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Bruce A. Laughlin

1951-2025 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Bruce A. Laughlin, age 73, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Fla. He was born on October 1, 1951, in Salem, son of the late Paul “Keith” and Margery Hone Laughlin. Bruce was a 1970 graduate of West Branch High School and had worked in golf course management in southeast Florida for 40 years. He enjoyed playing golf since his youth and was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He is survived by his sister, Kay (Jeff) Krochta of Canton; brother, James “Jim” Laughlin of ...

Michael E. Harrold

Michael E. Harrold SALEM — Michael E. Harrold, 86, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. Family and friends will be received from 3-4:50 p.m., on Friday, October 10, 2025 ,at Stark Memorial Funeral Home, 1014 E. State St., Salem, where an Elks service will be conducted at 4:50 p.m. ...

Denny Wright

1939-2025 Denny Wright, a member of the Salem community and a lively spirit to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on March 28, 1939, in Salem, Ohio, Denny was a remarkable individual whose zest for life was evident in all that he did. A ...

George P. Begalla III

George P. Begalla III 1946-2025 SALEM — George P. Begalla III, 78, beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his Salem home on Sept. 24, 2025. Born in Salem on Nov. 15, 1946, George was a lifelong resident of the community he adored, and his ...

M. Susan (Snow) Stegall

M. Susan (Snow) Stegall SALEM — M. Susan (Snow) Stegall passed away on Sept. 24, 2025, at her home in Salem, Ohio. Sue is survived by her husband Timothy; her sister Molly Grubbs; and her brothers Robert Snow, Samuel Snow, Timothy Snow and John Snow. Sue was a nationally known ...

James Edwin Marx

James Edwin Marx 1967-2025 SALEM — James Edwin Marx, affectionately known as Jim to his loved ones, passed away in Boardman, Ohio, on Sept. 9, 2025. Born on Aug. 10, 1967, in Salem, Ohio, Jim’s life was a testament to the enduring values of family, faith, and service to ...