obituaries

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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I have always been quiet and often stood close to my dad because he was my rock, so you may not...

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.

Art was nearly a "legend" in the music scene around...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Dec 18, 2020

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

Arrangements are pending at this time.

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...

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...

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...

Nov 30, 2020

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

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...