All Obituaries

SALEM - Raistlin "Ray" Mathew Ross, 19, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center. Raistlin, affectionately known as Ray, was born on November 24, 2001, the son of Justin Ross and Jamie Garrod. Growing up, Ray was very athletic. He was very good at baseball and soccer. He also enjoyed showing sheep in 4-H. He is survived by his mother, Jamie Garrod of Salem; his father, Justin Ross of Tennessee; his stepfather, Robert Price of Salem; three stepsisters,...

SALEM – Wayne Ewing Miner, 76, died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home. He was born August 1, 1944 in Leetonia, son of the late Carol O. and Alice L. (Coffman) Miner. Wayne was a self-employed painter and maintenance worker for 20 years. His wife, Marjory Jean (Libert) Miner whom he married October 26, 1971 preceded him in death April 2, 2005. Survivors include his son, Wayne B. “Little Wayne” Miner, of Vermillion; stepson, John Black of Negley; two stepdaughters, Nancy...

SALEM - James A. Garrod, 83, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center. James was born on December 20, 1937 in East Palestine, son of the late Mirl and Helen F. (Brook) Garrod. He was a 1955 graduate of East Palestine High School and later attended Salem Trade School. During trade school he began working for E.W. Bliss Company. Jim currently worked at Simmers Crane Design and Services for over 34 years and was currently Project Manager. He previously worked at Steel...

SALEM - Infant Hunter Stefan James Plunkett went on to become an angel on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Cory A. Plunkett and Jannelle L. Hazel; brothers, Adam Lodge Jr., Zayden Howes, Konnor Hazel, Logan Sandy, and his twin, Theodore Plunkett. Hunter is also survived by his grandparents. A private memorial service will be held Friday at Stark Memorial, with certified celebrant Daniel P. Madden officiating. You...

EAST PALESTINE – Timothy A. Boggs, 51, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his home. He was born September 2, 1969 in Salem, OH, a son of Donald Earl Boggs Sr. and Carol (Rankin) Boggs. Timothy was a member of Lake Mount Church of Christ in Rogers. He worked for Floor Pros with his nephew, Rich Frank. Timothy also had worked for Ballonoff and U.S. Can. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid Cleveland sports fan. He is survived by one son, Timothy Ralph Boggs of Butler,...

SALEM - Ryan Anthony Wyatt, 24, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 27, 1997 in Fort Myers, FL, a son of Mark Anthony Wyatt II and the late Teresa (Castelucci) Custer. Ryan was a 2016 graduate of Salem High School.  Ryan was working as a freelancer for online streaming. He truly enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his family. He is survived by his father, Mark Wyatt of Quincy, IL; four brothers, William Wyatt of LaBelle, FL, Nathan...

SALEM - Irven Q. Huff Jr., 74, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Circle of Care in Salem. He was born in Youngstown, OH on December 4, 1946, a son of the late Irven Q. Huff Sr. and Ruth (Guntrum) Huff. He worked at Republic Steel (LTV) for 42 years. Some of his joys were watching movies and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Florence Huff (Dotson) of Salem; one son, Shawn (Lisa) Huff of Girard; one daughter, Heather Huff; one granddaughter, Adonia Balestrino; siblings, Roy Huff...

LISBON – Donald Ralph Carlisle, 74, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Truman House Community Hospice in New Philadelphia, OH. He was born December 7, 1946 on the family farm South of Lisbon, son of the late George B. and Minnie (Johnson) Carlisle. Don served in the United States Army from April 8, 1968 to March 20, 19670, stationed in Worms, Germany. He received an honorable discharge and was awarded Expert Marksman. Don is survived by two sons, Donald C. of Salem and Curtis of...

POLAND - Victor J. Pappas, age 31, of Poland, Ohio, died Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born October 18, 1989, in Parma, OH, son of Elaine (Robert Toth) Mauro Pappas of Salem, OH and father, John (Andrea) Pappas of Cleveland, OH. He was a 2008 graduate of West Branch High School and received his BS from Notre Dame College in 2012.  Victor worked as a commercial painter for JPI Painting. Victor was an amazing son, brother, grandson, and friend.  Victor lived his life to the...

EAST ROCHESTER - Jason Allen Sisco, 50, died suddenly Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1971 in Salem, OH, son of Jimmy Lee and Karen (Arch) Sisco of Bolivar, TN. Jason was a 1989 graduate of Columbiana High School. He previously worked at Fresh Mark for 26 years. An outdoorsman at heart, he loved hunting, fishing, and grilling. He had a great heart, and he would do anything for anybody. Besides his parents, Jason is survived by his wife,...