obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...