All Obituaries

WINONA - Earl John Althouse, age 86, of Winona, Ohio, passed peacefully in his home on May 4, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife, kids, and grandkids. Earl was born on March 7, 1938, in Salem, Ohio. He has resided in Winona all of his life. Earl graduated from Salem High School in 1956. He was a member of Winona Friends Church. He touched many lives through his Christ centered faith and prayer.  Earl was a co-owner of Althouse Bros Dairy Farm until 1988. He then worked for Sebring...

Cathy L. Markovich, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem, at the age of 68. Born on January 14, 1956, in New Brighton, Pa., she was the loving daughter of the late Robert and Wilda (Megill) Berchtold. She was a 1974 graduate of New Brighton High School. Her commitment to her family was unwavering, and she found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. Cathy's love for her husband was...

NORTH BENTON - Patti Swartz, an esteemed educator, and a lover of the arts, passed away peacefully at Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, on April 24, 2024. Born on September 18, 1943, in Salem, Patti lived a full, vibrant life dedicated to her family, her students, and her passions. Known for her intelligence and unwavering commitment to education, Patti pursued academic excellence, culminating in earning her PhD. She then shared her knowledge and love for literature as an English Professor...

COLUMBIANA – Susan Joy (Perry) Rock went to be with the Lord Monday, April 22, 2024. She was born December 2, 1946. Her father Charles “Charlie” Perry was a pre-med student at the University of Vermont with no access to a car, so he and his wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Thomas Perry walked to the hospital. As they approached the long driveway, they realized Susan was in a hurry to greet the world, so Charlie pushed Dottie up the snowbanks of the steep hill to the back...

SALEM - James Arthur Thompson, known affectionately as Jim to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the age of 77 at his home in Salem. Jim was born on October 22, 1946, in Alliance, Ohio, the son of the late James R. and Marian (Bartlett) Thompson. His life was a testament to the enduring power of love, as seen in his devoted marriage to Carol (Manypenny) Thompson, whom he married on September 4, 1965. Together, they built a family that was...

Norman Lee Bixler, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Salem Regional Medical Center. Born on May 30, 1946, in Salem, Ohio, Norman was the beloved son of the late Philip Ray and Pauline Everson Bixler. A proud veteran, Norman served his country with honor in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Norman was a 1964 graduate of Greenford High School. For 32 years, Norman was a dedicated EMT and firefighter for the Greenford Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his work...

COLUMBIANA – Christopher A. Galchick, 72, of Columbiana, passed away on April 18, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 31, 1951 in Salem, Ohio, son of William and Audrey (Munsell) Galchick. Chris was a 1969 graduate of Salem High School, and attended trade classes for six years. He worked as a machinst for 30 years. He was also a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowled on the family bowling team for a...

SALEM - Shirley Donnalley was a proud graduate of her local high school and went on to dedicate 18 years of service to the A & P Meat Packing Company. Her commitment to her work was second only to the love and care she showed to her family and friends. On June 25, 1957, she married Dale Donnalley, with whom she shared a beautiful life until his passing on March 9, 2009. Throughout her life, Shirley was a pillar of strength and grace, outliving her parents, her daughter, Paulette E....

SALEM - Kathleen "Kathy" Jones, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at Parkside Healthcare Center, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the age of 72. Kathy, born on April 27, 1951, was a lifelong resident of Salem, where she was known for her kind heart and loving spirit. Kathy was the cherished daughter of the late Norman F. Flick and Josephine A. (Oshie) Flick. She treasured her family and leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Her...

SALEM - Paul Steve Gasper, 83, husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away April 15, 2024. He leaves behind a rich legacy of hard work and a deep connection to the land through farming, hunting, and foraging. Paul was born on April 8, 1941, to immigrant parents from Slovakia, Steve Joseph Gasper and Mary (Vargo) Gasper. Growing up on a dairy farm in Berlin Center, he quickly assumed responsibilities like bringing in the cows for milking, embodying the value of hard work at a...