Gary Hugh Lawn Sr. 1949-2026 SALEM — Gary Hugh Lawn Sr., 76, a loving father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Feb. 2, 2026, at the Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. Born on July 27, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Laurence and Ella (Conn) ...
Dennis Allen Claypool 1945-2026 EAST PALESTINE — Dennis Allen Claypool passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born on March 14, 1945 — the second son born to Marlin “Bud” and Margaret (Hull) Claypool. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Madeline (Tusar) Claypool, daughters Laura (Steve) Turner and Lisa (Phillip) Smith, and a sister, Peggy (Bill) Sutherin. He graduated in 1963 from East Palestine High School. He attended Western Kentucky University and Youngstown State University. He went on to start a successful ...
JoAnn Faye Burns 1935-2026 JoAnn F. Burns, 90, of Salem passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1935 to Joseph and Faye Solomon. She enjoyed working in her garden and raising her flowers. She also enjoyed doing wood working, making crafts. JoAnn graduated from Salem High School in 1953. Survivors include her brother, Buzz (Shirley) Solomon; her children, Linda (Howard) Webb of Massillon, Sue Shaw of Lisbon, Harvey (Cindy) Mountz of Kensington and Joseph (Nancy) Mountz of Kensington; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and one-and-a half ...
Dean Blackburn 1940-2026 LISBON —Dean Blackburn, 85, died Tuesday. He was born on April 28, 1940 in McCombs, Ky., a son of the late Lewis and Mavis (Justice) Blackburn. Arrangements are by the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 2/5/26
Betsy Theodore 1984-2026 COLUMBIANA — Betsy Theodore, 41, of Columbiana, passed peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her caring family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. While her time was cut far too short, Betsy lived with a ferocity and ...
Miriam Esterly Hutson 1925-2026 COLUMBIANA — In the early morning of Feb. 3, 2026, Miriam Esterly Hutson left her loved ones to be reunited with her husband, John L. Hutson; her parents, Robert and Hildred Esterly; her sister, Ellen Clendenin; and her aunt and uncle, Helen and Roy ...
