, 1956 to Grace Lauer, daughter of Helen and Russell Lauer of Kinsman.  They just...

         Phyllis Jones Phyllis Jones, 86, of Hartford Twp., passed away Friday morning, March 29, 2019, at her home. She was born April 2, 1932 in Sharon, the daughter of Howard and Zella Greggs Pyle. She retired as co-owner and operator with her husband of Jones Market in Hartford. She was a member of the Hartford Community Church and the O.E.S. #518 in Hartford.  She also greatly enjoyed her card club and all those who would play cards with...

                       Aulton James Messersmith Aulton James “Jim” Messersmith, 86, passed away Monday morning, March 18, 2019, at his home in Culleoka, Tenn.  He formerly lived in Hartford and Kinsman. He was born April 30, 1932 in his beloved Hartford, the son of Albert and Hazel Davis Messersmith. He was a Hartford High School graduate and a Korean War...

            Russell Dale Johnson Russell “Dale” Johnson, 95, of Hartford, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 17, 2019, in the comfort of his home. He was born June 1, 1923 in Coalburg, the son of Russell K. and Ethel Vasey Johnson. Dale was a WWII veteran, being a member of the 4th Marine Division.  He received a Bronze and a Silver Star and also two Purple Hearts. He retired from Packard Electric in 1989 as a...

              Eleanore B. Seaton Eleanore Bliss Seaton, 98, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Ohio Living Lake Vista retirement home in Cortland, Ohio. Eleanore was born on November 9, 1920 in Hartford, the daughter of R. Dayton and Bernice Bliss.  She was a lifelong resident of Hartford. She was a graduate of Hartford School where she met her husband, William J. Seaton.  They were married in 1943. She...

                           Robert E. Byers Robert E. Byers, 88, of Burghill, passed away Saturday evening, March 16, 2019, at home with his loved ones. He was born November 27, 1930 in Youngstown, the son of Elmer and Frances Brainard Byers. He retired as a tool grinder after working 36 years at American Welding in Warren.  He also worked eight years at...

                     Joan A. Reighard Joan Ann Reighard, 77, of Hubbard, passed away Thursday evening, March 14, 2019, at Trumbull Regional Health Center. She was born October 28, 1941 in Youngstown, the daughter of Clifford and Mary Rita Fleming Reighard. She grew up in Orangeville.  Joan retired from Packard Electric in Warren where she was an assembler. She is survived by a...

                  Edward K. Evans, Sr. Edward “Ted” K. Evans, Sr., 91, of Fowler, passed away Monday morning, March 4, 2019, at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. He was born December 21, 1927 in Sharon, the son of William and Maybelle Boyer Evans. Edward was an Army veteran. He retired from Packard Electric after working as an electrician for 28 years. He was a member of the Brookfield United...

                                    Janet M. Morrison Janet “Jan” M. Morrison, 78, of Brookfield, passed away Friday morning, March 1, 2019, at O’Brien Memorial Health Care Center, Brookfield. She was born February 8, 1941 in Hartford, the daughter of Joseph and Fern Fry Fowler. She retired from the...

Kenneth Lee Cook, 62, of Masury, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, February 26, 2019, at the Sharon Regional Hospital. He was born September 28,1956 in Greenville, the son of James G. and Mary Morris Cook. He was a welder at Trinity Industries in Greenville. He was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association.  He also did taxidermy. Kenneth is survived by a daughter, Tracie Cook of Southington, Ohio; a son, Kenneth Cook Jr. of Masury; four grandchildren, Kaedie Elizabeth,...