All Obituaries

Family matriarch Louella M. Wilson of Hookstown passed away at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Beaver on Thursday, May 2, 2024, after a brief illness. She was 93 years old. Louella was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hattie Pyles Pifer. She was born in Cairo, West Virginia on May 12, 1930. Louella’s years were spent caring for her home and providing solid values for her family. Her husband Rosemond, and children were blessed to have a wonderful and caring relationship with...

Donald W. Harris I, 88 of East Liverpool passed peacefully at his son’s home in Boardman on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, following a year-and-a-half battle with cancer. He was born on January 7, 1936, in East Liverpool, the son of the late Melvin and Hilda Meeks Harris. Don retired from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 154. Don cherished time with family, especially boating on the Ohio River. He loved flying his plane as a private pilot. Don was a longtime member of the...

James Joseph “Jimmy Joe” Tridico, beloved son, and friend to many peacefully passed. away at his winter residence in Zephyrhills, Florida with a brief battle of Cancer, on Monday, April 29, 2024. He was 79 years old. Born on February 18, 1945, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Jimmy Joe was the cherished second son of Anthony V. and Margaret A. LaScola Tridico. Throughout his life, Jimmy Joe embraced his passions with gusto, finding joy in golfing, bocce, bowling and baseball. He was...

“Cork” Harry V. Davidson III of Wellsville passed suddenly at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was being treated for lung cancer. Harry was the son of the late Harry V. Davidson Jr and Audrey Powell Davidson. He was 76 years old. Harry was born on February 6, 1948, in East Liverpool. Harry was a mechanical wizard he could fix everything except the clock. He was a Mill Wright at the former Crucible Steel in Midland, he retired from J&L Steel. He then began a crane...

Charlotte Stefl Mader passed away on April 26, 2024. She was born August 18, 1932, in Mammoth, PA at her grandparents’ farm.  Parents James C. Stefl and Alice Stefl Barnes. Charlotte graduated from ELHS in 1950. She worked at Ohio Bell Telephone Company after graduation until 1957. She then worked for National Church Supply until her retirement in 1997 last serving as the Sales Administrator. She was involved in the startup of the Lynn Murry Library in Chester.  Charlotte...

Jill M. Mays Tarnovich Dailey of East Liverpool, after suffering the devastating effects of cancer, passed at her home while in the passionate care of her family. She passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was 64 years old. She was born in East Liverpool on May 21, 1959. She was the daughter of the late Roderick N. Mays Sr and Violet Davis Mays. Jill had worked at National Church Supply in Chester for ten years before starting her own successful business, Dailey Screen Printing and...

James Troy “Jimmy” Davis, 58, of East Liverpool, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence. Born May 27, 1965, in East Liverpool, he was the son of the late Bobby and Ruby Jane (Monroe) Davis. Jimmy was also preceded in death by his sisters, Grace Ann, and Debbie Taylor. He was a graduate of East Liverpool High School Class of 1984. Jimmy was also a former employee of Savors Auto Sales. A true “Jack of all trades,” he never shied away from a...

John W. Talbot, 63, of Wellsville, passed, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born January 14, 1961, in Fort Bolivar, VA., he was the son of the late William and Betty DeSarro Talbot. John was a graduate of East Liverpool High School Class of 1980. He was formerly employed at the Sammis Power Plant in Stratton. John was best known for his golfing abilities. He was formerly the Head golf coach...

Grace M. Kourpas, 92, of Chester, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at The Orchards of East Liverpool. Grace was born in Newell on November 12, 1931, to the late Arthur and Edith Bailey Parrish. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, George Kourpas; son, Steven M. Kourpas; stepson, Steve T. Kourpas; brothers, Ralph and Howard Parrish and sisters, Elsie, Helen, and Marion. Grace was a Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church member in Steubenville, OH. She was active in the...

Robert L. Buffington Jr, 61 of Newton Falls, formerly of East Liverpool passed at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown on Sunday, April 21, 2024, after a brief illness. Bob was born in Beaver, PA, on September 30, 1963. He was the son of Barbara Ann Corless Buffington of Monaca, PA, and the late Robert L. Buffington Sr. He worked at Zinc Corporation in Monaca until its closure and became a general maintenance contractor. Bob was an avid hunter and Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He...