All Obituaries

William "Bill" Grubbs of Salem passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born in Canton, Ohio on December 27, 1943 the son of the late Frank and Evelyn (Bryan) Grubbs. Bill was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. For over 40 years, he and his wife Lynn have been coordinators for Shaklee Nutrition, he previously served as a Chaplain in the Word of Life Prison Ministries program in several upstate New York prisons. Bill attended...

Allen Buchanan passed away on Jul 18, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Ruth A. Denny 99, of Beloit passed away on July 13, 2019,at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring. Ruth was born in Beloit on April 27, 1920,the daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Alice E. (Cracknell) Greenawalt. She was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ and will be remembered as an excellent seamstress as well as sewing many Afghans and Quilts completing her last quilt this past May. Ruth enjoyed being outdoors and working in the garden she was also a member of Smith Grange and the...

Brock W. Mason 9, of Salem passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. Brock was born in Canton, Ohio on May 18, 2010 the son of Todd and Vanessa (Barlow) Mason. He was about to enter the 3rd grade at Damascus Elementary in the West Branch Local School District. Brock, known to many as "The Brockster" was your typical 9 year old and then some, he was always on the go wanting to be outdoors enjoying whatever he could find and do. He loved being the...

ALLIANCE - Theorita E. Bennett, age 90, of Alliance, passed into her Savior Jesus arms, at 3:40 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2019, at her home. She was born July 19, 1928, in Montgomery, AL, to Theodore H. and Helen (McKay) Wills and has been an Alliance resident since 1948. Theorita graduated in 1946 from Central High School in Akron, OH. Theorita worked at Taylorcraft, Taylor Corp, Chemwood and Jay's (variety) Store prior to the arrival of her first child. Later she worked for a short time...

Karen Jean Jarvis 75, of Alliance passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem, Ohio. Karen was born on August 4, 1943, the daughter of the late George Stockli and Bernice (Fites) Stockli. She attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Alliance and enjoyed reading, crocheting, cookie and pie baking. Survivors include her son Aaron William (Pam) Jarvis, three grandchildren; Gabriel L. Jarvis, Shaynna R. Jarvis and Elizabeth L. Jarvis and two...

Robert Deal, 76 of Lisbon passed away on June 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on February 25, 1943, in Greenville, Michigan to the late Helen and Robert Deal. Bob enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed watching the Pirates and the Steelers. But most important was to spend time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 48 years Elaine (Crowl) Deal, four children; Michael (Guadalupe) Deal of Saginaw, TX, BobbiJo...

Marguerite “Marge” McDonald Iden, 88 years young, enjoyed a much anticipated homecoming in heaven in the early morning hours of Monday, June 24, 2019, at The Arbors of Minerva. She was born on May 20,1931, to Arthur and Mary McDonald in Canton Ohio and grew up in East Rochester, Ohio. Marge married the love of her life, Howard “Bud” Iden on June 20, 1948, and together they raised four children in a home filled with love and laughter in Beloit, Ohio. Marge retired as...

Donald Wayne Marshall born on April 12, 1931 passed away at home on June 23, 2019 in the presence of his loving family. He is a graduate of Chester High School class of 1949. He is a retired Airforce Veteran. He was a former metal shop teacher at West Branch, Salem and East Liverpool High Schools. He and his wife Kay were the former owners of Don and Kay's Sportsmans Grille for 19 years in Alliance. He is retired machinist from Tru Cut Die and worked part time at CTM after retirement....

Earl Frederick Johanson Sr. 91 of Alliance passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 11, 1927, the son of the late Frederick and Irene (Drake) Johanson. He was a graduate of Alliance High School and served in the US Navy for 2 years and the Navy Reserves for 13 years. He worked at Alliance Machine and retired from there in 1986 after 36 years. Mr. Johanson was very active in his church, First Baptist Church in Alliance serving in many roles...