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Mary Alice Hoover–Smith

1933-2026 Mary A. Hoover, 92, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. She was born on Feb. 3, 1933 at home to John and Dorothy Ridgeway. Mary worked at Summitville Tile for 17 1/2 years. She was a member of the Hanoverton Church of God in Hanoverton and also attended the Highland Christian Church in Salem. Survivors include her children John W. (Tina) Smith of Lisbon and LaRae (Fritz Linder) Exline of Salem; four stepchildren, Linda (Bob) Kraynak of Howland, Vince (Elaine) Hoover of Columbiana, Bill (Cheryl Albright) Hoover Jr. of Lisbon, Bob (Cinniamon) Hoover of Lisbon; ...

Frances Lorena (Williams) Brown

1938-2026 Frances Lorena (Williams) Brown, 87, of Salineville, Ohio, was warmly welcomed into Heaven on Jan. 7, 2026. Born on Aug. 7, 1938, in Tryon, North Carolina, she was the youngest of 12 children born to Steward and Minnie (Walker) Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Carol ...

Larry A. Macklin Sr.

1953-2026 LEETONIA — Larry A. Macklin Sr., 72, of Leetonia, died on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at his home in Leetonia. He was born on June 15, 1953, in Salem, son of the late Eugene and Charlotte Culp Macklin. Larry had worked as a machinist, he enjoyed spending time at the Leetonia ...

Billie ‘Bill’ Frank Swift

1935-2026 LEETONIA — Billie “Bill” Frank Swift, 90, of Leetonia, left this world at 3:25 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, with his wife Marsha by his side. He was born in Birmingham, Ala., on Oct. 29, 1935, the fourth of seven children to James and Katheryn Kunz Swift. He resided in ...

Russell Shane Waite

1974-2026 EAST PALESTINE — Russell Shane Waite, 51, died Monday. He was born July 25, 1974, in East Liverpool, son of the late Russell M. and Rebecca Baumgarner Waite. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 1/7/26

Fayette (Fay) Powers Grose

1933-2025 VERMILION — Fayette (Fay) Powers Grose reunited with the God he faithfully served for over six decades on Dec. 27, 2025. His journey to everlasting life came just as he hoped it would be – swift and peaceful and within the comfort of his home, next to his devoted wife, Phyllis. ...