All Obituaries

SALEM-Robert E. “Bob” Roberts of Salem, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, businessman, pilot, and community leader, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, generosity, and quiet determination. Born in East Palestine, Ohio to Jerry and Gladys (Burke) Roberts on May 14, 1929, Bob was a proud lifelong resident of the community he loved. He graduated from Salem High School in 1947 and went on to earn his engineering degree from ICS and ...

BELOIT – Mark Alan Griffith, 63, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 13, 1962, in Alliance, he was the son of James M. Griffith and the late Rose (Trummer) Griffith. Mark was the owner of Opportunity Knocks Door Co. which he founded in 2000. He was a member of Damascus Friends Church, a member of the Damascus Park Board, and a proud 1981 West Branch graduate. Mark enjoyed golfing, fishing, and visiting national ...

SALEM - Joanna Herron passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, February 25th at Brookdale Assisted Living in Salem, Ohio at the age of 95. She was born on February 6, 1931, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Paul Stoffer and Mary (Zimmerman) Vignon. After graduating high school, Joanna attended nursing school for a short while, and then worked as a drafts person at the Electric Furnace Company where she met her future husband Donald Herron. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where ...

SALEM-Michael W. Smith, a man whose zest for life was as infectious as his love for his family, passed away at the age of 73, on Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026, at Salem Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on March 27, 1952, to the late Donald E. and Patricia A. (Welsh) Smith, Michael's early years were steeped in the joys of small-town life and the close-knit bonds of family. From an early age, Michael developed a passion for baseball. He ...

Youngstown- Cheryl Marie Horne passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after a long and fiercely fought illness. Cheryl was born January 7, 1968 to Joseph and Dolores Horne.  A Youngstown native, Cheryl graduated from Chaney High School in 1986. Her love of people led her to work in the food service industry as a waitress and bartender, most recently at the Pour House in Canfield. Cheryl was loved by all who met her, and she loved them in ...

SALEM – John Michael Ammon, 75, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Youngstown, Ohio, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 27, 1950, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Clarence R. Ammon Sr. and Teresa C. (Gbur) Ammon. John was always outdoors. Any moment chance he got, he was building a bonfire or getting his hands dirty in a new project. He would take evening breaks and watch his grandchildren while they played in his yard. He often took the kids on tractor ...

SALEM - Twila M. Kloos, 102, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home in Salem, Ohio, with her loving family by her side. Twila was born on February 7, 1924, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Charles V. and Mary A. (Iseman) Kille. She graduated from Salem High School in 1942. Right after graduating, she married her high school sweetheart, Frederick T. Kloos, Sr. They spent 64 loving years together until his passing in December of 2006. She was a wonderful cook and baker. ...

SALEM - Ronald S. Truitt, 83, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, with his devoted family by his side. He was born on August 22, 1942, in North Jackson, Ohio, to the late Richard and Edith (Dierkes) Truitt. Ron graduated from Western Reserve High School in 1960. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Catherine Sue Genge, on April 23, 1962. They have spent 63 loving years together. They always traveled together, their favorite place to go was Florida. They spent many winters there ...

SALEM – Robert “Bob” Lee Hutton, Sr., passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Salem, Ohio. Bob was born August 21, 1939, in Byesville, Ohio, to the late Harold Hutton and Juanita (Albright) LaMoncha. He graduated from Byesville High School in 1957 and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Mount Union, where he played track, basketball, and served as captain of the football team. He was also a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Bob ...

Mary Ellen Willard, 86, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her home in Salem, Ohio, with her partner and caretaker, Thomas Wright at her side. She was born on July 18, 1939, in Marietta, Ohio, to the late John D. and Lea S. (Murphy) Weddle. She grew up in Beloit, Ohio and was a member of the Beloit Friends Church. She graduated from Sebring High School in 1957. On July 4, 1959, she married Russell Arthur Willard. They made their home in Salem and in 1962 moved to California, in ...