All Obituaries

SALEM – Dr. William R. Rousseau, MD died at 1:37 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2019 at Whispering Pines in Columbiana. Arrangements are pending at Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

SALEM - Susan Patricia Fenske, 67, died May 18, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 17, 1952 in East Palestine, a daughter of the late Robert Wallace and Mary Patricia (George) Burns. Susan was a 1970 graduate of East Palestine High School. She worked with her husband, Fred as co-owner of Adams Chemical and Supply in Salem for 32 years as Vice President and Treasurer. Susan was an avid golfer and enjoyed her time playing at the Salem Golf Club, where she was a...

SALEM - Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Patrick A. Hall passed away at age 79 on May 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with mantle cell lymphoma. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of the late Harry and Sidonia Hall. Although, he lived most of his life in Salem. He was happily married to Sandi for 61 years.  Pat was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After his service, Pat was employed by Hunt Valve Company for almost 40 years as a machinist, programmer,...

SALEM - Josephine Genevieve Callatone, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, May 14, 2019 following a long illness. She was born on May 25, 1936 in Salem, Ohio to the late Joseph and Frances (Syppko) Delfavero. She was very fortunate to be able to live out her life at the home she shared with her daughter, Susan, who was her caretaker over the last several years.  The family enjoyed her telling the story of meeting her best friend and future husband, Ronald Callatone, as...

SALEM – Mary V. Carmelo, age 96, died at 2:10 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 at Salem West Healthcare. She was born October 2, 1922 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Angelo and Cesaria (Nerone) Carmelo. Mary retired in 1985 from Church Budget Co. after 30 years of employment. She previously worked at Harris Printing. Mary was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, a member of C.D. of A, a volunteer at St. Paul Bingo and Our Lady Loving Shrine in North Jackson. She was also a member...

Harold F. Martin, age 90, of West Bend, Wisconsin died Monday, May 13, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend, Wisconsin. He was born March 24, 1929 in Flint, Michigan, the son of the late Harrison B. and Elizabeth (Arthur) Martin. Harold retired from General Motors in Lordstown with 37 years of service. He had transferred to Lordstown in 1970 from Flint, Michigan. Harold was a member of the Independent Hose Co., Eagles #316, Elks #305, AMVETS Post #45, VFW Post #892,...

SALEM - Meta Culler, 64, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Meta was born in Connecticut on March 4, 1955, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Katherine Culler. She was a 1974 graduate of Salem High School and a 1978 graduate of Mount Union College, where she received a degree in Art Education.  Meta was a substitute art teacher at various schools and worked various positions at the Giant Eagle, Salem for 23 years.  She also worked at...

LISBON - Wayne F. Smith, age 72 died at 11:51 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Salem Regional Medical Center after he finished his earthly journey and was taken from his favorite field to his eternal home. He was born March 3, 1947 in New Garden, Ohio, the son of Donald A. and Freda (Aegerter) Smith. Wayne lived in the area all his life. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Wayne was last employed at Salem Label, Inc. as a supervisor for 44 years, retiring in 2009. He was a...

SALEM – Barbara A. Hemming, age 91, died at 3:39 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born April 10, 1928 in Salem, the daughter of the late Leroy S. and Lena C. (Greene) Bates. Barbara was a resident of this area her entire life, a homemaker and a 1946 graduate of Salem High School. Her husband, Richard Ingledue whom she married July 26, 946 preceded her in death January 31, 1977, Survivors include four sons, Scott (Ida) Ingledue of...

Salem-Joyce A. Waithman went home to be with the Lord on May 2 at The Courtyard assisted living facility in Salem, Ohio. Calling hours will be at Stark Memorial Funeral Home in Salem from 6:00-7:00pm  Wednesday with a celebration of her life immediately following, officiated by Rev. Louie Boston.  Joyce was born Dec 15, 1932 to the late Melburn D and Hazel Wuthrick Waithman. She is survived by her sister Carol Barth, two nieces, Karen Johnson and Marcella Boston, all of...