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Cheryl L. Blackburn

1964-2024 HANOVERTON — Cheryl L. Blackburn, 60, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at her home with her family at her side. Cheryl was born Aug. 6, 1964 in Salem, a daughter of Agnes (McLaughlin) Ridgeway of Hanoverton and the late LeRoy “Buck” Ridgeway. A 1982 graduate of United ...

Edgar ‘Eddie’ Kurtz

1933-2024 SALEM — Edgar “Eddie” Kurtz was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He passed away in his beloved home on Aug. 11, 2024. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart for his family and his Lord will be a lasting ...

Tanner James Barr

1998-2024 Salem — Tanner James Barr, 26, of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was surrounded by his family and friends as he was called home. He was born on Aug. 2, ...

Ernest Leroy Lautzenheiser

1951-2024 Ernie L. Lautzenheiser, 73, of Winona and formerly of Kensington passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 with his family at his side. He was born on July 23, 1951 to the late Donald and Deloris Lautzenheiser. Ernie proudly served his country during the Vietnam War by serving in the ...

George W. Morris Jr.

1942-2024 SALEM — George W. Morris Jr. passed on peacefully to his Heavenly home, in the loving arms of Jesus surrounded by his family Thursday, Aug. 9, 2024, at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Salem, Ohio. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on June 25, 1942, the son of Esther ...

Elizabeth Z. ‘Liz’ Skeels

Elizabeth Z. ‘Liz’ Skeels 1940-2024 LISBON — Elizabeth Z. “Liz” Skeels, 83, passed away Friday, August 9. Liz was born August 23, 1940 in Mauerstetten, Germany, a daughter of the late George and Corrine (Petty) Ziegler. Services will be held at noon, Tuesday, August 13, at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. The family will receive guests from 10 a.m. until the time of services. 8/12/24