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Recent obituaries in Salem, ohio

Alvin  D Kelley

Alvin D Kelley

Dec 28, 2017

NEW SPRINGFIELD – Alvin D. Kelley Jr., 81, passed away at 10:55 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.He was born August 24, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of the late Alvin D. and Mary (Schultz) Kelley Sr.He retired from the Isley Rivers Construction Company, where he worked as a carpenter for many years. He...

Billy  Joe Flaata

Billy Joe Flaata

Dec 28, 2017

Billy Joe Flaata 35, of Salem, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Salem.

He was born on April 6, 1982 in Bottineau, ND., the son of Shelley Diane (Kleespie) Flaata Carlson and the late Leroy H. Flaata.

He had been last employed as a welder at MAC Trailor in Salem. He previously been employed by...

Wiliam  James Barnhart

Wiliam James Barnhart

Dec 20, 2017

William James Barnhart 64, of Salem, died at his home Wednesday morning December 20, 2017. He was born on March 16, 1953 in Akron, Ohio, one of four children of Cyrus D. and Barbara J. (Worrall) Barnhart. He was last employed at B & J Appliance in Salem. Bill was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan and all the...

Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson

Dec 19, 2017

Walter Johnson 80 of Salem, passed away at 7:55 am on Tuesday, December 19 at Vista Care Center in Lisbon. He was born on April 2, 1937. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Virginia  M Spanbauer

Virginia M Spanbauer

Dec 15, 2017

Virginia M. (Cutting) Spanbauer, 88, of Salem, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at home. She was born April 2, 1929 in Willoughby, OH, daughter of the late Henry and Grace (Percival) Cutting. She married Francis Spanbauer on July 16, 1955 in Braceville, OH. He preceded her in death on February 18, 1997. Virginia grew up near Braceville, OH....

Edith Galano

Edith Galano

Dec 11, 2017

Arrangements pending

Ruth  M Wright

Ruth M Wright

Dec 10, 2017

Ruth M. (Leigh) Wright 70, of Salem, died at 4:45 PM Sunday, December 10, at Hospice House in Poland. She was born on May 17, 1947 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of the late George K. and Donna (Bonham) Leigh. She was a 1965 graduate of the East Liverpool High School and a member of the Twin...

Benjamin  James Farrant

Benjamin James Farrant

Dec 6, 2017

Benjamin James Farrant 40, of Boardman, (formerly of Leetonia) died at his home on Wednesday Morning, December 6, 2017. He was born on February 15, 1977 in Youngstown, OH, the son of Anthony James Farrant and Diane (Brickman) Hricko. He formerly resided in Colorado and Texas. He enjoyed all kinds of sports but his favorite sport was football....

Doris  Ann Mounts

Doris Ann Mounts

Dec 6, 2017

Doris Ann (Haefke) Mounts 78, of Salem, passed away at 2:39 pm on Wednesday, December 6, at the Courtyard at Lexington. She was born on September 30, 1939, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Morrison) Haefke. She worked as head cashier at the IGA until the store closed. She assisted her husband with his...

Bernice  Anne Nelson

Bernice Anne Nelson

Dec 2, 2017

Bernice Anne Nelson 92, went home to be with her Lord on December 2, 2017 at 7:00pm, at Auburn Skilled Nursing. She was born on March 4, 1925, in Valley Stream, NY to Ira and Anne (Danneman) Hobson. She was raised in Poughkeepsie, NY and graduated from high school there. She attended New Tribes Mission school and did mission...

Edward  W Hawkins

Edward W Hawkins

Nov 29, 2017

Arrangements pending

Robert  Lewis Page

Robert Lewis Page

Nov 19, 2017

Robert Lewis Page 67, of Salem, died at 6:31 PM Sunday in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home. He was born on March 6, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late William H. and Inez (Hice) Page. He retired five years ago as a supervisor...

Cheryl  Lynn Custer

Cheryl Lynn Custer

Nov 17, 2017

Cheryl Lynn (Wymer) Custer 63, of Salem, died at 4:20 AM Friday, November 17, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 13, 1954 in Youngstown. She was Catholic by faith and formerly employed as an assistant manger of the Salem Speedway Gasoline Station. She is survived by her mother, Judith Ann Wymer-Wilson of Poland,...

Martha  Mary Peters

Martha Mary Peters

Nov 15, 2017

Martha Mary (Burton) Peters 73, of Salineville, passed away at 11:50 pm on November 15, at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 3, 1943, in Salineville, the daughter of the late Donald and Anna (Wargo) Burton. She was primarily a home maker but also had other interests. She was interested in salon work and took a...

Judith Deanna Post Renshaw

Judith Deanna Post Renshaw

Nov 14, 2017

Judith Deanna (Wallace) Post Renshaw 77, of Salem, passed away at 12:27 am on November 14, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center.She was born on January 7, 1940 in Coshocton, the daughter of the late John D and Ruth I (Courtright) Wallace. She was a certified nurses aide and caregiver for twenty years. She attended the Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist...

Lawrence  William Burcaw

Lawrence William Burcaw

Nov 5, 2017

Rev. Lawrence William Burcaw 76, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:12 AM Sunday, November 5, 2017, from the Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Damascus. He was born on August 15, 1941 in Salem, the son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Gillette) Burcaw. Mr. Burcaw attended Salem City Schools until...

Bernard  Leroy Hottinger

Bernard Leroy Hottinger

Nov 1, 2017

Bernard Leroy Hottinger 53, of Salem, died at 1:41 PM Wednesday, November 1 at Salem Regional Medical Center due to an apparent heart attack. He was born on July 15, 1964, son of Bernard Hottinger of Austintown and the late Jane Fisher. He was a member of Salem St. Paul's Catholic Church. In addition to his mother, he...

Scott  Daniel Cassinger

Scott Daniel Cassinger

Oct 29, 2017

Scott Daniel Cassinger 37, of Columbiana, died early Sunday morning, October 29 in Salem at his sister's home. He was born on August 24, 1980 in Salem, the son of Nancy (Graffius) French and the late Scott Cassinger. He was currently employed at Envelope One in Columbiana. Scott was a very out going and friendly sort of guy...

Anderson  Jonna Bock

Anderson Jonna Bock

Oct 29, 2017

Note: The Bock Family is very thankful for the compassion and sympathy being extended to them. They are also asking that those around them to respect there privacy in the coming days. They are having a public gathering in November 12, and would appreciate friends and family to join them. (See below)

The family is having a...

Janet  Kay (Roberts)  Seddon

Janet Kay (Roberts) Seddon

Oct 27, 2017

Janet Kay (Roberts) Seddon 57, of Salem, died at 9:15 AM Friday, October 27, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

Janet was born on October 3, 1960, one of nine children of the late Harry Hastings and Virginia May (Stout) Roberts.

Janet was a home maker, but for a time in her life...

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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