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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio

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...

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...

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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