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Warren ‘Butch’ Bandy

Warren ‘Butch’ Bandy 1947-2026 Warren “Butch” Bandy, 78, passed away April 16 after a long battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Butch was born July 27, 1947 in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Warren and Antionette Bandy. He resided in Sebring, Fla., and was a graduate of East Palestine High School in 1965 and two years at The Ohio State University. He was a livestock Broker for over 35 years. He attended many sporting events for his sons and his grandkids and family vacations. Butch is survived by his wife Sandy of 56 years; two sons, Doug of ...

Carolyn S. Esenwein

Carolyn S. Esenwein 1941-2026 SALEM — Carolyn S. Esenwein, 84, went home to be with the Lord April 19, 2026, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon with family by her side. Carolyn was born Aug. 15, 1941, in Columbiana, daughter of the late Carey and Dorothy Bell Houlette. Carolyn was a ...

Cheryl L. Selby

Cheryl L. Selby 1948-2026 EAST PALESTINE — Cheryl L. Selby, 77, of East Palestine, passed away April 20, 2026, at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab. She was born July 2, 1948, in Salem, daughter of the late David and Shirley Bertollette Sprankle. Cheryl was a 1966 graduate of East ...

Sherri Jane Hanley

Sherri Jane Hanley 1956-2026 Sherri Jane Hanley, 69, of Salineville died Monday at Valley Oaks in East Liverpool. Sherri was born in East Liverpool on July 30, 1956, a daughter of the late Dean Hanley and Mary Rush Hanely. Kerr-Watson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 4/22/26

Dorothy E. Kelty

Dorothy E. Kelty 1937-2026 EAST PALESTINE — Dorothy E. Kelty, 88, passed away April 19, 2026, at the Hospice House following a brief illness. Dorothy was born May 28, 1937, in East Palestine, daughter of the late Harry and Martha Linzey Schodde. She was a lifelong resident of East Palestine and a graduate of East Palestine High School. Dorothy worked as an accountant in town for a number of years prior to her retirement. Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Gwenn Kelty of East Palestine and Carolyn Blue of Colorado; two grandchildren, Crystal (Jim) Ruscoe and Abby Blue; as ...

Chelsea Marie Miller

Chelsea Marie Miller 1990-2026 LISBON — Chelsea Marie Miller, 35, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in the emergency room at Salem Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Chelsea was born June 7, 1990 in Salem, the daughter of Donald Miller and ...