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Dorla Jean Santee

SEBRING — Dorla Jean Santee, 94, passed away peacefully on Aug. 3, 2024. Dorla’s life was one marked by devotion to family and faith. She was the beloved wife of the late Gordon Santee, whom she married on Aug. 14, 1948, and with whom she shared a loving partnership until his passing. Together, they raised a family that includes her children, Dwight (Karen) Santee of Beloit, Diane (Barry) Culpepper of Union Springs, Alabama, Elaine Wolfgang of Salem, and Sheila (Steve) Steer of Ashland, Massachusetts. She was a cherished grandmother to eight grandchildren and adored ...

Kenneth Steer

1934-2024 Kenneth Steer, 89, our beloved father passed away on July 25, 2024 in Damascus, Ohio. Kenny was born on Oct. 19,1934 in Salem to the late Frank and Lela (Hoopes) Steer. Kenny lived a life of service to others, living out I Thessalonians 4:11, “Make it your goal to live a quiet ...

Barbara D. Stout

1941-2024 SALEM — Barbara D. Stout, affectionately known as Barb to her loved ones, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, in Salem Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Barb was born on April 14, 1941, in Salem, the daughter of the late Frederick and Devota (Hawn) ...

Edward T. Hartman

1951-2024 WESTERVILLE — Edward T. Hartman, affectionately known as Ed, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, in Westerville, Ohio, at the age of 72. Born on Oct. 22, 1951, in Salem, he was the son of Elmer and Ila Hartman. Ed is survived by his children Stephanie and Brad Hartman, along with a brother and sister. A Celebration of Ed’s Life will be held at noon Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Stark Memorial Funeral Home, 1014 E. State St., Salem, Ohio 44460. Friends and family will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home. To view ...

Greg McKarns

1954-2024 Greg McKarns, my husband of 46 years, sadly passed away on July 20,2024 at Salem Regional Medical Center. Born August 12, 1954 in Salem, Ohio. Greg was the youngest son of Roy and Helen (Laughlin) McKarns. Greg was an owner/operator, truck driver for many years and always said he would live this life all over again. Greg leaves his wife, Linda (Perrott) McKarns, two stepchildren Lynnette (John) Roessler of Winnsboro, Texas, Brett (Sherry) Schweitzer of Salem, three grandchildren and two great grandsons. His sister Naomi (Jim) Johnson of Salineville and his brother Gary ...

Larry James Lewis

Larry James Lewis, 77, of Salem, OH, passed away peacefully at University Hospital Portage Medical Center Tuesday, July 23, 2024, of neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer. He was born in Mansfield, OH, and spent his entire youth in Perrysville, OH, graduating from Loudonville High School in 1965. ...