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Marci Smith King

1963-2023 Beautiful, smart, and sassy Marci Smith King of Ladson, SC, formerly of Salem, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 23, 2023 at 4:54 a.m. with her family by her side. Marci battled breast and bone cancer for several years. This never stopped her from living her life to the fullest. She was born to Shirley Brautigam of Port Orange, Fla. and Glenn “Hooker” Smith of Leetonia, Ohio on July 31, 1963. Marci graduated from Salem High School in 1981. She is survived by her two children, Tyler Ugran (Logan Ugran) of Summerville, SC and Taylor Ugran (Fabricio ...

Lester Dean Seidner

1934-2023 SALEM — Lester Dean Seidner, 88, of Salem, Ohio, passed away at his home July 18, with his wife Janice (Rupert) of 67 years, caring for him during his extended battle with cancer. Lester is survived by his wife Janice and sons Bruce and Dale. Bruce’s family consists of wife ...

Judith ‘Judi’ L. Vrable

1945-2023 COLUMBIANA — Judith “Judi” L. Vrable, 77, of Columbiana, died Wednesday. She was born on November 19, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Olive Renning Simoni. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. 7/22/23

Ernest ‘Ernie’ James Bjorkman

1944-2023 Ernest James Bjorkman “Ernie” passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was 79 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Edna, and his wife of 54 years, Arlene. Ernie is survived by his son (retired USAF Lt. Col) Christopher S. Bjorkman ...

Marcia A. Equizi

Marcia A. Equizi 1929-2023 Marcia A. Equizi passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023 at the home of her daughter, Ellen Hughes, in Sarasota, Florida at the age of 93. She was born on Sept. 20, 1929 in Logan, Ohio. Marcia was the daughter of the late John E. and Marie C. Eberst. Marcia ...

Evelyn ‘Evie’ Steer

Evelyn ‘Evie’ Steer 1936-2023 Evelyn “Evie” Steer, 86, passed away Saturday morning, July 15, 2023 at Auburn Skilled Nursing in Damascus. Evie is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Gerald “Jerry” Steer. She was born Dec. 9, 1936 in Mount Pleasant, Ohio, a daughter of ...