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Susan Carol McCracken

1945-2023 SALEM — Susan Carol McCracken, 78, passed away early Friday evening, Nov. 10, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center. Susan was born Jan. 18, 1945, in Salem, the daughter of the late William and Jane (Gilbert) Schaeffer and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1963 graduate of Salem High School. Susan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, and spending time with family. Susan was a Christian by faith. Susan leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 59 years, A. Dale McCracken, whom she married Sept. 12, 1964; ...

Orville Blythe Jr.

1935-2023 Orville Blythe Jr., 88, went home to be with his Lord Nov. 13, 2023. Orville was born March 21, 1935 in Salem, Ohio to the late Orville Marshall and Edith (McLaughlin) Blythe. He was a graduate of Goshen High School and was the last constable of Goshen Township. Orville was a proud United States Army veteran serving active duty for two years and in the reserves for six years. He was also a member of the Damascus Fire Department. Orville worked for E.W. Bliss in Salem and Bliss Hastings in Michigan as a field service engineer. Orville was a member of Kensington Christian ...

Dr. Dardo Sergio Torti

1933-2023 Dr. Dardo Sergio Torti died on Nov. 4, 2023, at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by his wife, Frances Torti, of 60 years, his children and grandson. Born in 1933 in Bellville, Cordoba, Argentina, the son of Italian mother and Argentine father, Dardo studied medicine at ...

Ronald Eugene Marshall

1955-2023 KENSINGTON — On Friday morning, Nov. 10, 2023, Ronald Eugene Marshall, 68, was called up to his eternal home in Heaven. He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on Jan. 25, 1955. A 1974 graduate of United Local High School and married the love of his life, Belinda, on June 27, 1980. He owned and operated his own successful business, Marshall Lawn Care, for the last 30 years. Ron enjoyed building engines, drag racing, fishing, and boating but his real joy came from spending time hanging out laughing with his friends and family. He was a devoted member of the Columbiana Church of ...

Linda Ann Hum

1948-2023 Our beloved Linda Ann Hum (Boughton) has been called home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Linda was born Jan. 28, 1948, in Long Island, New York to Robert and Mona Boughton. She has a younger brother, James (Jim) Robert Boughton. The family returned to Salem when Linda was ...

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Randolph White

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Randolph White 1935-2023 CANTON — Lawrence “Larry” Randolph White entered joyfully into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ and was reunited with his beloved wife Carol on Thursday, Nov. 9, after a brief illness. He was 88. Larry was born on Jan. 3, 1935, ...