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Sandra Kay Roper
Nov 30, 2022
Sandra Kay Roper 60, died on November 30, 2022 at her home in Polk. She was born in Brunswick, Maine on December 18, 1961 to her mother Ruth JoAnne Senz. She married the love of her life her husband Charles (Robby) Roper on September 9th, 1978. She was a proud mother to her children and a grandmother to her...
Janice L. (Carlton) Albrecht
Nov 26, 2022
Janice L. Carlton Albrecht age 92, passed away on November 26, 2022. She was born to the late Floyd and Lena Carlton in Lafayette Township on April 9, 1930.
Jan is survived by her children, Cheryl (Gary) Brown, Deryl (Sally) Albrecht, Sandy (Dale Turnbull) Sailer and Cindy Slabaugh. She was also the beloved “Grandma Jan” to her...
Joyce Beverly (Fetzer) Wright
Nov 24, 2022
Joyce Beverly (Fetzer) Wright, 85 of West Salem, Ohio died surrounded by her family on November 24, 2022 at Medina Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1937 to parents Michael Stephen and Freda Mae (Brown) Fetzer in Solon, Ohio.
Joyce married William Howard Wright Jr. on October 4, 1958 who preceded her in death in 2010....
Tina "Peaches" L. (Reed) Clark
Nov 14, 2022
Tina L. Clark of Sullivan died on November 14, 2022 at Akron General. She was born March 19, 1950 in Umatilla, Oregon to parents William and Janice (Spears) Reed.
She graduated from St. Joseph Nursing School in Lorain, Ohio. Tina went on to become a very successful LPN. She married the love of her life George Clark...
Ruth Irene (Symonds) Hawkins
Nov 7, 2022
Ruth I. Hawkins, 88 of West Salem passed peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Monday November 7, 2022 at Burbank Parke Care Center in Burbank, Ohio
She was born on January 18, 1934 in Norwich, New York the daughter of Martin and Ruth (Alling) Symonds.
Ruth was a member of the West...
Franklin D Ellsworth
Nov 5, 2022
Franklin D. Ellsworth, 89 of West Salem died Saturday November 5, 2022 at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland.
He was born August 18, 1933 in Mansfield the son of John and Martha (Paris) Ellsworth.
Frank was an iron worker. He built roofs on the Cleveland Skyscraper, K-Marts, Tri State and many more over...
Jeremiah L Mcelfresh
Nov 1, 2022
Jeremiah L. McElfresh, 46 of West Salem died in his home on November 1, 2022. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on September 8, 1976 to parents Harold and Carolyn (Wickham) McElfresh. He enjoyed four – wheeling, land scaping, working on cars and mostly spending time with his kids.
He leaves behind his children: Cheyenne McElfresh, Justin...
Tony E Royster
Oct 31, 2022
Tony E Royster 65 of Sullivan died on October 31, 2022 at Fisher Titus Hospital due to a sudden heart attack. He was born in Lorain, Ohio to parents Russell and Eva (Howard) Royster on November 17, 1956. He was married to his wife Denise (Cooley) Royster. He worked for R & L Carriers driving truck. He enjoyed fishing,...
William G Lanham
Oct 24, 2022
William G Lanham Sr, 82 of Lodi, Ohio died Monday October 24, 2022 at Akron General Medical Center.
Bill was born November 3, 1939 in Cannelton, West Virginia the son of Adam and Mary (Morris) Lanham.
He served in the US Army.
Bill retired from LTV Steel where he was a roller operator....
Beau M. Dudte
Oct 18, 2022
Beau M Dudte, 39, of West Salem, Ohio died on October 18, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, after a long battle with cancer. Beau was born to parents Michael and Barbara (Nye) Dudte on September 12, 1983 in Medina, Ohio. He graduated Northwestern High School in 2003. Beau married his high school sweetheart Amanda Branham on July 11th, 2009....
Hazel D (Cogar) Lane
Oct 5, 2022
Hazel D. Lane 83 of Ashland died Wednesday October 5, 2022 at her home.
She was born March 5, 1939 in Webster Springs, W. Virginia the daughter of Noah and Lula (Hall) Cogar.
Hazel married Gerald Lane on February 8, 1988. They were married for 34 years. He passed away on July 23, 2022.
...June Spice
Sep 30, 2022
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...
Marlene G Richards
Sep 23, 2022
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...
Stephen Kern
Sep 17, 2022
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.
...Bonnie Ruth (Boatner) Crumley
Sep 15, 2022
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...
Lois Jean Stephens
Sep 13, 2022
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.
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Charles Nelson Anderson
Sep 9, 2022
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)...
Charlotte A. (Adams) Dowdy
Sep 8, 2022
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 ...
Nicholas A. Petrishin Jr.
Aug 19, 2022
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...
Christopher M Wright
Aug 17, 2022
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...
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