obituaries

Nov 5, 2025

Karen Jean (Myers) Graham 72, of Bloomingdale, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center, following a battle with cancer.

She was born on January 29, 1953, in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of the late John William and M. Roberta (Wade) Myers.

Karen married her high school sweetheart Everett Graham,...

Nov 3, 2025

Donald Keith Turner 80, of Salem, died in his home on November 3, 2025.

He was born May 15, 1945, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Calvin L. and Della Mae (Ernerson) Turner.

Don was a graduate of Brownsville High School, where he played basketball. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from California State University in Pennsylvania. Don enjoyed...

Oct 31, 2025

Samuel David Starkey 69, of Lisbon, passed away at 11:55 AM on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.

He was born September 24, 1956, in Canton, the son of the late Norman and Ora Jean (Thomas) Starkey Sr.

Samuel lived in Hanoverton most of his life, before moving to Lisbon. He worked...

Oct 30, 2025

Julie A. (Dahms) Baxley 61, of Austintown, passed away at 4:56 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Mercy Health – St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

She was born on December 27, 1963, in Salem, the daughter of Mary (Whitehill) Pumphrey and the late Charles Dahms.

She was a graduate of South Range High School in...

Oct 30, 2025

Andrew Joseph Palusak 84, of Columbiana, passed away at 8:30 AM on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in his home.

He was born on July 18, 1941, in Youngstown, the son of the late Andrew F. and Gertrude (Yavorick) Palusak.

He was a 1959 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and also attended YSU for a...

Oct 26, 2025

Donald Ross Brackin Sr. 64, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in the emergency room of Salem Regional Medical Center following a long hard battle with cancer.

He was born November 18, 1960, in Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, the son of Ruth Jane Leonard and the late John Dale Brackin.

After his...

Oct 20, 2025

Franklin Foley Jr. 77, of Winona, passed peacefully at 6:10 AM on Monday, October 20, 2025, following a year long battle with cancer.

He was born April 29, 1948, in Sutton, West Virginia, the son of the late Coleridge and Freda (Frame) Foley.

He lived most of his life in the Akron area. He worked...

Oct 16, 2025

PLEASE NOTE: The family had requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton Memory at www.ohiotroopers.org

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton of the Ohio State Highway Patrol on October 16, 2025. He went to be with the Lord, after giving his...

Oct 10, 2025

Noah J. Brown 23, of Girard, formerly of Leetonia, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Youngstown.

He was born on May 14, 2002, in Salem, Ohio, the son of Derrick Frederick and Rebecca Sue (Tyson) Brown of Leetonia.

Noah graduated high school in 2020 from Buckeye Online School for Success, and then went...

Oct 6, 2025

Thelma Jean (Arkwright) Jenkins 79, of Lisbon, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 9, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Shirley Marie (Getz) Arkwright.

She is survived by her daughter Brenda (Brian) Spencer of Washingtonville, her son John (April Ammon)...

Oct 1, 2025

Catherine Adeline (Donato) Buchner 65, of East Palestine, died on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in her home.

She was born September 9, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Morgan and Fyrn (Hanford) Donato.

Full obituary coming soon.

Sep 27, 2025

James John Kollar (83) went to meet his Savior on Saturday, September 27, 2025 concluding a life well-lived.  He was born on January 6, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Kollar, his daughter Cheri Kollar, and his parents Emil and Francie Kollar.  He has left behind daughters Kim (Ken) Cox and Melissa...

Sep 24, 2025

Janet F. (Maley) Scarry 85, of Salineville, passed away at 1:42 PM on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

She was born February 29, 1940, in Mechanicstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Irl and Margaret (Six) Maley.

Janet was a graduate of Carrollton High School. She was a...

Sep 18, 2025

Dawn Marie Hinkle 50, of Salem, passed away at her home on September 18, 2025.

She was born July 1, 1975, in Salem, the daughter of Robert Parker Hinkle and the late Sandra (Hanson) Hinkle, and the step-daughter of the late Diane Sue (Zimmerman) (Yingling) Hinkle.

Dawn was a 1994 graduate of West Branch High...

Sep 17, 2025

Michael Deane Morris 58, of Salem, passed away in his home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

He was born July 11, 1967, in Salem, the son of the late Ralph and Linda (Evans) Morris.

Michael was a graduate of West Branch High School, and was a former truck driver/hauler.

He is survived by...

Sep 16, 2025

Mark Michael Doremus 66, of Cleveland Heights, passed away at 1:38 AM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

He was born June 4, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Thomas and Patricia (Spehar) Doremus.

Mark was a 1977 graduate of Kenston High School in Chagrin Falls. He...

Sep 12, 2025

Jason Eric Roberts, 53, of Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on September 12, 2025.

Born on November 9, 1971, Jason was the son of Earl James Roberts and Norma Jean Harmon Roberts. He grew up in a big family with his surviving brothers, Mark and Larry Roberts, and was preceded in death by his siblings...

Sep 8, 2025

Joel Baron Piersol 79, of Leetonia, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a short Illness.

He was born on October 27, 1945, in Salem, the son of the late George and Olive (Wiekart) Piersol.

Joel was a Leetonia High School graduate. He was a tool and...

Sep 5, 2025

Rose Marie (Stine) Maple, age 72, of Wellsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 8:00 PM on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville.

Born on February 24, 1953, in Steubenville, Rose was the cherished daughter of the late Dean Stanley and Florence Marie (Shepherd) Stine.

A proud graduate of Springfield High School—now part...

Sep 3, 2025

William Sawhill 55, of Columbiana, died early Wednesday morning on September 3, 2025, at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima, Ohio.

He was born October 31, 1969, in Salem, the son of Sandra Lee (Beckwith) Sawhill and the late James Thomas Sawhill.

Will enjoyed watching and playing pool and going to the Covelli Center...