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Janet Louis Dawes

1947-2023 WINONA — Our precious mother Janet Louis Dawes sadly passed away on the morning of December 6, 2023. She was so many things to so many people. She was a daughter, sister, wife, grandma, nana, great-grandmother, a friend, and her daughters’ hero. Her story began Feb. 2, 1947, ...

Janice N. ‘Terri’ (Toot) Flaherty

OUR WARRIOR QUEEN Our True Lady of Valor, Terri Flaherty, joined the ANGELS of CHRIST on Dec. 1, 2023, after a most eventful, memorable, and valiant life of service, commitment, and sacrifice to ALL she loved and came in contact with during her time with us. Born to Harry and Olive Mae ...

Janice N. ‘Terri’ Flaherty

Terri Flaherty, 80, passed away peacefully Dec. 1, 2023. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Schermesser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, Ohio 44319. Family and friends may call Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. ...

Thomas ‘Tom’ T. Mellott Sr.

1949-2023 WASHINGTONVILLE — Thomas “Tom” T. Mellott Sr., 74, of Washingtonville passed away with his family by his side Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Windsor House at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center, Columbiana. He was born May 27, 1949, in Salem, a son of the late Coy and Ida Mae ...

Gene R. Baker

1949-2023 CANFIELD — Gene R. Baker, 74, of Canfield passed away at home with his family Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. He was born June 1, 1949, in Salem, Ohio, son of the late Earl and Zella Gordon Baker. Gene had worked as a meat manager for 27 years. He was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church, Salem, where he served on the board and was highly involved. Gene was a member of Green Township Zoning Board and the Green Township Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed being on his farm, draft horses, woodworking and traveling to Amish country with his wife. Gene was a beloved husband, ...

Michelle Ann (Lewis) Long

1973-2023 Michelle Ann (Lewis) Long, 50, of Butler Twp., Salem, died Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 17, 1973, in Salem, the daughter of Karen Lynn (Hill) Lewis and the late Richard Harold Lewis. Michelle was a lifetime area resident and member of ...