obituaries

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,...

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...