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Orlie "Butch" Mcneal

Orlie "Butch" Mcneal

Jan 7, 2021

Orlie “Butch” Brice McNeal, age 68, of Sebring, Ohio joined his Savior in Heaven on January 7, 2021. Butch was born July 28, 1952 to the late Orlie and Juanita (Beamish) in Alliance, Ohio. He married his childhood sweetheart, Nancy (Hall) McNeal in 1970. They enjoyed 50 years of marriage, and had two children, Deanna Hydrick and Brian McNeal....

Ellen Lorraine Woods

Ellen Lorraine Woods

Jan 3, 2021

Ellen Lorraine Woods, 59, of Leetonia passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Healthcenter in Youngstown. Ellen was born on June 13, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late David L. Woods Sr. and Mary (Fast) Woods. Ellen enjoyed knitting and sewing. She loved her country music and enjoyed visiting her daughter in Tennessee. She was...

Audrey Gay Graham

Audrey Gay Graham

Jan 3, 2021

Audrey Gay (Carpenter) Graham, 75, of Salem and formerly of Alliance passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Audrey was born in Alliance, Ohio on February 15, 1945 to the late Floyd and Sharlet (Stout) Carpenter. Audrey enjoyed being outdoors fishing and camping. She was an avid gambler and enjoyed going to the...

Donna (Ward)  Chappell

Donna (Ward) Chappell

2021

Donna (Ward) Chappell, 92, of Salem passed away on November 25, 2021. She was born on November, 1929 the daughter of the late Charles and May (Hiscox) Ward and was a graduate of Salem High School, class of 1947. Donna loved to travel. She started her traveling as an adult when she headed west to Wyoming with her friends...

Thomas Charles Utley

Thomas Charles Utley

Dec 30, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Utley announces his passing after a brief illness, on December 30, 2020. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend, Denise, of 22 years and his “boyz”, his siblings, Mary Kay Andrews (Todd Brune), David Utley (Pam) Gary Utley (Debbie) and Karen Babik (Mark). Tom will...

Scott E. Sinley

Scott E. Sinley

Dec 29, 2020

Scott E. Sinley Scott E. Sinley, 53, of Beloit suddenly passed on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home with his family. He was born August 9, 1967 to Keith Sinley and Peggy (Schultz) Sinley in Barberton, Ohio. Scott was a 1986 graduate of Manchester High School in Manchester, Ohio. He married Patricia (Little) Sinley on July 6, 1995....

Chuck A. Corbett

Chuck A. Corbett

Dec 27, 2020

Charles A. Corbett Jr. 71 of Salem passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center. Chuck was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 19, 1949 the son of the late Charles A. and Mary Elizabeth Corbett Sr. He was a graduate of Salem High School and was the owner operator of Americor Taxi, as well...

Donald Eugene Lee

Donald Eugene Lee

Dec 27, 2020

Donald E. Lee, 73 of Sebring passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Roselane in Massillon, Ohio. Don was born in Alliance, March 14, 1947 the son of the late Nichola and Edna (DeVise) Lee he was a 1966 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School and drafted 17 days after his graduation to serve 2 tours of duty...

Sterling Calvin Patterson

Sterling Calvin Patterson

Dec 25, 2020

Sterling C. Patterson, 62, of Alliance passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Aultman Alliance Hospital from a sudden heart attack. Sterling was born on April 1, 1958, the son of the late Carrie Edna Patterson. Sterling is survived by his two daughters Jessica Patterson and Rachel (Cody) Southard and six grandchildren Roberto, Javier, Devonte, and Landon, Ezekiel and...

Larry Paul Wallace

Larry Paul Wallace

Dec 25, 2020

Lawrence P. Wallace, 83 of Salem passed away at his home on Friday, December 25, 2020. Larry was born in Alliance on November 10, 1937, the son of the late Paul L. and Winifred (Bohner) Wallace. He was a graduate of Goshen High School, worked as a farmer and retired in 1999 from International Mill Service. Larry enjoyed rebuilding...

