obituaries

Aug 17, 2025

Scott Oliver Means 65, of Lisbon, died at 6:20 AM Sunday in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 2, 1959, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of James O. Means and the late Martha J. (McCauley) Means who passed in December, 2024.

Scott came to Salem from Wellsville,...

Aug 14, 2025

Robert Carl Vargo 69, of Center Twp., Lisbon, peacefully passed away at 10:19 PM, Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 19, 1956 in Salem, Ohio, the son of Glenna (Sweeney) Vargo and the late Daniel Vargo.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife,...

Aug 12, 2025

Theresa Alice Rodgers 91, of Austintown, (formerly of Girard) died at 6:40 PM Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Briarfield Manor.

She was born on May 18, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Robert and Hazel D. (Christmas) Rodgers.

She was a graduate of Girard High School and was a sketch artist for the...

Aug 11, 2025

Jason Daniel Grace Sr., 46, of Deerfield, passed away Monday morning, August 11, 2025, after a two year battle with cancer, at the home of his sister at Guilford Lake.

He was born January 19, 1979, in Youngstown, the son of Sandra Sue (Baird) Mohr of Alliance and the late Marvin Glenden Grace.

Jason was...

Aug 11, 2025

William Francis Sparhawk— "Billy," "The Hawk," "Billy Big Ten," "The Grizz." Bill held many titles throughout his life, but the ones he loved most were Pop-Pop and Pops. He was a father to three children—Ben, Bonnie, and Bart—a grandfather to Blake, Loralei, Charlee, and Monroe, and a father figure to the many children he coached in Greentown.

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Aug 10, 2025

Dale Allen Smith 72 of Columbiana, passed away on August 10, 2025 at his home.

He was born on July 3, 1953 in Caribou, Maine, the son of the late Elias and Blanche Smith.

He is survived by his brother Elias Reitzel of Portland, Oregon.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death...

Aug 9, 2025

Larry Edward Long 74, of Salem, died at 2:40 PM on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Salem West Healthcare in Salem, Ohio.

He was born April 29, 1951, the son of the late Billie Clifford and Mary Alice (Powers) Long.

No services planned at this time.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of...

Aug 8, 2025

Randy Scott Cartwright 66, of Alliance, Ohio passed away at 10:24 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

He was born on November 6, 1958, in Washington, DC, the son of the late Noble Clifford and Marilyn Judith (Crawford) Cartwright.

Randy was a 1976 graduate of Canton South High School....

Aug 8, 2025

Kenneth Evan Steiginga 64, of New Waterford, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Parkside Health Care Center of Columbiana, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on October 20, 1960, in Paterson, New Jersey, the beloved son of Henry Steiginga and the late Leanna (Eschenbach) Steiginga.

Ken is survived by...

Aug 6, 2025

Johney Ray Burkholder 66, of Lisbon, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.

He was born January 19, 1959, in Salem, Ohio, the son of George and Bessie (Barnes) Burkholder.

He is survived by his children Patti Lou Burkholder of Damascus and John Thomas Burkholder of Lisbon and his sister...

Aug 1, 2025

Barbara Joanne (Weingart) Walker 65, of Salem, unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord at her home on Friday, August 1, 2025.

She was born on June 12, 1960, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of the late Vernon R. and Geraldine B. (Hively) Weingart.

She was a graduate of West Branch Local class of 1978. The...

Jul 29, 2025

Kenneth Lee Deal 77, of Goshen Township, Salem, passed away on July 29, 2025.

He was born on November 22, 1947, in Butler, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Mae Deal.

Ken was a proud United States Marine, a devoted family man, and a loyal friend. He was a skilled worker who...

Jul 12, 2025

Joseph John Kocher Jr 83, of East Palestine, passed away at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

He was born May 8, 1942, in Cleveland, son of the late Joseph John and Helen (Evenich) Kocher Sr.

Private Family Services and Burial will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Arrangements were...

Jul 2, 2025

Rachel Ann Dennison aged 33, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 2, 1991, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Richard E. Dennison Sr and the late Doris (Ling) Dennison.

Rachel recently became a mother to her...

Jul 1, 2025

David Allen Pasco 68, of Salem, passed away at 10:08 AM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 10, 1956, in Salem, the son of the late Robert and Ruth Hazel (Bell) Pasco.

David was a 1974 graduate of West Branch High School. He joined the United States...

Jun 27, 2025

George Edwin Smith (affectionately known as "Smitty") 89, of Salem, passed away at 11:12 PM on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center, where he received exceptional care.

He was born on October 8, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Charles McConnell and Myrtle Joy (Spicer) Smith.

George was a...

Jun 26, 2025

Betty Louise (Albright) Hanzlick 105, of Chapin, South Carolina, (formerly of Salem), passed away at 6:21 PM on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Heritage at Lowman.

She was born on May 11, 1920, in Salem, the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie (Hise) Albright.

Betty was a 1938 graduate of Salem High School,...

Jun 23, 2025

Colleen Elizabeth (Cowan) Price-Grasley 74, of Salem, passed away at 3:20 AM Monday, June 23, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem, Ohio.

She was born August 29, 1950, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of the late Chalmers and Merriam (Kerr) Cowan.

Colleen dedicated 40 years of her life as a law enforcement officer...

Jun 22, 2025

Gertrude Ileen (Chambers) Wittenmyer 98, of Bellevue, passed away at 9:22 PM on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her home.

She was born September 23, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Gloster D. and Vertie May (Reynolds) Chambers.

Gertrude moved from Michigan to Portage, Ohio when she was four years old, at...

Jun 21, 2025

James Michael "Buzz" Dreher Sr. 68, of Salem, died at 9:11 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 26, 1957, in Canton, son of the late Charles and Rosemary Catherine (Abrigg) Dreher.

Mike was a former over the road truck driver for many...