obituaries

Mar 3, 2021

James William Poffenberger 93, Salem Twp., Salem, died at 3 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Continuing Health Care of Lisbon.

He was born on June 11, 1927, in Westmorland County, Pa., the son of the late John William and Catherine May (McDonald) Poffenberger.

He was formerly employed at the Salem A&P Meat Packing Plant...

Mar 2, 2021

Bernard Andrew Ritteger; 84, passed away at 11:10 A.M on Tuesday, March 3, 2021 at his home in Rogers, Ohio.

Born on July 21, 1936 in Mahoning County, the son of his late parents; Cyril Ritteger and Lillian (Taylor) Stack.

Bernard married his sweetheart, Beverly Jo (Westover) Ritteger on February 3, 1957 and together they...

Feb 27, 2021

John Harold Hearn 91, of Salem, died at 10:42 PM Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home.

He was born on August 25, 1929 in New Cumberland, W.Va., son of the late Harry and Edna (Rawson) Hearn Sr.

John is a member of the Salem Wesleyan Methodist Church and served in US Army from 1951...

Feb 27, 2021

Brian Andrew Lodge 33, of Salem, died at 5:22 AM Saturday, February 27, 2021, in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center after taking ill at home.

He was born on August 6, 1987 in Salem, the son of Dennis Lodge of Salineville and Kathy (Laws) Lodge of Salem.

Brian was a very unique...

Feb 25, 2021

Angelica Rae "Angie" Perkins 15, of Salem Township, Salem, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 in an automobile accident in Middleton Township.

She was born on July 27, 2005 in Salem, the daughter of the late Joseph Dean and Athena Ann (Nicholas) Perkins.

She was a 9th-grade student at the Salem High School, but had previously...

Feb 24, 2021

Gene Corfee, 87, of Lisbon, Ohio passed away at 6:15 a. m, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on August 26, 1933 in Lisbon, Ohio, the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Loftus) Carfee.

Gene was proud to serve his country as an Airman in the United...

Feb 23, 2021

Connie Rae (Burton) Dattilio, 55, formerly of Columbiana/Lisbon, Ohio died on February 23, 2021.

Born on April 7, 1965, in Salem, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late C. Bruce and Carol Jean (Dotson) Burton.

Connie is survived by her two daughters; Michelle (John) White, Valerie Dattilio, grandson; Hunter McCuean, and granddaughter; Marina White...

Feb 22, 2021

DeAnna "Dee" Lynn (Willard) White, 61, of Salem, Ohio passed away at 2:49 a.m on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Aultman-Alliance Community Hospital.

She was born on February 14, 1960 in Salem, Ohio; the daughter of Mary Ellen (Weddle) Willard and the late Russell Willard.

Dee was a 1978 graduate of South Range High School....

Feb 21, 2021

Jerry Weikert, 81, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Hospice House in Poland.

He was born on September 9, 1939 to his mother; the late Isabell L. Weikert.

Jerry was a proud member of the United States Air Force and served his country during the Vietmam War. Jerry was teacher...

Feb 20, 2021

Janice Kay (Valentino) Papp, 72, passed away on February 20, 2021, at her home in Salem, Ohio.

She was born on July 23, 1948 in Salem, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Frances K. (Mercina) Valentino.

Janice was a 1966 graduate of Salem High School and a 1971 graduate of Kent State University with...

Feb 18, 2021

Martha Carr 96, of East Lewistown, passed away peacefully at her son's home surrounded by her loving family at 10:10 PM on February 18, 2021.

She was born on September 28, 1928 in Green Township, OH, the daughter of the late Friedrick A and Anna (Paulun) Kappler.

Martha was a lifelong resident of East Lewistown,...

Feb 15, 2021

Ernest Howard Arnoto, 65, of Salem, Ohio passed away at Salem Regional Medical Center at 11:25 p.m on Monday, February 15, 2021.

He was born on May 20, 1955 in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Anthony and Clara (Hollabaugh) Arnoto.

Ernest was a graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon, Ohio. He...

Feb 7, 2021

Robert (Bill) Taylor 74, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on February 3, 1947, in Clarksburg, W.Va., to the late Carl and Betty (Elliott) Taylor.  Bill retired from Koch Engineering after 40+ years as a supervisor.  He proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the...

Feb 5, 2021

Mark Randall Holtsinger 63, of Salem was warmly greeted by his parents as he entered into Heaven on Friday, February 5, 2021, at Salem West Healthcare from pneumonia following complications to COVID.

There will be no public services held, but a select group of his closest friends will be holding a private service at Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons...

Feb 5, 2021

Jeremiah James Kennedy 39, of Salem, died at 3:18 AM Friday, February 5, 2021, due to a sudden illness in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 7, 1981, in Salem, the son of Wade Forrest Kennedy and Julie Ann (Allmon) Kennedy Williams.

He has been living in Salem,...

Feb 3, 2021

Gregg D. Guiler, 60 of Salem, Ohio, passed away at his home on February 3, 2021.

He was born on June 13, 1960, in Salem; the son of the late Duane Guiler and Joyce (Woodworth) Guiler.

Gregg is a 1979 graduate of Salem High School. He was employed at Ventra Salem, a manufacture of products...

Jan 30, 2021

George Perry Nickell, 78, a lifelong resident of Hanoverton, passed away January 30, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center following his battle with COVID-19.

George, born December 21, 1942, in Louisa, Kentucky, was the son of late Nelli Prince and Carl Nickell.

George was a graduate of Beaver Local High School. He was employed with...

Jan 27, 2021

Hilda Sophia (Weber) Beck, 101, passed away in her sleep at 4:03 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 20201 at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon, where she had been recovering from a fall. Mrs. Beck had lived at Whispering Pines Village in Columbiana since 2019, moving from Salem, where she had spent most of her life.

She was born in...

Jan 25, 2021

Dixie L. Young, 77, of Salem, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital/Mercy Medical in Boardman.

She was born on May 28, 1944, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Paul F. and Lorenna M. (Sigle) Garrett.

Dixie worked in the office at Dart Trucking Co. in Canfield...

Jan 24, 2021

Slim (Oscar Willis) Davidson 77, of Salem, died at 6:45 PM Sunday at Salem Regional Medical Center due to multiple health issues and COVID.

He was born on March 5, 1943 in Alliance, Oh., son of the late William and Mary (Burt) Davidson.

Slim has lived most of his life in this area. A graduate...