Lois A. Morse, 98, of Columbiana, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Hospice House, Poland.
Mrs. Morse was born November 29, 1927, in Remus, MI, a daughter of the late Albert Vernon and Bertha Bell Schultz Burkey and had lived in this area most of her life.
She was a homemaker and a member of Lake Mount Church of Christ.
Her husband, Evert J. Morse, whom she married on June 23, 1951, preceded her in death on September 5, 2012.
Lois is survived by her two daughters, Janis Guy of Columbiana, and Terry Bulatko of Struthers; a sister, Elizabeth Beiling of FL; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Two sons, Paul Morse and David Morse, two brothers, Vernon Burkey and James Burkey; and a great grandchild are also deceased.
Services will be held at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM with Nick Ellefson, Minister officiating. Interment will be in the Columbiana Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. on Monday prior to the service.
Family and friends may view this obituary, sign the online guest book and send condolences to the family at www.familycareservices.com.
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28 North Main Street, Columbiana, OH 44408

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