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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio

Melvin Werling

Melvin Werling

Jul 2, 2026

Melvin Dean Werling

March 6, 1959 – July 2, 2026

SALEM — Melvin Dean Werling, 67, of Salem, peacefully closed his eyes on earth and opened them in heaven at 2:09 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2026, while resting at the Circle of Care in Salem.

Born on a crisp spring day, March 6, 1959, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Melvin was the beloved...

Lois Rogers

Lois Rogers

Jul 2, 2026

Celebrating the Beautiful Life of Lois E. (Calvin) Rogers

February 10, 1928 – July 2, 2026

On the quiet evening of Thursday, July 2, 2026, the world lost a little bit of its earthly grace, and heaven gained a masterpiece. Surrounded by the comforting walls of her own home, Lois E. (Calvin) Rogers, 98, of Columbiana, gently closed her eyes and stepped...

Marjorie Hall

Marjorie Hall

Jun 19, 2026

Beulah Marjorie Hall was born in Salem, Ohio, on January 23, 1932, in the home of Lindley Hall and Orpha (Pike) Hall. This honest, hard-working Quaker family was made up of the parents and three older siblings—Evelyn, Raymond, and Mildred. An adopted sister named Betty became part of the family when Marjorie was nine years old.

Although Marjorie was born during...

Louise Lydic

Louise Lydic

Jun 10, 2026

Louise Irene (Sowers) Lydic 87, of Salem, died at 5 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Salem North Healthcare Center.

She was born July 12, 1938, in North Beaver Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Cecil U. and Juanita P. (Williams) Sowers.

She will be laid to rest with her late husband Benjamin F. Lydic Sr at the Ohio Western...

John Walsh

John Walsh

Jun 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of John William Walsh

John, 75 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was born October 29, 1950 in Ohio.

John was a beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, and Friend. He loved music and spending time with family and friends. He brought love, light, laughter, and joy to our family and to all who knew him....

Gregory Myers

Gregory Myers

Jun 7, 2026

Gregory "Greg" Allan Myers 63, of New Galilee, Pennsylvania, died at 11:21 AM on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born July 22, 1962, in New Brighton, Pennsylvanian, the son of Ronald Edwin and Charlotte Anne (Croston) Myers.

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

Paul Smalley

Paul Smalley

Jun 6, 2026

Paul W. Smalley 66, of Salem, passed away at 1 PM on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Salem North Healthcare Center.

Gloria Paster

Gloria Paster

Jun 6, 2026

Gloria Jean (Fleming) Paster, a beacon of warmth, love, and unwavering devotion to her family, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at Salem Regional Hospital. Born in Massillon, Ohio, on May 24, 1942, Gloria brought a bright and gentle spirit into the world, one that would touch countless lives over her 84 beautiful years. She was the cherished daughter...

Richard Teller

Richard Teller

Jun 5, 2026

Richard James Teller

March 8, 1962 – c. June 5, 2026

They say that if life is a song, you should play it loud, keep the beat, and never miss a chance to make someone smile. Richard James Teller did exactly that. At 64 years old, Richard took his final bow, passing away at his home in Salem, Ohio, around June 5,...

Adele Vonu

Adele Vonu

Jun 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Adele Rose (Murphy) Vonu

Heaven gained a spunky angel on June 3, 2026 when Adele Rose (Murphy) Vonu passed away peacefully at The Inn at Old Saybrook in Columbiana, Ohio. In her 95 years, Adele lived life to the fullest, designed it with beauty, found humor in everyday moments, and gifted it generously to everyone she knew.

Born on...

Daniel Surmaceviz

Daniel Surmaceviz

Jun 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Daniel Dean Surmaceviz

March 8, 1959 – June 2, 2026

The music has fallen quiet, and the world is a little less bright. On the morning of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 5:12 AM, Daniel Dean Surmaceviz, 67, passed away at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Born in Salem, Ohio on March 8, 1959, Dan was a lifelong resident of...

Terry Rogers

Terry Rogers

Jun 2, 2026

Terry Douglas Rogers, a man whose warmth, humor, and gentle spirit touched everyone he met, passed away peacefully at his home in Salem on June 2, 2026, at the age of 65. Born and raised in Salem, Ohio, Terry spent his life cultivating joy, both in the soil of his beloved gardens and in the hearts of those he loved....

Shanon Fox

Shanon Fox

May 27, 2026

Shanon Fox

January 28, 1976 – May 27, 2026

On January 28, 1976, the world became a warmer place when Shanon Ray Fox was born in Youngstown, Ohio. A cherished son of the late Charlene Seeley and William Fox, Shanon grew into a man whose presence was as steady as the open road and as comforting as a home-cooked meal.

For many years,...

Pamela Osborn

Pamela Osborn

May 25, 2026

Pamela Osborn 69, of Lisbon, passed away at 2:10 AM on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.

There are no services planned.

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

Norma Lloyd

Norma Lloyd

May 24, 2026

Norma Lynn (Lanham) Lloyd

March 2, 1945 – May 24, 2026

SALEM, OH — Norma Lynn (Lanham) Lloyd, a woman whose heart knew no boundaries and whose life was a masterclass in compassion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 6:33 PM in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center. She was 81 years old.

Born on March 2, 1945,...

Franklin Thompson

Franklin Thompson

May 15, 2026

Franklin Thompson, 73, of Akron, died Friday morning, May 15, 2026 at Gardens of Belden Village in Canton, Ohio

John J. Haney Jr.

John J. Haney Jr.

May 14, 2026

John J. Haney Jr 87, of Berlin Center, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Circle of Care in Salem, surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 14, 1938, in Beaver, Pennsylvania, to the late Rev. John J. and Shyrl (Porter) Haney Sr.

John was the beloved husband of Carol (Graham) Haney, for 63 years, before she passed away...

Karen Sue Guappone

Karen Sue Guappone

May 12, 2026

Karen Sue (Faith) Guappone, a woman who truly mastered the art of being the “hostess with the mostess,” peacefully took her final curtain call on May 12, 2026, at 4:02 PM at Salem Regional Medical Center. 

Born in Salem on November 5, 1965, Karen spent her life turning ordinary moments into celebrations, usually with a wooden spoon in one hand and...

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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