obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 6, 2020

Rosalie Shannon 71, of Salem, formerly of Lisbon, died January 6, 2020, at her home.

She was born on January 18, 1948, in Johnstown, Pa., the daughter of the late Donald V. Shannon and Alice (Richards) Shannon-Yarger.

She was a nursing aide at various places in the area and worked at American Laundry. She was a member...

Jan 6, 2020

Cathy Sue Brown 59, of East Palestine, died at 11:11 AM Monday, January 6, 2020, at Auburn Nursing and Rehab. Ctr in Damascus, Ohio.

She was born on March 27, 1960, in Salem, Ohio, daughter of Susan (Davis) Brown and the late Kenneth Brown.

She was a 1978 graduate of East Palestine High School and had previously...

Jan 6, 2020

Laura Mae Hodge passed away on January 6, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Tennessee.

Laura was born in West Salem, Ohio on October 27, 1931 to Richard and Elizabeth (Becker)

Bailor.

Laura was chiefly a homemaker, leading a Good News Club in her home, teaching Sunday

School, serving...

Jan 4, 2020

Margaret Joan (Ewing) Copley 76, of Leetonia, (formerly of Greenford) died early Saturday morning, January 4, 2020, at her home.

She was born on November 20, 1943 in Greenford, Oh., daughter of the late Harvey and Wanda (Miller) Ewing.

She was a graduate of the Greenford High School and was a local beautician. She had...

Jan 3, 2020

Owen Grasley 64, of Salem, died at 5:40 AM Friday at Salem HealthCare. Arrangements are pending at Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.

Jan 2, 2020

Doris "DJ" (Ling) Dennison, 59, of Salem, died 4 AM Thursday, January 2, 2020, at her home.

She was born on July 25, 1960 in Johnstown, PA., the daughter of the late George and Doris (Colbert) Ling.

Doris was known as "DJ" or "Mama D" to those who knew her. Her family and all those...

Jan 1, 2020

John L. Mohr 79, of Salem, died at 9 AM Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Salem Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.

Dec 24, 2019

Robert D. Hodge died on December 24, 2019, at the home of his daughter in Tennessee. He was born on August 14, 1927, in Wooster, Ohio to Charles and Florence (McAfee) Hodge. Bob attended the College of Wooster and earned a degree in Mathematics. He began working in a foundry, eventually becoming vice-president and general manager of Quaker City Castings,...

Dec 22, 2019

William Charles (C.J.) Huddleston Jr., 40, Salem, died Sunday, December 22, 2019, at 3:39 A.M. at University Hospital in Cleveland. Services are being planned for January 4, 2020. Arrangements are pending Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services.

Dec 22, 2019

Ronnie Lee Glover 70, of Salem, died at 9:30 AM Sunday. December 22, 2019, at Salem Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.

Dec 21, 2019

Brian Patrick Sunderman Sr., 45, of Canfield, Ohio, passed away at his home at 2:13 A.M. on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

He was born on September 8, 1974, in Salem, Ohio, to Raymond Leo and Barbara Jo (Gilbey) Sunderman Jr.

He graduated in 1992 from Western Reserve High School. He worked as a mechanic on...

Dec 19, 2019

Helen (Wukotich) Elevick 94, of Salem, died at 11:37 AM Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Hospice House in Poland following a short illness.

She was born on November 27, 1925 in Salem, the daughter of the late Peter and Sara (Banda) Wukotich.

She was a lifetime area resident. She worked with her husband as an...

Dec 17, 2019

Della Ruth (Weingart) Carr 91, of Salem, died at 5:45 AM Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Blossom Nursing and Rehab. Center.

She was born on October 18, 1928, in Salem, the daughter of the late Walter D. and Edna M. (Minser) Weingart.

She was a lifetime area resident (Goshen Road and the Winona area) and was formerly...