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Colleen A. Masters

1936-2024 SALEM — Colleen A. Masters, a cherished mother, friend, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salem. Born on June 9, 1936, in New Wilmington, Pa., Colleen was the loving daughter of Samuel D. and M. Grace (Patton) Deiger. Colleen’s life was marked by her unwavering dedication to caring for others. She spent her professional career as a registered nurse at Salem Regional Medical Center, where her compassion and expertise touched the lives of countless patients and colleagues. Colleen’s ...

Arnold J. Fitzsimmons

1942-2024 Arnold J. Fitzsimmons, age 82, of New Waterford, died on Saturday. He was born on April 19, 1942, in Salem, son of the late Walter and Vivian Montgomery Fitzsimmons. Arrangements are being handled by Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home. 7/22/24

Phyllis Louise Ferguson

1935-2024 SALEM — Phyllis Louise Ferguson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her home with her loved ones by her bedside, at the blessed age of 89. She was born on June 29, 1935, in Greenford, Ohio, to the late Howard L. and Dorothea (Cobourn) Feicht, Phyllis grew into ...

Barbara Jean (Erath) Plummer

1938-2024 SALEM – Barbara Jean (Erath) Plummer passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born in Salem, Ohio on July 4, 1938, the daughter of the late Charles E. Erath and Stella Mae (Fidoe) Earth. Barb was the oldest daughter of seven children. When ...

Kathryn S. Fritz

1975-2024 Kathryn S. Fritz, 49, of Salem, passed away on July 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of her close family. Kathy was born on March, 29, 1975, in Alliance, Ohio to Deborah and Lawrence Clemens. Kathy, the most loving mother, devoted wife, and cherished sibling, is survived by her ...

Rita Dianne Yeager

Rita Dianne Yeager (nee Sheen), 79, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Glenn; loving mother of Rita Marie Ankeny (Chris Marquis), Robert Yeager and Sharon Ciccotosto (Leo); dearest grandmother of Dianna Marquis, Joshua Marquis, Kayla Marquis, Jasmine Ciccotosto, ...