All Obituaries

Wilbert Sadler “Butch” Mitchell Jr. 62 of Salem, died at 4:35 PM Thursday, November 24, 2022, at his home.   He was born in Lawrence County, Pa., the son of the late Wilbert Sadler and Barbara Diane (Swiger) Mitchell Sr.   Wilbert moved back to the area in July from Pennsylvania. It made it easier to spend time with the grandchildren and close family. He learned over his life how to do many things. A very mechanically minded allowing him to work on his vehicles and...

Tracey Marie Manion, 61, of Salem, OH, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at 4:57PM, with her family by her side.   Tracey was born March 13, 1961, in Louisville, KY to Wilbert Lee and LInda Ray Manion, Jr.   Tracey moved to Salem, OH in the 1990’s, when her mother relocated for her job with American Standard. Tracey loved her childhood home in Louisville, KY, where she returned often to visit. She was well known, here in Salem, by many people who...

David Howard Landis, Sr., was welcomed into Heaven on November 15, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his son and family.   Dave was born to Roy Howard and Mary Jane (Martin) Landis on his mother’s birthday of May 15, 1950, in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania.   Dave started his career as a carpet installer. He grew and incorporated the business with two of his brothers, and owned Landis Floors with his siblings for over 39 years.  Dave treated customers as friends and...

Denise Kay (Frantz) McQuiston 59, Salem, died at 6:20 PM Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center.   She was born on October 9, 1963, in Salem, Ohio. She was the daughter of Allen and Patricia Ann (Mumaw) Frantz.   Denny was a lifetime area resident of Salem and a graduate of West Branch High School. She had worked at various restaurants in the area, most recently Ricky’s English Pub, but is well known for her time spent at the former Timberlanes...

James Thomas Sawhill 85, of Petersburg, died at 9:54 PM Thursday, November 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital/Mercy Medical, Youngstown.   He was born on November 5, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of the late Elmer and L. Elaine (Coon) Sawhill.   Jim was a meat cutter from a very young age back in Galion, Ohio. He continued to sharpen his skills and other kitchen talents while he served in the US Army. He had been employed by the Nemenz Family in their meat department for...

Joseph “Crazy Joe” Brien Humphries, 57, of Salem, died in his home Friday afternoon November 4, 2022.   He was born March 18, 1965 in Youngstown, son of the late Joseph and Leatone (O’Brien) Humphries.   Joe grew up in the area and graduated from South Range High School. He liked to wrench on cars and do bodywork formerly at Diamond Auto and Salem Tire.   He is survived by his wife Patti whom he married in 2018, and three sisters.   Arrangements...

John Larry Stiffler, 61, of Salem, died at 8:10 AM Thursday, November 3, 2022, following a two year illness at Salem North Healthcare under the care of Community Hospice.   He was born March 20, 1961 in Salem, son of the late Paul Andrew and Pearl Virginia (Welsh) Stiffler.   John was a lifetime area resident, attended Salem City Schools. He had worked for 43 years, up until August 2022, at Ort Furniture as an assembler/stuffer/loader. He enjoyed working there and made...

Mary Woods, 82, passed away Sunday evening at Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Boardman.   Services are currently pending.   Arrangements made by Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem.    

Kay D. (Anderson) Dickey, 71, of Salem, passed away at her home early Thursday morning on October 27, 2022, following a courageous battle with PSP.   Kay was the most kind and selfless wife, mother, daughter and grandma. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.   She was born on August 22, 1951 in Salem, the daughter of the late Donald and Edith (Butler) Anderson.   Kay attended Salem City Schools, and was very well known as the lady who filled the...

Joseph David Glenn, 59, of East Liverpool (Formerly Rochester, PA) passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.   He was born March 9, 1963 in Rochester, PA, son of the late John and Mary Ann (Cappabianco) Glenn.   Joseph was a graduate of Rochester HS in 1981. After high school he did some cyber-schooling. At the young age of fourteen Joseph began working at Rochester HS as a janitor and for 32 years he worked all the way up to being head of the IT Department. He...