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Bryon Dale ‘Monty’ Mountz

1970-2024 Bryon Dale “Monty” Mountz, 53, of East Rochester, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. Monty as he was known, was born Oct. 30, 1970, in Salem. He was a son of the late Barbara (Porter) Mountz and is survived by his father, Dale Mountz, with whom he shared his ...

Carmella Rakes

1934-2024 LEETONIA — Carmella Rakes, 89, of Leetonia, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 17, 1934, in Bishop, Virginia, a daughter of the late Salvatore Garzaniti and Mary Sardinell Lowe. Carmella was a member of St. Patrick ...

Betty Jean Harding

1935-2024 LISBON — Betty Jean Harding, 88, died late Tuesday in the emergency department at Salem Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 15, 1935 in Lisbon, she was a daughter of the late Rollin L. and Opal S. (McMillan) Brinker. Weber Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 1/6/24

Oakley Bates

Oakley Bates 1930-2024 SALEM — Oakley Bates, 93, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Salem Hospital at 8:18 a.m. surrounded by his family. Oakley was born at the family farm in Goshen Township on April 15, 1930. Oakley was the second of five sons of Carl and Bertha (Weingart) ...

Richard E. Dennison Jr.

Richard E. Dennison Jr. 1979-2023 SALEM – Richard E. Dennison Jr., 44, passed away in December 2023 in Florida. He was born May 12, 1979, son of Richard E. Dennison Sr. and Tami (Kenny) Combs. Richard went to Salem High School and had a varied work history, ranging from wood flooring, truck driving and glass cutting. He was formerly a chef at Penn Grill in Salem. Besides his parents, Richard leaves a daughter, Alexis Dennison; son, Jason Dennison; three brothers, Justin Dennison, Michael Dennison and Jimmy Ling; a sister, Rachel Dennison; and his grandmothers, Kay Goterba and ...

Sandra Kay Thomas

1950-2024 SALEM — Sandra Kay Thomas departed Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 21, 1950 in Richmond, Ind., she was a daughter of the late William and Lois Benton. Sandi graduated from Richmond Senior High School and has several certificates from Mahoning County Career Center. She was employed at Homestead Pools for 10 years as an assistant office manager. Being a Christian, she was a room mother for Salem schools and did volunteer work for the schools and the American Cancer Society, Salvation Army and local animal shelters. Sandi was an ...