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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio

Jeff  Takeshi Stephens

Jeff Takeshi Stephens

Feb 29, 2020

Jeff Takeshi Stephens 33, of Lisbon, died February 29, 2020, at his home.

He was born on December 17, 1986, in Oceanside, CA, the son of William Stephens and Kanako (Nagasaki) Stephens.

He last worked at the Calcutta Wal Mart as a greeter.

He is survived by his mother of Princeton, TX, and...

Thomas  Harold Sabo

Thomas Harold Sabo

Feb 28, 2020

Thomas Harold Sabo 82, of Columbiana, died at 5:27 AM Friday, February 28, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 4, 1937 in Austintown, OH, the son of the late Louis and Barbara (Boznak) Sabo.

He retired from GM Lordstown after 28 years working on the assembly line. He has resided...

Janet  H. (O'Maley)  Rhodes

Janet H. (O'Maley) Rhodes

Feb 26, 2020

Janet H. (O'Maley) Rhodes 74, of Sebring, died at 12:22 AM Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on September 21, 1945 in Campo, CO, daughter of the late Earl James and Anna Victoria (Barnes) O'Maley.

Janet has resided in the Alliance/Sebring area for nearly 45 years, coming from Xenia,...

Rev. Robert O'Neil Vermilyea

Rev. Robert O'Neil Vermilyea

Feb 25, 2020

Rev. Robert O'Neil Vermilyea 93, of McClure, Pa., (Formerly of the Salem Area) died at 6 AM Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at the home of his daughters.

He was born on April 29, 1926, in Dayton, Oh., the son of the late Wright and Manelvia Alice (Taylor) Vermilyea.

He was a minister and faithfully served...

Denise (Duke)  Bryan

Denise (Duke) Bryan

Feb 24, 2020

Denise (Duke) Bryan 78, of Salem, died unexpectedly Monday, February 24, 2020 at her home.

She was born on March 9, 1941 in Salem, the daughter of the late Oliver and Lucille (Circle) Duke.

A 1959 Graduate of Salem High School and a graduate of the Pittsburgh Art Institute. She was a former Commercial Artist...

Richard Fernandez

Richard Fernandez

Feb 23, 2020

Richard Fernandez 62, of St. Clair Twp., East Liverpool, died at his home late Sunday night, February 23, 2020.

He was born on June 9, 1957 in New York, NY., the son of Emilo and Diana (Galante) Fernandez.

He formerly was employed by American Airlines (fka US Airways) as an aircraft mechanic and inspector. He...

Christopher  Allen Farmer

Christopher Allen Farmer

Feb 22, 2020

Christopher Allen Farmer 38, of Salem, died early Saturday unexpectedly while visiting in Lawrence County, Pa.

He was born on December 28, 1981, in Salem, the son of Rita (Pastore) Farmer, and the late Richard Allen Farmer.

He was a Union welder and traveled around working on cell phone and power towers. He was a...

Janet  Mae (Kring)  Jury

Janet Mae (Kring) Jury

Feb 16, 2020

Janet Mae (Kring) Jury 69, of Salem, died at 9 pm Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem.

She was born on November 17, 1950, in Salem, the daughter of the late William and Betty Jane (Reese) Kring.

She had worked at Ort Furniture Company for 27 years.

She is...

Ellen  Christine (Quinn)  Whaley

Ellen Christine (Quinn) Whaley

Feb 14, 2020

Ellen Christine (Quinn) Whaley 70, of Hanoverton, died at 4:27 AM Friday, February 14, 2020, at her home following a short illness.

She was born on April 17, 1949, in Leetonia, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Reddick) Quinn.

She was a 1968 graduate of Salem High School and formerly worked 28 years...

Donald  Earl Louk

Donald Earl Louk

Feb 11, 2020

Donald Earl Louk, 85, of Salem, died at 1:33 A.M. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born on June 23, 1934, in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of the late Bryan and Delcia (Baughman) Louk.

He was self-employed as a truck driver for over 35 years. He enjoyed playing...

Ann  Brown Sandrock

Ann Brown Sandrock

Feb 11, 2020

Ann Brown Sandrock 84, of Salem, died at 6:20 PM Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Salem Ohio on July 6th, 1935, Daughter of the late Maurice and Fanny (Brown) Sandrock.

