David C. Stratton 82, of Salem, died at 4 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Auburn Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was born on April 12, 1942, in Salem, the son of the late Herman Coy and Doris Mae (Cobbs) Stratton.

He had retired from the Salem City School System as their Curriculum Coordinator, and later served as the Junior High Athletic Facilitator. He was the Director Emeritus of the Salem Historical Society. David had been an active member of the Salem First Friends Church, a member of the sound room and video system team, and Sunday school Supt. Of the Junior high class. He was also a member to the Gideon Society.

He is survived by his wife, Marsine (Filp) Stratton whom he married on August 1, 1970, His sisters Grace Stratton and Marilyn Jobin, and a beloved uncle to nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Bassha Stratton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Robert and a sister Dolores Ehinger.

Services will be held on Friday, 11 Am at the Salem First Friends Church with Pastor Pete Fowler officiating. The burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. A time of visitation will be on Thursday at the church from 4-7 PM  and 10-11 AM Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions can be made to;

Salem Historical Society 208 South Broadway Avenue, Salem, Ohio 44460

Salem First Friends Church (Hands and Feet Fund) 1028 Jennings Avenue, Salem, Ohio 44460

Salem Public School System 1226 East State Street, Salem, Ohio 44460