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Gail (McLaughlin) Hardman

1954-2024 SALEM – Gail (McLaughlin) Hardman, 69, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 25, 1954, to Dewey and Grace McLaughlin of Homeworth. Gail attended West Branch Schools. She had various jobs throughout her life until the age of 48 ...

Margaret ‘Peggy’ (Criss) Kurtz

1935-2024 Margaret “Peggy” (Criss) Kurtz, a beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, in Beloit, Ohio, at the age of 88. Born on June 15, 1935, in Berlin Center, Ohio, to the late Thurman and Caroline (Cummins) Criss, Peggy was a cherished figure in her community and ...

Patty Lou Burnette

1960-2024 Patty Lou Burnette, 63, of Salem, passed away at 5:53 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home. She was born July 1, 1960, Ellwood City, Pa., the daughter of the late Walter and Mabel (Glover) Burnette. Patty was employed at Zarbana Aluminum Extrusion, in Columbiana as a saw operator. She enjoyed going to the casinos several times a year, and to Geneva on the Lake. She liked being a grandma and taking the grandchildren to water parks several times a year. Patty was a family person, who enjoyed classic rock, and loved her cat and bull dog. She is survived by her companion of ...

Eileen Marie (Morgan) Baker

1942-2024 Eileen Marie (Morgan) Baker, born Feb. 18, 1942 in Bergholz, Ohio, to the late Raymond and Virginia Morgan, died May 4, 2024 at the ripe old age of 82. Eileen lived in the Salem area for over 50 years. She was married on May 20, 1963, to Pernal D. Baker Sr., her husband for 57 ...

Earl John Althouse

Earl John Althouse 1938-2024 WINONA — Earl John Althouse, 86, of Winona, Ohio, passed peacefully in his home May 4, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife, kids, and grandkids. Earl was born March 7, 1938, in Salem, Ohio. He has resided in Winona all of his life. Earl graduated from Salem ...

Margaret Louise Zocolo Thomas

1925-2024 Margaret Louise Zocolo Thomas, 98, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville, Ohio. She was born May 14, 1925 in Salem, Ohio, to Michael and Lena (D’Agnone) Zocolo. Margaret married Raymond E. Thomas May 14, 1947. She was previously ...