obituaries

Mar 4, 2024

Linda Sue (Converse) Hahn, 78, of Fairfield Twp./Leetonia, passed away in her home on March 4, 2024.

There are no services planned.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem.

Mar 1, 2024

Pamela M. Johnston 47, of Washingtonville, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of March 1, 2024.

Pam was an overcomer from a young age. She had several health issues throughout her life, but she never let them slow her down. With limited mobility, the phone was a tool she could make use of very...

Feb 29, 2024

Rev. Donald Myers, 80, of Lisbon, died peacefully the evening of Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Saint Mary's Windsor House in Columbiana.

Donald was born on June 27, 1943, in Georgetown, Illinois, one of twin sons to Forrest and Mary Jane (Loveall) Myers.

Don grew up in Newport, Indiana with his 6 siblings; Beverly (Davis)....

Feb 28, 2024

Alis "Sissy" M. (Holmberg) Rocha, 52, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on February 28, 2024, in Salem, Ohio.

She was born on August 23, 1971, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late James and Kay (Ling) Holmberg.

Sissy graduated from Butterfield-Odin High School in Butterfield Minnesota before marrying her...

Feb 20, 2024

Kay Loraine (Ling) Holmberg, a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2024, in Salem, Ohio.

She was born on May 29, 1946, in Spencer, Iowa to the late Frederick W. and Susan J. (Staats) Ling.

Kay graduated from high school in Sheldon, Iowa before pursuing a...

Feb 18, 2024

Mable Ruth (Murray) Stauffer 96, of Hanover Twp./Lisbon (formerly of Struthers), died peacefully February 18, 2024 at the home of her daughter.

She was born September 25, 1927, in Scottdale, PA, the youngest daughter of the late Charles H. and Lyda (Rolla) Murray.

In the 1980's Mable worked for Krest Dry Cleaners in the Boardman...

Feb 18, 2024

Florence "Flo" (Gessner) Howard aged 93, of Leetonia, Ohio (Formerly, La Mirada, California) died peacefully the morning of Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at Christian House in East Palestine, Ohio. She was born on April 4th, 1930, in Donora, Pennsylvania to Joseph Lawrence and Margaret Francis (Shark) Gessner. Florence grew up in Donora, Pennsylvania, with her two brothers Edward and...

Feb 18, 2024

Chloe Elizabeth Chappell, age 22 died tragically Sunday morning following an automobile accident.

Chloe Elizabeth was born into this world June 1, 2001, with a spirit that was intended to change the world. She was known for her fiery personality, her driven ambition, and the grit to effectively lead others. But, she was also known to be...

Feb 16, 2024

Shirley Mae (Andrus) Catlos, 84, passed on February 16, 2024, after being ill for the last few years.

She was born August 3, 1939, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of the late William Russell and Mary Virginia (Derrington) Andrus.

Shirley was loved by each of her friends in a very special way, and she...

Feb 13, 2024

Charles Linebaugh 65, of Austintown, died Tuesday morning at his home following an illness.  He was born and raised in the area, then ended up in Texas for a time living.  He recently returned to the area and settled in Austintown.  He will be sadly missed by his niece and companion who both helped take care of him in...

Feb 10, 2024

Frank Thomas Parks 83, of Salem, died at 6:30 AM Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Petersburg, Ohio, one of eight children in the Parks family.

Frank graduated in 1959 from Springfield Local High School. He was a very athletic-minded person and involved in many of the sports...

Feb 9, 2024

Patricia Lois Evans, née Lockwood, a beloved member of the community peacefully passed away at her home on February 9, 2024, at the age of 95. Her departure is mourned by a multitude of family members, friends, and all those whose lives she touched.

Patricia's love for nature was instilled in her from an early age during...

Feb 6, 2024

Michael R. Dennison, 29, of Salem, died Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024, at his family home.

He was born on August 11, 1994, in Alliance, Ohio, the son of Richard E. Dennison SR and the late Doris "DJ" (Ling) Dennison.

He was a proud lifetime resident of Salem and a 2012 graduate of Salem High...

Jan 28, 2024

Albert Leeroy Shultz JR, 74, of Leetonia, passed away at 8:44 PM on Sunday, January 28, 2024, in the ER of Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 15, 1949, in Salem, the son of the late Albert Leeroy Shultz SR and Helen Louise (Ingledue) Shultz.

Albert was a resident of Leetonia and worked...

Jan 27, 2024

Eileen Marie Montgomery Sanders, 86,  of Salem, Ohio, completed her journey to Heaven on Saturday, January 27, 2024.  She was born September 12, 1937, in Shoals, Indiana to Wayne and Beulah (Abel) Montgomery.   Eileen attended and graduated from Shoals Community School.  Her parents taught her, by example, to dedicate her life in service to God.  Her father started Old...

Jan 21, 2024

Roger Alan Lippiatt, son of Roy and Eleanor (Headland) Lippiatt, went Home to be with the Lord and his family who had preceeded him on Sunday, January 21. He passed at home; just like he wished.

Roger was born in Salem and grew up on Egypt Road. He was a 1960 graduate of Greenford High School. It...

Jan 17, 2024

Danielle Jo Carnessali 62, Boardman, died at 9:48 PM Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home.

There will be no services to be held at this time.

Jan 15, 2024

Sandra Lee (fna Jackson) Messimer 66, of Green Twp.,/Salem, died at 11:10 AM Monday, January 15, 2024, following a courageous battle.

Sandy was never afraid of a possible challenge or battle.  When the tones went off, she was there to help and save many lives.  Sandy has now gone on to a place where there is no...

Jan 10, 2024

Richard V. Phillips 81, of Leetonia, died at 3:01 PM Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home in Leetonia.

He was born in Leetonia, on November 24, 1942, the son of the late Paul and Elsie (Ingledue) Phillips.

Jan 9, 2024

Miriam Cheryl (Coleman) Good 74, of Salem, died at 10:30 PM Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Mercy Health/St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown. We were blessed to have had her these eight bonus years after the original infection, but this infection was too much for her compromised body. We appreciate all her doctors here in Salem and also at Cleveland Clinic.