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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio

Mary Lou (Collier)  Zimmermann

Mary Lou (Collier) Zimmermann

Mar 31, 2022

Mary Lou (Collier) Zimmermann 85, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on February 3, 1937, in Columbiana, the daughter of the late Frank J. and Rose (Bell) Collier.

Mary Lou was a lifelong resident of Columbiana and graduated from Columbiana High School class of 1955. Following...

Erik Christopher Carlson

Erik Christopher Carlson

Mar 30, 2022

Erik Christopher Carlson 32, of Salem Twp, Salem, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home.

He was born on August 25, 1989, in Bottineau, ND., the son of Chris R. Carlson and Shelley (Kleespie) Carlson.

Erik was a true nature lover and found it very relaxing to soak it all in. His father, a...

William "Bill" Lee Dudley

William "Bill" Lee Dudley

Mar 30, 2022

William Lee "Bill" Dudley 84, of Salem, died at 9:05 PM Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 5, 1937, in Ellsworth, Ohio, the son of the late Luther Ashford and Thalia (Barnes) Dudley.

Bill owned Town & Country Trenching in Salem for over...

Mildred Ann (Homer)  Dattilio

Mildred Ann (Homer) Dattilio

Mar 29, 2022

M. Ann (Homer) Dattilio 75, of Salem, died at her home Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

She was born on June 23, 1946, in Greenville, Pa., the daughter of the late Reid Glenn and Florence Elizabeth (Mortimer) Homer.

Ann was a graduate of Greenville (Pa.) Senior High School in 1964, and a 1965 graduate of Hannah...

Henry Cleo Long

Henry Cleo Long

Mar 28, 2022

Henry Cleo Long, 93, of Lisbon, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Truman House – Community Hospice in New Philadelphia.

He was born on June 18, 1928 in Pulaski, TN to his late parents; Harry and Jewel (Norwood) Long.

Henry married his childhood sweetheart; Betty Jane (Leipper) Long on November 11, 1947. They...

Martin Luther Mcfarland

Martin Luther Mcfarland

Mar 26, 2022

"Together Again"

Martin Luther McFarland, 90, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 14, 1931, in Leetonia, to his late parents; Edward J. and Bessie Viola (Eckman) McFarland.

Martin was a member of the United States Army; serving his country during...

Richard L. Huffman

Richard L. Huffman

Mar 25, 2022

Richard L. Huffman 77, of Salem, died at 4:45 AM Friday, March 25, 2022, at Columbus Alzheimers Care, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Salem on June 3, 1944, to the late Dorrance Maurice and Helen Babe (Green) Huffman.

Richard has been a lifetime area resident and a 1962 graduate of Salem High School. He...

Milan Alek

Milan Alek

Mar 24, 2022

Milan Alek 91, of Salem, died at 4:20 Pm Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

All other details are pending

Gerald Richard (Jr)  Boring

Gerald Richard (Jr) Boring

Mar 23, 2022

Gerald R. Boring Jr. 64, of Salem, died at 1:35 AM Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Heritage Manor in Youngstown.

He was born on November 7, 1957 in Alliance, Ohio, the son of the late Gerald R. and Mary Lois (Westover) Boring Sr.

Gerald attended Beaver Local Schools and then Joined the US Navy, followed...

David D Fowler Jr.

David D Fowler Jr.

Mar 15, 2022

David D. Fowler Jr. 64, of Salem, died at 3:31 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in the emergency room of Mercy Health/St. Elizabeth Hospital-Youngstown, following an automobile accident in Green Township.

He was born in Salem, Oh., on February 2, 1958, the son of the late David and Mary (Woodcock) Fowler.

David was a lifetime...

Walter L. (Bing) Newton

Walter L. (Bing) Newton

Mar 12, 2022

Walter L. "Bing" Newton, 87, of Leetonia, died Saturday March 12, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his family.

He was born in Washingtonville Ohio, to the late Theodore and Loretta Newton. He graduated from Leetonia High School and Kent State University, later teaching science at Crestview and Salem Middle School and coaching high school track...

Terry Lee Ritteger

Terry Lee Ritteger

Mar 10, 2022

Terry Lee Ritteger, 61, of Rogers, OH, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

He was born on April 29, 1960, in Salem, to his late father; Bernard Ritteger and his mother; Beverly Jo (Westover) Ritteger of Rogers, OH.

Terry is a 1976 graduate of Beaver Local High School and was employed...

Andrew Clark Burns

Andrew Clark Burns

Mar 10, 2022

Andrew Clark Burns, 86, of Green Twp., Salem, OH, with his family closeby, was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

He was born on June 22, 1935, in Willet, PA, to his late parents; Charlie and Adeline (Juart) Burns.

Andy met his sweetheart, Lorraine Irwin,...

William F Homan

William F Homan

Mar 7, 2022

William F. Homan 76, of Lisbon, died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2022, at his home in Lisbon, OH. He was the son of the late Vernon (Cap) Homan and Helen (Davis) Homan.

A life-long resident of Lisbon, Bill is perhaps best remembered as the owner and "go-to" problem solver at Bill's True Value. Before that, Bill served...

Beverly Jane (Wolford)  Bell

Beverly Jane (Wolford) Bell

Mar 6, 2022

Beverly Jane (Wolford) Bell, 70, of New Waterford, passed away on March 6, 2022 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on November 24, 1951, in Winona, OH, to her late parents; Lin and Alice (Hilles) Wolford. She was 1970 graduate of United Local High School and was employed by Ventra Plastics.

Beverly...

Mary Lee (Hollinger)  Lepping

Mary Lee (Hollinger) Lepping

Mar 4, 2022

Mary Lee (Hollinger) Lepping, lifelong Salem resident and 88 years young passed away in her sleep March 4, 2022.   She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother who will be remembered for her warm smile, kindness, and classic beauty.  She was a friend to many, caring for them with her time and presence.  Her thoughtful correspondence and gifts of...

Patricia Ann (Wisler)  Knauf

Patricia Ann (Wisler) Knauf

Mar 4, 2022

Patricia Ann (Wisler) Knauf, age 78, of Greenford, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 4, 2022.

She was born March 23, 1943, in Salem, to her late parents; Clark and Norma (Doyle) Wisler.

Patti was a lifelong resident of Greenford. She attended Greenford High School and was a proud Bobcat. It...

William Frederick Porter Jr.

William Frederick Porter Jr.

Mar 2, 2022

William Frederick "Fred" Porter Jr., 79, of East Liverpool, OH, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

He was born on November 6, 1942, to his late parents; William Frederick and Bertha (Jacobs) Porter Sr.

There will be no services.

Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeth Jones

Mar 1, 2022

Obituary pending

Elizabeth Jones 70, of Salem, died early Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at home.

Catherine Myrtle Gravley

Catherine Myrtle Gravley

Feb 27, 2022

Obit to come

Catherine Myrtle Gravley 83, of Akron, formerly of Salem, died at 7:15 AM Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic, Akron General, Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, in Akron.

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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