All Obituaries

Howard Allen Plessinger, 78, of Salem died at 7:30 AM Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.     He was born September 2, 1944, in Denbigh, Virginia, son of the late Elmer Delbert and Doris Elizabeth (Garnand) Plessinger.     Howard was a lifetime resident of the Salem area. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps from which he was honorably discharged after serving his country during the Vietnam War. He worked as a...

David John Gbur, 67, of Salem, passed peacefully surrounded by family at 12:51 PM on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center following a short battle with pneumonia and other underlying health issues.   David was born on December 9, 1955, in Salem, son of the late Thomas Joseph and Irene Elizabeth (Matsuk) Gbur.   David attended Salem Senior high school and graduated in 1974. He was a machinist by trade and also drove truck before retiring and spending time...

William Lawrence Jackson SR, 71, of Salem, died early Friday morning, March 10, 2023, at the Truman House of Community Hospice in New Philadelphia, Ohio.   He was born August 13, 1951 in Salem, son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Jenkins) Jackson.   There are no services planned at this time.   Arrangements were made by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem.          

Jackson Jay McFeely, 73, of Mentor, Ohio, died at 9:45 AM on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Salem North Health Care Center of Salem.   He was born December 12, 1949 in Salem, son of the late Jack and Dorothy Eileen (Host) McFeely.   There are no services planned.   Arrangements were made by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem.      

Phyllis Jean (Wells) Detwiler, 90, of Lisbon, died at 7:40 PM on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Truman House of Community Hospice in New Philadelphia, Ohio.   She was born June 19, 1932, in Lisbon, daughter of the late Guy and Pearl (Darrah) Wells.   Phyllis spent majority of her life in Lisbon, Ohio, only moving to Cleveland for a number of years for her late husband, Harold’s job. She was a Jehovas Witness in faith.   She is survived by her children Russel...

Thomas Charles Gorcheff, 72, of Columbiana, died early Friday morning, March 3, 2023 at Hospice House of the Valley in Poland, Ohio.   He was born on December 2, 1950, in Youngstown, son of the late Thomas Paul and Catherine (Reed) Gorcheff.   He lived in the Columbiana area and was a machinist by trade.   He is survived by his son, Thomas Michael Gorcheff of Columbiana, siblings; Carolyn (Bob) Brady of Columbiana, Madline Morris of Florida, Rhonda Jones of North Lima,...

  Geraldine Kay (Borton) Dorsey, 77, of Salem, died at 9:36 AM Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Altercare Louisville.   She was born July 3, 1945 in Salem, daughter of the late Clarence M. and Effie P. (Jones) Borton.   Geraldine graduated from West Branch High School in 1963 and Malone College in 1967 with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She went on to be a teacher at United Local Schools for 35 years, she was a caring person who touched the lives of many students....

Carl Lee Heikkinen, 70, of Salem, died at 6:25 PM on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Salem North Healthcare Center.   No services are planned. Arrangements were made by Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem.      

 David Eugene Crum, 64, of Kensington, died Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center.   He was born on March 11, 1958, in Alliance, Ohio, son of the late Melvin and Tiney (Garnes) Crum.   David was a retired truck driver with many friends. He loved to ride his motorcycle and he loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren.   David is survived by his wife, Kathy (Vasko) Crum whom he married August 8, 1986, and his son Joseph (Sunnie)...

Boyd Dean Bland JR, 43, of Kensington, died unexpectedly at 8:05 AM on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in his home.   He was born January 27, 1980, in Dennison, Ohio.   He is survived by his wife, Brenda Lee (Crum) Bland, whom he married August 9, 2008, his children; Devon Ashton-Cole Bland of Canton, Katelynn Renee Bland of Colorado, Desirae Anabelle Bland, Jullian David Bland, and Jared Anthony Bland all of Kensington.   Dean was preceded in death by his mother,...