All Obituaries

SALEM – Lois Althouse McCormick, age 78 died at 12:38 a.m. Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown. She was born February 23, 1941 in Salem, the daughter of the late Elmer “Nick” Althouse and the late Helen (Stackhouse) Althouse Gamble. Lois retired from Salem Wallpaper and Paint as a wallpaper consultant and interior decorator, retiring after 30 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Salem where she was a Deacon and...

James Russell “Jim” Fattler, 69, of Salem Ohio, passed away on November 16, 2019 at home.   He was born on September 28, 1950 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Russell and Vivian (Cain) Fattler. Jim graduated from Salem High School, class of 1968.  He will be remembered for his love of music and sports.  He was an avid golfer and a loyal fan of the Browns, Cavs, Indians, Buckeyes, & Quakers.  He retired from Salem City Schools, where he was both a...

SEBRING – Carol A. Smith, age 68 died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2019 at her home. She was born December 2, 1950 in Salem, daughter of the late Frederick and Lucille (Steed) Morrison. Carol was a member of the AMVETS Post 45 Auxiliary. Her husband, Derl B. Smith, whom she married August 6, 1979, preceded her in death June 21, 2017. Survivors include a son, Waid Frederick (Lisa) Smith of Sebring; three stepsons, Jerry Allen Smith of Beloit, Stephen Derl Smith of Salem and...

EAST ROCHESTER – Leonard Thomas Malysa, age 73 died at 6:24 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born February 18, 1946 in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania, son of the late John and Angeline (Lubert) Malysa. Leonard had worked for over 30 years as a press operator at GM Lordstown. He was a member of St. Philip of Neri in Hanoverton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at St. Philip Neri Parish in Hanoverton with...

SALEM – Rodney Mason Leach, age 73 died at 8:14 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born September 24, 1946 in Salem, son of the late Dale Mason and Betty Jane (May) Leach. Rodney worked for over 30 years as night superintendent for Sekely Industries, Inc. and previously worked at Electric Furnace Co. He a member of Salem Independent Hose Club and Salem AMVETS Post 45. Rodney was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, serving during the Vietnam...

KENSINGTON – David Garrison Grubb, age 84 died at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2019 at his home. He was born April 21, 1935 in Darrowville, son of the late Earl and Estella (Veon) Grubb. David was employed as a mechanic for Young Truck Sales Co., retiring in 1997. Previously he owned and operated his own trucking business. He never met a stranger and enjoyed mowing his yard and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served in the Korean...

Salem - Gayle K Paxson, age 95 passed away at 6:59 pm Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at the Courtyard at Lexington, where he had been a resident since 2016. Born in Salem, Ohio, December 28, 1923, he was the son of Charles Clyde Paxson and Martha Greenlee Paxson. Gayle attended Salem High School, graduating in 1941. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served 3 years as water tender second class on the U.S.S. New York battle ship during WWII with engagements in the Pacific which included...

SALEM – Ralph S. Roberts, age 73 died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia. He was born April 24, 1946 in Hundred, West Virginia, son of the late Lizzie Kirkpatrick. Ralph was employed in salvage repair at General Motors Lordstown and Euclid for 40 years retiring in 2008. He enjoyed family dinners and spending time with his dog, Cookie. Ralph served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War with 16 months in Vietnam. Survivors...

Hanoverton- Jack Wesley Krell was born February 5, 1929  in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.  His parents were Harry and Nellie (Jones) Krell.  Jack was the  third of four children.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Marcella and two brothers,  Kenneth and Donald.  He entered the United States Navy and served from 1946 - 1954.  He met Erleen  Moseley in Clemson, South Carolina while completing his High School Degree.  They  were married on...

SALEM – Tommy Joe Shultz, age 37 died at 11:46 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born July 3, 1982 in Ravenna, son of Sherry A. (Henderson) Shultz and the late William R. Shultz. Tommy worked as a welder for nine years at Winkle Industries in Alliance. He was a 2000 graduate of Salem High School. Tommy was a loving son, father, companion, brother and uncle. Survivors include his mother, Sherry Shultz of Salem; companion Jessica Cameron of Salem; a son,...