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Martha C. Clark

1945-2026 Martha C. Clark, 81, of Salem passed away on Friday, July 2, 2026 following a short illness. She was born on March 4, 1945 to Charles and Gertrude Snyder. Martha was a graduate of United Local H.S. in 1963. She married Lloyd P. Clark in 1964 who passed away on Dec. 18, 2016. Martha was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Salem. Her passions were her family, reading and gardening. Survivors include her three sons: Lloyd P. Clark Jr. of Salem, Robert (Tina) Clark of Kensington and Andrew (Lisa) Clark of Salem; four grandchildren: Neal (Allison) Clark, Paige Clark, ...

Susan Lee Isbell (Barr)

1948-2026 Susan Lee Isbell (Barr), 77, of Rhome, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026. Born on Sept. 16, 1948, in Salem, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Leona Barr. Susan’s life was defined by her immense love for her family. Her greatest joy was found in the time ...

Myrna Lou (Miller) Mercer

1938-2026 SALEM — Myrna Lou (Miller) Mercer passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. She was born on Tuesday, June 7, 1938, in Wellsville, Ohio, to the late Ralph J. and Margaret E. (Campbell) Miller. Myrna attended Wellsville High School and she then embarked on a varied ...

David W. Bello

1949-2026 SALEM — David W. Bello, 77, passed away July 2, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1949. David is survived by his wife, Jaye M. Bello; his son, Tavis W. Bello, and Tavis’s longtime companion, Amber Stanley; his grandchildren, Parker, Payden, and Kane Bello; his brother, Don Bello and his wife, Terry; and his sister, Molly Eden. Per David’s wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To view David’s obituary and share memories and condolences, visit www.starkmemorial.com. 7/8/26

Sandra K. Hollabaugh

1947-2026 SALEM – Sandra K. Hollabaugh, 79, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 26, 1947, in Salem, daughter of the late Homer and Pauline (Blanchard) Miller. Sandy was employed as a baker at White House Fruit Farm Market. She was a ...

Patrick Francis O’Shell

1941-2026 Patrick Francis O’Shell, 85, of Alliance, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center peacefully with his wife Sally by his side. He was born Jan. 15, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Martin Luther and Mary Margaret (Conley) O’Shell. He retired from ...