Jim salem Obituary (1950 - 2026)

Born Feb 14, 1950, Jim salem attended Westlake High School in Westlake, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Jim Salem.

Graduation Year	Class of 1968
Date of Birth	Feb 14, 1950
Date of Passing	May 18, 2026
About	Jim passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Ames House Hospice of Western Reserve in Westlake after a 4.5 year battle against bladder cancer.
Events	Jim Salem’s Memorial Celebration… Regarding Jim Salem’s Celebration of Life and funeral mass: After reaching out to the core family, relatives & friends of Jim, we’ve settled on a date of Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at St. Ladislas Church, 2345 Bassett Rd. In Westlake, Ohio for the funeral mass with pre-visitation at 10:00 am, followed by Jim’s Celebration of Life Ceremony and luncheon. It will all take place at St.Lad’s, Jim’s childhood parish and the church where we were married 47 years earlier on June 30, 1979. We will be live-streaming the 11:00 mass for those who cannot join us in person. Jim was such a tremendous influence in many of our lives, because he ‘lived by example’. If you care to share a story or anecdote about Jim during his Celebration of Life Ceremony, we’d love hearing it. Many thanks to all of you for your support, love & prayers ! He’s in God’s loving hands now. Jim’s obituary can be seen at www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Jim Salem '68 posted a photo:

Thanks to all of Jim Salem’s Westlake High classmates & friends who took the time to celebrate Jim at his St. Ladislas Mass & Memorial on June 30, 2026 ! I was so touched to see such a lovely representation from his days at Westlake High! He truly loved you all.
Most appreciatively,
Paulette Salem

Posted July 29th, 2026

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Michael O'callaghan '68 said:

JIm was a great classmate, athlete, and person. I have nothing but respect for his friendliness and accomplishments. The world has lost a good person. The family has lost a wonderful leader. Prayers for all.

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Dale Yahraus '69 said:

I knew Jim since little league baseball. Jim was an outstanding athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. But more importantly, Jim was a great person.. he had great character and he will be missed.

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Bob Cass '68 said:

A friend forever!!

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Harry Gorden '68 said:

Truly he was the best of us. Best athlete, team mate, friend. Could have gone pro but decided to start a successful business, a wonderful family and still a great man of the community. We mourn with his family.

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