Charles Manley ‘Charlie’ Hayes 1940-2026 Charles Manley “Charlie” Hayes, 85, of Salem, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 25, 2026, due to complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Charlie was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on July 19, 1940, to John McCollum and Martha Kathryn (Mathews) ...

Madeleine Marlisa Gulas 1990-2026 KENT — Madeleine Marlisa Gulas was born in the early hours of July 18, 1990, one minute after her twin sister, Chesney Alexandra, in Akron, Ohio. She was the daughter of John S. and Chesney D. Zellers Gulas, of Hudson, Ohio. Madeleine graduated from ...

Sanford ‘Sandy’ Hansell 1936 - 2026 Sanford “Sandy” Hansell of Bloomfield Township, Michigan, died on Jan. 13, 2026, at age 89. Sandy lived a life of service to family, friends, and community. Born in Salem on Aug. 26, 1936, Sandy graduated Salem High School and then attended ...

Elmer ‘Chris’ H. Milsom 1961-2026 LEETONIA — Elmer “Chris” H. Milsom, 64, of Leetonia, died on Wednesday. He was born on July 23, 1961, in Youngstown, son of James and Maryann Varndell Milsom. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia. 1/29/26

Ila L. Meier 1935-2026 Ila L. Meier, 91, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at Lexington Nursing Home in Salem, Ohio. She was born in Salem, Ohio, on Jan. 9, 1935, to the late Clarence and Lucille (King) Votaw. She graduated from Salem High School and continued to be a lifelong resident ...

Louis ‘Mike’ Kolich 1954-2026 SALEM — Louis “Mike” Kolich, a man of exceptional warmth and humor, unexpectedly passed away on Jan. 22, 2026, leaving a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him. Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, ...