Gregory S. Garloch Salem, Ohio Obituary

Gregory S. Garloch

<p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">SALEM - Gregory S. Garloch, 54, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born on June 16, 1967, in Salem, OH, a son of the late Harold R. Garloch and Margaret (Hannay) Garloch.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Greg was a 1985 graduate of Salem High School, and later graduated in 1987 from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in Graphic Design.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Greg was owner/operator of WB Signs in Salem, which now his son Dillon will be operating.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Greg enjoyed spending time with the cats, splitting Firewood, caring for the pond and all the fish. He also enjoyed attempting to play Carry on My Wayward Son until 2:00 a.m., going on small fishing trips, showing us all his drawings and how he drew, as well as gardening.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Survivors include his wife, Angela (Nester) Garloch of Salem, whom he married May 4, 2001; two sons, Dillon and Adam Garloch of Salem; one sister, Sue (Paul) Lease of Salem; and one brother, Doug Garloch of Salem.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">A funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Stark Memorial.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">Friends and family will be received Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">A private burial will be held Monday at Grandview Cemetery.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">A Celebration of Life will also be held at a later date.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to. St. Jude Children&#39;s Hospital, www.stjude.org.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary &ldquo;Hugs from Home&rdquo; program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">To view Gregory&#39;s obituary or send condolences, visit www.starkmemorial.com.</span></span></p>
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SALEM - Gregory S. Garloch, 54, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born on June 16, 1967, in Salem, OH, a son of the late Harold R. Garloch and Margaret (Hannay) Garloch.

Greg was a 1985 graduate of Salem High School, and later graduated in 1987 from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in Graphic Design.

Greg was owner/operator of WB Signs in Salem, which now his son Dillon will be operating.

Greg enjoyed spending time with the cats, splitting Firewood, caring for the pond and all the fish. He also enjoyed attempting to play Carry on My Wayward Son until 2:00 a.m., going on small fishing trips, showing us all his drawings and how he drew, as well as gardening.

Survivors include his wife, Angela (Nester) Garloch of Salem, whom he married May 4, 2001; two sons, Dillon and Adam Garloch of Salem; one sister, Sue (Paul) Lease of Salem; and one brother, Doug Garloch of Salem.

A funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Stark Memorial.

Friends and family will be received Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

A private burial will be held Monday at Grandview Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life will also be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to. St. Jude Children's Hospital, www.stjude.org.

If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary “Hugs from Home” program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.

To view Gregory's obituary or send condolences, visit www.starkmemorial.com.

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Sep
18
Visitation
Saturday, September 18 2021
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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1014 E. State St.
Salem, OH 44460
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19
Funeral Service
Sunday, September 19 2021
02:00 PM
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Salem, OH 44460
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