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Tia Stiffler SALEM — Tia Marie (Tyson) Stiffler, 43, of Salem, died Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Hosp./ Mercy Health Youngstown. She was born on July 5, 1979, daughter of Dwane and Mary Ellen (Courtwright) Tyson. Arrangements by Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem. John Minor IRONDALE — John W. Minor, 89, of Irondale, died Tuesday at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 5, 1933, in New Somerset, Ohio, son of the late Howard and Leveda (Springer) Minor. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsville. 10/7/22

Kenneth Kastenhuber

SALEM — Kenneth Kastenhuber, 75, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 10, 1947 in Salem, son of the late Jacob and Gertrude (Zepernick) Kastenhuber. Kenneth was a 1965 graduate of Greenford High School. He worked as a mechanic at Loudon Ford for 38 years and later at the City of Salem. He was member of Greenford Lutheran Church. Ken enjoyed taking care of his yard and working on car engines. Survivors include his children, Angela (Jeff) Howell of Salem, Holly (Sonny) Bennett of Salem, Melissa Kastenhuber of Sebring; ...

William (Bill) Benson

NEW WATERFORD — William (Bill) Benson passed away here Friday, September 30 at his home. He Was 84. Bill left this earth as always surrounded by his family. Born December 3, 1937 in Bessemer, Pa., he was the son of the late William A. and Julia (Brown) Benson. Bill graduated from Springfield High School and proudly served in the National Guard. He was a member of the local 66 operating engineers and worked both as a welder and heavy equipment operator. A man who knew no strangers, Bill was for years the unofficial photographer for the Crestview Rebels and hundreds of his pictures ...

Michael Eugene Oates II

SALINEVILLE — Michael Eugene Oates II, 47, of Salineville died unexpectedly on October 2, 2022. Michael was born in Salem on June 17, 1975 a son of Michael E. Oates Sr. and Becky (Willis) Oates. Having lived his life in the area Michael was a graduate of Southern Local High School Class ...

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John Hartline SALEM — John Wilford Elwood Hartline 62, of Salem, died September 27, 2022, at UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on Nov. 12, 1959, son of Elwood and Lori (Bly) Hartline. Arrangements by Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem. 10/6/22

Dorena Haney

LISBON — Dorena Haney, age 48, of Lisbon, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at her home. She was born on June 5, 1974, in Salem, a daughter of Judith Dillinger McVay and the late Kenneth McVay. Dorena loved spending time with her family, especially her beloved children and ...