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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio

Shawn  Michael Chappell

Shawn Michael Chappell

Jun 16, 2018

Shawn Michael Chappell 46 of Salem, died at 5 pm on Saturday, June 16, from a sudden heart attack while working at his home. He was born on July 27, 1971 in Youngstown, OH, the son of Sarah S (Snowball) Chappell and the late Ned Robert Chappell. Shawn was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church of...

Susan  Marie Distelhorst

Susan Marie Distelhorst

Jun 15, 2018

Susan Marie (Kastenhuber) Distelhorst 65, of Tybee Island, GA, (formerly of Salem and Columbus) died at 3:06 AM Friday, June 15 at her home following a sudden illness. She was born on June 2, 1953 in Salem, OH, the daughter of Emma Louise (Loesch) Kastenhuber and the late Walter Joseph Kastenhuber. She was a 1971 Graduate of Salem...

Dennis  Ray Christner

Dennis Ray Christner

Jun 11, 2018

Dennis Ray Christner 65, of Coshocton, passed away at 2:15 am on Tuesday, June 11 at Trueman House, New Philadelphia. He was born on July 2, 1952, in Campbellsville, KY the son of the late Eli and Ruth (Melhorn) Christner. Dennis is survived by his children, DJ (Katie) Christner, Scott Christner, Peggy Sue Maple, his siblings, Joseph (Nina) Christner,...

Thomas  Wayne Wolski

Thomas Wayne Wolski

May 31, 2018

Thomas Wayne Wolski 66, of Salem (formerly of Wellsville) died at 3 am Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 18, 1951 in Wellsville, OH, son of the late John and Omie (Howell) Wolski. He was a delivery/driver for Ray Lewis and Company in Lisbon, and was a former manager of Italo's Restaurant...

Howard  Leroy Moore  Jr.

Howard Leroy Moore Jr.

May 24, 2018

Dr. Howard L. Moore Jr. DDS 95, of Sebring formerly of Salem, died at 5 pm on Thursday, May 24,2018 at Copeland Oaks Retirement Community with family by his side. He was born on March 21, 1923 in Girard, OH, the son of the late Howard L and Ann (Wormer) Moore Sr. Howard graduated from Girard High School and...

Jacqueline  Kay Carlisle

Jacqueline Kay Carlisle

May 24, 2018

Jacqueline Kay (McNicol) Carlisle 56, of Salem, died at 9:40 pm Thursday, May 24 at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 28, 1962 in East Liverpool, OH, the daughter of John Henry McNicol and the late Sandra Fay ( Neville) McNicol. In addition to her father and step -mother Lydia Ann (Papach) McNicol of Lisbon,...

Robert  Thomas Banar

Robert Thomas Banar

May 21, 2018

Robert Thomas Banar 94, of Salineville (formerly of Salem) died at 6:27 PM Monday at his home. He was born on January 13, 1924 in New Brighton, PA, the son of the late Emil Joseph and Catherine Theresa (Zacek) Banar. He was formerly employed for 22 years at the GM Lordstown Auto Assembly plant as a line worker....

Gary  Vernon Jackson

Gary Vernon Jackson

May 20, 2018

Gary Vernon Jackson 79, of Salem, died at his home early Sunday morning. He was born on December 17, 1938 in East Liverpool, the son of the late Oke and Margaret (Higgins) Jackson. He was a retired machinist from NRM. Gary loved to tinker around with things and was a wonderful wood worker. In his spare time he...

Marion  Lewis Williams

Marion Lewis Williams

May 20, 2018

Marion Lewis Williams 57, of Leetonia, died at 8:25 AM Sunday at his home. He was a true family man, and will be missed by his family and coffee drinking friends. He was born on April 25, 1961 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of the late Harvey L. and Mary J. (Hawkins) Williams. He was a truck...

Pamela  Sue Dudley

Pamela Sue Dudley

May 7, 2018

Pamela Sue Dudley 57, of Salem, passed away on at 12:09 pm Monday, May 7, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on July 1, 1960 in Salem, the daughter of William Lee and late Norma Jean (Covert) Dudley. Pamela was a life-time resident of Salem. She was a homebody, who enjoyed watching television. Pamela loved spending time with...

