1957-2024 COLUMBIANA — W. Owen Unkefer, 67, of Columbiana, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by his wife, Tresa Hahlen Unkefer and his children. Owen was born February 3, 1957, in Alliance, son of the late William Glen Unkefer and Jane Willis Unkefer. From there, his ...
Jess Willard ‘Pops’ Fitch 1934-2024 SALEM — Jess Willard “Pops” Fitch, 90, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Nov. 25, 2024, in Pompano Beach, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Jess was a steady and stoic presence, a man whose quiet strength and deep devotion to God ...
Karen L. Mraz 1947-2024 SALEM — Karen L. Mraz, a vibrant soul born on Nov. 11, 1947, in Youngstown, passed away on Nov. 15, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Karen’s life was marked not only by her familial bonds but also by her unwavering faith and active ...
Erma Eaton 1940-2024 SALEM — Erma Eaton, 84, died Nov. 15 at her home in Salem. She was born Sept. 10, 1940 to parents Alfred and Ruth (Aeppli) Eaton in New Middletown, Ohio. She graduated from Salineville High School in 1958 after moving to Millport, Ohio. In 1969 the family moved to Salem where she joined the Art Guild and became one of Salem’s well known artists. Erma painted scratch board, water color and barn pictures were her favorite. For a time, she taught art classes in her home and had paintings shown at Butler Art Institute in Youngstown. In recent years as an ...
Christine Miller 1934-2024 SALEM — Christine Miller, 90, died peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. Christine was born on Feb. 17, 1934, in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Elijah and Zeta ...
Gary George Kosch 1953-2024 SALEM — Gary George Kosch went home to be with Lord on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Gary was born on Sept. 29, 1953 to Elmer (Al) Kosch and Mary Kosch of Salem. He graduated from Salem Senior High School in 1971 and went on to ...
