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Michael Cosgrove

1953-2024 SALEM — On the morning of July 20, 2024, Michael Cosgrove was taken into the arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ, to his eternal home in Paradise. He had fought a long and strenuous battle with cancer, but the time had come for him to rest in peace. He was in the wonderful care of the University Hospital Portage Medical Center and had spent the evening before surrounded by his family. Michael was born on Dec. 11, 1953 in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Lester J. Cosgrove Sr. and the late Mary (Petro) Cosgrove. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Church and former member of ...

Beverely Shaffer Inge Price

1929-2024 SEBRING — Beverely Shaffer Inge Price was born on Jan. 14, 1929, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, the youngest of three sisters; the daughter of Herbert Ernest Shaffer and Amy (Caldwell) Shaffer of New Brighton. She died peacefully at Salem Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 20, ...

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 ...