All Obituaries

SALEM - Henry C. Stout, 79, died Thursday, October 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1941, in La Follette, TN, the son of the late Henry and Carrie (Wagner) Stout. He worked at Fresh Mark in Shipping and Receiving, retiring in 1986. Along with his wife, he enjoyed showing German Shepherds. He also enjoyed bowling and fishing. Survivors include his wife Barbara (Knutti) Stout, whom he married January 27, 1964; three children, Terri Stout of Salem, Susan (James) Harry...

SALEM – James W. Smith, 85, died Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Parkside Windsor in Columbiana. He was born June 18, 1936, in Salem, son of the late James F. and Elizabeth (Homer) Smith. James was a 1954 graduate of Greenford High School. He served six years in the Army Reserves. James worked at Hunt Valve Co. as a machinist for 23 years. He was a member of the Salem Eagles Club Erie #316 and a 50-year 32nd Degree Mason with the Perry Lodge #185. His wife, Ella Mae (Kelm) Smith whom...

NORTH LIMA - Harold R. Allen, 84, died Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on June 12, 1937, in New Springfield, OH, the son of the late Walter and Erna (Seidner) Allen. Harold was a 1955 graduate of Springfield High School. He worked at Donnell Ford in Youngstown for 25 years and later retired from Sheely's Furniture in 2018. After retirement, he volunteered and served at New Life Church, where he attended regularly. He...

SALEM - Jerald Cope, 72, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, peacefully at his residence. He was born January 30, 1949, in Salem, OH the son of the late Elwood and Sarah (Clark) Cope. Jerry was a 1967 graduate of Crestview High School, where he was President of the Senior class. He went on to attend Youngstown State University for Business. Jerry joined the workforce with Spiker Heating in Columbiana for 17 1/2 years. He then went on to work at Hilltop Elementary School in Canfield for 25...

SALEM - Barbara A. Rhodes,73, passed away  at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October  9, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Barbara was born on June 05, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of the late Harold and Shirley (Bancroft) Wehr.  Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Canfield High School. After retiring in 2013 from Farm and Dairy she enjoyed spending time watching her grandkids at their events. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Ronald Rhodes,...

SALEM - Peggy Lois (Vanscoy ) Moore (90) born on November 26, 1930 in Parsons, West Virginia to the late Regina (Digman) Vanscoy and Roy Vanscoy. She went to live with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2021. She lived most of her young life in Elkins, West Virginia, graduating from Elkins High School in 1948. She attended First Christian Church in Elkins where she found her love for Jesus. She married the late Theodore (Ted) Moore on October 12, 1950. They had...

SALEM - Johnnie E. Schmutz, 71, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at his residence. He was born on October 15, 1949, in Council Grove, Kansas, the son of Roy P. and Lillian (Davies) Schmutz. Johnnie was a graduate of Junction City High School in Kansas. He was a Vietnam Veteran from 1968-1971 and went on to serve in the National Guard in Warren. He was a very proud Marine. He had previously worked at American Steel Foundries for 15 years. Most recently, he was a truck driver at Star in...

COLUMBIANA – Martha “Marty” B. Paparodis, 87, passed away peacefully with all her children surrounding her Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at her home. She was born October 15, 1933, in McKeesport, PA, daughter of the late Regis and Leona (Reese) Reinhard. Marty was a homemaker and previously worked at Strauss as a clothes buyer and made many trips to New York clothing district. She was a member St. Jude Catholic Church in Columbiana as well as a member of St. Paul Catholic...

SALEM – Dr. Bruno Stanga, 99, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2021, at ProMedica Senior Living in Westerville, Ohio. He was born September 17, 1922, in Harrison, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Victor and Pauline (Livery) Stanga. Bruno graduated in 1951 from Ohio State University with a Doctor of Optometry.  He practiced optometry in Salem for over fifty years. He was a member of the Salem First Presbyterian Church, Salem Elks Lodge #305, D.A.V., Independent Hose Club and was a...

Huber Heights- Shirley L. Boals, 86, died Monday, October  4, 2021 at her residence in Huber Heights, Ohio. Shirley was born on November 10, 1934 in Wellsville, OH the daughter of the late William O. and Jennie Ellen (Howell) Pugh. Shirley worked at Hardcastle Realty as a Realtor. She was active in the First Christian Church in Salem for 50 years. Shirley enjoyed crafts and gardening. Her husband Norman L.  Boals, whom she married December 12, 1954,and died June 20, 2002. She...