obituaries

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...

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,...