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Lester C. Syx

Lester C. Syx, 72, of Hanoverton passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. He was born in Salem on Feb. 18, 1950 to the late Kenneth and Margret Syx. He graduated from United Local High School. He was a marine serving his country during the Vietnam War as a dog handler. Lester worked along with his family in the construction business. He is survived by his daughter Jessica E. Syx-Dunlap of Hanoverton; his siblings Bill Syx of Hanoverton, Debra (Brian) Adams of Sarasota, Fla., and Terry Syx of Hanoverton; and four grandchildren, Evan, Nevaeh, Harlen and Amber. He was preceded in death by ...

Alfred Walter Lee Wittenauer Jr.

EAST PALESTINE — Alfred Walter Lee Wittenauer Jr., 85, passed away Sept. 15, 2022, at his home following a lengthy illness. Alfred was born April 21, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio, son of Alfred Sr. and Jean Bowers Wittenauer. Alfred was proud of the fact that he carried not only his ...

Dorothy A. Zimmerman

SALEM — Dorothy A. Zimmerman, 90, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at her home. She was born March 26, 1932 in Hanover Township, Ohio, daughter of the late Marion and Elsie (Speidel) Wilson. Dorothy was a 1950 graduate of Augusta High School. She worked at the Farmers Bank and Bank One ...

Robert ‘Bob’ Melott Jr.

Robert “Bob” Melott Jr., 58, of East Palestine, passed away Sept. 15, 2022. Born Sept. 20, 1963 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Betty (Wyke) Melott and Roy Adkins. Bob was formerly employed at Sea Forth Chemical Plant. He was a member of the Potters Club and an avid Cleveland Browns Fan. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by a grandchild. Surviving are his son, Glen (Sheena) Bates Jr. of East Liverpool; six grandchildren; three sisters, Patty Cogar of East Liverpool, Cindy (John) Parrish of East Liverpool and Rosie Melott of ...

Larry Bender Sr.

Larry Bender Sr., 82, of Minerva died Sept. 11 in Aultman Alliance Hospital. He was born Aug. 3, 1940 in Waynesburg to Norman and Bernice (Stalder) Bender. Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva is handling the arrangements. 9/17/22

James M. Drotleff

SALEM — James M. Drotleff, 75, died Wednesday. He was born March 20, 1947, son of the late Fritz Henry and Mary Dorothea (Schmidt) Drotleff. Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 9/17/22