Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the cities of Boardman, Lowellville, Struthers, & Poland in Ohio.

Diana S. Burich

Diana S. Burich

Nov 20, 2024

Struthers- Diana S. Burich, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Arden Courts in Akron, OH after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Diana was born August 24, 1948 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of Lewanna (Miles) Hersman, and was a Struthers resident for most of her life.

 She was a 1966 graduate of Ryan High School. She started her...

Jack Leskovar

Jack Leskovar

Nov 17, 2024

Jack F. "Yucko" Leskovar, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Born on July 26, 1941, Youngstown, Ohio, Jack was a beloved son of the late Jacob and Mary (Shver) Leskovar.

Jack was raised in Struthers, where he graduated from Struthers High School. Following High School, he dedicated 47 years of his life to his profession as...

Edward G. Smrek

Edward G. Smrek

Nov 16, 2024

Surrounded by his loving family, on November 16, 2024, Edward G. Smrek passed away peacefully at The Addison of Cornersburg where he resided the past year with his devoted and loving wife, Rita.

Edward, known by his family and friends as “Ed,”was born September 16, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late George Smrek and Mary (Granchie) Smrek Hutira.

Upon graduating from...

Charles Albert Whitmore

Charles Albert Whitmore

Nov 16, 2024

New Middletown - Charles Albert Whitmore, 95, passed away early Saturday morning at Masternick Memorial.

Mr. Whitmore was born February 24, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Arthur and Gladys Gilbert Whitmore. At the age of four, Charles' family made their home in Youngstown, Ohio. 

Charles had a strong work ethic and worked for numerous companies in the area....

Marjorie Lynn (Faulkner) Pipoly

Marjorie Lynn (Faulkner) Pipoly

Nov 14, 2024

Youngstown - Marjorie Lynn (Faulkner) Pipoly was born September 18, 1943 to her loving parents, Paul E. Faulkner and Hannah Marie Kaiser and entered into the arms of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 14, 2024. 

Marjorie was known by her family and friends as "Lynn" and grew up in Youngstown, Ohio. She graduated from South High School...

Sherwood Brice Stephens

Sherwood Brice Stephens

Nov 14, 2024

Boardman- Sherwood Brice Stephens, 81, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House with his loving family by his side. 

Sherwood was born January 3, 1943 in Greenville, PA, a son of the late Floyd B. Stephens and Helen (McCoy) Stephens. 

He graduated as the first Valedictorian at Commodore Perry High School...

Gaitona "Anne" Fabry

Gaitona "Anne" Fabry

Nov 12, 2024

Poland - Gaitona Anne Fabry, 101, passed away on November 12, 2024 at the Inn at Poland Way.

She was born August 19, 1923 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Caroline Perno. She graduated from South High School and worked in California as an executive assistant for various aircraft organizations and retired after 30 years from Amatek.

In 1948,...

Diana J. Carney

Diana J. Carney

Nov 10, 2024

Poland - Diana J. Carney, 78, passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 10, 2024, at the Inn at Poland Way. 

Diana was born July 9, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Frank and Drusolina "Daisy" (Gentile) Annichine.

A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, Diana attended Struthers High School. On September 26, 1973, Diana married Patrick F. Carney, and they shared...

Mary A. Carducci

Mary A. Carducci

Nov 10, 2024

Girard - Mary A. (Gualtieri) Carducci, 100, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Armstrong Memory Care in Champion. 

Mary was born February 22, 1924 in Dover, Ohio, the daughter of Gianfelico and Condita (Santilli) Gualtieri. She moved to Youngstown in 1945. 

Mary was a 1942 graduate of St. Joseph High School in Dover, where her yearbook described her as "Mary, our...

Thomas J Wrona

Thomas J Wrona

Nov 8, 2024

Thomas J. Wrona, 81, of Youngstown, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Austinwoods Nursing Center.

Born June 22, 1943 in Youngstown, he was the son of the late Edward and Pauline (Ostrowski) Wrona.

