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Kevin Samuel Blosser

1956-2024 On Aug. 28, 2024, at 10:43 a.m., Kevin Samuel Blosser, born Oct. 20, 1956, stepped into Heaven and was healed of the diseases that ailed him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Eileen Blosser of Columbiana, Ohio; infant daughter, Precella Blosser; and son-in-law Alex Heidelberg. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joann (Lehman) Blosser; his children Sarah (Jade) Paris, Luke Blosser, Hannah Heidelberg, Kenen Blosser and Steven Blosser; his grandchildren Dax Paris, Ezekiel Paris, and Winter Heidelberg; and siblings Laverne Blosser of Greenford, Phillip ...

Gary Leroy McKarns

1945-2024 Salem — Gary Leroy McKarns passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Salem West. Born on September 29, 1945, in Salem, Ohio, Gary was the son of the late Roy and Helen (Laughlin) McKarns. Gary graduated from Southern Local High School in 1964. His ...

Carol Y. McDonald

1936-2024 SALEM — Carol Y. McDonald, a cherished soul and beacon of love, has been called home to the Lord on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born Feb. 24, 1936, in Salem, daughter of the late Emmor and Vada (Cooke) Cook. Her journey began amidst the nurturing embrace of ...

John ‘Jack’ Spencer

1944-2024 SALEM – John “Jack” Spencer, 80, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 17, 1944, in Beaver Falls, Pa., son of the late Frank and Mary Spencer. Jack was a 1962 graduate of Hopewell High School. He then attended Geneva ...

Donna J. Dailey

1939-2024 SALEM — Donna J. Dailey, 85, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2024, at Hospice House in Boardman, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 17, 1939, in Salem, Ohio, Donna was the daughter of the late Clare D. and Ariel I. Patterson Davis. She graduated from ...

James ‘Jim’ Sherman Hickman III

1942-2024 SALEM – James “Jim” Sherman Hickman III, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Salem North Healthcare Center, at the age of 81. He was born in Alliance on Nov. 21, 1942, to James and Dorothy Hickman. Jim was a graduate of Alliance High School, class of 1960. His ...