All Obituaries

Nichon Jakuszewski of Green, Ohio passed away on Nov 18, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Marilyn J. Funkhouser, 80, of Minerva passed away at her home on Friday, November 8, 2019 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born on January 5, 1939 in Alliance to the late Leroy and Clara (Binius) McGrath. Marilyn was a member of the New Franklin United Methodist Church. She worked for Alliance Community Care Center as the Head House Keeper for over 20 years. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and embroidering even teaching her children how to do so. She also enjoyed...

George M. Priselac 89, of Sebring passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Salem Regional Medical Center. George was born in Alliance, Ohio on April 19, 1930, the son of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Yagusich) Priselac. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and the Owner/Operator of the former George's Inn in West Virginia; a butcher and welder. Mr. Priselac was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Sebring where he volunteered for many church activities. He also was a member of the...

Virginia M. Allen 92 of Sebring passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Crandall Medical Center. Virginia was born in Alliance, Ohio on March 24, 1927 the daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Girsberger) Crutchley. She was a graduate of Sebring McKinley High School and retired from French Saxson and Royal China Pottery. Virginia was a member of the Beloit Friends Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her two children; Shirley (David) Sangree of...

Jeffrey McArtor of Salem, Ohio passed away on Oct 29, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Victoria L. Battles, 64 of Salem passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Victoria was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 4, 1955 the daughter of John F. and Mary L. (Harmon) Harris. She is survived by her husband Robert "Larry" Battles of Salem. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Damascus United Methodist Church with Pastor Matt Wilson officiating. Burial took place in Salem Grandview Cemetery.  

Vernon E. Metts Jr., 75, of North Benton passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Vernon was born on February 4, 1944 in Salem, Ohio to the late Vernon and Marie (Voelker) Metts. Vernon was an active member of the Lake Milton American Legion Post 737. Vernon is survived by his children Bruce, Brad, Brent and Ben Metts and Tammi Ball; brothers Harold and Gary Metts; sister Marie Ebert; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Besides his...

Helen Marie (Marty) Gednetz 89 of Canton and formerly of Sebring passed away at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Helen was born in Alliance, Ohio on February 25, 1930 the daughter of the late George and Viola (Soloman) Marty. She shared a home with her only child Kim and their 5 loving Dachshunds whom she adored. A graduate of Alliance High School and Salem City Professional School of Nursing, Helen devoted much of her professional career lecturing on drugs and addiction. She was a...

Thomas Edward Swetye, 69, died October 25 at his home in Salem. Born January 27,1950, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Swetye of Salem and Josephine Mae Bowman Swetye – originally from Pierceton, Indiana. Tom was a 1968 graduate of Salem Senior High School where he was president of his senior class, president of the Varsity S Club, treasurer of the Key Club, a captain of the varsity football team, and MVP of the track team. He was nominated to the Naval Academy but suffered a back...

Ronald Eaton, 86, of Sebring passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on September 12, 1933 in Sebring, Ohio to the late Elbert and Ruth (Goehring) Eaton. Ronald was a 1951 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School. He was a Veteran serving in the United Sates Air Force. Following the Air Force he worked at B & W Keystone as a Crane Operator. Ronald was a member of Sebring Church of the Nazarene where he served on the Church Board and...