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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio

Rosita  Carmelita (Hilton)  Williams

Rosita Carmelita (Hilton) Williams

Sep 14, 2018

Rosita Carmelita (Hilton) Williams 60, (formerly of Rose Drive, Lisbon, and E. Liverpool) died at 6:25 PM Friday Sept. 14, 2018 at the Continuing Health Care and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 6, 1958, the daughter of the late Richard F. and Joanna (Clarke) Hilton. Rosita loved to cook, be busy doing things and...

Rebecca  Joyce Ade

Rebecca Joyce Ade

Sep 13, 2018

Rebecca Joyce Ade 33, of Salem, died Thursday afternoon in Salem. She was born on December 4, 1984 in San Diego, CA, daughter of James Ade and Barbara (Cowie) Stein. Becky was employed at Ezio's Restaurant in Salem and formerly at Envelope One. There were many things she loved to do. If you knew her, you know what she liked....

Timothy  Ray Kilbreath

Timothy Ray Kilbreath

Sep 9, 2018

Timothy Ray Kilbreath 68, of Salem (formerly of N. Lima and Austintown) , died on his birthday, September 9, at his daughter's home in Alliance. He was born on September 9, 1950, in Salem, OH, the son of Georgiana (Wehringer) Kilbreath and the late Meryl Edwin Kilbreath. He was a member of Greenford Christian Church. He had various jobs...

Frank  Robert O'Block

Frank Robert O'Block

Sep 6, 2018

Dr. Frank (Francis) Robert John O'Block, 86, of Salem (formerly of Columbiana) passed away at 9:07 pm on Thursday, Sept. 6, at Salem North Health Care Center. He was born on July 4, 1932, in Greenford, Ohio, the son of the late Frank E. and Barbara (Mikicic) O'Block. He was also preceded in death by his sister Mary Lou Korenich....

Edward  J Hazelwood

Edward J Hazelwood

Aug 31, 2018

Edward J. Hazelwood 86, of East Palestine, (formerly of Butler Twp, Salem and FL) died at 9:20 AM Friday at the home of his granddaughter.

He was born on February 14, 1932 in Darlington Twp., Beaver County, PA, the son of the late Joseph Edward and Novela (Widner) Hazelwood Sr.

He was a grinder at...

Kelly Council

Kelly Council

Aug 24, 2018

Kelly Council (Dean H. Council Jr) died August 24, 2018

Survived by his wife, Julia (Pemberton) Council and step children Trey Lundy and wife Sara Lundy, Becky Lundy and husband Augustus Fleming, three granddaughters, Ava, Sophia and Lydia Lundy. He is survived by his sister Sally Wilson, three nieces, Katie Wilson, Becky Anderson and Amy Faulhaber, and...

Ronald  Dale Allen

Ronald Dale Allen

Aug 24, 2018

Ronald Dale Allen 65, of Lisbon, died at 1:30 AM Friday at Salem West Health Care Center following a lengthy illness. Ron was born on December 26, 1952 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of the late Logan and Wilma (Slonaker) Allen. He was an installer for Summer Fun Pools and Spas in Lisbon. Ron liked the outdoors and enjoyed...

Richard Surmaceviz

Richard Surmaceviz

Aug 12, 2018

Richard Surmaceviz 65, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, August 12, at his home. He was born on June 17, 1953, in Salem, OH, the son of the late Frank Bernard Surmaceviz and Shirley Ann (Miller) Surmaceviz Steves. He was formerly employ at Salem Community Hospital, Warren Molded Plastics, and GM Lordstown. In addition to his parents, he was...

Elizabeth  Ann (Betsy)  Johnson

Elizabeth Ann (Betsy) Johnson

Jul 29, 2018

Elizabeth Young Johnson–also known as "Betsy"–died peacefully on Sunday, July 29th at her home in Salem with her three adult children by her side. Betsy was born on March 8, 1941 in Salem, Ohio to William Eugene Young and Virginia McKee Young. An active, affable student known for her ever-ready smile, Betsy graduated from Salem High School in 1959...

