Dr. Thomas (Tom) Hephner 1936-2026 Dr. Thomas (Tom) Hephner, 89, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2026, in Midlothian, Virginia. A lifelong educator, devoted family man, and passionate gardener, he will be missed by all who knew him. Born in 1936, in Salem, Ohio, Tom was the son of ...
Ronald S. Truitt 1942-2026 SALEM — Ronald S. Truitt, 83, passed away on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, with his devoted family by his side. He was born on Aug. 22, 1942, in North Jackson, Ohio, to the late Richard and Edith (Dierkes) Truitt. Ron graduated from Western Reserve High School in ...
Lincoln James Schreffler 2025-2026 EAST LIVERPOOL — Lincoln James Schreffler, 7 weeks old, passed unexpectedly from this world on Feb. 14, 2026, and into the loving arms of Jesus. Born on Dec. 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, Lincoln was welcomed with overflowing joy by ...
Craig R. Weingart 1948-2026 SALEM — Craig R. Weingart, 77, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Salem, Ohio, following a brief illness. Craig was born on Dec. 6, 1948, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Raymond H. and Kathleen H. (Jackson) Weingart. Growing up, Craig loved attending local ...
March 28, 1930 – January 22, 2026 Richard John Theiss—artist, architect, musician, aviator, U.S. Army veteran, writer, Disney creative, and devoted family man—passed away peacefully at home in Salem, Ohio, on January 22, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on March 28, 1930, in Salem, ...
Sept. 8, 1938-February 13, 2026 New Waterford — MaryAnne Hart, 87, of New Waterford, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 13, 2026, after a brief illness. Born at home on September 8, 1938, MaryAnne was the only child of Ralph T. and Dorothy (Huff) Elliott. She was Salutatorian of the Fairfield High School class of 1956 and graduated with honors from Kent State University in 1960. She began her teaching career at United Local Schools and then at Crestview Local Schools where she taught High School Business subjects. After raising her three ...
