obituaries

May 8, 2021

Richard Alan McLaughlin, 75, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 8, 2021.

He was born September 24, 1945, in Alliance, Ohio, son of the late James Jay and Blanche Arenia (Willard) McLaughlin.

Richard was a 1963 graduate from Salem Senior High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1971....

May 8, 2021

Cathy Lee (Metzgar) Baird, 61, of Goshen Twp in Salem, Ohio, passed away at 5:26 a.m on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home with her loving husband nearby.

She was born on September 1, 1959 in E. Liverpool, Ohio to her late parents; Raymond and Mary Ellen (Garloch) Metzgar.

Cathy was a 1977 graduate...

May 7, 2021

Brian Edward Maher, 87, of Salem, passed away at 9:00 PM  on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on August 21, 1933, in Brisbane, Queensland Australia to the late Edward Maher and Mary (Sterner) Maher. Brian's father died when he was very young and in 1944 his mother married Jesse...

May 1, 2021

Kevin Wade Weaver, 49, of New Waterford, Ohio passed away at 2:38 a.m., on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boardman, Ohio.

He was born on April 12, 1972 in Salem, Ohio. The son of the late Michael Weaver and Mary Jane (Butler) Weaver of New Waterford.

Kevin attended Beaver Local...

Apr 25, 2021

Louise Emma (Sefner) Grande, 84 of Salem, Ohio passed away at 2:53 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

She was born on March 27, 1937 in Youngstown to her parents the late George and Emma (Delp) Sefner.

Louise was a graduate of Canfield High School. She was previously employed...

Apr 25, 2021

Terrance Lee Johnson 53, took his final ride on his motorcycle at 5:37 AM Sunday, April 25, 2021, with loved ones gathered around, from his home in Salem.

Terry was currently employed at Whan Inc. in Leetonia where he was a diesel mechanic as well as a part time driver. A 1986 graduate of Salem Senior High...

Apr 20, 2021

Frederick Thomas Purnell, 58 of Salem, passed away at 8:10 a.m on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on the 4th of July (Independence Day) 1962, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of Fredrick Purnell of Lake Milton and the late Donna (Riskey) Purnell.

Frederick was a graduate...

Apr 15, 2021

ALLIANCE - Madeline "Pennie" Dowdy left this earth just like she came in – too early and in her own way. She was surrounded by some of the people who loved her most, but not nearly enough of them since you know… Covid. She was born September 13th, in a year that's none of your darn business (or 1949...

Apr 12, 2021

Frank Telford Gibson  88, of Salem, died late Monday morning, April 12, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1933, in East Palestine, Ohio, son of the late Lawrence Gibson and Esther (Whitehill) Gibson-Scattergood. Frank was a lifetime area resident and retired in 1998 from the Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg as an inspector. Frank was a...

Apr 5, 2021

Janice M. Loomis-Woodley, age 79, passed away April 5, 2021 in Salem, OH. She was born March 31, 1942 in Bethlehem, PA.

Jan is a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who leaves behind two grandchildren, Julia (Michael) Finocchi of North Lima, OH and Jason (Nakesha) Oliver of Beaver Falls, PA; five great grandchildren Alexis and...

Apr 4, 2021

Stephen Lynn Bledsoe 76 of Salem, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home.

He was born on June 18, 1944, in Huntington, W. Virginia, to his parents; the late Hawkins and Opal (Fellure) Bledsoe.

He married Molly (Hamilton) on July 12, 1969, sharing 44 years making a wonderful life together until...

Apr 4, 2021

Eugene "Smitty" Franklin Smith, 83 of Salem, Ohio, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

He was born on October 6, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio to his parents; the late Eddie and Marguirite (Crook) Smith.

Smitty attended school in North Lima. He married the love of his life; Nancy Louise (Needham) Smith...

Apr 2, 2021

Kathleen Diane (Hoover) McConnell, 73, passed away at 7:40 p.m on Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home in Salem, Ohio.

She was born on February 9, 1948, in New Castle, Pa., the daughter of the late; Dan and Donna (Shaffer) Hoover.

Kathleen was a 1967 graduate from high school in New Wilmington, Pa. She...

Mar 30, 2021

Andrew Mike Miller, 88 of Salem, Ohio passed away at 1:45 a.m on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 13, 1932 in Akron, Ohio; the son of the late Casper and Elizabeth (Goutz) Miller.

Andy was a proud American who served his country in both the Coast...

Mar 26, 2021

Barbara Ann (Bennett) Cobb, 74 of Apple creek, OH, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Life Care Hospice of Wooster, OH.

She was born on November 14, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN to her parents; the late Joseph and Ruth (Apple) Bennett.

Over the course of Barbara's 74 years, she lived in many states....

Mar 25, 2021

Charnelle Kay (Shinn) Wiggers, 78 of Lisbon, Oh., passed away at 8:33 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on June 25, 1942 in E. Liverpool, Oh., to her late parents; Charles and Nelle (Wooster) Shinn.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Care was...

Mar 24, 2021

Marcia Kay (Shaffer) Cruz 64, of (West Twp) Kensington, died at 12:02 AM Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on March 17, 1957 in Northampton, Mass., the daughter of the late Rash and Gloria Jean (Hubler) Shaffer.

She has lived in various places over her life in Ohio, as...

Mar 22, 2021

Ronald Allen Gayheart 81, of Salem, died at 1:05 PM Monday, March 22, 2021, at Aultman/ Alliance Community Hospital/Community Care.

He was born on January 24, 1940 in Wheel Wright, Ky., the son of the late Louis and Carrie (Berry) Gayheart.

In his early years, he was a office and credit manager for Bridgestone Tire...

Mar 21, 2021

Anita Louise (Carsey) Wuthrick 76, of (Butler Twp.) Salem, took her final ride into the evening sunset on Sunday ( March 21, 2021 ) and entered the eastern gates of Heaven.

She was born on August 14, 1944 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Jesse James and Mary (McCluggage) Carsey.

She was a lifelong area...

Mar 18, 2021

David L. Keglor 68, of Lisbon, died at 8:11 PM Thursday, March 18, 2021, in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on June 27, 1952, in Charleston, W.Va., the son of the late James Keglor and Helen (White) Keglor Kennedy Fay.

David was a very quiet and simple man. He...