All Obituaries

Kenneth "Kenny" Prickett, Jr. was born on January 25, 1941, to Kenneth L. Prickett, Sr. and Clara (Leech) Prickett in Atwater, OH. The oldest of six children, he was raised in Alliance, OH in a humble home where there was little in material wealth, but an abundance of laughter, faith, and strength. From an early age, he learned the value of hard work and perseverance, lessons he carried with him throughout his life. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 19, ...

SALEM - Marvin James "Corky" Lutsch, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Salem Regional Medical Center. Born on December 1, 1942, in Salem, Marvin was the son of Martin Lutsch Jr. and Kathryn (Goodman) Lutsch. Marvin, known to friends and family as "Corky," was a graduate of Salem High School's Class of 1960. His thirst for knowledge led him to Youngstown State University, but his studies were put on hold when he answered the call of duty, enlisting in ...

SEBRING - Jeanine Rians Smith (age 95) of 800 S. 15th Street – Apt. 9-245, Sebring, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep December 6, 2025, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio. Born in Peoria, Illinois, August 19, 1930, she was the daughter of Frank Beatty and Anna Brandt Rians. She graduated from Academy of Our Lady in Peoria, Illinois in 1948. Immediately after High School, she became an employee of the Caterpillar Tractor Co. Her services there extended over a period ...

SALEM - Marian L. Christensen, 98, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at Brookdale Senior Living in Salem. Marian was born on October 4, 1927, in Hughesville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Babcock) Smith. She grew up surrounded by the values of faith, family, and hard work that would shape the course of her long and meaningful life. Marian was a graduate of Hughesville High School, Class of 1945, and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in 1949 from ...

SALEM - Britney Dermotta, 39, of Salem, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born on August 31, 1986, in Alliance, Ohio, Britney was the beloved daughter of John Dermotta and Pamela (Parsons) Smith. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Izabella Dermotta of Columbiana; her stepfather, Daryl Smith; and her stepmother, Gina Dermotta. She also leaves behind her brothers, Dakota (Blake) Smith, Anthony (Elaina) Dermotta, and Tyler Dermotta; and her sisters, Diana ...

SALEM - James Vincent Panescon, 87, of Salem, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening, March 29, 2026, at Salem Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Known to many as Jimmy, he will be remembered with great affection for his kindness he showed to everyone he met. Jimmy was born on March 24, 1939, in Fairmont, West Virginia, the son of Angelo and Flora (D'Amico) Panecasio. Raised in Fairmont, he was a graduate of West Fairmont High School and continued his education at Fairmont ...

BELOIT- Ross L. Bartholow Jr., 76, passed away early Easter morning, April 5, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on July 18, 1949, son of the late Ross and Dorothy Bartholow. Ross served his country in Vietnam and not long after returning, he met his wife, Patricia. He was a craftsman and built their home at Westville Lake, where they raised their family. Just down the road, he built his business, Westville Lumber. He found joy in life’s simple ...

Linda A. Dinsio, 84, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 21, 1941, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Gerald J. and Kathryn E. (Gongaware) Lippiatt. Linda grew up in Salem and attended Salem High School. She spent many hours riding horses during her youth. As she got a little older, she found a love for riding motorcycles. She was a courageous and outgoing person and always had an unwavering loyalty to those ...

SALEM - David Scott Halverstadt, 66, passed away on February 5, 2026, at Salem West Health Care Center. Born on August 16, 1959 in Salem, Ohio, David was the son of the late Roderick and Irene (Hall) Halverstadt. From a young age, David exhibited a remarkable work ethic, embracing every opportunity to work with vigor and determination. In his youth, he had a passion for the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. His mornings often started early, checking the traps before ...

Margaret I. “Marge” Ospeck, age 99, of Salem, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished and the love she spent a lifetime cultivating. Born on January 21, 1927, in Struthers, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary Ann Palatas (née Ducko), Marge lived with extraordinary fullness—a life defined by deep faith, boundless warmth, and an insatiable appetite for people, places, and the world beyond her doorstep. From her earliest ...