David Anthony Ventresco 1952-2023 SALEM David Anthony Ventresco, 71, of Salem passed away peacefully in Cambridge, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2023. David was born Jan. 17, 1952, in Youngstown, the son of Patsy and Rose Ventresco. In his youth he enjoyed watching the Yankees with his father, instilling a love of baseball that he would […]
Fireworks are being provided at the lower end of the Salem Golf and Country Club (directly across from Salem Faith Assembly Church) on July 4 at 8:30 p.m., according to
Melissa Conn, Salem High School Class of 1983, has been chosen as the 2023 Salem High School Alumni Association Honored Alumnus. She will be recognized and featured as the guest speaker during the SHSAA Scholarship Award Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20 in the high school auditorium. An open house will be held immediately […]
YOUNGSTOWN Barbara B. Amstutz, 85, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Park Vista Assisted Living.
Barb was born Nov. 14, 1935, in New York City (Staten Island), to the late William and Marion Behlen.
She grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Glen Ridge High School, where she was an All-State field hockey player. She attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She graduated with a B.A. degree in sociology and psychology. Barb then attended the Ohio State University and received a master’s degree in social work.
Barb began her career at Children’s Services in Cleveland, where she met her husband, retired attorney, C. John “Jack” Amstutz. They were married in Verona, N.J., on June 10, 1961. After marriage, she moved to Youngstown, where she worked for Children’s and Family Services, the Jewish Federation of Youngstown, the Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center and ended her career at the Hine Memorial Fund.
Apr 24, 2021
A tour of the Charles E. Burchfield Homestead was recently provided to the members of Delta Kappa Gamma by Madeline Shriver (left), Vice President, and Cheryl Mattevi, Curator of the Burchfield Homestead Society. (Submitted photo)
SALEM The Alpha Iota chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma teachers’ honorary held its April meeting at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Salem.
Maralyn Porter offered a reading and the invocation. Dinner was prepared and served by Sharon Walker, Brittany Walker and Marcia Spack.
President Pam Todd conducted the business meeting. The minutes and treasurer’s report were approved. Members were reminded to continue saving their “Coins for Change” and their clothing drive for a local charity.