1941-2025 Salem native Ronald Arthur Shoop, 84, died March 15 of cancer while under hospice care at his home in Deale, Maryland. He was born March 11, 1941, in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late William and Alma (Hopper Spanbauer) Shoop. A member of Salem High School Class of 1959, he embarked ...

1971-2025 WESTLAKE – Bradley M. Williard, 53, of Westlake, formerly of Leetonia, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 following a short illness. Mr. Williard was born March 25, 1971, in Salem, a son of H. Arthur Williard Jr. and Nancy Morris Williard. He was a 1989 graduate of Leetonia High ...

1949-2025 Ella Marie Horst, 75, passed away peacefully March 21, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 2, 1949, to the late James and late Etta Horst. Ella is survived by three sisters: Marjorie Horst of Salem, Ohio; Norma (Eugene) Schrock of Deming, New Mexico; Verna (Ivan) ...

John Wayne Rudibaugh, son of Leona and Wayne Rudibaugh of Rogers, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 3, 2025. His extraordinary life was defined by his unwavering commitment to his family, faith, and pursuit of innovation. John’s infectious enthusiasm for life inspired all who ...

Louise E. (Hellstern) Mraz 1930-2025 MASSILLON — Louise E. (Hellstern) Mraz, 94, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025, at Danbury Massillon where she had resided the past seven months. Louise was born May 22, 1930, in Canton, a daughter of the late Max J. and Cecelia ...

Marylyn Joyce Aken Blower 1937-2025 WEIRTON, W.Va. – Marylyn Joyce Aken Blower, 88, formerly of Chester, died Monday morning at Trinity West Medical Center. Born in East Liverpool Feb. 6, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Richard J. and Sylvia Silverthorn Aken. Dawson Funeral Home is ...