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Amie Katherine Schumacher

Amie Katherine Schumacher 1973-2023 SALEM — Amie Katherine Schumacher, 50, departed this world Aug. 27, 2023, at Mercy St. Elizabeth in Youngstown. Born March 8, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, to John and Kathy (Moore) Schumacher, Amie was a beacon of joy and love to all who had the fortune to meet her. Amie was an accomplished scholar and professional. A 1991 Valedictorian graduate of West Branch High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Davidson College in 1995. Amie further broadened her intellectual horizons by acquiring a master’s degree in library science ...

Margaret Ruth (Bennett) Berg

1923-2023 Margaret Ruth (Bennett) Berg, of Columbia, South Carolina, gained her angel wings Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1923 just weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Margaret was born at home Sept. 14, 1923, the daughter of James and Anna (Hack) Bennett in Kent, Ohio. Margaret married her one and ...

Joan (Sell) Bentley

1938-2023 Joan (Sell) Bentley, of Simpsonville, S.C., was welcomed to her eternal home Aug. 10, 2023 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, S.C. A resident of Salem, Ohio most all of her life, Joan was born Dec. 22, 1938, and graduated from Salem Senior High. She was a member of Salem First Church of the Nazarene where she was the church organist and of Greenford Christian Church. She also worked in the offices of Dr. Ernst Schaefer in Salem and Dr. Mark Evans in Columbiana. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Eldon Bentley of Simpsonville, S.C.; son William (Susan) Bentley ...

Dr. Frank Apicella

SALEM — Dr. Frank Apicella led a full and rewarding life as son, brother, husband, father, educator and physician. He passed away peacefully after a short illness at age 89 Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Frank was born in Malden, Massachusetts, to the late Carl and Lena (Martino) Apicella and was ...

Annette (Hink) Ketchum

Annette (Hink) Ketchum, 58, passed away Aug. 11, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Struthers, a daughter of the late John A. and Helen V. (Cwynar) Hink. Annette graduated from Struthers High School and Youngstown State University with a B.S. Degree in Chemical ...

Anne Marie Saunders

1947-2023 SALEM — Anne Marie Saunders, 76, of Salem passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. She was born to the late John F. and Margaret R. (Jankowski) Glista Jan. 23, 1947. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Tina (Ronney) Stanton of Salem, Amy (Gregory) Considder of Louisville, ...