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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio
Franklin Foley Jr
Oct 20, 2025
Franklin Foley Jr. 77, of Winona, passed peacefully at 6:10 AM on Monday, October 20, 2025, following a year long battle with cancer.
He was born April 29, 1948, in Sutton, West Virginia, the son of the late Coleridge and Freda (Frame) Foley.
He lived most of his life in the Akron area. He worked...
Nicholas Cayton
Oct 16, 2025
PLEASE NOTE: The family had requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton Memory at www.ohiotroopers.org
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton of the Ohio State Highway Patrol on October 16, 2025. He went to be with the Lord, after giving his...
Noah J Brown
Oct 10, 2025
Noah J. Brown 23, of Girard, formerly of Leetonia, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Youngstown.
He was born on May 14, 2002, in Salem, Ohio, the son of Derrick Frederick and Rebecca Sue (Tyson) Brown of Leetonia.
Noah graduated high school in 2020 from Buckeye Online School for Success, and then went...
Thelma Jean (Arkwright) Jenkins
Oct 6, 2025
Thelma Jean (Arkwright) Jenkins 79, of Lisbon, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 9, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Shirley Marie (Getz) Arkwright.
She is survived by her daughter Brenda (Brian) Spencer of Washingtonville, her son John (April Ammon)...
Catherine Adeline (Donato) Buchner
Oct 1, 2025
Catherine Adeline (Donato) Buchner 65, of East Palestine, died on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in her home.
She was born September 9, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Morgan and Fyrn (Hanford) Donato.
Full obituary coming soon.
James John Kollar
Sep 27, 2025
James John Kollar (83) went to meet his Savior on Saturday, September 27, 2025 concluding a life well-lived. He was born on January 6, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Kollar, his daughter Cheri Kollar, and his parents Emil and Francie Kollar. He has left behind daughters Kim (Ken) Cox and Melissa...
Janet F. (Maley) Scarry
Sep 24, 2025
Janet F. (Maley) Scarry 85, of Salineville, passed away at 1:42 PM on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio.
She was born February 29, 1940, in Mechanicstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Irl and Margaret (Six) Maley.
Janet was a graduate of Carrollton High School. She was a...
Dawn Marie Hinkle
Sep 18, 2025
Dawn Marie Hinkle 50, of Salem, passed away at her home on September 18, 2025.
She was born July 1, 1975, in Salem, the daughter of Robert Parker Hinkle and the late Sandra (Hanson) Hinkle, and the step-daughter of the late Diane Sue (Zimmerman) (Yingling) Hinkle.
Dawn was a 1994 graduate of West Branch High...
Michael Deane Morris
Sep 17, 2025
Michael Deane Morris 58, of Salem, passed away in his home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
He was born July 11, 1967, in Salem, the son of the late Ralph and Linda (Evans) Morris.
Michael was a graduate of West Branch High School, and was a former truck driver/hauler.
He is survived by...
Mark Michael Doremus
Sep 16, 2025
Mark Michael Doremus 66, of Cleveland Heights, passed away at 1:38 AM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.
He was born June 4, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Thomas and Patricia (Spehar) Doremus.
Mark was a 1977 graduate of Kenston High School in Chagrin Falls. He...
Jason Eric Roberts
Sep 12, 2025
Jason Eric Roberts, 53, of Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on September 12, 2025.
Born on November 9, 1971, Jason was the son of Earl James Roberts and Norma Jean Harmon Roberts. He grew up in a big family with his surviving brothers, Mark and Larry Roberts, and was preceded in death by his siblings...
Joel Baron Piersol
Sep 8, 2025
Joel Baron Piersol 79, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a short Illness.
He was born on October 27, 1945, in Salem, the son of the late George and Olive (Wiekart) Piersol.
Joel was a Leetonia High School graduate. He was a tool and...
Rose Marie (Stine) Maple
Sep 5, 2025
Rose Marie (Stine) Maple, age 72, of Wellsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 8:00 PM on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville.
Born on February 24, 1953, in Steubenville, Rose was the cherished daughter of the late Dean Stanley and Florence Marie (Shepherd) Stine.
A proud graduate of Springfield High School—now part...
William Sawhill
Sep 3, 2025
William Sawhill 55, of Columbiana, died early Wednesday morning on September 3, 2025, at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima, Ohio.
He was born October 31, 1969, in Salem, the son of Sandra Lee (Beckwith) Sawhill and the late James Thomas Sawhill.
Will enjoyed watching and playing pool and going to the Covelli Center...
Elma Jean (Ludwig) Hanshaw
Sep 2, 2025
Elma Jean (Ludwig) Hanshaw 87, of New Waterford, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 7:25 PM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in East Palestine.
She was born at home in East Liverpool on July 14, 1938, the daughter of the late Dewey John and Flossie (Kay) Ludwig....
Holly Lee (Dunlap) Fegert
Sep 2, 2025
Holly Fegert 61, of Struthers, passed away at 10:16 PM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
She was born December 29, 1963, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Bonita (Williamson) Dunlap and the late William Dunlap.
Holly was a graduate of Springfield Local High School. She found great...
Jason Edward Maenz
Sep 1, 2025
Jason Edward Maenz 55, of Salem, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
He was born on June 4, 1970, in Salem, Ohio, the son of Ernest Joseph Maenz and Kitty (Delfavero) McDevitt.
Jason was a 1988 graduate of Salem High School, he was a previous member of the Amvets, VFW, and...
Patricia Ann Dennison
Aug 29, 2025
Patricia Ann Dennison 53, of Salem, died at 6:12 PM Friday, August 29, 2025, at UPMC-Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.
She was born on August 25, 1972, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Loretta (Pasture) Dennison and the late Roy Dennison.
Tricia passed while surrounded by the love of her children.
With a...
George Ellis Heckaman
Aug 26, 2025
George Ellis Heckaman 84, of Sherrodsville, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
He was born on April 3, 1941, in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late George Clinton and Elsie (Stertzbach) Heckaman.
He is survived by his daughter Wanda Y. Heckaman of Sherrodsville and son Thomas W. Heckaman Sr of Canton....
Gerald Timmann
Aug 25, 2025
Gerald Timmann 50, of Salem, passed away at his home on Monday, August 25, 2025.
He was born on April 15, 1975, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of the late Gerald Leonard and Andrea Marie (Rodriguez) Timmann SR.
Gerald was a 1993 graduate of Salem Senior High School and served for a short...
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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