obituaries

Oct 15, 2019

Sanford Metz 97, of Salem, died at 1:45 Am Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Courtyard on Lexington Avenue.

He was born on September 18, 1922 in Salem, the son of Harry and Anna (Sainker) Metz.

He served in the US Navy during WW 2 and was formerly employed at Strouss, Fisher Big Wheel and...

Oct 13, 2019

Bette Jane (Saleem) Jones 63, of Leetonia, died at 6:48 Am Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Boardman Campus.

She was born on November 15, 1955 in Cleveland, Oh., daughter of Fred Saleem Cleveland and the late Norma (Lauder) Saleem.

She is survived by her children, Linda Sharp Deland, Fla., Matthew Sharp of Leetonia,...

Oct 12, 2019

Richard T. Myers 66, of Salem, died at 12:11 AM Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Greenbriar Nursing and Rehab Ctr in Boardman. He was born on July 15, 1953, in Salem, the son Richard T. Myers Sr. and the late Elsie (Weingart) Myers. He attended the Bethesda Ministries and was most recently employed at the Salem Memorial Building. He is...

Oct 11, 2019

Melissa Glen Pointer-Doyle, 34, of Damascus, died on Friday, October 11, 2019, at her home.

She was born on February 15, 1985, to George (Dazera) Pointer and Sheryl (Boyts) Pointer. She enjoyed swimming and spending time with family.

She is survived by her children, Cieria Doyle, Aldin Weber, and Luciana, Curtis, and Franklyn Pointer, her father George...

Oct 11, 2019

Janis R. (Riel) Kitchen 61, of Leetonia, died at 2:25 AM Friday, October 11, 2019, at her home.

She was born on December 31, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late James and Janet (Hunt) Riel.

She was a machinist in a machine shop prior to moving to Leetonia. She was an active person...

Oct 11, 2019

"Jimmy" went to be with Jesus on October 11th. He was a resident of Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio and was a long-time resident of Salem Ohio graduating from high school in 1957. A son, Jacky G. Pasco preceded him in death as did his sister, Beverly Thompson. He is survived by a daughter, Jamie Lynn (Rick) Bachman...

Oct 10, 2019

Dale William Gaslin Jr. 50, of Washingtonville, died October 10, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 24, 1969 in Salem, son of Dale W. and Coleen (Libert) Gaslin Sr. He was a graduate of Salem High School and worked at various locations in the area. He is survived by a son, two step children, Tammy Buckel of...

Oct 8, 2019

Tristan Alexander Phillips Jr. 8 Days old, of Hanoverton died Tuesday in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center due to a heart defect.

He was born on September 30, 2019, in Boardman, the son of Tristan Alexander and Lacy Nicole (Crowe) Phillips Sr.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Isabella...

Oct 6, 2019

Kenneth Harold Schrom, 87, formerly of 1161 East Tenth St., Salem, died on October 6, 2019, at Brookdale Assisted Living.

Ken was born in Buffalo, NY on January 14, 1932, to the late Wilbert and Gertrude Knauf Schrom.

Has was a graduate of Salem High School where he participated in the Thespians and lettered in...

Oct 4, 2019

Lisa Carol (Fraser) Taylor, 58, of Salem, died on October 4, 2019, at 8:06 AM at her home.

She was born on September 13, 1961 in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Robert and Maude (Fitzgerald) Fraser

She last worked as a General Laborer at the former Carriage Hill Foods.

She is survived...

Sep 25, 2019

John Weaver 83, of Greenford, died at 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Blossom Nursing and Rehab. Center. He was born on September 25, 1936, in Greenford, Oh., the son of the late Wilbur and Lena (Miller) Weaver. He was a lifetime area resident, a 1954 graduate of Greenford high school and served in the United States Army Reserves....

Sep 23, 2019

Barbara Anne (Gossard) Manypenny 81 of Salem died at 4 pm Monday, September 23, 2019, at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 25, 1938, in Struthers Ohio the daughter of the late Chester and Lillian (Bezyak) Gossard. She had attended the New Springfield Luthern church and The Greenford Christian Church. Barbara is survived by her children Judy...

Sep 14, 2019

Emma Jean Keefer, 93, of Salem, died on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 5:38 PM at the Truman House Community Hospice facility in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

She was born on October 30, 1925, in Washingtonville to the late Edwin and Carrie (Saunders) Fitzpatrick.

She enjoyed caring for her family and cooking. Also, she loved going...

Sep 14, 2019

Jenifer Ann Farmer 56, of Boardman, (Formerly of the area) died at 3:45 PM Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Beeghly Oaks Center in Boardman.

Jenifer was born on August 21, 1963, in Youngstown, the daughter of M. Eileen (Jackson) Farmer Crawford and the late Mervin Farmer.

She formerly resided in Leetonia, Salem, Winona as well as in...

Sep 13, 2019

Francis "Al" Sheridan 73, of Salem, died at 3:31 PM Friday, September 13, 2019, at St. Elizabeth/Mercy Medical Boardman Campus.

He was born on January 12, 1946, in Portland, Ore., the son of the late William C. and Jean (Tindall) Sheridan.

He was a retired contractor and a member of the Salem First Baptist Church....

Aug 30, 2019

Barbara Jean (Lane) Bozich completed her earthly journey on August 30. She was born in Salem, September 27, 1929, to Bea Ruth (Glass) Lane and William J. Lane, and she lived here until 2017 when she moved to Copeland Oaks in Sebring. Barbara was a 1947 graduate of Salem High School. She worked as a senior clerk for Metropolitan Insurance...

Aug 27, 2019

Barbara Ann (Blasiman) Callahan 76, of Goshen Twp., Salem died at 1:28 Pm Tuesday. August 27, 2019, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on January 18, 1943, on the family farm outside Salem. The daughter of the late Edward and Elma (Wisler) Blasiman.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed the outdoors and being on the...

Aug 25, 2019

Corinne Fran (Bowman) Davis, 73, died at 1:05 AM on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at her home in Salem.

Corinne was born on August 9, 1946, in Salem, to the late Hershel and Ruth (Speece) Bowman.

She was a lofty idealist, enjoyed talking on the phone and watching television, and was very outgoing and friendly with her...

Aug 24, 2019

On Saturday, August 24, Carolyn Hamilton lost her fight to recovery after suffering a massive stroke and heart attack in February.

Carolyn was a loving life partner to Becky Hudgins for 22 years. They enjoyed taking rides through the mountains chasing bears, making trips to the beach to relax, and having fun and making the most out of every...

Aug 23, 2019

Richard Lee Begalla, 62, of Salem, died at 9:23 pm on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Salem West Healthcare Center.

He was born on April 5, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Rita Begalla .

He was a self-employed roofing and siding contractor for many years. He enjoyed playing his Bass Guitar in...