All Obituaries

SALEM – Richard D. Henline, age 54 died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born July 23, 1965 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, son of the late Dillard and Norma (Wheeler) Henline. Richard worked as a supervisor at Century Container in Columbiana. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Survivors include two sons, Richard Henline and Michael Henline, both of Salem; a daughter, Sarah Henline of Salem; three sisters, Dorothy Darin, Shirley...

SALEM – Lois “Jean” Hannay, age 90 died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Brookdale Salem.  She was born October 10, 1929 in Salem, daughter of the late Harry L. and Dorothy (Izenour) Heltzel.  Jean grew up in Columbiana, Ohio and was a graduate of Columbiana High School, class of 1947.  She worked for Ohio Bell Telephone for six years as a telephone operator and repair clerk, and later worked at former Daniel. E. Smith Jeweler for 25 years retiring in 1989. ...

SALEM – Danny J. Lantz, age 54 died at 1:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his home. He was born March 5, 1966 in Ravenna, son of Guy A. Lantz and Della (Hawks) Rice. Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

GREENFORD - David Allen Roller, age 85 passed away peacefully from this world on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Born at the farm of parents Myron Earl and Gladys (Allen) Roller on April 3, 1934, David was raised in the Lutheran faith with siblings Eleanor, Gertrude (Blake) and Marjorie (Mitchell). A lifelong member of the Greenford Lutheran Church, David excelled at basketball, and enjoyed his time with his Greenford Bobcats teammates, graduating in 1952. Prior to attending college at Miami...

LISBON – Carleen B. Grimes, age 60 died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her home. She was born January 31, 1960 in Salem, daughter of Earl R. Whinnery and the late Barbara Jean (Todd) Clevenger. Carleen cleaned houses in the Salem and Lisbon areas for many years. She was Christian by faith. Carleen was a 1978 graduate of Salem High School. Survivors include her father, Earl of Salem; twin sister, Carla (Terry) Kyser of Salem and two brothers, Robert “Bo” Whinnery and Michael...

BOARDMAN – Patricia Carole Connolly, age 82 died at 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 surrounded by family at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born April 19, 1937 in Youngstown, daughter of the late Sylvester and Julia (Purdy) Hagg. Patt worked as an EKG and lab technician for Dr. William Bunn Jr. and Dr. John Rogers. She also worked at Youngstown Hospital Association Department of Medicine for many years. Patt was a Charter Member of St. Luke Catholic...

SALEM – Albert (Zeke) L. Rowlands, age 85, died Monday, March 16, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center, after a short stay at Auburn Skilled Nursing. Albert was born on July 10, 1934, son of the late Darrell and Violet (Ramsey) Rowlands. Albert was a member of the Damascus Friends Church-Salem Campus, and had served as a Trustee, Building Committee member, and Finance Committee member (formerly Southeast Friends) for many years. He enjoyed serving on various mission trips including...

SALEM - Harry Nathaniel Gorby Sr., age 89 died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 11, 1931 in East Palestine, son of the late Charles S. Gorby and Naomi P. (Crawford) French. Harry was a self-employed scrap dealer for 65 years and had also worked at the Electric Furnace Co. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His wife, Dorothy J. (Vaughn) Gorby, whom he married December 31, 1951, preceded him in death on May...

SALEM – Anthony Pucci, age 69 died at 2:00 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2020 at Colonial Gardens Guest House in Butler, PA. He was born February 4, 1951 in Salem, son of Anna (Lisi) Pucci and the late Ugo Pucci. Anthony was Catholic by faith. He was a 1969 graduate of Salem High School and a 1974 graduate of Kent State University. Anthony was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his mother of Salem, a sister, Maria Teresa Pucci of...

SALEM - Henry Arthur Spack, Sr, 84, died Thursday, March 12, 2020. He was born May 23, 1935 in Salem, the son of the late John and Sophia (Arbogast) Spack. Henry was the owner of Henry Spack Service, Inc. for over 60 years.  He was also the founder of Salem Sewer and Drain, which his son owns today. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He was a lifelong member and an officer of the Alliance of Transylvania Saxons (ATS), Salem Branch 19.  He was also a member of...