1939-2026 SALEM – William F. Irey, 87, was reunited with his wife June 16, 2026, after a brief illness. Born March 5, 1939, in Salem to the late James and Dorothye (Hillard) Irey. William was a life-long area resident. He was a Lieutenant with the Salem Fire Department for over 20 years, ...
1936-2026 LEETONIA — Dorothy Jane Eastek Sevenich, 89, of Leetonia, died on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home in Leetonia surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Leetonia on June 27, 1936, and she was the daughter of the late Nicholous and Julia Gabor Eastek. Dorothy was a 1954 graduate of Salem High School and attended Saint Carlo Acutis Parish, Saint Patrick Church. She was a proud homemaker, who enjoyed picking fresh produce from her garden, caring for her flowers and cooking, especially making holiday meals for her family. Dorothy cherished her family, she loved ...
1931-2026 Shirley M. Westphal, 94, of Salem, Ohio, passed away on June 6, 2026, in Leesburg, Florida, at the home of her daughter. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward M. Westphal. Shirley is survived by her three daughters, Diana L. Griffin and her husband, Kenneth A. Griffin, of Florida; Janet Baker of Ohio; and Karen L. Crider and her husband, Richard W. Crider, of Florida. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive her. Shirley was born to C. Raymon Bell and Gladys Willis Bell in Salem, Ohio, on July 10, 1931. She was the last surviving ...
1940-2026 LISBON — Phyllis Jean Tohm, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday morning, June 12, 2026. Born June 3, 1940 in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Norma Jean (Lang) Harris. A homemaker, she worked in ministry with her husband at the Threshingfloor Church. She loved cruises, the color red, and caring for her family. The family will miss their matriarch. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Raymond Carl Tohm; her children: Michelle (Jim) Gibson, Jennece (Chad) Wilson, Cynthia (Brian) Spitler, and David (Kimberly) Tohm; her ...
1931-2026 SALEM — Robert L. Grams, 95, passed away peacefully at home, Friday morning, June 5, 2026. Robert, affectionately known as “Bob,” was born on Jan. 17, 1931 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Lewell and Esther (Maulbetsch) Grams. Bob was raised in Ypsilanti and grew up ...
1942-2026 SEBRING — Sarah “Sally” Chappell, 83, formerly of Salem, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Alliance Hospital. Born on June 12, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William C. Jr. and Noami (Harrington) Snowball. Sally graduated from Salem High School in ...
