All Obituaries

SALEM ­– Jerry Wayne Allison, age 80, died at 7:00 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2019 at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation in Massillon. He was born January 8, 1939 in East Liverpool, the son of the late George W. and Julia (McCown) Allison. Jerry worked 20 years as grounds superintendent at the Lee Win Golf Course, owned by his family. He was Methodist by faith and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jerry served on the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department for 38 years. He...

Hanoverton- Basil Caddell, 88, of Hanoverton passed away June 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 01, 1931 in Chevorlet, KY, a son the late Edgar Caddell and Susie (Moore) Caddell. Basil was a tool grinder at Bliss in Salem for 33 years . He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife the former, Sally Willis; three sons, Timothy (Michelle) Caddell of Kensington, Basil Allan (Kathy) Caddell of Barberton, and Dennis (Vicki) Caddell of Lisbon; five...

SALEM - Joan Ruth Mercer, age 83, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Bellaire Care Center. She was born on November 26, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late John Scott and Ruth (Hanke) Scott. Joan was a 1953 graduate of Alliance High School. She was President of Americana Art China in Sebring for over 35 years. Joan was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  In her pass time she enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians, cooking, and watching cooking shows. In...

SALEM – Dorothy K. Yakubek, age (84), died Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Summa Health System – Akron Campus. She was born August 18, 1934 in Campbell the daughter of the late birth father, John Ivan Buric, her mother, the late Anna (Frketich) DuBois and her adoptive father, the late Cyril DuBois.  Dorothy worked for the former Salem Hospital School of Nursing as a secretary and at the ER registration at the Salem Hospital.  She also had her own sewing and...

SALEM - Robert C. Hissom, age 95, died at 12:35 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 27, 1924 in East Liverpool, the son of the late Howard and Margaret (Deshler) Hissom. Robert had worked as plant manager at Eljer Plumbingware retiring in 1986. He attended Rolla School of Mines where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in ceramic engineering. Robert was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Salem Elks Lodge #305 and Salem VFW Post...

SALEM – Harry Nickolas Regal, age 80, died at 5:24 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1938 in Salem, the son of the late Homer and Olive (Smokie) Regal. Harry worked as a machine operator at Sebring Container, retiring after 39 years of service. He was a member of Columbiana Baptist Church, a lifetime member and past Range Officer of Salem Hunting Club, lifetime member and past President of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 316 in Salem,...

SALEM – Frederick William Bock, Sr., age 80, died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1939 in Lorain, the son of the late William F. and Ada N. (Hazzard) Bock. Frederick was the owner/operator of the family dairy farm with his wife, Mary Jane. He was a member of the Columbiana County Farm Bureau. Frederick was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane (Foster) Bock whom he married September...

SALEM – Betty Louise James, age 83, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Salem North Healthcare. She was born September 17, 1935, the daughter of the late William Earl and Mary Amelia (Schuering) Steffel. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, a homemaker and loved to cook. Her husband, Robert Glen James, whom she married March 24, 1954 preceded her in death November 17, 2016. Survivors include three sons, Bob (Debbie) James, Ron (Mary Grace) James and Tom (Beth)...

SALEM - Patricia “Pat” Keener Butler, age 92, of Salem, died, June 1, 2019 peacefully with loved ones by her side. She was born February 24, 1927 in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Floyd and Bernice “Becie” (Frizzell) Keener. Pat graduated from Salem High School in 1945 and started flying at 17. She later earned her private pilot license (certificate) making her father, Sam, a flying entrepreneur, very proud. She flew her Luscombe tail dragger...

SALEM – Rose Mae Blackburn, age 82, died at 9:07 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born April 7, 1937 in Martin, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Andy and Julie (Hickman) Fitch. Rose was a member of Damascus Friends Church – Salem Campus. Rose was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Billy C. Blackburn whom she married October 1, 1955; three sons, Ronald Blackburn of Salem, George (Kay)...