obituaries

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.

Oct 16, 2022

Our angel, Laura Elizabeth Clunen spread her wings and took flight with the angels in heaven on Sunday evening, October 16, 2022.

She was born October 17, 1996, in Salem, daughter of Gerald Vincent Clunen JR and Loretta Lynn (Fullum) Puckett.

Laura was diagnosed just after birth with CLOVES/Proteus Syndrome and for nearly 26 years...

Oct 15, 2022

Brian Evans, 64, of Youngstown, died in his home on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

There are no services at this time.

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

Oct 10, 2022

Laverne (Kephart) Hummel, 93, of Salem, passed away at 9:30 PM, Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Windsor House/Omni Manor Health Care Center in Youngstown, OH.

She was born March 6, 1929, in Philipsburg, PA, daughter of the late Herman and Laura (Coulter) Kephart.

Laverne moved to Austintown from Pennsylvania 1954, then to Salem in...

Oct 10, 2022

Paul David English, 76, of Salem, formerly of Rogers/East Liverpool, died on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Salem Regional Medical Center emergency room.

He was born June 20, 1946, in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Paul served in the United States Army from August 1963 to November 1965 with an honorable discharge.

There are no...

Oct 7, 2022

Roger Gonda, 74, of Salem, died early Friday morning, October 7, 2022 at Roselawn Gardens Healthcare in Alliance, Ohio.

He will be laid to rest with his family in Grandview Cemetery.

Oct 5, 2022

Tia Marie (Tyson) Stiffler, 43, of Salem, died on Wednesday afternoon, October 5, 2022 at the emergency room of St Elizabeth Hospital/Mercy Health, Youngstown.

She was born July 5, 1979 in Salem, daughter of Dwane E. and Mary Ellen (Courtwright) Tyson.

Tia graduated from Salem Senior High School in 1998. As a young adult she...