obituaries

Dec 21, 2024

Douglas B. Rodgers 76, of Salem, died December 21, 2024.

He was born on October 15, 1948, in Beaver, Pa.

He owned and operated Douglas Rodgers Pipe Organs for many years in Salem. He was very well known for his talents in the tri-state area. He was a member of the Franklin Square Methodist Church....

Dec 17, 2024

Tod A. Caldwell 50, of Struthers, died December 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital/Mercy Medical in Boardman.

He was born on September 7, 1974 in Youngstown.

He is survived by his children: Nadine Caldwell and Gabriel Caldwell, sisters: Dana Brown, Hillary (Robert) Jones and Kyra Riley, His companion of 13 years: Amy (French) Stivers and...

Dec 16, 2024

Charlene (Barnes) McGuire 82, of (Patmos, Goshen Twp.) Salem died at 1:35 AM on Monday, December 16, 2024, at her home with family surrounding her.

She was born on October 4, 1942, in Ellsworth Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert K. and Lena M. (Kegg) Barnes.

She was a 1960 graduate...

Dec 14, 2024

Peggy Ann (Gregory) King 77, of (Fairfield Twp.,) New Waterford, Ohio died Saturday morning, December 14, 2024, at her home.

She was born March 15, 1947, in Bluefield, VA, the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (King) Gregory.

Peggy was a compassionate soul and worked as a home healthcare aid. She also tended to...

Dec 14, 2024

Patricia Ann (Laneve) Clutter 72, of Southern Terrace in Columbiana, passed away at 9:50 AM Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was born on September 19, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the daughter of Lawrence and Betty (Cochran) Laneve.

She was a 1971 graduate of East Liverpool High School. She was a glitzy...

Dec 6, 2024

A. Darlene Berresford, 81, of Columbiana, Ohio (Formerly of East Palestine) passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

She was born May 19, 1943, in Darlington Township, Pa., the daughter of the late Earl Harold and Florence Sophia (Tresler) Berresford.

Darlene attended East Palestine Schools and resided there...

Dec 3, 2024

Jeffery William Winter 58, of Salem, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in Salem.

He was born on August 20, 1966, in Salem, the son of William and Deborah (Gbur) Winter.

He was a graduate of Salem High School and was employed at the Salem Walmart store.

In addition to his parents, he is...

Nov 30, 2024

Mary "Dottie" Dorothy (née Botak)(fka Stoops) Martig, age 87, of Boardman, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by family on December 9, 2025.

Dorothy was born on July 16, 1938, in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (née Vodilko) Botak.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School...

Nov 30, 2024

David Wayne Floyd 73, of Salem, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, November 30, 2024, while sleeping.

He was born on March 13, 1951, in Fayette County, Ky., the son of John William and Virginia Mae (Hilliard) Floyd.

He was a tool and die maker for 25 years for the Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg, until they...

Nov 28, 2024

Ilene (Labon) Cavalier 75, of New Waterford, died at 4:09 AM, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born August 9, 1949, in Glassport, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Yesenski) Labon.

Ilene worked at Olive Garden in Boardman for 33 years, from which she retired. She enjoyed...

Nov 28, 2024

Patricia A. (Hazelwood) Card 71, of Butler Twp, Salem, died at 5 AM, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her home.

She was born on March 2, 1953 in Salem, the daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Emma Lucinda (Barnhouse) Hazelwood.

She was a Patient Care Aide at several places in the area, the last...

Nov 28, 2024

Tony Ray Hall 71, of North Jackson, died at 11:08 Pm Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Tommy Rudolph and Marie Gwendolyn (Freeman) Hall.

He was a self-employed contractor as well as an educated engineer. His education and talents always...

Nov 26, 2024

Ralph Edward Heffner Jr., age 72, of East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away at 10:05 PM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center.  He was born on November 15, 1952, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Ralph E. and Iola (Harrison) Heffner Sr.

Ralph was born and raised in East Liverpool, a 1971 graduate...

Nov 24, 2024

Franklin Sherman Stoffer 85, of Lisbon, died at 3:55 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Salem.

He was born February 6, 1939, in Hanoverton, Ohio, the son of the late Edward W. and Lena (Woefley) Stoffer.

Franklin served in the United States Air Force from 1958-1962.

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Nov 20, 2024

Robert Joseph "Baby" Hermes 81, of Salem, passed away at 10:38 AM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Mercy Health- St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

He was born September 17, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of the late Al and Lucille (Piper) Hermes.

Robert was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School. He entered the U.S....

Nov 19, 2024

Donna Kay (Ashlock) Ferguson 86, of Lisbon, died at 9:30 PM, Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

She was born November 21, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Paul J. and Pollyanna (Conn) Ashlock.

Donna was a crane operator at the...

Nov 18, 2024

Alan Paul Roberts 77, of Salem, passed away in his home on Monday, November 18, 2024.

He was born on September 24, 1947, in Youngstown, Ohio. Alan served in the United States Army from 1966-1969 during the Vietnam War. He was a machinist for Crane Deming Pump Manufacturing. Alan enjoyed hiking and was a small time inventor...

Nov 17, 2024

Penny Lou (Jeffreys) Landsberger, 73, of New Waterford, Ohio, passed away at 11:22pm on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

She was born March 22, 1951 in Salem to John and Dorothy (Douglas) Jefferys.

She is survived by her siblings, Debbie Detelich, Dorothy Morris, Rae Ann Silversmith and Jack Jeffreys.

In addition to her parents,...

Nov 15, 2024

Patrick Joseph McGrath 74, of Austintown, died at 2:35 PM on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland.

He was born May 30, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of John Francis and Mary Jane (Halligan) McGrath.

Patrick was a retired USMC Major who spent his retirement days enjoying...

Nov 15, 2024

Leticia Borja-Carlos Kelley 87, of Salem, passed away at 2:50 AM on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born November 8, 1937, in the Philippines, the daughter of the late Joaquin and Angelita (Borja) Carlos.

She is survived by her husband Norman Bert Kelley SR, whom she...