All Obituaries

SALEM – Marsha Anne Eucker, age 56 died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 26, 1964 in Salem, daughter of the late Carl C. Jr. and Charlotte Mary Elizabeth Agnes (Hiesser) Eucker. Marsha was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed fine dining, music and gardening. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Smith of Salem and Angela Charlotte Eucker of West Alexander; two brothers, Michael Eucker and Mark (Renee) Eucker, both...

SALEM – Patricia Ann Wilde, age 91 died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Courtyard at Lexington. She was born August 23, 1928 in Salem, Ohio, daughter of the late Leo and Mona (Sloan) Stoffer. Patricia was a graduate of Leetonia High School. She worked as a traffic manager for 33 years and previously at Salem China Company. Patricia was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Church Council, Altar Guild, Communion Assistant, and Charity Circle. She also managed Canteen for the American...

SALEM – Albert K. Ault, age 73 died Monday, June 1, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born February 20, 1947 in Steubenville, son of the late William John and Jean (Hannen) Ault. Albert was a 1965 graduate of Jefferson Union High School and a graduate of Jefferson Technical Institute in Steubenville with a Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering. He worked at Weirton Steel for over 30 years, where he was a computer tech. Albert was a...

SALEM – Gary Michael Colian Sr., age 60, died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born February 14, 1960 in Salem, son of Betty Jane (Foreman) Colian and the late Anthony Colian Jr. Gary was a 1978 graduate of Salem High School. He previously worked at FreshMark for over 15 years. Gary is a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He loved to hunt and spend time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife and high school sweetheart,...

BELOIT – Ona Mae Strudthoff, age 93 died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home. She was born July 10, 1926 in Jefferson County, daughter of the late Harry and Ona (Culp) Dillon. Ona was a 1944 graduate of David Anderson High School. She worked as a bus driver for 27 years for United Local School District and Robert Bycroft School and was a farmer. Ona was a member of First Friends Church of Salem. Her hobbies included her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and...

SALEM – Gladys Virginia Drotleff, age 87 died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her home. She was born July 15, 1932 in Benwood, Ohio, daughter of the late William Godfrey and Hazel Leona (Lockhart) Marty. Gladys was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Her husband, Rudolph “Rudy” Drotleff whom she married March 30, 1974 preceded her in death January 18, 1999. Survivors include her stepson, Jay Drotleff of Salem and two stepdaughters, Karen Lee Tynes of Seattle, WA and Judy...

SALEM – Delores Alberta Rance, age 87 died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Salem North Healthcare. She was born June 24, 1932 in Salem, daughter of the late Rolland and Margaret (Bradt) Sprowl. Delores was the best housewife and loving mother. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church in Salem. Nana was so loved by her children and grandkids. She will be deeply missed, and her memories will live on. Her husband, George Rance Sr. whom she married March 6, 1953 preceded her in death...

SALEM – William Matthew Alesi III, age 36 died Monday, May 25, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1984 in Alliance, Ohio, son of William Matthew Alesi Jr. and Robin (Senior) Fuson. William was a Browns and Chicago Bulls fan and enjoyed reading the Bible. Survivors include two sisters, Judith M. Peck and Alesia Alesi; maternal grandmother, Irene Senior of Salem and his girlfriend, Heather Ferguson. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and one great...

SALEM – Mary E. “Betty” Clayton, age 90 died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at her home. She was born February 13, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late William F. and Mary (Bowen) Domyan. Betty was a Welcome Wagon hostess for 13 years and previously worked at Persky’s. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, and a former member of Elks BPOE 305 Ladies Auxiliary, YWCA, Salem Scampers and Carnation Kampers. Her family was everything to her. Her husband,...

SALEM - Donna L. Yuhaniak, 83, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Brookdale Salem. She was born January 13, 1937 in Leesburg, Virginia, the daughter of Timothy and Lorraine Elkins. She grew up in Washington D.C. and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1955.  She met her husband, John J. Yuhaniak while he was stationed at Fort NcNair Army Base during the Korean conflict.  After their marriage on September 14, 1955, they moved to John’s hometown of Salem and raised their...