obituaries

Nov 6, 2026

Donald John Parry 72, of Austintown Twp., died at 5:07 PM Friday at his home. 

Nov 4, 2026

Firl C. "Bud" Byers Jr. 84, of Columbiana, died at 5:35 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He will be laid to rest in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.

Obituary is coming soon

Oct 31, 2026

Oct 18, 2026

Steven Charles Wukotich 25, of Columbiana, passed away at his home Sunday, October 18, 2026.

He was born on December 24, 2000, in Salem, Ohio, the son of Ken Wukotich and Lisa (Clark) Adams.

Steven was a graduate of Beaver Local High School, and worked for Rydar Tree Service. He loved riding dirt bikes, driving side by sides and 4-wheel drive vehicles,...

Oct 15, 2026

Barbara J. Newman 70, passed away at The Hospice House in Poland, Ohio, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

She was born on September 7, 1956.

There are no services planned at this time.

Oct 10, 2026

Sandra Jane (Miner) Wilson 69, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

She was born on July 22, 1957, the daughter of the late Carl and Alice Miner.

There are no services planned at this time. 

Oct 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Venita Tschappatt-Matheney, who passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.

She was born on December 24, 1960, in Salem, the daughter of Linda (Taylor) Tschappatt and the late Robert Tschappatt.

Venita was a free spirit who lived life on her own terms. She was a woman of many layers, impossible to define in just a few words and...

Oct 6, 2026

Walter Barton Hasson Jr. 74, of West Point, passed away at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth, Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

He was born on February 12, 1952, in East Liverpool, the son of the late Walter Barton Hasson Sr. and the late Doris Irene (Meek) Hasson.

He is survived by his wife Jian-hua (Chen) Hasson, whom he married May 24, 1989.

There are no...

Sep 12, 2026

Meagan Joy Reynolds 44, passed away peacefully with family and friends around her Saturday, September 12, 2026.

She was born on April 30, 1982, the daughter of Robin and Cindy (Leininger) Reynolds.

Meagan was a 2000 graduate of Crestview High School, She worked in the Cleaning Service Business. She loved going to Cleveland and Pittsburgh, going to concerts with her family, the...

Sep 11, 2026

Catherine Ann (Vincovich) Bechtel 94, of East Palestine, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026.

She was born in Warren, Ohio on December 16, 1931, the daughter of the late John and Mary Vincovich.

She was a 1950 graduate of Harding High School and attended Cleveland Institute of Music and Dana School of Music, Youngstown. She was a Cellist and played in the...

Sep 10, 2026

Jeffrey Lynn Hughes 66, formerly of Salem, passed away at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, Thursday, September 10, 2026.

He was born on February 11, 1960, in Salem, the son of Betty (Wilson) Hughes and the late John Hughes Sr.

Jeff was a graduate of Salem High School and served in the Navy. He was the Fire Chief for The Salem...

Sep 8, 2026

Lea Victoria (Hrostoski) Rathje 81, of Salem, Passed away at Salem North HealthCare Center Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

She was born on May 5, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC., the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Carlin) Hrostoski.

She is survived by her children; Gregory (Christine) Rathje, Justine (Daniel) Dailey, Matthew (Julie) Rathje, and David (Julia) Rathje and her grandchildren; Lillian, Isabella,...

Sep 8, 2026

Tammy Lynn Turney 52, of Youngstown, passed away at Mercy Health Hospice House in Poland, Ohio, Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

She was born February 16, 1974, in Salem, the daughter of the late George and Lucy (McElfresh) Turney.

Tammy was a graduate of Robert Bycroft Schools, and enjoyed being with family and listening to Johnny Cash sing, especially his song I Walk...

Sep 4, 2026

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David Wayne Wardle of Salem passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at the age of 72. He was born on November 9, 1953 and throughout his life he had a heart for helping others.

David was the son of Lois (Wilson) Wardle Bruce and David William Wardle. Both of whom are deceased.

David had many varied interests and hobbies during his...

Aug 31, 2026

Albert Louis Admonius 78, of Alliance, passed away at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center, Monday, August 31, 2026.

He was born on November 26, 1947, in Alliance, Ohio, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Sarchione) Admonius.

He was a 1965 graduate of Alliance High School, he graduated from Mount Union, then received his masters from Kent State. He dedicated his...

Aug 29, 2026

Jennifer L. Engle, 56, of Salem, OH passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1970, in Salem, OH, the daughter of the late Linda (Conser) Engle and Randy Engle. She was also preceded in death by her older sister, Diane Engle. She attended Salem High School and graduated with the Class of 1988.

Jenny was...

Aug 27, 2026

David Michael Viner 87, of Mansfield, passed away at The Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland on Thursday August 27, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1939.

There are no services planned at this time.

Aug 27, 2026

Paul Joseph Paster Sr, 89, of Salem, passed away at home, Thursday, August 27, 2026.

He was born on June 30, 1937, in Salem, Ohio the son of the late Mike and Sofia (Trella) Paster.

Paul was a 1955,graduate of Salem High School, was a paint operator, at Eljers and Warren Molded Plastics until he retired. He enjoyed golf, fishing, watching the...

Aug 27, 2026

Lorraine (Irwin) Burns, 90, of Salem, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 8:29 a.m.

Lorraine was born April 25, 1936, in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Joseph Irwin and Zoe (Hawk) Irwin. She was a graduate of Marion Center High School and devoted much of her life to her home and family...

Aug 26, 2026

Donna Marie (Kelly) Savage 98, of Carrollton, passed away at Centerville Village, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, she was born on May 10, 1928.

There are no services planned at this time.