obituaries

Aug 8, 2025

Kenneth Evan Steiginga 64, of New Waterford, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Parkside Health Care Center of Columbiana, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on October 20, 1960, in Paterson, New Jersey, the beloved son of Henry Steiginga and the late Leanna (Eschenbach) Steiginga.

Ken is survived by...

Aug 6, 2025

Johney Ray Burkholder 66, of Lisbon, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.

He was born January 19, 1959, in Salem, Ohio, the son of George and Bessie (Barnes) Burkholder.

He is survived by his children Patti Lou Burkholder of Damascus and John Thomas Burkholder of Lisbon and his sister...

Aug 1, 2025

Barbara Joanne (Weingart) Walker 65, of Salem, unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord at her home on Friday, August 1, 2025.

She was born on June 12, 1960, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of the late Vernon R. and Geraldine B. (Hively) Weingart.

She was a graduate of West Branch Local class of 1978. The...

Jul 29, 2025

Kenneth Lee Deal 77, of Goshen Township, Salem, passed away on July 29, 2025.

He was born on November 22, 1947, in Butler, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Mae Deal.

Ken was a proud United States Marine, a devoted family man, and a loyal friend. He was a skilled worker who...

Jul 12, 2025

Joseph John Kocher Jr 83, of East Palestine, passed away at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

He was born May 8, 1942, in Cleveland, son of the late Joseph John and Helen (Evenich) Kocher Sr.

Private Family Services and Burial will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Arrangements were...

Jul 2, 2025

Rachel Ann Dennison aged 33, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 2, 1991, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Richard E. Dennison Sr and the late Doris (Ling) Dennison.

Rachel recently became a mother to her...

Jul 1, 2025

David Allen Pasco 68, of Salem, passed away at 10:08 AM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 10, 1956, in Salem, the son of the late Robert and Ruth Hazel (Bell) Pasco.

David was a 1974 graduate of West Branch High School. He joined the United States...

Jun 27, 2025

George Edwin Smith (affectionately known as "Smitty") 89, of Salem, passed away at 11:12 PM on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center, where he received exceptional care.

He was born on October 8, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Charles McConnell and Myrtle Joy (Spicer) Smith.

George was a...

Jun 26, 2025

Betty Louise (Albright) Hanzlick 105, of Chapin, South Carolina, (formerly of Salem), passed away at 6:21 PM on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Heritage at Lowman.

She was born on May 11, 1920, in Salem, the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie (Hise) Albright.

Betty was a 1938 graduate of Salem High School,...

Jun 23, 2025

Colleen Elizabeth (Cowan) Price-Grasley 74, of Salem, passed away at 3:20 AM Monday, June 23, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem, Ohio.

She was born August 29, 1950, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of the late Chalmers and Merriam (Kerr) Cowan.

Colleen dedicated 40 years of her life as a law enforcement officer...

Jun 22, 2025

Gertrude Ileen (Chambers) Wittenmyer 98, of Bellevue, passed away at 9:22 PM on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her home.

She was born September 23, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Gloster D. and Vertie May (Reynolds) Chambers.

Gertrude moved from Michigan to Portage, Ohio when she was four years old, at...

Jun 21, 2025

James Michael "Buzz" Dreher Sr. 68, of Salem, died at 9:11 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 26, 1957, in Canton, son of the late Charles and Rosemary Catherine (Abrigg) Dreher.

Mike was a former over the road truck driver for many...

Jun 21, 2025

Virginia Mae (Conrad) Althouse, 109, entered into a Holy Rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Copeland Oaks and Crandall Medical Center, Sebring, Ohio.

She was born June 12, 1916, at home in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of Emerson and Eva Conrad.

Virginia was a 1934 graduate of Goshen...

Jun 18, 2025

Norman Bert Kelley SR 83, of Salem, died at 5:06 AM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio.

He was born August 17, 1941, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the son of the late Roy E. and Doris B. (Everett) Kelley.

Full obituary coming soon.

Arrangements were entrusted...

Jun 15, 2025

Leslie Ward Bhe 77, of Lisbon, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 1:10 PM in his home.

He was born November 3, 1947, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Donald and Doretha Alfreda (Ward) Bhe.

Leslie was a 1966 graduate of United Local High School, after high school he joined the United...

Jun 14, 2025

Marcia Ann (MacFarland) Paine 83, of Canfield, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Boardman.

She was born October 6, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Kathryn (Hadaway) MacFarland.

Marcia was a 1960 graduate of North Lima High School. She...

Jun 6, 2025

Beth F. (Glantz) Magmore 52, of (Fairfield Twp) Columbiana, passed away at her home on Friday, June 6, 2025.

She was born on July 30, 1972 in New York City, Ny., the daughter of the late Jerry and Frances (Yudkin) Glantz.

She was currently employed at Southwoods Health Urology office in Boardman. There are many...

May 28, 2025

Darrell Martin Guyton 62, of Salem, passed away at 5:04 PM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

He was born August 19, 1962, in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late Leroy and Linnell (William) Guyton.

No services planned at this time.

Arrangements were entrusted to the...

May 27, 2025

Amy Marie (Whisonant) Bartholomew 50, of Newton Falls, passed away at 1:09 PM Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her home.

She was born on January 8, 1975 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of John Whisonant and Susan (Lewis) Whisonant.

Amy was a homemaker, she enjoyed bingo, crafts, and collecting things.

She is survived...

May 25, 2025

Vernon Powell 78, of Lisbon, died in his home on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

He was born May 10, 1947, in Columbiana, Ohio, the son of the late Clinton B. and Thelma B. (Davis) Powell.

No services planned at this time.

Arrangements by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem....