obituaries

Dec 17, 2022

Robert Charles Harris II, 61, of Lisbon, died unexpectedly at 11:59 PM on December 17, 2022.

Bob was born on August 26, 1961, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Jane (Black) Harris Scherer of Hubbard and the late Robert C. Harris SR.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Robert C....

Dec 14, 2022

As of January 1, 2023, There will be no more free death notices in any of the Columbiana County newspapers. (Salem News, Morning Journal and E. Liverpool Review) The Youngstown Vindicator will still offer free death listings and service announcements.  Our county papers will now be charging $ 25.00 for a death notice in each  paper it appears.  The...

Dec 9, 2022

Edwin Eugene "Ed" Baird, 90, of Goshen Twp., Salem, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on Nov. 29, 1932, in Patmos, Ohio, the son of the late William Henry and Dorothy Bradt Baird.

Ed was a 1951 graduate of Goshen High School and served in the U.S. Army...

Dec 7, 2022

David Allen "Tramp" Gorcheff, 69, of North Lima, died at 2:17 PM on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Salem Reg Med Ctr.

He was born December 21, 1952 in Salem, son of the late Thomas Paul and Catherine Louise (Reed) Gorcheff.

David grew up on a chicken farm and was a lover of animals most...

Dec 7, 2022

Barbara Ann (Bailey) Spicer, 80, of East Liverpool, died at 6:59 AM on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Salem Reg Med Ctr.

She was born August 24, 1942 to the late Albert G. and Claris (Dyer) Bailey.

Arrangements are currently pending at the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem.

Dec 2, 2022

Harold Powell Jr. went to his heavenly home on December 2, 2022, after a long illness that ended with congestive heart failure and open heart surgery.

Harold was born in East Palestine, Ohio on February 11, 1942, the son of the late Harold and Edith (Weaver) Powell Sr.

He attended East Palestine High School and...

Nov 30, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles "Chuck" Elmer Duke JR, 70, of Leetonia, who passed away at 1:03 PM Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Mercy Health - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Chuck was born December 11, 1952 in Youngstown, son of the late Charles Elmer and Mae (Wiles) Duke SR.

Nov 30, 2022

David Randall Cross 55, of Center Twp., Lisbon, died at 11:21 PM Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital/Mercy Medical – Boardman after taking ill earlier that day.

He was born on July 7, 1967, in Salem, the son of Linda Ruth (Price) Cross French and the late Michael H. Cross and John French.

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Nov 24, 2022

Wilbert Sadler "Butch" Mitchell Jr. 62 of Salem, died at 4:35 PM Thursday, November 24, 2022, at his home.

He was born in Lawrence County, Pa., the son of the late Wilbert Sadler and Barbara Diane (Swiger) Mitchell Sr.

Wilbert moved back to the area in July from Pennsylvania. It made it easier to spend...

Nov 19, 2022

Ronnie Lee Summers, 55, of Salem, died on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Salem North HealthCare, Salem.

He was born October 10, 1967 in Alliance, son of the late Ronald and Sally (Haldeman) Summers.

Ronnie has lived in varies locations but most recently lived in Alliance. He tried to stay close to his family but...

Nov 16, 2022

Tracey Marie Manion, 61, of Salem, OH, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at 4:57PM, with her family by her side.

A Celebration of Life Gathering to honor, " Our dear mama, sister, aunt and friend" on December 3, 2022, 5 to 8 PM at the Salem Eagles Club (1884 North Ellsworth Avenue, Salem, Ohio 44460)...

Nov 15, 2022

David Howard Landis, Sr., was welcomed into Heaven on November 15, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his son and family.

Dave was born to Roy Howard and Mary Jane (Martin) Landis on his mother's birthday of May 15, 1950, in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania.

Dave started his career as a carpet installer. He grew and...

Nov 12, 2022

Denise Kay (Frantz) McQuiston 59, Salem, died at 6:20 PM Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on October 9, 1963, in Salem, Ohio. She was the daughter of Allen and Patricia Ann (Mumaw) Frantz.

Denny was a lifetime area resident of Salem and a graduate of West Branch High...

Nov 10, 2022

James Thomas Sawhill 85, of Petersburg, died at 9:54 PM Thursday, November 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital/Mercy Medical, Youngstown.

He was born on November 5, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of the late Elmer and L. Elaine (Coon) Sawhill.

Jim was a meat cutter from a very young age back in Galion, Ohio....

Nov 4, 2022

Joseph "Crazy Joe" Brien Humphries, 57, of Salem, died in his home Friday afternoon November 4, 2022.

He was born March 18, 1965 in Youngstown, son of the late Joseph and Leeonte (O'Brien) Humphries.

Joe grew up in the area and graduated from South Range High School. He liked to wrench on cars and do...

Nov 3, 2022

John Larry Stiffler, 61, of Salem, died at 8:10 AM Thursday, November 3, 2022, following a two year illness at Salem North Healthcare under the care of Community Hospice.

He was born March 20, 1961 in Salem, son of the late Paul Andrew and Pearl Virginia (Welsh) Stiffler.

John was a lifetime area resident, attended...

Oct 30, 2022

Mary Woods, 82, passed away Sunday evening at Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Boardman.

Services are currently pending.

Arrangements made by Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem.

Oct 27, 2022

Kay D. (Anderson) Dickey, 71, of Salem, passed away at her home early Thursday morning on October 27, 2022, following a courageous battle with PSP.

Kay was the most kind and selfless wife, mother, daughter and grandma. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was born on August...

Oct 18, 2022

Joseph David Glenn, 59, of East Liverpool (Formerly Rochester, PA) passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

He was born March 9, 1963 in Rochester, PA, son of the late John and Mary Ann (Cappabianco) Glenn.

Joseph was a graduate of Rochester HS in 1981. After high school he did some cyber-schooling....

Oct 18, 2022

Billie G. Freeman, 51, of East Liverpool, died Thursday morning, October 18, 2022, in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

There are no services planned at this time.

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