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Ida M. Jarvis

1940-2024 SALINEVILLE — Ida M. Jarvis, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 surrounded by her family. Ida was born on April 29, 1940 in Weston, W.Va., daughter of the late Dallas and Mary (Butcher) Rosier. In the late 1960s Ida enjoyed her time spent tending bar in the Oak Room at the Timberlanes. After her children started school at Southern Local, she volunteered wherever the school needed help. The relationships formed while volunteering led to Ida being employed in the school cafeteria. When Walmart first opened in Calcutta, she was among the first hired to ...

Jack W. Render

1939-2024 Jack W. Render, 84, of Copeland Oaks, formerly of Salem, Iva, S.C., and Alliance went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 14, surrounded by family He was born Aug. 1, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of the late Rita Wright and the late Wilson Render. He married Janice ...

Clarence Eugene Wolf

Clarence Eugene Wolf, 92, of Pickerington, Ohio, and formerly of Minerva, Salem and Zanesville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Mr. Wolf was born in Minerva, Ohio, son of Carl and Nellie Esther Walter Wolf. Mr. Wolf was married to his childhood sweetheart Shirley for 70 years prior to her passing. He was also proceeded in death by his father, mother and siblings Walter Wolf, Paul Wolf, Lee Wolf, Foster Wolf and Mae Wolf Stump. Mr. Wolf is survived by: three daughters, Sharon Caccimelio of Pickerington, Ohio, Linda Richards (Joe) of Henderson, Nevada, AnMarie Hoenes ...

Shirley Ann Schmid

1936-2024 SALEM — Shirley Ann Schmid, 87, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on June 20, 1936, in West Point, Ohio, daughter of the late Jay and Lois (Waggle) Crawford. She graduated from Lisbon High School and later worked at Hunt Valve ...

Karen Bishop Shafer Baker

1952-2024 EAST PALESTINE — Karen Bishop Shafer Baker, 71, formerly of Salem and East Palestine, died early Monday morning at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana. She was born Feb. 13, 1952, in Salem, daughter of the late Donald and Emma Clemmer Bishop. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home, East Palestine. 1/17/24

Sandra Lee (Jackson) Messimer

Sandra Lee (Jackson) Messimer 66, of Green Township/Salem, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, following a courageous battle. Sandy was never afraid of a possible challenge or battle. When the tones went off, she was there to help and save many lives. Sandy has now gone on to a place ...