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William R. Brown

William R. Brown 1960-2025 SALEM – William R. Brown, 65, entered into eternal rest at 3:58 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Born on June 15, 1960, in Salem, Bill was the son of the late William R. and Chiquita Marie (nee Baker) Brown. A man defined by a lifelong commitment to hard work and physical vitality, he spent many years as a dedicated carpenter. His craftsmanship and steady hands left a lasting mark on the community he called home. In his youth, Bill was recognized for his natural athleticism, a trait that evolved into a lifelong passion for the game of golf. He was a ...

Thomas L. Covert Sr.

Thomas L. Covert Sr. 1937-2025 SALEM — Thomas L. Covert Sr., 88, of 837 W. Pidgeon Road, Salem, Ohio, died on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Crandall Medical Center from natural causes. He was born Oct. 29, 1937, in Lewistown, Pa., the son of the late Ralph and Jessie (Wheeler) ...

Frederick David Capel

1937-2025 Fredrick David Capel passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, in his beloved Salem, Ohio. Born on July 11, 1937, Fred lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community. A proud resident of Salem for his entire life, Fred ...

Olga Dimko

1929-2025 SALEM — Olga Dimko, 96, passed away on December 18th with her loving family at her side. Olga was born on Feb. 12, 1929, in Lansford, Pa. the youngest of four Italian sisters born to Joseph and Enrichetta Equizi. She moved to Salem at the age of 6 and graduated from Salem High ...

Daniel McKelvey Miller

Daniel McKelvey Miller 1940-2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daniel McKelvey Miller on Dec. 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Daniel was born and raised in Salem, Ohio, and lived a life defined by compassion, strength, and deep devotion to his family. Born on Thursday, Dec. ...

Jason (Donald) Swiger

Jason (Donald) Swiger SALEM — With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jason (Donald) Swiger, surrounded by his loving family after his courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the age of 50. The unwavering love and profound impact he had on his family and community ...