All Obituaries

LISBON - Darryl L. Muir, 61, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at his home. He was born November 4, 1958 in Alliance, son of the late Robert Willis and Sarah Roberta (DeHass) Muir. Darryl served in the United States Navy as MTCS (SS), retiring after 24 years. His service included 14 submarine patrols totaling seven years at sea and three wars, Desert Storm, Desert Shield and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received medals for Def. Meritorious Service, Joint Service Commendation, Navy/Marine...

SALEM – Larry Edward Wade, 69, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born May 28, 1951 in Youngstown, son of the late Mack and Marilyn (Spayde) Wade. Larry was a 1969 graduate of Chaney High School. He worked as a machinist for 16 years at Radial Grinding in Akron. Larry was an avid ham radio operator. He was previously a volunteer firefighter and first responder in Canfield. Larry loved watching sports, especially the...

Dr. H. Gene Shafer, 91, of Salem died peacefully Wednesday, September 16, 2020 after a long battle with PLS. He was born September 15, 1929 in Warren, Ohio, the only child of Albert Louis Shafer and Mildred Grace Smail Shafer. Gene graduated from Salem High School in 1947 and proceeded on to Mount Union University graduating in 1951, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Biology. While at Mount Union, Gene became a Brother of Sigma Nu fraternity.  After college at Mount, he was accepted...

Wilbur Henry Kurtz, age 93 of Salem, died Tuesday September 15, 2020 at his home. He was born April 5, 1927 in Salem Ohio, son of the late Earl R. and Mollie (Lehman) Kurtz. His wife, Ruby M. (Brozell) Kurtz, whom he married July 23, 1950, preceded him in death on September 25, 2019. Wilbur was a partner with his brother Edgar in the Kurtz Farm (produce and dairy farm) for 35 years, until his retirement in 1993.He previously worked as a route salesman for Sealtest Dairy. He was a 70-year...

SALEM – Richard H. Weingart, 67, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1953 in Salem, son of the late Huber and Shirley (King) Weingart. Richard worked as a welder at Electric Furnace (CMI), retiring in 2013. He was a member of the Slovak Club and loved flying model airplanes. He was kind, thoughtful and loved his family. He would do anything for anyone. Survivors include his wife, Lana (Falk) Weingart of Salem, whom he married January...

SALEM – Henrietta “Yetta” Doyle, 93, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 24, 1926 in Tienen, Belgium, daughter of the late Adolf Alexander and Madeleine Marie-Louise (Janssens) Janssens. Her husband, Joseph L. Doyle whom she married January 12, 1947 in New York, NY preceded her in death January 6, 2003. Yetta met Joseph in June 1945 at the street fair on the market square in Tienen. In 1946, prior to her...

SALEM – David Alan Fitch Sr. 69, concluded his journey on earth Monday, September 14, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1951 in Youngstown, son of the late Charles and Orsolena “Betty” (Billet) Fitch. A hard worker, he retired from Quaker City Castings after 40 years of service as well as holding several part-time jobs through the years including but not limited to Ames and AutoZone. A funny and wise man, he was well-liked by many. David always...

SALEM – Robert Clarence Hall, 75, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born January 29, 1945 in Guilford Lake, son of the late Allen J. and LaVerne (Herter) Hall. Robert worked as a window washer for 38 years at Franklin Cleaning Service. His wife, Cathy (Hilliard) Hall preceded him in death June 5, 2013. Survivors include two sons, Allen Hall and Robert Hall, both of Salem; daughter, Rebecca Grace Hall of Green Township; sister, Liz Hall of...

HANOVERTON - George Albert Hawkins, 71, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his residence after a long illness. George was born October 5, 1948 in Carroll County, OH, a son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Crawford) Hawkins. George was a crane man at Bliss for 22 years.  Most recently, he worked at Hickey Metal Fabrication. He was a car enthusiast and loved going to car shows and riding motorcycles. Besides his parents, his wife, Brenda Lee (Guthrie) Hawkins, preceded him in death in...

SALEM - Robert “Bob” D. Thomas, 76, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center. Bob was born September 14, 1943 in Salem, Ohio, son of the late Russell and Marie (Lesch) Thomas. Robert was a 1961 graduate of Salem High School. He was a truck driver, retiring from Roadway. Robert attended the Church of God, was a member of Perry Lodge, F&AM Masonic Lodge, TEAMSTERS Locals 77 and 392, and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite in Youngstown....