The Obituary Section

Marilyn Walter

, Ohio

December 11, 1991

LisbonMarilyn J. Walter 88 passed away Monday March 30 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born February 23 1938 in Elyria Ohio a daughter of the late Dwight LeRoy Smith and the late Virginia Mildred Jewell Baldwin. Marilyn worked as a housekeeper and was Methodist by faith. She loved spending time with her family especially the vacations to the beach and family game night. Marilyn also loved to read. Her husband Plain Albert Bert Walter Sr whom she married May 7 1955 preceded her in death December 12 1991. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Karen S. Walter and by her grandsons Kevin E. Walter Marcus Walter and Michael Eddinger. She leaves to cherish her precious memory her daughters Judy Eddinger Linda Terry Sr. Surmaceviz Audrey Russell D. Willard and Roberta Walter sons Plain A. Pete Phyllis Walter Jr. and Dwayne Kristen…

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Jean Barnes

, Ohio

Lisbon Jean Barnes 95 passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 24 2026 at Reward Senior Care of Lisbon. Mrs. Barnes was born April 22 1930 in Salem a daughter of the late Rollin and Sylvia McGarvey Scott. Following graduation from high school Jean worked as a rural postal carrier for the United States Postal service for 26 years. She was also an Avon salesperson for many years. Jean was a faithful member of the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene. Jean loved to travel and she and her husband Rusty were able to visit all 50 states. Her husband Paul Rusty Barnes whom she married July 7 1953 preceded her in death on January 3 2023. Jean was also preceded in death by her daughter and soninlaw Patty and Bruce Pastore their son and Jeans grandson Scott A. Pastore brother Wayne Scott and by her sister Eileen Teague. She is survived…

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Warren Kelm

, Ohio

Malvern Warren Edward Kelm 74 passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 25 2026 from injuries sustained in an industrial accident. He was born March 9 1952 in Salem Ohio the son of the late Robert P. and Ruth Eleanor Nold Kelm and was a 1970 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School. Warren continued his education at The Ohio State University where he was a proud member of the marching band and earned a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. He went on to own and operate several businesses in the coal mining and land reclamation industries. Known for his sharp intellect and innovative thinking Warren held multiple patents related to coal mining. Warren had a deep appreciation for history and music. He enjoyed collecting antiques Civil War relics and phonographs and was an accomplished pianist and organist who generously shared his talents by playing for area churches when needed. He…

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Norma Moats Barker

, Ohio

HanovertonNorma J. Moats Barker 86 passed away peacefully Thursday March 26 2026 at her home following a lengthy illness. Norma was born November 9 1939 in Kensington Ohio a daughter of the late Alvin Amelung and the late Vivian Laskley Merriman and had lived in the area all of her life. A 1959 graduate of Minerva High School she was a loving wife and mother who created a loving home for her husband and her children. She loved being near or on the water whether it be Lake Erie Guilford Lake or the Ohio River Norma loved the water. She enjoyed boating cruising or just going fishing. Norma was also an avid bowler and she enjoyed singing. She loved rock music and Karaoke and even made her own Karaoke tapes of her playing and singing Blondie and Annie Lennox were of few of her favorites. Norma was a faithful Christian…

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