Jan 16, 2025

Campbell - Bruce Lee Walker, 58, passed away on January 16, 2025 at the Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 19, 1966 in Hammonton, NJ, a son of Evelyn (Peace) and the late Billy Walker. 

He worked for Trump Plaza Casino and Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ, where he played a vital role behind...

Jan 15, 2025

Hubbard - Marshall A. McCree, 81, passed peacefully January 15, 2025 at home with his family by his side. 

He was born July 2, 1943 in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Marshall and Betty (Schreckengost) McCree. He graduated from Lowellville High School in 1961, where he excelled with playing trumpet in the marching and concert bands. He then...

Jan 15, 2025

New Middletown - Jean L. Conrad, 92, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 at the Hospice House. 

She was born February 1, 1932 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Maust) Lenz. She graduated from Boardman High School in 1950 and worked in loan processing for Home Mortgage Company and as an office secretary for Dr. Yaroni...

Jan 14, 2025

Struthers - Robert J. DeGeorge, 77, passed away on the morning of January 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. 

Born May 1, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Frank and Concetta (Marchese) DeGeorge.

Bob, as he was affectionately known, was raised in Youngstown and attended East High School before enlisting in the United States Army. He proudly served...

Jan 13, 2025

Lowellville - Patricia DeRosa, 88, a longtime resident of Lowellville, passed peacefully Monday January 13, 2025, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center in Canton, OH. 

Patti was born December 27, 1936 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Stanovcak) Leason. 

Patti was a graduate of Lowellville High School in 1954 and received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Youngstown State...

Jan 13, 2025

Youngstown - Thomas S. Schurko, 86, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025 at Hampton Woods. 

He was born May 3, 1938 in Youngstown, a son of the late Steve and Katherine (Halchalk) Schurko. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and then joined the United States Coast Guard. He then went back to school, earning a Bachelor's Degree from Youngstown...

Jan 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Virginia Craven, age 98. She passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Sandy Collins, with whom she resided. She was a woman of remarkable strength, love, and kindness who always put others before herself.

Dorothy was born on October 28, 1926 in...

Jan 9, 2025

Boardman - Jeffrey Richard Wilding, 62, died suddenly Friday evening, January 9, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital surrounded by his family. 

Jeffrey was born July 17, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Richard T. and Tina M. (Tondy) Wilding.

He graduated from Boardman High School and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. 

Jeffrey worked as a truck...

Jan 7, 2025

Pulaski - James A. White, Jr., 68, of Pulaski, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. 

James was born April 21, 1956 in Youngstown ,OH and was a son of the late James and Sarah (Curry) White.

At the age of 17, James started his journey, serving his country proudly in the United States...

Jan 6, 2025

Struthers - Emma Wanda Jones, 94, passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2025. 

Emma was born December 28, 1930 to parents Howard and Wanda Hallewell. Emma married Thomas E. Jones on December 17, 1960 and was a loving wife of 53 years until Tom's passing in 2014. Emma was also preceded in death by their son, Thomas S. Jones...

Jan 6, 2025

Youngstown - Harry Lee Moldovan, 97, passed away on January 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Harry Moldovan was born on August 18, 1927, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Gavril and Eleanor (Pohlman) Moldovan. A 1944 graduate of Boardman High School, Harry stood out as an exceptional athlete, excelling in basketball, track, and baseball. Toward the...

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

Youngstown - John Cardarelli, 78, of Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Born on September 17, 1946 in Warren, Ohio, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Nolfi) Cardarelli.

John graduated from Mineral Ridge High School and dedicated many years of his life to working as a steel worker...

Jan 6, 2025

Youngstown-Barbara Zagotti, 69, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. 

Barbara was born June 29, 1955 in Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Welden “Bud” Tenney and Betty Amick.

She attended Boardman High School and then moved from the area for several years, returning in 1985 and making Youngstown her home. She...

Jan 6, 2025

Boardman-Ethel Marie Cruz, 92, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown. She was born on March 29, 1932, in North Lima, Ohio, to the late Clyde and Mabel Harrold Smith.

A graduate of Boardman High School, Ethel embarked on a career in nursing, beginning her professional journey at Southside Hospital. In 1951, she married...

Jan 5, 2025

Joelyn Wagner, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday afternoon, January 5, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on March 20, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Stanley E. and Zala R. Anderson Davis.

Raised in Struthers, Joelyn was a proud graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1950. Following her graduation, she worked in the...

Jan 4, 2025

Youngstown - Faye E. Conrad, 76, passed away on January 4, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. 

She was born April 1, 1948 in Ravenna, a daughter of the late Andrew and Viraglene (McCune) Schoolcraft.

Faye was a devoted homemaker and an incredible mom who always put her family first. She loved being at home, keeping her house tidy and cozy...

Jan 4, 2025

Struthers - Richard Bodendorfer, fondly known as Bodie or Rich, 97, of Struthers, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 at Hospice of the Valley in Poland, Ohio.

Rich was born on November 2, 1927 to John and Sofia (Fabian) Bodendorfer in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was “the baby” of the family being the last born and surviving of eight...

Dec 31, 2024

Christian J. Wagner, 54, passed away Tuesday evening, December 31, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio. Born on February 13, 1970, in Youngstown, he was a beloved son of Robert and Joelyn Davis Wagner.

Chris was a proud graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Class of 1988. He furthered his education at ITT Technical College, Youngstown where...

Dec 31, 2024

Poland-Barbara (Barbie) Ann Marakas, 72, of Poland, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 after a hard fought battle with cancer. 

Barbie was born December 17, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio to John and Barbara Caputo. The second child out of seven, she always watched out for her younger siblings. Barbie graduated from Ursuline High School in 1970 and went on...