obituaries

Dec 3, 2023

Richard Dwain Deardorff, 66, died at 6:52 PM on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in the emergency room at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

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

Nov 29, 2023

Michelle Ann (Lewis) Long 50, of Butler Twp., Salem, died Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, at her home.

She was born on August 17, 1973, in Salem, the daughter of Karen Lynn (Hill) Lewis and the late Richard Harold Lewis.

Michelle was a lifetime area resident and member of Believers Christian Fellowship in Salem. She...

Nov 27, 2023

Annabelle (Heinze) Huffnagle, 93, of Salem, passed away peacefully at 7:45 PM on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Briarfield Place in Boardman.

She was born May 3, 1930, at home on Cherry Fork in Leetonia, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert William and Viola Frances (Patterson) Heinze.

Annabelle has been a lifetime area resident and...

Nov 26, 2023

Ella Darlene (Blakeman) Vaughn 92, of Salem, went to join her beloved husband Gordon A. Vaughn SR on Sunday, November 26,on the 8th anniversary of his passing.

She was born on May 25, 1931, in Lucasville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl and Delta (Salyers) Blakeman.

Ella was a resident of Salem for the...

Nov 18, 2023

Louis J. Cardilla 80, Salem, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 18, 2023.

He was born in New York, served in the US Navy during Vietnam War, and then joined the New York City Police Dept.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, step sons: Bradley (Kelly) Morris and Matthew...

Nov 11, 2023

Gary Tillman Slaven, 79, of Salineville, passed away at 7:55 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Altercare of Alliance Center.

He was born December 23, 1943, in Youngstown, son of the late Norman and Mildred (Phau) Slaven.

Gary grew up in the area, graduating from Crestview High School in 1961. As a proud alumni...

Nov 8, 2023

Bonnie Ann McCloskey, known affectionately as Bonnie, passed away on November 8, 2023, in Salem, Ohio, at the age of 62.

She was born on May 17, 1961, in Cleveland, to the late Fred and Iris (Toothman) McGuire. Bonnie will be fondly remembered for her captivating blue eyes and infectious smile. She possessed a green thumb and...

Oct 31, 2023

Kay Alice (Powers) Tronzo 66, of East Palestine, died at midnight on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Salem North Healthcare.

She was born on August 13, 1957, in Kansas, the daughter of the late George W. and Maria "Ria" (Rienhardt) Powers.

When Kay was young, she and the family moved around as their father was...

Oct 28, 2023

Thomas William Karam, 91, of Hanoverton, passed away at 10:25 PM on Saturday, October 28, 2023. at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 10, 1932, in New Jersey, son the the late William and Dorothy (Potocnak) Karam.

Thomas will be laid to rest at the Indian Town Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Pennsylvania....

Oct 28, 2023

Christopher Nicholas Allen, 40, of Lisbon, died at 8:30 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Salem West Healthcare.

He was born July 2, 1983, in East Liverpool, son of Alice F. (Haught) Allen of Lisbon and the late Ronald D. Allen.

There are to be no services at this time.

Arrangements were...

Oct 26, 2023

Douglas Ray Crooks, 54, of Warren, died Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Hospice of the Valley - Hospice House of Youngstown.

He was born April 7, 1969, in Warren, son of the late Alfred Joseph and Margaret May (Schaffer) Crooks.

There are no services planned.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of...

Oct 22, 2023

Isabelle (Lockhart) Roller, 99, of Katy, Texas, (formerly of Salem) died Sunday, surrounded by family at her home in Katy.

She was born October 2, 1924, in East Liverpool, Ohio, daughter of the late Samuel Walton and Sylvia (Campbell) Lockhart.

Isabelle graduated in 1942 from Salem Senior High School. She was the first female to...

Oct 17, 2023

Sharon A. Armstrong, 74, of Salem, went home peacefully, knowing that she was and always will be loved, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, after a long illness.

She was born November 16, 1948, in Cleveland, daughter of the late Mathias W. and Patricia A. (Giblin) Croninger.

Sharon graduated in 1966 from Parma Senior High School...

Oct 17, 2023

Linda Kay Greenisen, 73, of Alliance, died at 3:30 AM on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Valley Oaks Care Center, E. Liverpool.

She was born April 23, 1950, in Salem, daughter of the late Frank K. and Donna L. (Smith) Greenisen.

Private services will be on Monday, November 13, 2023, Fairmount Memorial Park Cemetery.

Oct 14, 2023

Nancy Ann (Edwards) Milhoan, 86, of Salem, passed away in her home on Saturday, October 14, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was born December 16, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of the late Eddie and Bernice (Cashbaugh) Edwards.

Nancy grew up in Salem, working at Peoples Drug and then at the former Convalescent Center as...

Oct 13, 2023

Everett "Larry" Lawrence Wellendorf 78, of Salem, passed away at 11:32 PM Friday,October 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on April 25, 1945, in Beaver, PA., the son of the late Fay and Virginia(Perkins) Wellendorf.

Larry was a 1965 graduate of Greenford High School. He was a truck mechanic for...

Oct 11, 2023

Marion Mickey Clay Heestand, 70, of Salem, died at 7:45 PM Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 30, 1953 in Salem, the son of the late Marion Clay and Betty Jane (Shores) Heestand.

Mickey was a lifetime area resident and a 1971 graduate of Salem High...

Oct 7, 2023

Joshua Michael Courtney, 37, of East Palestine, died early Saturday morning on October 7, 2023, in his home.

He was born March 1, 1986, in Houston, Texas, son of Charles Richard Courtney JR, of Salem, and the late Mary Barnhart-Hawkins.

Josh was a machine adjuster at the manufacturing company Envelope 1, Inc of Columbiana. He...

Oct 5, 2023

Lt. Col. Robert Dean McCluggage USAF, (Ret.) 98, (Green Twp.) Salem, died at 4:22 PM Thursday, October 5, 2023, Cleveland Clinic/Mercy Medical Center, Canton.

He was born on April 28, 1925 in Salem, the son of the late Frank and Clara (Barnes) McCluggage.

Mr. McCluggage was also know as "Bob, Dean, Mac, Irish and Colonel"....

Oct 2, 2023

Kathryn Viola (Bartholomew) Moffett, 80, of Sebring, died at 7:45 PM on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Aultman /Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born April 8, 1943, at home in Diamond Twshp, Mahoning County, Ohio, daughter of the late Stanton and Kathryn (Force) Bartholomew.

Kathryn worked as a Pharmacy Tech at the Alliance Walmart for...