All Obituaries

George N. McKee, 82, died peacefully Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. Born December 30, 1940, in Mt. Lebanon, PA., George was the devoted husband of Judy (Safreed) McKee, whom he married on June 25, 1966. He was the loving father of Emilie Hendrick (Bryan) and Abby Slanker and grandfather of Connor, Dylan, Lauren, and Ben. George was preceded in death by his mother and father, Georgia M. and William P. McKee, brother Donald W. McKee and niece Jane H. McKee. George...

David E. Cable, 61, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Edward and Geneva (Lucas) Cable on January 19, 1962, in Salem. David was a 1980 graduate of West Branch High School. He worked for Ventra for over 30 years as a service worker.  David had a passion for Indian artifacts, specifically arrowheads, and used to belong to the Painted Post Artifacts Club. His greatest passion was for his family. He adored his grandchildren very...

SALEM – Linda Sue Freet, 61, of Salem, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at home surrounded by her family after a brave battle with cancer. Linda was born on April 20, 1962, in Youngstown, Ohio to Charles and Violet (McGraw) Fitch. Linda worked at Mount Union University for AVI for the past 17 years. She enjoyed collecting frogs, going to the lake, going to the casino, and cheering for the Steelers. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She and...

SALEM - Frederick “Hayden” Johnson, 22, passed away peacefully at his home after a lifetime of battling a brain tumor on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born April 23, 2001, in Salem, Ohio, son of Frederick “Sam” and Julie (Loudon) Johnson. He was a 2020 graduate of Salem High School. Hayden is survived by his devoted parents; sister, Paige; maternal grandmother, Marilyn Loudon; uncle, Jeff (Lisa) Johnson; aunts, Vicki (Duane) Prusia, Cindy Johnson, life-long...

DEFIANCE - Frank "Ben" Bruderly, 94, formerly of Salem, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Glenn Park Senior Community in Defiance, Ohio, where he received loving care. He was born July 25, 1928 in Salem, Ohio, son of the late Frank and Helen (Snyder) Bruderly. A 1946 graduate of Salem High School, he was employed as a wood pattern maker at E.W. Bliss Co. for 23 years and at the Lisbon Pattern Co. for 24 years, retiring in 1993. Ben was a member of the Salem First Christian...

SALEM - Duane Charles McCaslin, 75, died Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center. Duane was born September 19, 1947, in Ellwood City, Pa., the son of the late Charles and Helen McCaslin. Duane was a veteran who served in the Army. He had various jobs through the years retiring in Sarasota, Fla., as a cement truck driver. He was known as the “Cool Uncle Duane” by his nieces and nephews, who he would go with to deer hunting camp. He would take them fishing and cook...

Salem- Elanor Twaddle, 85, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Hanoverton, OH.  Elanor was born on January 23, 1938 in Salem, OH the daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl (Coy) Kornbau. She worked as a homemaker caring for her children and grandchildren. Elanore was very family oriented. Her family always came first and she went out of her way for her kids and grandkids; never missing a sporting event, anniversary or holiday. After high...

SALEM – Leslie K. Crouse, 69, of Salem passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Salem North. She was born on Sept. 21, 1953, in Salem to the late Ray E. and Ruth (Saltsman) Crouse. A lifelong area resident and Christian by faith, she worked at Salem Community Hospital as an LPN for 34 years. She enjoyed bingo, reading and crafting. Leslie was also a loving grandmother and great-grandmother to her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Brian) Cramer of Salem; sister,...

SALEM - Danielle N. Stanley, 34 of Salem, OH passed away on May 26, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1988, to her mother Brenda Hamilton of Salem, OH and the late Ronald Stanley of Columbiana, OH. Danielle was a free spirit. She loved arts, crafts, music, anything purple, nature, outdoors, and dancing in the rain. She loved treasure hunting with Emma, and that remains one of Emma’s favorite memories of her mother. She lit up the room with her vibrant presence, her bright smile,...

GARRETTSVILLE - David E. Van Oss, 35 of Garrettsville, OH joined the Lord with his wife by his side Wednesday the 24th of May, in their home, son to Lauraine VanOss and the late Jerome Van Oss. He was a graduate of Garfield High and the Nuclear A school (enlisted) and then he Medically retired from the Navy in 2009. He truly loved serving his Country and being amongst great people and building lasting friendships. His most loved hobbies were, Magic the Gathering, writing, music, traveling,...