Vera  Jane Fusek

Vera Jane Fusek

Jul 28, 2018

Vera Jane (Libert) Fusek 87, of Green Twp., Canfield died at 2:50 PM Saturday July 28 at Hospice of the Valley / Hospice House, Poland, OH. She was born on June 30, 1931 in Salem Twp., Leetonia, daughter of the late James W. and Josephine M. (Suffill) Libert. She has been a longtime area resident and former clerk...

Adam  Lee Tyson

Adam Lee Tyson

Jul 23, 2018

Adam Lee Tyson 35, of Sebring, (formerly of Salem) died Monday night while cutting a tree at his home. He was born on April 3, 1983 , in Salem, OH, the son of Duane E and Mary (Courtwright) Tyson of Salem. He enjoyed fishing, drawing and spending time with his family, He also enjoyed cutting hair. In addition to...

Deborah  Jo Copley

Deborah Jo Copley

Jul 20, 2018

Deborah Jo Copley 50, of Leetonia, passed away at 1:52 am on July 20, 2018 at Seasons Nursing and Rehab Center in Stow, OH. She was born on August 22, 1967, in Salem, OH, the daughter of the late James Lowell Copley and Margaret Joan (Ewing) Copley of Leetonia. Deborah graduated from West Branch High School. She had attended...

Randy  Lee Clunen

Randy Lee Clunen

Jul 19, 2018

Randy Lee Clunen 53, of Salem formerly of East Liverpool, passed away at 8:18 am on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 6, 1965, in Salem, OH, the son of the late Frances E and Shirley Elizabeth (Phillis) Clunen. He is survived by several family members. There will be no...

Chester  Paul (Edward)  Tressler  Jr

Chester Paul (Edward) Tressler Jr

Jul 19, 2018

Chester (Edward Paul) Tressler Jr., 74, of Lisbon, died July 11, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 18, 1944 in Salem, the son of the late Edward Paul and Amelia "Pat" (Kovash) Tressler Sr.. In his early years he was involved in the 4H program in 1958. Chester graduated in 1962 from West Branch High...

Karen  Louise Sheen

Karen Louise Sheen

Jul 15, 2018

Karen Louise (Criss) Sheen 66, of Beloit, died at 4:11 PM Sunday at University Hospital, Cleveland. She was born on December 20, 1951 in Salem, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Harris) Criss. She had been a cook at Damascus Health Care Center, Hunt Club, Quinns Restaurant and Timberlanes. Karen attended the Damascus Friends Church. She was...

Karen  Sue Johnson

Karen Sue Johnson

Jul 14, 2018

Karen Sue Johnson 67, of Canton, (formerly of Alliance and Salem) died at 7:15 AM Saturday, July 14 at Altercare of Canton. She was born on November 7, 1950 in Alliance, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary (Oliver) Johnson. She had worked at various places, Teledyne Rubber in Hartville, Malco Products in Barberton, and for Stark Co....

Randal  Lee Keefer

Randal Lee Keefer

Jul 7, 2018

Randal Lee Keefer 68, of Salem, died on July 7, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. He was born on December 11, 1949 in Salem, the son of the late Harold E. and Emma Jean (Fitzpatrick) Keefer Jr. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1967 Graduate of Salem High School. Randy received his...

John  Howard Bartels

John Howard Bartels

Jun 30, 2018

John was born in Chester, WV, the oldest of seven children. Life was pretty good until his mother died when he was eight years old. He moved on and graduated from Toronto High School at the age of 16. He worked at what jobs were available until he joined the Air Force in 19444. In 1945, he was discharged...

Frank  Robert Wolfe

Frank Robert Wolfe

Jun 23, 2018

Frank Robert Wolfe of Beloit, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the age of 77. He was born on July 27, 1940 in Clarion, PA, the son of the late Harold T. and Mildred (Leider) Wolfe. Frank graduated from Salem High School and was a veteran in the US Navy.He worked for 30...

Donald  L Abrams

Donald L Abrams

Jun 21, 2018

Donald L. Abrams 85, of Salem, died at 1:15 PM Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Copeland Oaks / Crandall Medical Center. Don was born on April 2, 1933 in Salem, the son of the late Harry and Helen (Herron) Abrams. Don worked for the US Postal Service as a mail carrier in Salem for 33 years. He had...

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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