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Bruce D. Snyder

1935-2024 Bruce D. Snyder, 88, passed away on Jan. 29, 2024. He was born on May 20, 1935, in Salem, to Harry and Helen (Stewart) Snyder. Bruce graduated from Salem High School and earned his Bachelors’ at Baldwin Wallace. He loved music; Bruce was a professional organ player and also ...

Lonnie W. Sears

1947-2024 Lonnie W. Sears, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and respected entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2024, in Aiken, S.C., at the age of 76 with his loving wife of 52 years and daughters by his side. Born on June 8, 1947, in Salem, Ohio, to ...

Shawn M. Pinkerton

1977-2024 After an inspirational battle with cancer, Shawn M. Pinkerton has come to peace and been called home. Shawn fought his battle with a positive attitude. He was very open to discuss his disease and encourage others to be proactive in getting screened. Shawn was born Oct. 2,1977 to ...

Charles ‘Chuck’ Emmerling

Charles “Chuck” Emmerling, U.S. Army veteran, of Westerville, 77, went peacefully to his eternal rest on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. He leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Rosemary Emmerling. Family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schoedinger Worthington Funeral Home, 6699 N. High St., with a Funeral Mass the following day, Feb. 3, 2024, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 313 N. State St., at 10 a.m., with burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Please visit www.schoedinger.com for full obituary. 1/27/24

Kit Glass Jr.

1978-2024 On Jan. 13, 2024, Kit Glass Jr. passed away unexpectedly in Youngstown, Ohio. Born in Alliance, Ohio, on April 3, 1978, to the late Kit Glass Sr. and Judith L Snyder. He was 45 years old. Kit attended Salem Senior High School. He held many jobs throughout the years but was known ...

Suzanne Ruth Hovanic

1947-2024 SALEM — Suzanne Ruth Hovanic, 76, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at her residence in Beloit. Suzanne was born on May 26, 1947, in Warren, the daughter of John and Elnora (Jones) Hovanic. Suzanne was a 1965 graduate of Salem High School and attended the Ohio State. Suzanne worked at Crandall Medical Center in the housekeeping department, retiring in January of 2018. Her interests included camping, gardening, reading, and traveling with her siblings. Suzanne is survived by one brother, Phillip Hovanic of Salem; three sisters, Gloria Alden of Champion, Elaine ...