All Obituaries

Youngstown- Robert Lee Ritchie was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He left this world suddenly on January 19, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born September 26, 1937 in Damascus Ohio, son of the late LeRoy and Mary (Carr) Ritchie. Robert had worked as a welder and served in the US Army. Robert had a love and talent for music, and in his younger years of life, composed songs and performed with his band. He had a need to keep busy and enjoyed tinkering with objects and...

SALEM – It took years longer than she had prayed, but Arlene Joyce Kleon, 95, formerly of Winona, finally got her answer and went home to Jesus on January 17, 2022 from her Pembrooke Villas home. Born July 6, 1926, in Salem to Leland and Ada Sponseller Johnson, she lived in Columbiana County all her life. She graduated from Salem High School in 1944. She went on to earn a cosmetology degree from Youngstown Beauty School and worked in Geraldine Moffett’s salon in Salem...

SALEM – Sarah Jane Gorby, 41, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Altman Alliance Community Hospital. She was born September 21, 1980 in Salem, daughter of the late Harry N. Sr. and Dorothy J. Gorby. Sarah loved life and bingo. She had a huge heart and was loved by everyone that met her. Sarah is survived by five brothers and two sisters, Jeffery (Elsie) Gorby of North Georgetown (with whom she resided), Rebecca Leymann, Nathan (Rebecca) Gorby, Thad (Tammy) Gorby, Charles (Rebecca)...

SALEM – Angela K. Miller, known as “Annie” by all who knew and loved her, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her sister’s home on Hospice. She was born October 24, 1966 in Salem, daughter of the Nina Sue (Ashburn) Miller and the late Wilbur “Bud” VanCooney. Annie lived in Salem most of her life. She was a nurse’s aide and babysitter throughout her life. She is survived by her husband, Loyal Miller; two sons, Lucas Miller and Andrew Miller; two...

SALEM – Donna Jean Shasteen, 67, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at University Hospital, Cleveland. She was born January 23, 1954 in Salem, Ohio, daughter of the late William V. Cope and Alice (McGuire) Cope. Donna enjoyed making beaded jewelry, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include a son, William Shasteen of Salem; daughters, Jennifer (Eric) Mroczkowski of Salem and Brandie Shasteen also of Salem; sister, Cindy Cope of Salem;...

SALEM – Jannette A. (Rickman) Leatherman, 70, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, daughter of the late Karl Rickman and Adele (Scholl) Bertram. Jannette was a 1969 graduate of Salem High School. Survivors include her stepmom, Roseann Rickman; two sons, William L. “Buzzer” Jr. (Brittany) Bowman of Richmond, VA and Karl D. “Desi” (Willyn) Bowman of Sadieville, KY; two daughters, Rachel R....

SALEM – Gladys R. Johnson, 95, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 21, 1926 in Columbiana, daughter of the late Alexander T. and Elizabeth Mary (Hippely) McDonald. Gladys grew up on a small farm in Winona and was a 1944 graduate of Salem High School. She worked with her mother at E.W. Bliss during WW II,  testing bomb casings for the war effort. Gladys also worked as an offset printer at Keich Letter...

SALEM – Sandra “Sandy” Marie Serrecchio Boggs, 59, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born April 19, 1962 in Youngstown, daughter of the late Michael and Irene (Jones) Serrecchio. Sandy spent most of her life in Salem where she lived with her husband and two sons. She lived a life surrounded by those who loved her. Sandy was a kind, warm, funny, loving woman who loved nothing more than being an amazing wife to Danny Boggs Sr.;...

Danny Lee Kibler, 73, of Hanoverton, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, after a short illness. He will be missed not only by his family but by an entire community. Dan was born on April 8,1948 in Canton, OH. He resided his entire life in Hanoverton. A little town he loved and took great pride in. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Becky (McKarns) Kibler, his daughter Tracy (Bill) McKenzie, son Ben Kibler, daughter Ashley (Zach) Kennedy. Five grandchildren, Brandon McKenzie, Bryce...

SALEM – Philip K. Faulkner, 69, died Monday, January 10, 2022 at Salem West Healthcare Center. He was born December 4, 1952 in Grafton, WV, son of the late Jack R. Sr. and Teresa (Bevilacqua) Faulkner. Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.