obituaries

Jul 6, 2021

Margaret Catherine (Welsh) Tyson 81, of Salem, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her home.

She was born on February 23, 1940, in Beaver Falls, Pa., daughter of the late Thomas Burton and Dorothy Fay (Wonner) Welsh.

She is survived by her children: Hope Hensley of Leetonia, George Tyson of Salem, Richard Tyson of Tenn.,...

Jul 5, 2021

David Allen Boyce, 60, of Salem, OH, passed away early Monday morning at 12:48 am, July 5, 2021 at Salem West Healthcare in Salem.

He was born on January 13, 1961 in Salem to his parents; the late Carl and Ruby (Stahl) Boyce.

David was employed in a variety of occupations over the years including...

Jul 2, 2021

Walter E. Callahan 80, of Goshen Twp., Salem died at 2:03 am Friday, July 2, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 12, 1941, in Salem. The son of the late George and Sara (Gromley) Callahan.

Walt was a lifetime area resident, attended Salem High School, and retired from a long...

Jun 30, 2021

Jane Carol Dietrich, 84 of Perry Twp. in Salem, OH, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Grace Woods Senior Living in Salem.

She was born on November 11, 1936 in Yuba City, CA,  to her late parents; Ralph William and Sara Jane (Pillsbury) Gallatin.

Jun 21, 2021

Robert Starkie Huffnagle 94, of Goshen Twp., Salem (Formerly of Leetonia) died at 8:24 AM Monday at his home.

He was born on April 18, 1927 in Leetonia, Oh., the son to his late parents; J. Stanley and Elsie (Hull) Starkie and adopted by relatives, the late Sydney and Mary Elizabeth (Boyle) Huffnagle after his mother died...

Jun 19, 2021

David Wayne Stinson, 36, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Liberty Twp.

He was born on June 20, 1984 in Salem, Ohio to his parents; Garry W. Stinson of Alliance and Linda (Parks) Stinson of Leetonia.

In addition to his parents, David is survived by his siblings;...

Jun 18, 2021

Mark R. Catlos 63, of Salem, died at 3:42 PM Friday, June 18, 2021, in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on August 1, 1957 in Salem, son of Marjorie (Odey) Catlos and the late Martin Catlos Sr.

He has been a lifetime area resident and graduated from Salem High...

Jun 17, 2021

William Franklin Scyoc 74, of Columbiana, died at 7:33 AM Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home.

He was born on November 22, 1946, in Lowman Ridge (Pine Grove) W.Va., the son of the late Clarence W. and Ida Mae (Yoho) Scyoc.

Bill moved to the area in 1965 from West Virginia. He was a...

Jun 15, 2021

Thomas Leo Twitchell, 54, of Salem, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 15,2021 in Butler Twp (Salem).

He was born on September 24, 1966 in Trumbell County, to his late parents; Thomas Twitchell and Patricia Culver.

Thomas attended LaBrae High School in Leavittsburg, Ohio. He was a member of the United States Army and served...

Jun 10, 2021

Bonnie Lee Chapman, 70, of Hanoverton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her home.

She was born on June 28, 1950 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter to her late parents; Edward and Betty (Hummel) Chapman.

Bonnie was employed in the hospitality business at various restaurants.

She is survived by her...

Jun 10, 2021

Steven Forrest Peppel, 73 of Salem passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem.

He was born on April 18, 1948 in Salem to his parents, the late Forrest and Dorothy (Shears) Peppel.

Steven was a 1966 graduate of West Branch High School. He was a...

Jun 9, 2021

David P. Macry 78, of Salem, died at 3:31 AM Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at UPMC-Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh after a sudden illness.

He was born on October 7, 1942, in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Francis Lawrence and Leafey Lorraine (Hemphill) Macry.

David was born and raised in the area. He was a...

Jun 8, 2021

James Max Hrovatic, 86, closed his eyes and took the hand of Jesus at 7:33 p. m., on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his home in Salem, Ohio.

He was born on January 21, 1935 in Salem, to his parents; the late Joseph and Frances (Kastelic) Hrovatic.

James was a 1953 graduate of Salem High...

Jun 3, 2021

Ann M. Nash of Youngstown, passed away in her home on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

She was born on August 15, 1955 in the United Kingdom.

May 25, 2021

Lois Jean (Travis) Pickens, 77, of New Waterford, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Salem North Healthcare after a long illness and a valiant fight.

She was born on May 3, 1944 in E. Liverpool, Ohio to her parents, the late Woodrow and Violet (Gatrell) Travis.

Lois was a 1962 graduate of...

May 25, 2021

Edward John Chizmar; 90, of Green Twp in Salem, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021 at Mercy Health in Youngstown.

He was born on July 6, 1930 in Youngstown to his parents; the late Martin and Katharine (Siranka) Chizmar.

Edward attended Chaney High School in Youngstown and joined the United States Navy at...

May 20, 2021

John M. "Johnny Mac" Clark 80, of Salem, died Thursday at his home. He was born on August 26, 1940, in Ponca City, OK., the son of Robert and Maxine (Steele) Clark. John moved to the area from out west and graduated from Columbiana High School. He then moved on to Ohio University to enrich his education. John spent...

May 17, 2021

Joseph C Glorioso IV, 37, of Salem, Ohio passed away at 8:00 a.m, on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center due to injuries sustained in a prior car accident.

He was born on July 13, 1983 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to his parents; Joseph C. Glorioso III of Massachusetts and Stacy L. (Stachler) Glorioso...

May 13, 2021

Thomas Vincent Grier III (aka Thomas Lee Grier III), 38, of Canton, Ohio passed away at 5:35 p.m on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 19, 1982 in Canton to his parents; the late Thomas Grier Jr., and Donna (Shackleford) Grier.

Thomas had been employed at the...

May 9, 2021

Kiyoko (Takahashi) Pressell, 92, of Goshen Twp. In Salem, Ohio, passed away at 10:58 p.m, Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Sheila's Haven Assisted Living Facility in Beloit, Ohio.

She was born on March 29, 1929 in Tokyo, Japan to her late parents; Mitui and Miyo Takahashi.

Kiyoko moved to Salem in 1952 from Lake Milton....