Helen Margaret (Dittus)  Brown

Helen Margaret (Dittus) Brown

Dec 25, 2020

Helen Margaret Brown, 91, of Sebring, Ohio passed away at 3:27 pm on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center at Copeland Oaks which had been her home for over 21 years. She was born on November 10, 1929 as the only child of Leslie and Bonnie Dittus in the Kenton, Ohio area. She graduated from Kenton High School...

Eddie Ray Mills

Eddie Ray Mills

Dec 21, 2020

Ed Mills, 61, of Sebring passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, December 21, 2020. Ed was born in Prestonburg, Kentucky on February 13, 1959 to the late Edward and Sylvia (Endicott) Mills. Ed enjoyed fishing, hunting and taking his nightly walks. He cherished the time spent with his family, especially his grandkids. Ed is...

Deborah (Simmons)  Kosa

Deborah (Simmons) Kosa

Dec 21, 2020

Deborah Kosa of Salem, Ohio passed away on Dec 21, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Denzil Ray Cain

Denzil Ray Cain

Dec 18, 2020

Denzil Ray Cain, 66 of Salem passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born in Salem on October 17, 1954 the son of the late Aubrey and Donna (Campf) Cain. Denzil graduated from Salem High School and worked as a welder. He loved to go bowling and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived...

Delores Stoffer

Delores Stoffer

Dec 17, 2020

Delores Jean (Yohe) Stoffer, 92, of Beloit passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Aultman Hospital. Delores was born in Robertsville, Ohio on April 12, 1928 to the late Wade and Doris (Hartzel) Yohe. She attended business school and worked as a rivet girl for TaylorCraft during the war; worked as a telephone operator and worked for Alliance...

John Robert Thomas

John Robert Thomas

Dec 17, 2020

John R. Thomas, 77 of Damascus, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center. John was born in Alliance on July 29, 1943 the son of the late Robert J. and Helen L. (Barnes) Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a graduate of Sebring McKinley High School and a US Army veteran. He worked for 35...

James Edward Hollinger

James Edward Hollinger

Dec 17, 2020

James Edward Hollinger, 87, a resident of Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington, PA, was born February 7, 1933 to John and Gladys Leipper Hollinger in Salem, Ohio. Survivors include wife Martha McCormick Hollinger whom he married July 3, 1955, 2 daughters: Jill (Rev. Jim) Mohr of New Wilmington, PA, and Dr. Sheila (Dr. David) Steer of Cuyahoga...

Sue Ellen (Gandee)  Rowe

Sue Ellen (Gandee) Rowe

Dec 16, 2020

Sue Ellen Rowe 77 of Alliance passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She was born in Marietta, Ohio on March 20, 1943 the daughter of the late Irvin and Elizabeth Gandee. She loved crocheting, spending time outside watching hummingbirds and traveling to Cook Forest, and listening to country and gospel music. She is survived by her 5 children; Pamela...

Lucinda Fisher

Lucinda Fisher

Dec 10, 2020

Lucinda “Cindy” Fisher loving wife, mother, memaw, sister and friend, passed away at age 64, on December 10th, 2020. Cindy was born December 16th, 1955 in Alderson, West Virginia. Cindy enjoyed bingo, shopping, dinning out and spending time with her family. She married the love of her life, husband Ronald L. Fisher Sr. on May 16th, 1973, who preceded...

Karen (Beeler)  Beeler-Izenour

Karen (Beeler) Beeler-Izenour

Dec 9, 2020

Karen Beeler-Izenour, 74, of Salem passed away at Salem Regional Medical Center on December 9, 2020 due to complications from contracting Covid-19. She was born December 9, 1946 in Salem, Ohio to the late Don and Shirley (Mangus) Beeler. She was predeceased by husband David Izenour and ex-husband Bill Weber. She is survived by her three sons with Bill:...

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