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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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