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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio

Arthur B. Sanders

Arthur B. Sanders

Feb 20, 2022

Arthur B. Sanders 70, of Kensington, died at 12:05 PM Sunday, February 20, 2022, at his home.

He was born on May 22, 1951, in Salem, the son of the late Dave and Thelma (Hartzell) Sanders.

He had worked at both Eljers and Quaker City Castings in Salem. Arthur was a true outdoors man. He...

Johnny Ray Neal

Johnny Ray Neal

Feb 14, 2022

Johnny Ray Neal, 79, of Salem, OH, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on January 3, 1943 in Cumberland County, NC, to his late parents; Linville and Ola Mae (Colbreth) Neal.

Johnny is survived by his daughter; Loretta Massoth of Salem, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; sister;...

Ruth Ann (Smith)  Park

Ruth Ann (Smith) Park

Feb 13, 2022

Ruth Ann (Smith) Park 72, of Akron, died at 3:53 PM Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Summa/Akron City Hospital following complications to COVID. She was born on July 7, 1949, in Akron, the daughter of the late Donald E. and Ruth Evelyn (LeMasters) Smith. She was last employed at the Fairlawn Division of Infocision where she retired as a...

Robert Allen Hahlen

Robert Allen Hahlen

Feb 12, 2022

Robert Allen Hahlen, 83, passed away on Saturday evening, February 12, 2022, at his home in Salem, OH.

He was born on June 10, 1938, in E. Rochester, OH, to his late parents; Frederick and Helen (Sanor) Hahlen.

Robert attended Bunker Hill School in New Alexander, OH until its closing and completed his schooling and...

James Melvin Dies

James Melvin Dies

Feb 12, 2022

James Melvin Dies, 80, of Perry Twp., Salem, OH, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

He was born on May 22, 1941, in Indiana County, PA, to his late parents; Melvin and Anna may (Grindle) Dies.

James was protestant by faith. He was employed as a truck driver, but also did...

Edwin "Buster" R Smith

Edwin "Buster" R Smith

Feb 2, 2022

Edwin R. Smith (aka Buster), 86, of Salem, died on February 2, 2022 at St. Mary's Alzheimer Center in Columbiana, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Suzanne Smith (nee Shearer). Also, surviving are his children Robert (Debbie) Smith, Marilyn Blackburn and Douglas (Dorie) Smith.

His grandchildren Brian (Jamie) Smith, Becky Smith...

Paul Nathan Whitehead

Paul Nathan Whitehead

Jan 29, 2022

Paul Nathan Whitehead 61, of Salem, died early Saturday morning with his loving family at his side, January 29, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center following complications to COVID.

He was born September 7, 1960 at home in Lisbon, Ohio, the son of the late William E. and Jennie M. (Stewart) Whitehead.

Paul attended Leetonia...

Richard Lee Peterson

Richard Lee Peterson

Jan 25, 2022

Richard Lee Peterson  71, of Canfield, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at his home.

He was born November 4, 1950, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of Chester O. and Margaret (Hanlon) Peterson.

He was retired in 2016 as Vice-President of Tinker Federal Credit Union in Oklahoma.  He had attended Columbiana (Ohio) High School and...

Sally Ann (Bice)  Stoddard

Sally Ann (Bice) Stoddard

Jan 24, 2022

Sally Ann (Bice) Stoffard, 87, of Perry Twp., Salem, OH, passed away on January 24, 2022, at the home of her daughter, with whom she lived.

She was born on October 20, 1934, in Las Vegas, NV, to her late parents; George and Emma (Bosch) Bice.

As a child, Sally and her family moved to...

Barbara Ann (Faber)  Stoffer

Barbara Ann (Faber) Stoffer

Jan 17, 2022

Barbara Ann (Faber) Stoffer, 86, of Butler Twp., Salem, OH, passed away at her home, on Monday, January 17, 2022.

She was born on January 10, 1936, in Alliance, OH, to her late parents; Walter and Esther (Douthitt) Faber. Barbara graduated from Alliance High School. She worked for 20 years at the Alliance Review and additionally, in...