Jerry  Wayne Copley

Jerry Wayne Copley

Apr 30, 2018

Jerry Wayne Copley 68 of Salem, passed away at 5:17 pm on Monday, April 30 at the Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 24, 1950, the son of the late William Osborne and Rose (May) Copley. He attended Greenford Christian Church. Jerry always liked to going places, spending time outside, especially fishing. He liked playing cards,...

Doris  Jean Lewis

Doris Jean Lewis

Apr 25, 2018

Doris Jean (Riley) Lewis 91, of Salem, passed away at 9:15 am on April 25, 2018 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Salem. She was born on February 28, 1927, in Chester, WV, the daughter of the late Warren and Elizabeth (Seederly) Riley. Doris graduated in 1945 from the Chester (WV)High School. She was member of the Salem...

Anada  Ruth Phillis

Anada Ruth Phillis

Apr 16, 2018

Anada Ruth (Sweely) Phillis 85, of Beloit, passed away April 16, 2018, at her daughter's home. She will be remembered as a loving mother, excellent cook, and for her passion for the family farm. She took great joy in exhibiting Holstein cattle at the Canfield Fair with her family for over 50 years and received the Ohio Holstein Woman...

Evelyn  Gail Bichsel

Evelyn Gail Bichsel

Apr 14, 2018

Evelyn Gail (Crawford) Bichsel, 99, passed away on Saturday, April 14 at Crandall Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on May 12, 1918 in Salem, OH, the daughter of the late Charles Edgar and Luella Mae (Fowler) Crawford. She graduated from Salem High School in 1936 and worked at W. H. Mullins Company from 1936...

G.  Reed Votaw

G. Reed Votaw

Apr 13, 2018

G. Reed Votaw 70 of Salem, passed away early Friday morning, April 13, at his home. He was born on March 9, 1948, in Salem, OH, the son of the late John Brooke and Grace Mary (Muntz) Votaw. Reed graduated from Salem High School in 1966. He graduated in 1970 with a Bachelors in Education from KSU, then received...

Lois  Louise Owens

Lois Louise Owens

Apr 10, 2018

Lois Louise (Gilbert) Owens 58, of Lisbon, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 10. She was born on August 11, 1959, in Salem, the daughter of the late James L and Hope (Castle) Gilbert. She graduated from Beaver Local High School in 1977. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, hiking, and playing games. She had a beautiful voice and...

Betty  L Groner

Betty L Groner

Mar 26, 2018

Betty L (Anderson) Groner 88, of Macedonia, formerly of Salem, passed away at 8:08 pm on Monday, March 26 at the Gardens of Western Reserve, Streetsboro.She was born on January 9, 1930, in Snyder County, PA, the daughter of the late Harvey M and Alice W (Bingaman) Anderson. Betty moved to Salem when she was in the 8th...

Jerald  Junior Stuver

Jerald Junior Stuver

Mar 18, 2018

Jerold J. Stuver 70, of Dover, died Sunday morning, March 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1948, in Dover, son of the late Ruth Stuver and James Messerly. He formerly worked at U.S. Ceramic Tile in E. Sparta and attended the New Philadelphia Emmanuel Church. He is survived by his wife Evelyn K....

Willem Klein

Willem Klein

Mar 15, 2018

Willem Klein 79, of Knox, PA, passed away at 5:31 am on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem, Ohio. He was born on June 17, 1938, in The Hague, Netherlands, the son of the late Ment and Ann (Bialas) Klein. As a young man in the Netherlands, Willem worked...

John  Patrick Pasko

John Patrick Pasko

Mar 15, 2018

John Patrick Pasko 53, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Youngstown due to an accident. He was born on June 7, 1964, in Warren, the son of Dr. Richard Pasko of West End, NC and Claudia (Hawn) Cullin of Salem.John was a quiet man. He served in the Army for four years, then went...

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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