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Obituaries

Robert R. Hickey

1931-2024 SALEM — Robert R. Hickey of Salem, Ohio passed away peacefully at Akron Summa Hospital surrounded by his family on Oct. 11, 2024. He was born in Salem on Nov. 28, 1931, the son of the late Leo R. and Thelma Hickey. A 1950 graduate of Salem High School, Bob served in the U.S. Army ...

Thelma Adams

1924-2024 LISBON — Thelma Adams, 100, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 at Whispering Pines Village with her son, Donny, by her side. Mrs. Adams was born Aug. 19, 1924 in New Waterford, a daughter of the late John W. and Pauline (Henning) Hawkins, and had moved to Lisbon following her ...

Betty J. Ellis

1929-2024 EAST PALESTINE — Betty J. Ellis, 94, of East Palestine, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in East Palestine. She was born on Dec. 1, 1929, in Middleton Township, the daughter of the late William “Park” and Essie ...

Amanda Lynn DiRocco

1981-2024 Amanda Lynn DiRocco, 43, departed this life on Oct. 11, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her cherished loved ones. Amanda was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, born March 14, 1981, in East Liverpool, Ohio. Amanda’s kind heart, infectious ...

Joshua D. ‘Josh’ Ford

1984-2024 LEETONIA — Joshua D. “Josh” Ford, 40, died Saturday at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. He was born Sept. 14, 1984, in Salem, son of Daniel Ford and Natalie Hoffman. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 10/15/24

William Bill Riley

1945-2024 DARLINGTON, Pa. — William Bill Riley, 78, died at his home in Darlington Saturday. He was born Nov. 7, 1945, in North Sewickley, Pa., son of the late William and Alma Shoaff Riley. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 10/15/24