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Richard W. Lease Sr.

Richard W. Lease Sr. 1935-2025 SALEM — Richard W. Lease Sr., at the age of 89, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on Oct. 17, 1935, Richard was the son of the late Clarence and Elsie (Gidley) Lease. Richard was a graduate of Salem High School, before embarking on a fulfilling career at Deming Pump. His dedication to the company spanned an impressive 30 years, where his hard work and loyalty were well-known and respected. Richard was an active and contributing member of the community, including his past membership with the ...

David C. Stratton

David C. Stratton 1942-2025 David C. Stratton 82, of Salem, died at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Auburn Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on April 12, 1942, in Salem, the son of the late Herman Coy and Doris Mae (Cobbs) Stratton. He had retired from the Salem City School ...

Charlotte McLaughlin

1937-2025 SALEM — Charlotte McLaughlin, age 87, of Salem, died on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Salem West Healthcare, Salem. She was born on March 20, 1937, in Elkton, daughter of the late Earl and Helen Barnes Smith. Charlotte was a member of the Columbiana Nazarene Church. She worked ...

Twila Eileen Frantz

Twila Eileen Frantz 1937-2025 BELOIT — Twila Eileen Frantz, 87, a cherished soul known for her kindness, friendliness, and gentle spirit, passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, 2025, at Shiela’s Haven Board and Care in Beloit, where she was ...

Neil Jay Paxson

Neil Jay Paxson 1940-2025 SALEM — Neil Jay Paxson, 84, died Jan. 10, 2025, at his home following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 28, 1940, son of the late Chester “Al” Paxson and Margaret (DeWan) Paxson. Neil was a 1959 graduate of Salem High School. He enlisted in the Navy in ...

Patricia Ann Burk

Patricia Ann Burk 1934-2025 Former longtime Salem resident Patricia Ann Burk has passed away at the age of 90 years old. Patricia passed peacefully at Halifax Health-Hospice Care Center in Port Orange, Fla., on Jan. 4, 2025. Patricia was born in Boston, raised in Hingham, Massachusetts on ...