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Linda Sue Stoffer

Linda Sue Stoffer 1949-2023 Linda Sue Stoffer, 74, passed away in North Port, Fla., July 24, 2023. She was born July 13, 1949, in Salem, Ohio, to Charles and Stella (Fidoe) Erath. Linda graduated from Salem High School in 1967. She enjoyed working as a Senior Executive Assistant in several cities including New York City, Boston, Houston and Washington, D.C. She relocated to her “Paradise Home” in North Port, Fla., in 2011. Linda will be remembered as a loving sister and wonderful “Aunt Linda” to several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Charles and ...

Nancy J. Penrod

Nancy J. Penrod 1952-2023 ALLIANCE — Nancy J. Penrod, 71, of Sebring passed away July 30, 2023, at Aultman Alliance Hospital. Nancy was born June 2, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Jane (Nelson) Penrod. She was employed as a teacher for 33 years, most of them spent in sixth grade at West Branch Local Schools. In retirement, Nancy was most recently employed at the Salem Public Library. But her most rewarding position in retirement was helping care for her great nephews Luke and Jake. She was a lifelong resident of the area but enjoyed any time she could spend by ...

Richard Alan Tirpak

Richard Alan Tirpak 1959-2023 COLUMBIANA — Richard Alan Tirpak, 63, of Columbiana, died on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1959, in Youngstown, son of Richard Tirpak and Rosemary Smrek Bodinar. Arrangements are being handled by Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home. 7/31/23

John R. England

1945-2023 DUBLIN — John R. England, 78, passed away peacefully July 25, 2023, in Dublin, Ohio. John was born Feb. 9, 1945, in Cumberland, Maryland, to the late John Harvey and Carrie LaVerne (Kniseley) England. His early childhood was spent on the England Family Farm near Bedford, ...

Suzanne (Calhoun) Chambers

1942-2023 Suzanne (Calhoun) Chambers, 80, of Hanoverton, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth/Mercy Health of Boardman. She was born Dec. 13, 1942, in Connellsville, Pa., daughter of the late William Scott and Margaret (Miller) Calhoun. Suzanne graduated high ...

Marjorie Hanna Wood Hoffman

1930-2023 Marjorie Hanna Wood Hoffman, 92, passed away peacefully July 14, 2023, in Milton, Massachusetts, with her daughters by her side. She was born July 18, 1930, to the late Harry and Phoebe (Stoudt) Hanna of Guilford Lake, Ohio. Marjorie graduated from Salem High School in 1948 and then Marietta College before marrying and moving to Canton, Massachusetts. She had a long career as an English and literature teacher. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling, including her annual trip to Ohio. She was a beacon of positivity with daily affirmations. Marjorie loved and cherished ...