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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio

Willard D Russell

Willard D Russell

Dec 22, 2020

Willard D. Russell, 93, of East Liverpool, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at his residence.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Paul Dwayne Zebley

Paul Dwayne Zebley

Dec 22, 2020

Paul Zebley, 76, of Akron, OH passed away at 1:05 p.m on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center with complications due to Covid.

He was born on December 20, 1944 in Uniontown, PA, the son of the late Paul and Mary Belle (Gettamy) Zebley.

Paul was a 1962 graduate of N. Union...

Susan Lynn Bartholomew

Susan Lynn Bartholomew

Dec 20, 2020

Susan Lynn Bartholomew, 63, passed away on December 20, 2020 at her home in Salem, OH.

She was born on February 2, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late William "Bart" and Florence "Jill" (Unger) Bartholomew.

Susan was a 1975 graduate of Salem High School and became the owner/operator of a daycare that she...

Glenda Rae (Beck)  Bentfeld-Kolosvary

Glenda Rae (Beck) Bentfeld-Kolosvary

Dec 19, 2020

Glenda Rae (Beck) Bentfeld-Kolosvary, 76, of Salem, OH passed away at 11:04 a.m Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem.

Glenda was born on April 17, 1944, the daughter of the late Edwin and Effie (Pearl) (Stuart) Beck.

She attended Northwestern High School in Albion, PA until early 1960. Glenda was...

Scott Bradley Burrage

Scott Bradley Burrage

Dec 18, 2020

Scott Bradley Burrage, 48, died on Friday, December 18, 2020, at his residence.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Audrey Lee (Patterson)  Mcnany

Audrey Lee (Patterson) Mcnany

Dec 16, 2020

Audrey Lee (Patterson) McNany, 75, of Salem, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 with her loving husband nearby.

Born on June 20, 1945 in Grove City, PA, she is the daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie (Christie) Patterson.

Audrey was a 1963 graduate from Grove City, PA. She married her...

Barbara Jean (Barnes)  Bates

Barbara Jean (Barnes) Bates

Dec 12, 2020

Barbara Jean Bates, died December 12, 2020, with her family by her side in Salem, Ohio.  Barbara was born June 14, 1935, in Ellsworth, Ohio to the late Albert & Lena (Kegg) Barnes.  She married Glenn Atlee Bates on December 2, 1952, at the Damascus Methodist Church.

Barbara spent a lifetime enjoying her family.  She enjoyed traveling...

Rose Marie (Ridgley)  Cantwell

Rose Marie (Ridgley) Cantwell

Dec 10, 2020

Rose Marie (Ridgley) Cantwell 72, of Salem, died early Thursday evening, December 10, 2020 at Salem North Health Care.

She was born on February 27, 1948 in Salem, the daughter of the late Ray Wayne and Lucy Lucille (Dawson) Ridgley.

She was a 1967 graduate of Beaver Local High School, worked at Carriage Hill Foods...

Edna E Greenawalt

Edna E Greenawalt

Nov 30, 2020

Update: The Funeral services may be viewed live here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEy2MW3zcGc

BELOIT, Ohio -

Edna E Greenawalt, 92, of Beloit, died Monday afternoon at 1:40 PM November 30, 2020, at Bethany Nursing Home in Canton following a 2 week battle with COVID-19.

Born August 8, 1928 in Garfield, Ohio to the late Frank...

Peggy Ann (Brooks)  Berg

Peggy Ann (Brooks) Berg

Nov 28, 2020

The services will be live streamed on Saturday. A link will be posted here at 10:45 AM. If you come early, you will need to refresh to see the link after 10:45 AM

UPDATE: Live Services can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vB12M8nfDA

Due to technical difficulties, an additional version with audio through the whole video is...

Phyllis (Mercer)  Ferrare

Phyllis (Mercer) Ferrare

Nov 27, 2020

Phyllis (Mercer) Ferrare 65, Youngstown, (formerly of Salem) died at 4:05 AM Friday, November 27, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital/Mercy Medical in Youngstown.

She was born on July 17, 1955 in Salem, the daughter of the late Ray and Aurelia (Burson) Mercer.

Phyllis, formerly of Salem was a member of the Freedom Church (First Free...

Gary Robert Wilde

Gary Robert Wilde

Nov 24, 2020

Gary R. Wilde 65, of Salem (Green Twp.), died Tuesday evening, November 24, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown.

He was born on September 23, 1955, in Salem, the son of the late Robert Wilde and May Rose (Wolford) Wilde (aka Smith, Kale)

He lived in the area growing up, moved to New York...

Frederick Russell Knight

Frederick Russell Knight

Nov 20, 2020

Frederick (Fred) R Knight, 64 of Salem, Ohio, entered into his heavenly rest at 8:29 pm. on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Frederick was born on December 10, 1955 in Oil City, Pennsylvania; the son of Edwin and Alice (Wise) Knight. Fred was a 1974 graduate of Stoneboro Wesleyan School in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania....

Loretta Ann Davis

Loretta Ann Davis

Nov 15, 2020

Loretta Ann Davis, 64, of Leetonia passed away at 1:50 am Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Loretta was born on March 2, 1956, in Salem, the daughter of the late John and Izetta (Flory) Davis.

Loretta had many interests and hobbies. She enjoyed getting out in nature and spent a great...

Eldridge "Nick" Nathaniel Stout

Eldridge "Nick" Nathaniel Stout

Nov 14, 2020

Eldridge "Nick" Nathaniel Stout, 63, of East Palestine, passed away at 8:45am on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Nick was born on August 17, 1957, in Elizabethton, TN, the son of the late Lonzie and Dora (Williams) Stout.

A true American Patriot through and through, Nick loved his country. He was...

Debra Ann Cehrs

Debra Ann Cehrs

Nov 10, 2020

Debra Ann Cehrs, 60, passed away at 6:16 p.m., on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her son's home in Lisbon.

She was born on March 28, 1960, in Salem, the daughter of the late Dwain and Virg (Zimmerman) Votaw.

Debra was a graduate of United High School and was employed as a Nurses Aid at...

Opal Iona (Holleman)  Hrebovcin

Opal Iona (Holleman) Hrebovcin

Nov 10, 2020

Opal Iona (Holleman) Hrebovcin, 95, of Washingtonville, Ohio, passed away at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem, at 5:27 am on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Opal was born on September 28, 1925, in Wellsville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Barnete D. and Iva Ann (Birchard) Holleman, and her stepfather Bill Mentzer.

Opal was...

Connie Lynn (Paynter)  Sharer

Connie Lynn (Paynter) Sharer

Nov 10, 2020

Connie Lynn (Paynter) Sharer, 58, of Washingtonville, Ohio passed away at her home at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Connie was born on May 31, 1962, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of the late Franklin and Donna (Palmer) Paynter.

Connie attended high school in Bowie, Maryland, and graduated in 1980. She attended...

Gerald Miller

Gerald Miller

Nov 10, 2020

Gerald Miller 64, of Salem, died at 2:10 Pm Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Salem Regional Medical Center due to complications from COVID. Arrangements are pending at Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.

Rev Edwin Leon Manners

Rev Edwin Leon Manners

Nov 8, 2020

Rev. Edwin Leon Manners, 74, of Damascus, OH, closed his eyes here on earth and opened them in the presence of his precious Lord and Savior at 10:56 AM on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at St. Elizabeth-Mercy Health in Boardman, Ohio, following COVID.

He was born on June 15, 1946, in Cincinnati, OH, the son of the...

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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