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George W. Morris Jr.

1942-2024 SALEM — George W. Morris Jr. passed on peacefully to his Heavenly home, in the loving arms of Jesus surrounded by his family Thursday, Aug. 9, 2024, at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Salem, Ohio. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on June 25, 1942, the son of Esther ...

Scott E. Swiger

1967-2024 Scott E. Swiger, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 56. Born on August 24, 1967, in Salem, Ohio, Scott was the beloved son of Ira and Mary Ann (Lipp) Swiger. Growing up in the town where he was born, Scott attended South Range High School, where he ...

Elizabeth Z. ‘Liz’ Skeels

1940-2024 LISBON —Elizabeth Z. “Liz” Skeels, 83, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family at her side. Liz was born August 23, 1940 in Mauerstetten, Germany, a daughter of the late George and Corrine (Petty) Ziegler. She was a 1959 graduate of United High School, which was the first graduating class. She then furthered her education by earning her bachelor’s degree in business from Marietta College. Liz was a homemaker, gardener, and bookkeeper for East Fork Farms and Jim Skeels Excavating and Trucking for ...

Eva Rose O’Donnell

SALEM – Eva Rose O’Donnell, infant daughter of Thomas III and Jenna Proverbs O’Donnell, was born still at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. Along with her parents, Eva is survived by two brothers, Austin O’Donnell and Trevor O’Donnell, both of the home; her maternal grandparents, Tim and Beverly Proverbs of Salem; her paternal grandparents, Thomas Jr. and Rene O’Donnell of Berlin Center; a maternal great-grandmother, Judy Proverbs of Salem; and a paternal great-grandmother, Eleanor Oblinger of Berlin Center. Services for Eva will be ...

Lisa Marie Panezott

1965-2024 SALEM — Lisa Marie Panezott, 58, passed away on Aug. 6, 2024. Lisa was born on Nov. 4, 1965, to Carmen Joseph and Doris (Klink) Ferry. Her life was one of devotion — devotion to her family, her work, and her passions. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, James ...

Richard Donald Ward

1936-2024 On a blustery Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, as Hurricane Debby churned above, Richard Donald Ward, formerly of Salem, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in Celebration, Florida, at the age of 87 years. Born Oct. 29, 1936, to Donald A. and Ruth Eakin Ward, he was the oldest of five ...