All Obituaries

June Spice, 93 of West Salem died Friday September 30, 2022 at Burbank Parke Care Center in Burbank. She was born September 3, 1929 in Lima, Ohio the daughter of Russell and Mary (Griffin) Pummell. June was owner and operator of the Shady Glen Tavern in Lodi, Ohio for 40 years where she prepared delicious meals for her customers. She liked crossword puzzles, watching Crime stories on TV and smoking cigarettes. June is survived by her daughter; Charlene Siegenthaler, grandchildren;...

Together Again Marlene G. Richards, 84 of West Salem died Friday Sept 23, 2022 at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland. She was born June 13, 1938 in Canton, Ohio to parents Edward R. May and Helen (Orbits) Stump. Marlene graduated from Alliance High School. She had worked for George Roberts Insurance Agency in Akron where Marlene was an insurance agent. Marlene was married to Lloyd Palmer Richards for 23 years.  He preceded her in death on June 4, 2006. She attended the First Baptist...

Stephen Kern, 93 died Saturday September 17, 2022 at Lutheran Village of Ashland. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to parents Stefan and Julia (Vedej) Kern on July 30, 1929. Steve served in the US Navy from 1950 to 1954.  He had been employed at General Motors in Elyria as an electrician. Steve married Cora Sue (Lantz) Kern on April 14, 1972. She died on May 21, 2021. His hobbies include farming and being a pilot where he built his own airplane. Steve leaves behind...

Together Again Bonnie Ruth Crumley, 97 of Burbank, Ohio passed away Thursday September 15, 2022. Bonnie Crumley was born October 25, 1924 in McAlester, Oklahoma one of eight children of Thomas Elias and Lillie Dale (Williamson) Boatner. In 1940 her father found work in Ohio and the family moved to Congress, Ohio where she attended high school and met John Crumley. They were married July the 8th 1945. He died May 12th 2010. She and John enjoyed many years of round dancing and square...

Lois Jean Stephens, 83 of Ashland died Tuesday September 13, 2022 at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland. She was born December 16, 1938 in Dunlo, Pennsylvania the daughter of Leon and Barbara (Selapack) Stephens. Lois retired in 2002 from the US Department of Labor where she worked as a wage and hour investigator. In her earlier years she was a member of the United Methodist Church in Buffalo, New York. When Lois moved to Ashland she became a very active member in the Emmanuel Church...

Charles Nelson Anderson of West Salem left this world to be with the Lord at the age of 95. He was at home with his beloved wife Margaret.  They celebrated 38 years of marriage last month. Charles is survived by two daughters; Beth (Alan) Staton and Laura (Rick) Walters. He is also survived by stepdaughter; Veronica (Chris) Meyer, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and his sister, Joyce (Richard) Komjati. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Ethel Anderson and...

Charlotte A. Dowdy, 75 of Carlisle formerly of West Salem, Ohio passed away Thursday September 8, 2022 at her home. She was born February 15, 1947 in Holden, West Virginia the daughter of Chester and Lucy (Clark) Adams. Charlotte graduated from Logan High School in West Virginia. She married Clarence Ray (Sonny) Dowdy Sr. in June of 1967. He preceded her in death January 25, 1999. Charlotte retired from Eberhard Manufacturing in Strongsville. She had also worked at Premium...

Nicholas A. Petrishin Jr. 66 of Wooster died Friday August 19, 2022 at Akron City Hospital in Akron. He was born July 25, 1956 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania the son of Nicholas and Gloria (Englehart) Petrishin Sr. Nick graduated from Northwest High School in Pa. He retired from Advance Bronze in Lodi where he was a machinist. Nick was a member of the Ohio Army National Guard’s 812th Engineer Company in Wooster for fourteen years. He married Mary M (Hickman) Petrishin on February 14,...

Christopher M. Wright, 50 of West Salem died Wednesday August 17, 2022 at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland after a sudden illness. Chriss was born March 13, 1972 in Wooster the son of Robert and Linda (Crebs) Wright. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1990. Chriss was a former member of the Town and Country Fire Department. He was the owner and operator of CMW Welding. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, welding, playing cards, golfing, music and spending time with his family. Chriss...

Rosa M. Barr, 90 of West Salem died Monday August 8, 2022 at her granddaughter’s home in Brunswick. She was born October 11, 1931 in Brighton, Ohio the daughter of Elmer and Marie (Hales) Miller. Rosa married Robert E. Barr on February 16, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2019. She was a homemaker all her life. Rosa enjoyed her grandchildren, cats and providing delicious meals for her family. Rosa is survived by her children; Richard Barr of Creston, Rebecca Maki of...