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Dorothy E. Batzli

Dorothy E. Batzli 1926-2023 EAST ROCHESTER — Dorothy E. Batzli, 97, of Murray Road, died at 5:35 p.m. Saturday at the Hospice House. She was born March 23, 1926 in Alliance, a daughter of the late William B. and Mildred V. (Cox) Foster. Arrangements are in the care of the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 7/4/23

Janet R. Griffith

1958-2023 SALEM — Janet R. Griffith, age 65, left this world much too soon on June 27, 2023, passing away at Akron General Medical Center. She was born May 9, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio to Michael and Stella Linden. She was preceded in death by her parents. Left behind to continue her legacy ...

James ‘Jim’ Harold Brawley

“United with the love of his life once again.” James “Jim” Harold Brawley, 84, of Salem, passed away at his home, in the company of his loving family, Monday, June 26, 2023. He was born in Durst, Georgia to John Harrison and Ethel Mae Brawley. He moved to Kent as a young boy, graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School with the class of 1957, and married his classmate and wife of 64 years, Janet L. (Apley) also of Kent. Jim enjoyed working on his large farm tending to animals, crops and fields. He loved tinkering with tractors and old cars and had a knack for woodworking. In ...

James E. Harris

James Edward (Jim) Harris, 80, of Melrose, passed from this life Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones following a brief illness. He was born in Salem, Ohio to Franklin and Mary Harris, the second of three children. He moved to Florida when he served in the U.S. Air Force. He ...

Clarence R. and Joan E. Reed

1932-2023 and 1933-2020 Clarence and Joan were recently reunited in the Lord’s house. Clarence was born on Sept. 23, 1932 to Charles and Hazel (Hoover) Kerstetter. Joan was born on Jan. 4, 1933 to Henry and Helen (Dublinsky) Engle. Both Clarence and Joan were born in Shamokin, Pa. Clarence ...

Ruth Ann (Kerr) Foster

1943-2023 Ruth Ann (Kerr) Foster, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully June 12, 2023, in Boardman, Ohio. Born Feb. 22, 1943, in Homeworth, Ohio, Ruth lived a faith-filled, spirited and passionate life, touching the lives of countless individuals with her ...