Brad D Lautzenheiser

Brad D Lautzenheiser

Jan 16, 2022

Brad D. Lautzenheiser 71, of Hanoverton, died January 16, 2022.

He was born in Canton, Ohio, the son of Durworth and Mary Jane (Grant) Lautzenheiser.

Brad graduated from Lincoln High School in Canton and was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army. He retired from The Timken Company.  Brad enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting,...

Dorothy May (Rae)  Mack

Dorothy May (Rae) Mack

Jan 14, 2022

Dorothy May (Rea) Mack, 66, of Salem, OH, passed away at 7:39 a. m., on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on December 13, 1955, in Victorville, CA; to her late parents; Joseph and Joan (Strickland) Rea.

She is survived by her children; Patricia (Brian) Mahoney of Scottsburg, IN,...

Pauline Gail (Makras)  Moyers

Pauline Gail (Makras) Moyers

Jan 14, 2022

Pauline Gail (Makras) Moyers 65, of Lisbon, died at 6:22 AM Friday, January 14, 2022, at Parkside Nursing Home in Columbiana.

She was born on January 26, 1956 in Salem, the daughter of her late parents;  Marinos George and Katherine Louise (Herron) Makras.

Pauline had worked at various places over the years. She worked as...

Stephen Lee Monday

Stephen Lee Monday

Jan 12, 2022

Stephen Lee Monday, 64, of Salem, OH, passed away at 10:25 a. m., on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on January 10, 1958, in Findlay, OH, to his late parents; Glen and Edna (Tooman) Monday.

Stephen was a mechanic by trade, as well as gifted in carpentry. He...

Guy J Mix

Guy J Mix

Jan 8, 2022

On January 8th, 2021, Guy J. Mix 43, of Columbiana, OH, passed away at St Elizabeth's Hospital Boardman Campus, due to Complications from Covid 19.

Guy was born on July 4, 1978, in Biddeford Maine, to his late parents; Gary and Mary (Bronson) Mix. He began his young life with his two brothers; Rob and Heath. Guy's...

Thomas Patrick Michaels

Thomas Patrick Michaels

Jan 6, 2022

Thomas Patrick Michaels, 49, of Salem, OH, passed away at 1:17 p. m., on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center due to complications from Covid 19.

He was born on September 4, 1972, in Salem, the son of Sheryl Lynn (Maloy) Vance and his stepfather, the late Dr. Ralph B. Vance.

Thomas...

Russell Allen Rogers

Russell Allen Rogers

Jan 6, 2022

Russell A. Rogers 40, of Lisbon, died at 2:40 PM Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on February 18, 1981, in Salem, the son of Randal Rogers and Connie (Beiling) Rogers.

He is survived by his parents: Connie Rogers of Lisbon and Randal and step mother Debra (Shank) Rogers...

Susan Gayle (Sinsley)  Ead

Susan Gayle (Sinsley) Ead

Jan 5, 2022

Susan Gayle (Sinsley) Ead, 74, of Salem, went to be with the Lord at 8:49 A.M., Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Parkside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Salem on February 10, 1947, the daughter of the late John Vernon and Helen Eunice (Hoon) Sinsley.

Susan was a 1965 graduate of East Palestine...

Donald Ray Stout

Donald Ray Stout

Jan 1, 2022

Donald Ray Stout 89, of Salem, died 7:16 PM Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home.

He was born on April 2, 1932 in Carrollton, Ohio, the son of Delbert and Ethel (May) Stout.

Donald was a US Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He was last employed at Hunt Valve and Colfor...

Duretha Marie (Fogerascher)  Mclaughlin

Duretha Marie (Fogerascher) Mclaughlin

Dec 30, 2021

Duretha Marie [Fogarascher] McLaughlin, 85, of Salem, Ohio, better known as "Nan" to close family and friends, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 30th, 2021 at 7:36 AM. She was born on January 27th, 1936 in Alliance. She spent her last days surrounded by her loving family, whom she cared for deeply, in the comfort...

The obituaries in the Salem, Ohio area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Salem, Ohio's history and identity.

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