obituaries

Mar 17, 2020

Audrey loved this poem and wanted it shared with all her friends and relatives. If Tears Could Build A Stairway If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane. I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say "Goodbye". You were gone before I knew it, and...

Mar 13, 2020

John Popa Sr., 92, of Salem, died at 3:08 AM Friday, March 13, 2020, at Circle of Care in Salem.

He was born on December 19, 1927 in Salem, OH, son of the late Helen Popa.

John was born in Salem, and moved to Romania at age 2. He returned to the area just prior...

Mar 12, 2020

Nancy Ann (Henry) Kelley 82, of New Springfield, OH died at 10:42 AM Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the St. Mary's Alzheimers Center in Columbiana.

She was born on July 4, 1937 in E. Palestine, OH, daughter of the late Russell and Byrl Henry.

She previously worked at A&P and Mellinger's. She loved being outdoors in her...

Mar 12, 2020

Michael Mikula Jr. 74, of Salem, died 1:45 AM Thursday, March 12, 2020 in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.

Mar 8, 2020

Pamela Jean (Bennett) Berg 58, of Salem, died Sunday, March 8, 2020 in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on March 3, 1962 in Mansfield, OH, the daughter of Florence (Ayers) and the late Gary Bennett.

She was a former manager at the Salem Taco Bell until 2010. She was...

Mar 5, 2020

Clifford Joseph TeVogh 75, of Washingtonville, died at 7:10 AM Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on August 20, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN., the son of the late Joseph and Alta (Trager) TeVogh.

He moved to the area in 2010 from Spring Branch, Texas. He retired in 2006 as...

Mar 3, 2020

Thomas Jones Phillips Sr., 69 of Salem, died upon arrival at 7:40 PM Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on January 7, 1951 in Salem, the son of the late Paul and Elsie (Ingledue) Phillips.

Tom has been a lifetime area resident and last worked for Cleveland...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...