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Keith Allan Clapsaddle

1957-2025 Keith Allan Clapsaddle, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in Greenville, S.C., at the age of 68. Born on May 11, 1957, in Salem, Ohio, to Paul and Dora Mae Clapsaddle of Kensington, Keith made lifelong friendships and ...

John ‘Jack’ Ralph Johnston

1933-2025 SALEM — John “Jack” Ralph Johnston, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Salem, Ohio on June 12, 2025. Jack was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on June 24, 1933, to Ralph and Evalyn Johnston. A devoted husband, father, and public servant, Jack will be deeply missed ...

Wayne Leroy Zeitler Jr.

1953-2025 NEW WATERFORD — Wayne Leroy Zeitler Jr., 72, of New Waterford, died on Tuesday at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 13, 1953, in Salem, son of the late Wayne and Georgia Jones Zeitler. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. 6/19/25

Wesley ‘Wes’ Allen Howell

1979-2025 Wesley “Wes” Allen Howell, 46 of Columbiana, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Mercy Hospital in Boardman. He was born on May 27, 1979, in Salem, a son of William Jr. and Velda Nofziger Howell. He was a lifelong resident of the Columbiana area. He ...

Rachael Simon

1977-2025 EAST PALESTINE — Rachael Simon, 47, of East Palestine, died June 12 in East Palestine. She was born on Dec. 4, 1977, daughter of the late Ronald Micha and the late Deborah Henson Micha Leipply. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home, East Palestine. 6/18/25

Darlene M. Murphy

1939-2025 Darlene M. Murphy, formerly of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on June 6 in Vancouver, Washington. She was born Nov. 26, 1939, in East Palestine, a daughter of the late Norris L. and Madge (Bennett) Shafer. Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, Washington, is handling the arrangements. 6/18/25