obituaries

Nov 6, 2020

David Edward Braun Jr., 62, of Youngstown passed away at 5:22 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home.

He was born on May 22, 1958, in Youngstown, the son of the late David E. Sr. and Gypsy (Taylor) Braun.

He is survived by his step-father, Paul  M. Sweda of Florida and several siblings.

Nov 1, 2020

Stephen Allen Furrer Sr., 66, of Columbiana, died at 12:45 AM on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana.

He was born on December 21, 1953, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Edward J and Lorene (Campbell) Furrer.

Stephen is survived by a sister; Helen Furrer of Salem, 2 step sisters;...

Nov 1, 2020

Shirley Mae (Rhodes) McLemore, 84, of Chesapeake, VA passed away at 8:00 pm on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at her son Gary's home, with her family near by.

Shirley was born on November 14, 1935, in Greenford, OH, the daughter of the late Raymond "Dusty" and Ruth (Bricker) Rhodes.

She was a 1953 graduate of...

Oct 30, 2020

Ernst August Kramer, 92, of North Lima, died at 6:40 PM on Friday, October 30, 2020, at Hampton Woods in Poland, Ohio.

He was born on April 1, 1928, in Columbiana, to the late John and Pauline (Gunnish) Kramer.

A graduate of Columbiana High School, Ernst exhibited from a very young age an intelligence and...

Oct 28, 2020

Patricia A. (Koch) Schlundt, 80, of Salem, died at 6:42 AM, Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Campus.

She was born on March 24, 1940, in Pasadena, California, to the late Edward John and Helen Mary (Mulvihill) Kochnowski.

After graduating High School, Patricia attended Architect College for two years. On...

Oct 22, 2020

William Mark Thomas III, 65, of Salem, passed away at 5:09 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Summa/Akron City Hospital following a brief illness.

Bill was born on July 6, 1955 in Salem, son of the late William M. and Goldie (Baker) Thomas Jr.

He grew up in Lisbon and attended Lisbon schools. Bill...

Oct 19, 2020

Howard Joseph "Joe/Shaggy" Dominick, 76 of Salineville, (formerly of Poland/Struthers/Youngstown area) passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at his home, with his loving wife nearby.

He was born August 25, 1944, in Arcadia, Pa., to the late Frank and Alice (Lydic) Dominick.

He worked 30 plus years at General Motors – Lordstown as a utility...

Oct 17, 2020

Irene M. Hershberger, 83 of Lisbon, Ohio went home to be with her Savior Jesus on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Salem Regional Medical Center. She passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside. She had been under the care of Community Hospice following a short illness.

Irene was born on July 26, 1937 in Walnut...

Oct 15, 2020

Michael Post, 59, of Canton, died at 8:39 AM on October 15, 2020, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on August 10, 1961, in Tuscon, Arizona, to Roy Ellsworth and Dorothy Jane (Hardman) Post.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Oct 14, 2020

Annie Theresa Huffman ( Hamilton) 74, of Salem passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 11:20 PM at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitative Center in East Palestine, Ohio.She was born on March 4, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas Anthony and Genevieve (Gorman) Hamilton. Annie was a 1964 graduate of Salem High School. An employee...

Oct 13, 2020

Richard Lee Wolford, 88, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio, surrounded by family.

He was born on April 24, 1932 to the late John M. and Elsie (Mullet) Wolford.

Richard was a 1950 graduate of Greenford High School. After graduation, he attended Youngstown State University...

Oct 12, 2020

Sherman Henry Ream  91, of Calcutta, died at 3:35 AM Monday, October 12, 2020, in the emergency room of East Liverpool Hospital.  He was born on May 26, 1929 in Midland, PA. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. There will be private services and burial at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.

Oct 10, 2020

Richard Dean Cranmer, 68, of Salem, passed away at 4:04 AM Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton following complications due to a heart attack. Richard was born on May 3, 1952, in Salem, the son of the late Dean and Eleanor (Bailey) Cranmer. He graduated from Salem High School and earned a Civil Engineering degree from...

Oct 10, 2020

David Porteous  73, of Salem, died at 7:10 PM Saturday, October 10, 2020, at UPMC/Presbyterian Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Arrangements are pending

Oct 10, 2020

Robert Hardman 69, of Salem, died at 9:35 PM Saturday, October 10, 2020, at home.

Arrangements are pending

Oct 10, 2020

Vernon Anthony "Tony" Metts 77, of Salem, died October 10, 2020 in the emergency room at University Hospital-Revenna.

He was born on April 1, 1943 in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Oliver D. and Catherine J. (Dixon) Metts Sr.

Tony was a lifetime area resident and worked as a mechanic over the years....

Oct 9, 2020

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Andrea Mae (Jarvis) Stinson, 54, of Lisbon, Ohio passed away at 5:12pm on Friday, October 9, 2020 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH Andrea was born on May 27, 1966 in Anchorage, Alaska, to her parents, the late Dwight and Francine (Boudsek) Jarvis.Andrea celebrated almost...

Oct 7, 2020

Raymond Edward ("Ed" or "Frenchy") French of Winona, Ohio, died peacefully surrounded by loving family on October 7, 2020, at home in Winona, Ohio, at age 82. "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Matthew 25:23.  Ed was born in Sebring, Ohio, on September 18, 1938, the youngest of four sons, to Foster O. and Macel P. (Brotherton) French. He...

Oct 4, 2020

Mr. David Arthur Ford, age 83, of Salem, Ohio, passed away Sunday Morning, October 4, 2020, at his residence. He was born December 28, 1936, in Kaimosi, Kenya, to missionary parents Arthur and Faith (Dell) Ford. David was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Bryce and Daniel Ford and son Jefferson Ford. David served God from his...

Oct 2, 2020

Walter Thomas Campbell 96, died Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home in Salem, with his family by his side.

He was born on May 3, 1924, in Pittsburgh, PA., son of the late Thomas and Elsie (Beards) Campbell.

Walter served in WWII, receiving a Purple Heart Award. He attended Houghton College, and then worked...