Ann spent an enjoyable Salem childhood attending Reilly grade school and graduating from Salem High School in 1953. Ann...

Kathryn  Ann Tepsic

Kathryn Ann Tepsic

Feb 10, 2020

Kathryn Ann Tepsic, 69, of Salem, died at 5:33 A.M. on Monday, February 10, 2020, at Salem Regional Medical Center. No Services are to be held at this time. You may sign the guestbook at apgreenisenfh.com Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.

Margaret  Salina (Snyder)  Lehman

Margaret Salina (Snyder) Lehman

Feb 7, 2020

Margaret Salina (Snyder) Lehman, 98, died at 10:30 P.M., Friday, February 7, 2020, at her home.

She was born on January 6, 1922, in Columbiana, the daughter of the late Amos and Catherine (Brubaker) Snyder.

She was a long time active member of the Zion Hill Church of the Brethren in Columbiana, and also loved helping others...

Benjamin  Rue Phillips  Sr.

Benjamin Rue Phillips Sr.

Feb 2, 2020

Benjamin Rue Phillips Sr, 71, of Salem, died at 12:28 P.M., on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on June 17, 1948, in Leetonia, the son of the late Paul and Elsie (Ingledue) Phillips.

He worked at Pittsburgh Foundry for eleven years, followed by American Standard for 26 years, and loved...

Margaret  Linda (Calvin)  Birkhimer

Margaret Linda (Calvin) Birkhimer

Feb 2, 2020

Margaret Linda (Calvin) Birkhimer, 91, of Salem, died at 5:18 A.M., February 2, 2020, at Auburn Nursing Home in Damascus.

She was born on April 2, 1928, in Windham, Ohio, the daughter of the late Darrell and Cleo (Roberts) Calvin.

She was a homemaker, and lived in the Winona area since the 1940s. She was active as...

Virginia  Fay (Sumner)  Tsesmilles

Virginia Fay (Sumner) Tsesmilles

Jan 31, 2020

Virginia Fay (Sumner) Tsesmilles, 97, of Salineville, died at 1:10 P.M. on Friday, January 31, 2020, at Continuing Healthcare in Lisbon.

She was born on April 9, 1922, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Harry and Luzania (Rose) Sumner.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren, traveling and shopping. She also enjoyed...

Dianna  Lynn (Baker)  Solomon

Dianna Lynn (Baker) Solomon

Jan 27, 2020

Dianna Lynn (Baker) Solomon, 70, of Salem, died at her home in the early morning hours of Monday, January 27, 2020.

She was born on February 11, 1949, in Salem, to the late Dale and Ruby (McCluggage) Baker.

Dianna graduated High School in 1968 from David Anderson High School in Lisbon, Ohio. She was a homemaker and...

Leo  Edward Smalley

Leo Edward Smalley

Jan 21, 2020

Leo Edward Smalley 82, of Washingtonville, died late Tuesday afternoon, January 21, 2020, while taking a nap in his chair.

He was born on January 21, 1938, in Acme, Pa., son of the late Floyd and Beatrice (Faust) Smalley.

He was formerly employed at Kaiser Refractories in Columbiana. Leo enjoyed attending church services at various...

Mary  Ellen (Horsefield)  Smith

Mary Ellen (Horsefield) Smith

Jan 21, 2020

Mary Ellen (Horsefield) Smith 76, of Salem, died at 10:10 PM Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Blossom Nursing and Rehab. Ctr. In Damascus.

She was born on October 20, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pa., daughter of the late Horace and Henrietta Horsefield.

She was a former security officer at a casino near Vineland, NJ., and attended...

Robert  Lee Mcbride

Robert Lee Mcbride

Jan 17, 2020

Robert Lee McBride, 90, of Salem, died at 9:25 AM Friday, January 17, 2020, at his home.

He was born on October 13, 1929, in Alliance, the son of the late Lewis and Lillie (Reed) McBride.

He previously resided in Carroll County. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Salem and previously...

The obituaries in the Salem, Ohio area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Salem, Ohio's history and identity.

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