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Teresa A. Gallo

1977-2026 LISBON — Teresa A. Gallo, 48, died Sept. 8 in North Wilkesboro, N.C. She was born Nov. 18, 1977 in Lisbon, daughter of Ross F. Gallo and the late Sandra K. (Wilms) Wilkinson. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. 9/15/26

Linda Sue Dixon

1958-2026 LISBON — Linda Sue Dixon, 68, died Saturday. She was born on March 10, 1958, in Salem, a daughter of Janet E. (Roessler) Dixon and the late Robert E. Dixon. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 9/15/26

Juanine Schwerin

1947-2026 NEW SPRINGFIELD — Juanine Schwerin, 79, passed away at her home on Thursday Sept. 10, 2026. Juanine was born Aug. 18, 1947, in Wexford, Pa., daughter of the late John and Rita (Brooker) Crawford. She was raised on a Farm in Wexford, Pa., and married her husband Thomas right ...

Michael David Perkins

1953-2026 LISBON — Michael David Perkins, 73, of Lisbon, died on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Sunrise Homes, Lisbon. He was born on July 31, 1953, in Salem, son of the late Richard and Carol Burton Perkins. Michael was a graduate of Robert Bycroft and had an astounding memory. He lived ...

Irene Frances Pahanish

1933-2026 LEETONIA — Irene Frances Pahanish, 92, died early Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Brookdale Salem. Born Nov. 24, 1933 in Salem, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Felesky) Davner. Irene worked in housekeeping at Sunrise Homes and Opportunity Homes for many years, retiring at age 75. A member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, she enjoyed doing her yardwork, especially mowing. Irene leaves four children to cherish her memory: James (Kathy) Pahanish, Matthew (Rhonda) Pahanish, Ronald (Paula) Pahanish, and Deana (Jim) Warneke; as well as 12 grandchildren and ...

Loretta R. Becker

1943-2026 SALEM — Mrs. Loretta R. Becker, 82, of Salem, died on Aug. 31 at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Salem. She was born on Dec. 10, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pa., daughter of the late Bertram and Celia Braun Graner. Arrangements are being handled by the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. 9/11/26