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Everett Alan ‘Buddy’ Finley

1961-2024 Everett Alan “Buddy” Finley, 62, formerly of Salem, died at his home in Girard Sunday, May 19, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Born Sept. 13, 1961 in New Mexico, he was a son of the late Everett and Norma R. (Whippler) Finley. A graduate of Florida Christian High School, Buddy worked in auto sales for many years. He enjoyed golf and NASCAR. Survivors include his children: Marc and Christopher Finley, and Jasmin (Zain) Rogers; and his siblings: Linda Moore, Carole Owen, Bill Finley, and Steve Finley; as well as his grandson, Rowan. In addition to his parents, ...

George R. Spack, Sr.

SALEM — George R. Spack, Sr., 97, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, at the home of his living companion and primary caregiver, Mary Lou Weingart. George was born July 5, 1926, the third of ten children born to the late John and Sophia (Arbogast) Spack. Growing up on the family farm ...

Marlene Kay Grady

1945-2024 SALEM — Marlene Kay Grady passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Adventura at Assumption Village in North Lima at the age of 78. Marlene was born Dec. 4, 1945, in Salem, the daughter of the late Perry and Naoma (Beall) Grady. Her gentle spirit and kind heart will be ...

Daniel L. Ehrhart

1955-2024 Daniel L. Ehrhart, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 68. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Throughout his life, he was known for his charismatic personality, quick wit, and ...

Bernard ‘Bernie’ Collins

1934-2024 SALEM – Bernard “Bernie” Collins, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Blossom Nursing Center. He was born April 27, 1934, in Punxsutawney, Pa. and graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1953. Prior to moving to Salem in 1960, Bernie served in the U.S. Navy for four ...

Adeline Ryan

1944-2024 SALEM — Adeline Ryan, 79, died Friday, April 26, 2024, at Conway Medical Center in Conway, S.C. Adeline was born Aug. 11, 1944, in Stanton, Va., the daughter of Harvey T. and Evelyn Keister Black. Adeline was a 1962 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Stanton, Va. ...