obituaries

Jan 23, 2021

Donna Blanchard, 62, died on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

Born in Charlottesville, North Carolina on January 10, 1959.

She is survived by her children; Sabrina (Bong) Lee, Candis (Brian) Goudy, Joshua (Kelly) Lapmardo, 9 grandchildren; Dominic, Andrew, Leah, Parker, Quinn, Olivia, Brendyn, Aydan, Liam, 4 siblings; Paula Clear, Darlene Shahan-Robinson, Jessie Clear, Deanna Shahan.

Jan 21, 2021

David L. Linton 91, of Copeland Oaks, Sebring, died at 8:50 AM Thursday, January 21, 2021.

He was born on October 20, 1929 in Salem, son of the late James Oliver and Cora Elma (Paxson) Linton.

He was a retired draftsman/engineer and worked a various places over the years. A US Army Veteran of the...

Jan 20, 2021

Ashley Nicole Goudy-Mehno, 32, died on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Born in Alliance, Ohio on August 15, 1988.

She is survived by her 4 children; Dominic Powell, Leah Deal-Wilson, Andrew Metzjar, Parker Mehno, her dad; Kenneth Deal, 3 siblings; Sabrina (Bong) Lee, Joshua (Kelly) Lapmardo, Candis (Brian) Goudy; 4 nephews; Quinn, Aydan, Brendyn, Liam, and...

Jan 19, 2021

David Eugene Neal, 69, of Salem, Ohio, loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Salem West Healthcare after a brief illness.

He was born on October 30, 1951 in Rapid City, South Dakota to his parents, the late Eugene and Beverly Ann (Rossum) Neal. He graduated from Central High School....

Jan 16, 2021

Charles P. Phillips of Canfield Lost his Courageous Battle to Cancer at his home in Canfield at 6:47 pm Saturday January 16, 2021 with family by his side.

He was born on March 17, 1963 in Salem, The Son of the late Leonard and Freda Louise (Smith) Phillips Sr.

Charles was a 40-year Veteran Steel...

Jan 14, 2021

Marilyn Jean (Gantz) Deeter 82, Lisbon, died at 6:35 AM Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Blossom Nursing and Rehab Ctr., Salem.

She was born on September 6, 1938, in Carrollton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert and Annabel (Thompson) Gantz.

Marilyn was a lifetime area resident and a member of the Rogers Assembly of...

Jan 14, 2021

Warren Edward "Ernie" Ford, 75, of Salem (formerly of the E. Palestine area) died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital/Mercy Medical Boardman.

He was born on August 25, 1945 in Salem, the son of the late Warren H. and Marie M. (Sutherin) Ford.

He was a lifetime area resident and a graduate of...

Jan 12, 2021

Betty Lou (Andric) Meek, 88 of Salem, OH passed away at 2:04 a.m on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center due to complications with Covid.

She was born on June 1, 1932 in Elkton, OH to her parents, the late Laurin and Pearl (Westover) Andric.

Betty was a loving and devoted wife,...

Jan 12, 2021

Dallas Stacy 79, Canal Fulton (formerly of the area), died at 10:05 AM Tuesday, January 12, 2021, due to a sudden illness.

He was born on May 25, 1942 in Salem, the son of the late Howard and Irene (Oros) Stacy.

He moved to the Echoing Ridge Residential in Canal Fulton and settled into a...

Jan 10, 2021

John Arthur Innella, 70, passed away at 5:30 p.m on Sunday, January, 10, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital /Mercy Health in Youngstown.

He was born on July 10, 1950 in Port Jervis, NY to his parents the late Eugene and Mary Jane (Stempert) Innella.

John was a 1970 graduate of Port Jarvis High School in...

Jan 10, 2021

Walter Calvin "Bud" Johnston 91, of (Salem Twp) Leetonia died at 4:40 pm Sunday, January 10, 2021, at his home.

He was born on October 16, 1929, in Hubbard, Ohio, the son of the late Finley and Eva (Wells) Johnston.

Bud was an industrious young man, who learned what it was to work hard to...

Jan 8, 2021

David Smith "Bubba"  Royea Jr., 44, of Salem, OH, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home.

He was born on February 21, 1976, in Salem to his parents, the late David Smith Royea Sr. and Sabrina (Goehring) Brewer.

David, affectionately known as 'Bubba', was a 1994 graduate of Salem High School and...

Jan 8, 2021

George Mordew Jr. 84, of Salem, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at 2:14 PM at his home.

He was born on July 15, 1936, in North Benton, Ohio, the son of the late George and Helen (McGowan) Mordew Sr.

George was a 1955 graduate of Salem High School and worked for over 20 years at...

Jan 1, 2021

Eugene Preston Messimer 86, Salem (Green Twp.) died at his home on Friday, January 1, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 28, 1934 in Bluff City, TN., son of the late John Ray and Georgia (Arrants) Messimer.

Eugene was an electrician from a very young age. He learned from his father...

Dec 31, 2020

Alexis Arlene "Lexi" "Lexi Bug" Hawkins, 26, of Washingtonville, OH, passed away at her home on Thursday evening, December 31, 2020.

She was born on October 4, 1994 in Alliance, OH to her parents Mark Hawkins of Salem, OH and Lorrie (Cunningham) (R. "RJ" Johnson) Wagner of E. Liverpool, OH.

Lexi was 2013 graduate of...

Dec 30, 2020

Betty Louise (Payne) Wisler, 96 of Salem (formerly of Youngstown and North Lima) passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday evening, December 30, 2020 from complications of Covid.

She was born September 17, 1924 in Youngstown to the late James Clarence and Edith Pauline (Sellberg) Payne and stepfather Willard Splitstone.

Betty moved to North Lima...

Dec 27, 2020

Karen Sue Sharrone, 68, of Austintown, died at 10:36 PM, Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Circle of Care in Salem.

No services are to be held.

The obituary will be posted at a later time.

Dec 27, 2020

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Community Hospice

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Dec 24, 2020

Steven D. Dietrich, 65, of Columbus, died at 12:07 PM, December 24, 2020, at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Dec 23, 2020

Arthur Knight Barnes II 62, of North Benton, died at 2:45 PM Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Aultman/Alliance Community Hospital following complications to COVID.

He was born on July 27, 1958, in Miami, Florida, son of the late Arthur Knight and Carrie (Gray) Barnes Sr.

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