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Barbara J. Collins

1937-2024 SALEM — Barbara J. Collins, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, following a brief illness. Barbara was born on Jan. 4, 1937, in DuBois, Pa., the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mitravich) Sokloski. On Oct. 25, 1958, she married Bernard A. Collins. They moved to Salem in 1960 and were married for over 65 years. She volunteered at St. Paul Catholic Church for many years and enjoyed reading, baking, bowling and solving word and picture puzzles. Left to cherish her life and memory are two children, Lisa Johnson and husband Donnie of Salem, and ...

Matha ‘Marti’ Best

1938-2024 LISBON — Martha “Marti” Best, 85, died Tuesday at Aultman Hospital in Canton following a recent illness. Marti was born Oct. 15, 1938 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late Russell and Pearl (Darrah) Slusher. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 7/5/24

John ‘Woody’ Boston

1946-2024 SALEM — John “Woody” Boston, 78, passed away on June 30 2024. Born on May 7, 1946, in Salem, John lived a life filled with love for his family and respect for all those around him. After graduating from Leetonia High School in 1964, John went on to serve his country ...

Jane Ann Jones

1949-2024 BRIGHTON, Michigan — Jane Ann Jones passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Trinity Health Hospital in Brighton, Michigan. Born on Aug. 2, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, Jane was the daughter of Daniel and Louise (Pachubay) Theiss. Jane’s journey began in Salem, where she graduated from Salem High School in 1967. With a thirst for knowledge and a desire to inspire, she furthered her education at Ashland College, where she majored in Home Economics. Jane’s commitment to education led her back to her alma mater, Salem High School, where she taught from 1971 ...

Scott Myers

1961-2024 RUTLEDGE, Tennessee — Scott Myers, born Jan. 29, 1961, died June 26, 2024, at his home in Rutledge, Tennessee. Scott graduated in 1979 from Salem High School and went into a career in construction working in cabinet shops and eventually building water and wastewater treatment ...

Ann Louise (Herschel) Mika

1931-2024 Ann Louise (Herschel) Mika, age 92, died peacefully at the home of her daughter, Joann. Ann was born on July 23, 1931, to Mary Vera (McFarland) and Henry H. Herschel. She was a 1949 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work from ...