Obituaries

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

William C. Buehler

William C. Buehler

Jan 3, 2019

Poland - William C. "Bill" Buehler, 91, died Thursday afternoon, January 3, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Buehler was born June 19, 1927 in Salem, a son of Lawrence and Mavis (Hill) Buehler.

He was a 1945 graduate of Salem High School and shortly after graduation enlisted in the United States...

Robert Clinton Evans

Robert Clinton Evans

Jan 2, 2019

Canfield - Robert Clinton Evans, 88, of Canfield, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Wednesday afternoon, January 2, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Evans was born April 18, 1930 in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Elizabeth MacFarland Evans.

Raised in Youngstown, Robert was a graduate of South High School,...

Elizabeth  "Betty" M. Peplow

Elizabeth "Betty" M. Peplow

Jan 1, 2019

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Peplow, 87

Youngstown: Elizabeth M. ”Betty” Peplow, 87 of Youngstown, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning January 1, 2019 at Hospice House with her loving family at her side. Betty was born February 13, 1931 and was the youngest of 10 children born to John and Mary Pollock. Betty was survived by...

Dr. Wilfred "Bill" Dodgson

Dr. Wilfred "Bill" Dodgson

Dec 27, 2018

Dr. Wilfred  "Bill"  Dodgson, 90, of Boardman died Thursday morning December 27, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

He was born February 21, 1928 in Tiskilwa, Illinois, son of Rev. Arthur S. and  Ruth (Roth) Dodgson.   He had lived in the Boardman area for 57 years.

He earned his B.A. from Franklin College in...

Matthew E. Hymes

Matthew E. Hymes

Dec 22, 2018

Poland - Matthew E. Hymes, 84, died early Friday morning, December 22, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House surrounded by family.

Matthew was born on March 16, 1934 in Belington, WV, a son of Sherman and Lena (Arbogast) Hymes.

Raised in West Virginia, he wed the former Anna Nadine Golden on August 27,...

Michael Robert Ramun

Michael Robert Ramun

Dec 21, 2018

Michael Robert Ramun, 35, of Poland, died Friday morning December 21, 2018 at his home. He was born April 30, 1983 in Youngstown, son of Michael and Doree (Besch) Ramun and had been a lifelong area resident.

He was a 2001 graduate of Poland High School and had attended Youngstown State University. He had attended New Life...

Michael "Jim" Fire

Michael "Jim" Fire

Dec 21, 2018

Poland - Michael J. Fire, 86, died early Friday morning, December 21, 2018 at his home.

Michael, known as "Jim" was born June 23, 1932 in Struthers, a son of Michael J. and Frances (Toto) Fire, Sr.

Raised in Struthers, he was a 1950 graduate of Struthers High School. Mr. Fire worked as a millwright ...

Joan P. (Pachell) Edwards

Joan P. (Pachell) Edwards

Dec 20, 2018

J oan (Pachell) Edwards, 82

Poland - Joan P. (Pachell) Edwards was called by our Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2018. The family so lovingly writes this as we remember her unending strength through her prolonged illness.

Joan enjoyed traveling with her husband. She was a native of...

Joseph Cuhran

Joseph Cuhran

Dec 18, 2018

Struthers - Joseph Cuhran, 77, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Joe was born October 2, 1941 in Youngstown, a son of John and Mary (Manijak) Cuhran, Sr.

A lifelong resident of Struthers, Joe was a 1959 graduate of Struthers High School. After graduation, he proudly served in the...

Ruby E. Munholand

Ruby E. Munholand

Dec 18, 2018

Ruby E. Munholand, 92, of Struthers, died Wednesday morning December 18, 2018 at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown with her daughter by her side. She was born August 2, 1926 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Norman and Lena (Metzler) Lehman and had been a lifelong area resident.

Ruby graduated from Boardman High School and had...

Karen A. (Alderman) Leyman

Karen A. (Alderman) Leyman

Dec 14, 2018

Karen A. (Alderman) Leyman, 62

New Middletown - Karen Annette (Alderman) Leyman, 62 of New Middletown, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown.

Karen was born January 28, 1956 in Sharon, PA, the daughter of the late Cecil and Marianne (Meyers) Alderman.

She graduated on the Dean's List from...

Peter Hladun

Peter Hladun

Dec 14, 2018

Struthers - Peter Hladun, 89, died early Friday morning, December 14, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.

Peter was born July 22, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of John and Julia (Sekela) Hladun.

Raised in Youngstown, Peter attended East High School. He began his career in delivery for Schwebel's bakery before taking a...

Ethel May (Williams)  Schnellbach

Ethel May (Williams) Schnellbach

Dec 12, 2018

Johnstown - Ethel May Schnellbach, 100, passed away Wednesday morning, December 12, 2018 in Johnstown, Colorado, where she made her home with her daughter, Lori Munholland.

Ethel was born April 29, 1918 in Diamond, Ohio, a daughter of Perry and Ruth Davis Williams. She was raised in Diamond and lived in Youngstown, Ohio her adult life.

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Emma Mae (Richard)  Botsko

Emma Mae (Richard) Botsko

Dec 11, 2018

Poland - Emma Mae Botsko, 89, of Poland, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Mrs. Botsko was born February 15, 1929 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Horace and Sarah (Boyer) Richard.

She graduated from East High School in June of 1947. Mrs. Botsko worked as a cashier...

William "Schmitty" Schmid

William "Schmitty" Schmid

Dec 9, 2018

William R. Schmid (Schmitty), 79, of Struthers, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening December 9, 2018 at his home. He was born November 22, 1939 in Youngstown, OH, son of Ernest and Nina (Wille) Schmid and had been a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1957 graduate of Struthers High School. By trade he was a machinist and...

Donna J. Walkama

Donna J. Walkama

Dec 9, 2018

Lowellville - Donna Jean Walkama, 56, died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House after a battle with breast cancer.

Donna was born January 9, 1962 in Youngstown, a daughter of Eugene and Loretta (Arnold) Walkama.

A lifelong resident of Lowellville, she was a 1980 graduate of Poland Seminary High School....

Esther M. Turscak

Esther M. Turscak

Dec 9, 2018

POLAND   Esther "Estherina" M. Arena Turscak, 95 Esther passed away peacefully Sunday morning December 9, 2018 at The Inn at Poland Way with her family by her side. She was born June 16, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pa. to Joseph and Elisa Bonghi. She graduated from Helen Fleischer High School in Philadelphia in 1941. Esther was a seamstress who assembled...

William James Moorhouse

William James Moorhouse

Dec 8, 2018

Brandon - William James Moorhouse, 79, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Tampa General Hospital.

Mr. Moorhouse was born September 10, 1939 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Ralph V. and Marian Modarelli Moorhouse.

Raised in Youngstown, William was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1957. He received his...

Diane E. (Suliot)  Tullis

Diane E. (Suliot) Tullis

Dec 8, 2018

Salem - Diane E. Tullis, R.T., 61, of Salem, died Saturday morning, December 8, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Diane was born August 3, 1957 in Salem, a daughter of Eugene and Ruth Sox Suliot.

A life-long resident of Salem, Diane was raised on her family farm and enjoyed working the farm with her...

Lori Ann Fantone

Lori Ann Fantone

Dec 8, 2018

Lori Ann Fantone, 55, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning December 8, 2018  at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. She was born January 23, 1963 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of James E. and Gaye H. (Evans) Kiefer and had been a lifelong area resident.

Lori was a 1981 graduate of Boardman High School and had worked...

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