All Obituaries

SALEM – Shirley R. Beard, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 25, 1949 in Mahoning County, Youngstown;  daughter of the late Charles E. and Janet M. (nee Williams)  Bartholow. Shirley was a very strong believer in her faith. One could often find her doing her housework and cooking while listening to her southern gospel music; which gave her much comfort and inspiration throughout the day. Shirley...

SALEM - Bruce “Rick” Herron, 69, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Auburn Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a recent illness. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 6, 1953 and was a life-long resident of Salem, Ohio. He was the son of the late Bruce R. Herron and Marilyn (Miller) Herron. Rick is survived by his sons, Jason Herron of Cleveland and Matthew Herron of Columbus; sister, Beverly (Bill) Herron Davies, and his nieces, Sarah Davies Seely,...

COLUMBIANA - Julie Ann (Patterson) Galchick, 58, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 29, 2022 at Salem Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born December 19, 1963 in Preston County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Jesse Francis Patterson of Kingwood, WV and Jean Carol (Cramer) Brock of Terra Alta, WV. Julie grew up in Niles, OH and graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1982.  She was a proud member of the Niles McKinley High School Band. She was a...

FLORIDA - Jean E. Prior, (92), formerly of Salem, OH, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at her daughter's home in Port St. Lucie, FL. She was born July 22, 1929 in Beloit OH, daughter of the late Orville K. and Emma (Brunner) Burbick. Jean last worked at Home Care Advantage Inc. as a file clerk for three years. She previously worked at Glogan’s Hardware and the Salem Public Library. She was a member of Sunlight Community Church and previously Calvary Baptist Church in Salem, OH...

FLORIDA – Betty Ruth Weiss, 96, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at her home in Boca Raton, Florida. She was born March 24, 1926 in Salem, OH, daughter of the late Alfred E. and Emma (Raschke) Daniels. Betty worked at various banking and insurance companies for over 30 years. She had previously worked at Art’s Jeweler’s in Salem, OH. She lived 65 years in Salem, OH and 31 years in Boca Raton, FL. Betty was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Boca Raton, FL. Survivors...

SALEM - Elizabeth “Betty” Ellen (McCartney) Farmer, 78, was called by the Lord and passed peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, June 26, 2022 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, reuniting with her husband, brothers, and friends. Betty was born on August 1, 1943, in Salem OH. She was one of six children of the late Ray and Ellen (Nesbitt) McCartney. She graduated from United High school in 1961, and married the love of her life, Ross Farmer Jr., on July 22, 1966. Ross...

SALEM - Alvin L. Lutz, 82, of Salem, passed away on June 23, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born August 10,1939 in Jackson Township, Stark County, son of the late Mahlon and Marie (Lindenberger) Lutz. Alvin graduated from Jackson High School in 1958. He retired from United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1999.  Alvin was the owner/operator of Chipmunk’s Small Engine Repair where he enjoyed working on small engines. He loved and cherished time with his family, golfing, doing yard...

SALEM – Patricia B. Graber, 92, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Brookdale Salem with her family by her side. She was born April 3, 1930 in Beaver Falls, PA, daughter of the late Glen and Evelyn (Moore) Gleckler. Patricia attended Salem City Schools. She retired from Walmart in North Carolina, where she lived for 13 years. She returned back to Ohio in 1991 to be with her family. Patricia enjoyed being a homemaker, putting together puzzles, playing cards and her favorite -...

Lisbon- Kaden James Smith "George" Bubby", 17 months, died unexpectedly, Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem. Kaden was born on January 8, 2021 in Boardman, OH the son of Kasen Smith and Ashley Hawkins.   Kaden was full of joy, laughter and smiles. A boy who had no fear and was very smart for his age. If he saw something once he was doing it. He could be found in the fields chasing a tractor, swimming, boating, or just napping next to dad....

SALEM – Daniel D. Marchbanks, 100, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born January 26, 1922 in Algood, TN, son of the late Clifford and Lilly Ann (Johnson) Marchbanks.  Daniel was a United States Army veteran serving in WWII receiving four bronze stars. He worked at BFI in Youngstown as landfill manager for 25 years and previously at Eljer Co. for 13 years. Daniel was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He was also a member of the...