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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio

Venise Gail (Smith)  Hileman

Venise Gail (Smith) Hileman

Dec 29, 2021

Venise Gail (Smith) Hileman 55, of Yellow Creek Twp., Wellsville, died at 3:45 AM Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital/Mercy Medical-Youngstown.

She was born on November 29, 1966 in Salem, the daughter of Wayne Smith Sr. and the late Linda (Anderson) Smith.

Venise was a wonderful person to be around and spend time...

Michael Ray Crouse

Michael Ray Crouse

Dec 27, 2021

Michael Ray "Big Mike" Crouse 65, of Lisbon, formerly of the Salem area, died at 7:13 PM Monday, December 27, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on September 7, 1956 in Salem, the son of Ray E. and Ruth (Saltsman) Crouse.

Mike was very well known in and around the Salem area....

Hazel Marlene French

Hazel Marlene French

Dec 25, 2021

Hazel M. French (fna Miller) 70, of Warren, (formerly of the area) died Saturday afternoon, December 25, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital/ Mercy Health, following complications to COVID.

She was the daughter of Joseph and Irene French and was last employed at the Columbiana County Dept. of Job and Family Services as an IM caseworker. She attended...

Jonathan W Fickes

Jonathan W Fickes

Dec 21, 2021

Jonathan W. Fickes, 73, of Salem, OH, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on August 25, 1948,in Salem, to his late parents; Shirl and Frances (Tittsler) Fickes. He was employed as a foundry at Quarker City Castings.

He is survived by his nephew; Steve Fickes of...

Ashley Marie Hartt

Ashley Marie Hartt

Dec 17, 2021

Ashley Marie Hartt 27, of Hanoverton, died Friday evening, December 17, 2021, in the emergency Room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on January 7, 1994, in Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of Tracie Lin (Tomor) Hartt and Ralph Killing.

Ashley was last employed at Zarbana in Columbiana as a press operator. A 2012...

John Frank Kuder

John Frank Kuder

Dec 16, 2021

John Frank Kuder 81, of (Butler Twp./Winona) Salem (Salem/Lisbon KOA Campground), died on December 16, 2021, at his home at KOA.

He was born on August 20, 1940, in Schenectady, NY, the son of August and Dolly (Vitallo) Kuder.

John was the owner/operator of a Hair Salon in upstate New Your for 45 years. He...

Bonnie Marie (Horsfall)  Englert

Bonnie Marie (Horsfall) Englert

Dec 14, 2021

Bonnie Marie (Horsfall) Englert, 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on February 27, 1953, in Salem, OH, to her late parents; Charles and Martha (Baird) Horsfall.

Bonnie is survived by her loving husband; David, whom she married on May 27, 1978. Additionally, she is survived...

Ruth A. Hawkins

Ruth A. Hawkins

Dec 14, 2021

Ruth A. Hawkins 89, of Salem, died at 5 pm on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Salem North Healthcare.

She was born on October 16, 1932, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Esther Elizabeth Hawkins.

She graduated from high school from the former Emmanuel Bible School in Salem.

She worked for...

Richard Andrew Sullivan

Richard Andrew Sullivan

Dec 14, 2021

Richard Andrew Sullivan 35, of Columbiana, died Tuesday afternoon, December 14, 2021, at Select Speciality Hospital, Cleveland following complications of surgery.

He was born on November 18, 1986, in Alliance, the son of Deborah Denise Baker and the late Richard K. "Dickey" Sullivan.

He last worked at Benco Motors in Wellsville but was known to...

Timothy Scott Reninger

Timothy Scott Reninger

Dec 12, 2021

Timothy Scott Reninger, 62, of Lisbon, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his home.

He was born on August 18, 1959, in Salem, to his parents; Robert and Lenora (Siers) Reninger.

Timothy was a 1977 graduate of United Local High School and was employed at the water treatment plant. He enjoyed being...

William Ray Smith

William Ray Smith

Dec 11, 2021

William Ray Smith, 64, of Alliance, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital.

He was born on August 17, 1957, in Long Beach, CA, to his late parents; Albert and Marta (Givens) Smith.

No Services to be held.

Care was entrusted by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral...

Linda  "Bunny" Sue (Keihl)  Weingart

Linda "Bunny" Sue (Keihl) Weingart

Dec 10, 2021

Linda Sue "Bunny" (Keihl) Weingart, 75, of Green Twp., in Salem, OH, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health Hospital in Boardman.

She was born on October 16, 1946, in Parkerburg, WV, to her late parents; Clement and Kathleen (Keiser) Keihl.

Bunny was employed as a waitress over the years...

John Wayne King

John Wayne King

Dec 9, 2021

John Wayne King, 78, of Salem, OH, passed away at 2:17 pm., on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on November 3, 1943 in McCracken, PA, to his late parents; Gene and Bertha (Ward) King.

John was a 1963 graduate of Beaver Local High School. He was a Truck...

Ross Adair Codner

Ross Adair Codner

Dec 8, 2021

Ross Adair Codner, 83, of Washingtonville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, OH.

He was born on July 7, 1938, in Youngstown, OH, to his late parents; Robert and Laverne (Peterson) Codner.

Ross was a member of the United States Army from September of 1961 until September...

James Roy Wilson

James Roy Wilson

Dec 3, 2021

James Roy Wilson, 80, of Fairfield Twp, (Columbiana) OH, passed away at 4:22 p.m., on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Aultman Hospital.

James was born on June 30, 1941, in Youngstown, OH, he was the son to his late parents; Jack and Anna (Sinclair) Wilson.

He was a 1959 graduate of Darlington High School in...

Elizabeth Ann (King)  Antram

Elizabeth Ann (King) Antram

Dec 2, 2021

Elizabeth Ann (King) Antram,70, of Winona Rd., Knox Twp, Salem, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a brief illness. She was born June 10, 1951, in Salem, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Paul, who she married on July 11, 1970; three children, Mark (Marsha) Antram, David (Annilee Hall) Antram both of...

Craig D Diehl

Craig D Diehl

Dec 2, 2021

Craig Diehl died in his sleep December 2, 2021 at his home in Salem. He was born in Salem on January 4, 1967, the son of Stanley and Karen Diehl (nee DeMeo).

He is survived by his sister, Teresa Nadine Schreiner (David), two nieces, Rebekah and Camille, one nephew, Addison, and a great nephew, Nolan. He is...

George William Leonard Jr.

George William Leonard Jr.

Dec 2, 2021

George W. Leonard Jr. 83, of New Waterford, died at 3:45 PM Thursday at Mercy Health/St. Elizabeth Hospital-Boardman.

George was born in Akron, Ohio, in 1938, the son of George Wesley and Vivian Hannah (Hollister) Leonard. He was a career truck driver and drove for various companies during his career until retirement. He had also worked for...

Thomas Richard Wilde

Thomas Richard Wilde

Dec 2, 2021

Thomas Richard Wilde 74, of Salem, died at 8 PM Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Salem North Healthcare following a short illness.

He was born on July 21, 1947 in Watertown, Wis., the son of Thomas and Hattie (Liebert) Wilde.

He was brought up Catholic, served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War....

Tod A Shaffer

Tod A Shaffer

Dec 1, 2021

Tod A. Shaffer 29, of Austintown, died at 10:02 PM Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Mercy Health/St. Elizabeth Hospital – Youngstown follow complications to COVID.

He was born on September 7, 1992 in Youngstown, the son of Christina (Shaffer) Carpenter of Niles and Willard Lane of Youngstown.

He was a 2012 graduate of Girard High...

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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