All Obituaries

SALEM - Shirley Donnalley was a proud graduate of her local high school and went on to dedicate 18 years of service to the A & P Meat Packing Company. Her commitment to her work was second only to the love and care she showed to her family and friends. On June 25, 1957, she married Dale Donnalley, with whom she shared a beautiful life until his passing on March 9, 2009. Throughout her life, Shirley was a pillar of strength and grace, outliving her parents, her daughter, Paulette E....

SALEM - Kathleen "Kathy" Jones, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at Parkside Healthcare Center, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the age of 72. Kathy, born on April 27, 1951, was a lifelong resident of Salem, where she was known for her kind heart and loving spirit. Kathy was the cherished daughter of the late Norman F. Flick and Josephine A. (Oshie) Flick. She treasured her family and leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Her...

SALEM - Paul Steve Gasper, 83, husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away April 15, 2024. He leaves behind a rich legacy of hard work and a deep connection to the land through farming, hunting, and foraging. Paul was born on April 8, 1941, to immigrant parents from Slovakia, Steve Joseph Gasper and Mary (Vargo) Gasper. Growing up on a dairy farm in Berlin Center, he quickly assumed responsibilities like bringing in the cows for milking, embodying the value of hard work at a...

SALEM - Margery Yvonne Wismer Stull, 90, of Greenville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 14 of natural causes. Her family was with her at bedside.  Margery was born July 7, 1933, in Norristown, Pennsylvania and grew up in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Amos Harold Wismer and Margery May (Hanawalt) Wismer. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Jacob Stull on August 30, 1952. They were married for 64 wonderful years before Don’s...

SALEM - Beloved spouse, mother, and grandmother, Gail May passed away peacefully at home in Salem, Ohio on April 11, 2024, from congestive heart failure. She was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on October 5, 1937, to E. H. Williamson and Elva Ruth Williamson. She and her father were avid skeet shooters and eventually Gail became the Pennsylvania Jr. Women's State Champion. Upon graduating from Mt. Lebanon high school in Pittsburgh, PA, Gail attended Stephens College in Columbia,...

SALEM - Vaughn K. Harshman, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, at the age of 83. He spent his final moments at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salem, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 15, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, Vaughn was the son of the late Gerald W. and Margaret E. Schumacher Harshman. He grew up with a strong sense of duty and honor, which led him to serve his country with distinction as a...

Jessie Marie "Jetty" Martin, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth-Boardman in Youngstown, Ohio. Born on November 16, 1936, in Lisbon, Jetty was the beloved daughter of the late Robert V. and Helen M. (Hoffman) Liggitt. Jetty's early years were spent in Lisbon, where she graduated from Lisbon High School. Jetty's pursuit of higher education led her to attend Kent State University. Her love for knowledge and community service blossomed into...

Gary Eugene Moffett, 87, of Salem, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024. He was born July 14, 1936, in Ashland, Ohio, son of the late Russell E. and Helen (Conrad) Moffett. A proud 1954 graduate of Salem High School, Gary went on to attend Kent State University while also working at the family business, Moffett’s Mens Wear. He served in the U.S. Army Salem Ready Reserve Unit as the motor pool battalion senior Non-Commissioned Officer. Gary lived a life that exemplified the values...

SALEM - In the early morning of April 6, 2024, Mykola Prychodczenko peacefully left this world to meet his Lord and Savior. He was born on November 14, 1925, in Carpiliwka, Ukraine to Ewlampij and Chrystia (Zawora) Prychodczenko. He was educated in the village school until WWII broke out. Having survived the artificial famine of 1932-33, and the oppression of Communism under the Stalin regime, his family gathered their belongings and crossed the border into Romania. After many trials,...

SALEM – Shawn Francis Cassinger, 58, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Salem North Healthcare Center. He was born October 30, 1965 in Salem, son of the late Lloyd G. and Helen (Bishop) Cassinger. Shawn was a lifetime resident and long-time employee of Ort Furniture in Salem. He attended St. Paul Catholic Church. Shawn enjoyed riding motorcycles, a hobby of his for most of his life. He was greatly loved by his family. Survivors include four brothers, Tim (Catherene) Cassinger of...