Thomas grew up on the south side of Youngstown. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney where he excelled in football and graduated in 1962. In 1964 he was...

Erenio Nerone

Erenio Nerone

Nov 8, 2024

New Springfield - Erenio Nerone, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2024. 

He was born in Pietrabbondante, Isernia, Italy, and worked on his parent's land before serving in the Italian military. Erenio later immigrated to the United States, where he worked at several locations, Calex Corporation Aluminum Mill in Campbell, Ohio, and Oxford Automotive. He was a...

Camden Broadwater

Camden Broadwater

Nov 8, 2024

Camden “Pete” Broadwater, 89, of Poland, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Health Center – Boardman.

Born January 11, 1935 in Harrisville, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Bernard and Virginia (Fisher) Broadwater.

A graduate of Onsted High School in Michigan, Pete’s career began at Tecumseh Products in 1953, where he distinguished himself as the...

Richard Joseph Hornyak, Jr.

Richard Joseph Hornyak, Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

Van Buren Township- Richard Joseph Hornyak, Jr. 59, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Huntington, West Virginia while doing what he loved, hunting.

Mr. Hornyak was born August 21, 1965 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Richard Joseph Hornyak, Sr. and Margaret Ann Seidel. 

Raised in Poland, Rich was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Class of 1983. He...

William L. Dunlap

William L. Dunlap

Nov 6, 2024

Youngstown - William L. Dunlap, 96, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by family. 

Born January 13, 1928, he was a son of the late Loren and Christine (Schuster) Dunlap.

 William graduated from South High School in 1946 and shortly thereafter served his country proudly in the United States Navy. After...

Lloyd C. Ellis

Lloyd C. Ellis

Nov 5, 2024

Youngstown - Lloyd C. Ellis, 58, who lived life loud, proud, and with a great sense of humor passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Lloyd was born May 13, 1966 in Louisville, KY, a son of the late Lloyd and Judith (Davidson) Ellis. He graduated from Howland Christian High School and was a...

Sandra L. Deak

Sandra L. Deak

Nov 5, 2024

Youngstown - Sandra L. Deak, 84, went home to meet her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday afternoon, November 5, 2024, with her longtime friend at her side. 

Sandra, affectionately known as "Sandy," was born November 4, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John and Anna (Donuchie) Deak.

A lifelong area resident, Sandy was a graduate of Boardman High School, Class of...

Marjorie R. Chill

Marjorie R. Chill

Nov 4, 2024

 Marjorie R. Chill, aged 92, passed away on Monday afternoon, November 4, 2024, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center in Poland, Ohio. 

Marjorie was born on October 14, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Edgar and Lydia Code Bierdeman.

Marjorie's early years were spent in Youngstown and she graduated from South High School in the Class of 1950. After high school, Marjorie...

Leroy F. Collingwood Jr.

Leroy F. Collingwood Jr.

Nov 4, 2024

Leroy F. Collingwood, 89, affectionately known as Mick or Mickey, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, November 4, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio. 

Born on April 24 1935 in Youngstown, Leroy was the son of Leroy Sr. and Violet Francis Collingwood. He spent his formative years in Struthers and graduated from Struthers High School as part...

Robert C. Prosser

Robert C. Prosser

Nov 2, 2024

Poland - Robert C. Prosser, 83, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.

Robert, affectionately known as "Bob," was born November 30, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Charles and Margaret (Williams) Prosser.

Bob was a graduate of South High School, Class of 1958, and later in life, studied business at Youngstown College. After...

James P. Jakubovic

James P. Jakubovic

Nov 1, 2024

Poland - James P. Jakubovic passed away at his home on Friday morning, November 1, 2024, at the age of 84. 

James, affectionately known as "Jim," was born July 29, 1940 in Youngstown, OH, son of Peter and Irene Tokar Jakubovic.

A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, Jim was a 1958 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown College. From...

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