Salem High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

Jane Jenny Neely Wright 79 passed peacefully with family at her side onDec. 5 2023. Born May 6 1944 Jenny was a beacon of strength and resolvefor her family her students and her community. Born in Los Angeles herfamily relocated to Willoughby Ohio before moving to Urbanna VA where shegraduated from ...

Richard Dick E. Martin 80 of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 23 2025 at his home surrounded by family On June 5 1965 he married Sharyl A. Martin who survives. He is also survived by his children Wendy Davis Richard RJ Jana Martin Jody Lana Martin and Kimberly Martin grandchi...

John Leroy Good 81 of Salem passed on Tuesday January 6 2026 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House Poland Ohio. John lived the best 81 yearsembracing every day to the fullest. His life was filled with loving family dear friends and everyone he met along the way. A true social butterfly with a wonde...

Robert “Bob” Everett Chamberlin (84) passed peacefully November 25, 2025. Bob was born April 24, 1941 in Stafford, Ohio to John and Gladys Chamberlin. He survived by his daughter Lisa Polk and her mother Susie Chamberlin; grandchildren Danielle Gurtis-Polk (Jessica) and Devon Polk (Taylor); great-gr...

William Samuel Drake, known affectionately as Sam to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Born on April 21, 1931, in Central City, Kentucky, Sam's life was a testament to the values of kindness, friendliness, and wisdom that he e...

William Samuel Drake, known affectionately as Sam to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Born on April 21, 1931, in Central City, Kentucky, Sam's life was a testament to the values of kindness, friendliness, and wisdom that he e...

Danny Mason Bartels a man whose life was a beautiful medley of classic cars rock and roll and an enduring love for his hometown passed away at 1100 PM on Sunday January 4 2026 at the Parkside Health Care Center. He was 71 years old. Born on October 20 1954 to the late Harry William and Dorothy Eliza...

ANNA MARIE VICKIE TACKETT age 75 of Greenfield passed away on Wednesday February 4 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born on April 20 1950 in Columbus Ohio to the late Richard Bush and Pauline Stroup. She attended Madison Comprehensive High School in Mansfield Ohio. V...

William Greenawalt, born on May 1, 1947, in Salem, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Lisbon, Ohio. A graduate of West Branch High School, William devoted much...

Carlton Grant Norris 84 of New Martinsville WV died Thursday December 11 2025 at home with family. Carlton was born April 251941 in Mount Vernon Ohio the son of the late Raymond and Edna Hiles Norris. He was a faithful member and elder of the Steelton church of Christ and was previously an elder at ...

Shirley Theresa Kelley, 92 of Leetonia, OH died peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem, OH.She was born on July 10, 1933, in Cleveland, OH a daughter of the late Thomas D. and Theresa (Meyer) Eccleson. In addition to her parents, she is preced...

Sheila Mae Jacoby age 65 passed away Saturday October 11 2025 at her residence. Formerly of Lorain she currently resided in Westlake Ohio. Miss Jacoby was a 1978 Graduate of Admiral King High School and was a congregant of Agudath Bnai Israel Synagogue Lorain. She is survived by her brother Howard D...

Charles Lee Davis Jr. 59 passed away Sunday February 8 2026 at the Scenic Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Millersburg Ohio. Charles was born August 12 1966 in Salem Ohio a son of Charolette L. Wellman Davis and the late Charles Lee Davis. He was a 1984 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson H...

Richard M. Houp 81 of Leetonia passed away on January 31 2026 at Hospice House in Poland with his daughter by his side. Richard was born on August 30 1944 in Roaring Springs PA the son of E. Maxwell and Gwendoline Rourke Houp. He graduated from Crestview High School in 1962 and enlisted in the US Ar...

COLUMBIANA Robert E. Dickey Jr. 73 passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on Sunday evening January 4 2026 at his home in Columbiana. Robert was born on March 4 1952 in Salem the son of Robert E. and Dorothy J. Taylor Dickey Sr. He grew up on the family farm in New Waterford and gradu...

LISBON William Esterly 75 passed away early Wednesday morning December 31 2025 at his home in Lisbon. William was born on March 11 1950 in Salem a son of Edgar and Dorothy Esterly. A 1968 graduate of Crestview High School his love of cars led him at the age of 13 to work for Mike Mecure at Midway M...

Alfred J. Hughes, 78, formerly of Brunswick and of West Salem, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Ashland UH Samaritan Hospital after months of extended illnesses.Alfred was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 9, 1947, to John and Phyllis (Chaplin) Hughes. He grew up in the Old Brooklyn nei...

James P. Benner age 83 of Greenfield Ohio passed away Monday January 26 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 13 1942 in Greenfield Ohio the son of John Cecil and Mildred Truitt Benner. He was a 1961 graduate of Buckskin Valley High School was a member of the Greenfield Antique ...

Marilyn Leach 71 of Waterford Ohio passed away at home on Tuesday December 23 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born October 16 1954 to Ralph and Fern Loene McMannis Kelby. She graduated from Waterford High School class of 1972. Marilyn married the love of her life Thomas Leach on J...

Leonard E. Bilek, 87, of Shreve, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home in Millersburg. He was born on September 12, 1938, in Cleveland, OH to the late Edward and Margaret (Brindza) Bilek.After graduating from Medina High School, Lenny served his country wi...

Mark Allen Swoboda 74 of Salem Ohio passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday January 20 2026 at Salem Regional Medical Center. His family is heartbroken but they take comfort in remembering the man he truly wassteady humble and happiest living a simple grounded life. Mark was born on May...

Nancy Molz Cherry 88 of Willard Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday February 8 2026 passing peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Nancy lived a life marked by steadfast faith joyful service and deep devotion to her family. She was ...

Maxine Sexton The Strawberry Lady passed away peacefully on Saturday November 22 2025 at Fox Run Manor in Findlay Ohio at the age of 100. She was born in Kentucky on January 22 1925 to Delila and William Bill Whitaker. In 1942 at the age of 17 shortly after graduating high school she moved to Dayton...

Melanie M. Stanley age 58 of Wellston passed away Tuesday December 30 2025 at her home. She was born October 9 1967 in Gallipolis Ohio to Perry Edward Cardwell and Gladys Ann Lenegar Cardwell. Melanie was valedictorian of the Wellston High School class of 1985. She received both a bachelors degree a...

Elmer Stauffer passed peacefully from this life to his eternal home in Heaven on January 9, 2026. He was 99 years old; just 2 months and 2 days short of his 100th birthday and slightly over a year after Mildred, his wife of 75 years passed away.Elmer Stauffer, son of Rudy L. and Sylvia (Steiner) St...