Nov 16, 2018

Florence Margaret Romeo, 84, of Pulaski, Pennsylvania, passed away November 16, 2018, in New Wilmington, PA.

She was born April 23, 1934, in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Florence Irene (Wills) and Thomas Earl Wanamaker .

Florence was a homemaker. Prior to her marriage, she had held several clerical positions.

She was a member...

Nov 16, 2018

Struthers - Mary Ann Laurie, 85, of Struthers, died Friday afternoon, November 16, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House after a short illness.

Mary Ann was born May 17, 1933 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Frank and Anna Szurilla Liptak.

Raised in Youngstown, Mary Ann was a 1951 graduate of Chaney High...

Nov 15, 2018

Matthew T. Cannon, 24, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning November 15, 2018 in Salem, OH.

He was born February 24, 1994 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Joe Cannon and Teri Manis and had been a lifelong area resident.

Matthew was a diesel mechanic by trade and had been working for...

Nov 14, 2018

FAIRFIELD - Patricia (Kilgore) Bindas, 80, formerly of Youngstown, passed away late Wednesday evening Nov. 14, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield. She was born July 28, 1938, in Youngstown, daughter of Emerson Lee and Blodwin (Rush) Kilgore. Patricia worked for Packard Electric in Warren, for 32 years from 1956 to 1988 when she retired at the age of...

Nov 13, 2018

Boardman - Joseph A. Morucci, 81, of Boardman, died Tuesday morning, November 13, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Joe was born February 26, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of the late Ben and Adele Bertuccini Morucci.

Raised in Youngstown, Joe was a 1956 graduate of Wilson High School. In July of 1958...

Nov 13, 2018

Claudine Bridges, BSN/RNC, 84 BOARDMAN - Claudine Bridges, 84, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 13, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Claudine was born Jan. 27, 1934, in Perry, Fla., a daughter of Clyde W. and Satilla Green Smith. She married Rev. Dr. Jackie G. Bridges on March 20, 1953. Claudine was a minister’s wife for over 66...

Nov 11, 2018

Poland- Frank W. Mrozek, 78, passed away Sunday November 11, 2018 surrounded by his family.

He was born December 3, 1939 in New Castle, Pa. he was the son of Walter "Mutz" and Helen Mrozek.

A graduate of St. Mary's Seminary, Illinois in 1957, Frank went on to have a 30 year career with Allstate...

Nov 11, 2018

North Lima - Eleanor M. Matteo, 97, died Sunday morning, November 11, 2018 at Assumption Village.

Eleanor (Mimi) was born November 29, 1920 in Calcutta, a daughter of James and Margaret Broadbent Payton.

She was a 1938 graduate of Atwater High School. During World War II she worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" for Goodyear...

Nov 5, 2018

Youngstown - Mary Barbara Girts, 80, died November 5, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

Mrs. Girts, know as Barb was born August 1, 1938 in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Stella Kalaher Russell.

She was a 1956 graduate of South High School and was a secretary for Standard Slag for 6...

Nov 1, 2018

Struthers - Richard "Ship" Shipley, 66, died November 1, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Ship was born February 22, 1952 in Youngstown, a son of Richard and Laura (Pierce) Shipley.

He was a 1970 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and attended Youngstown State University. Ship worked as a Line Leader at Ohio Edison for 43...

Oct 31, 2018

Youngstown - Thomas Parker, 63, died October 31, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Mr. Parker was born December 24, 1954 in Youngstown, a son of Rollin and Dorothy (Iman) Parker.

Tom was working at General Extrusions in Boardman for over 15 years.

Tom was an avid bowler and enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Oct 28, 2018

Ted James Hardie, 57, of Struthers died Sunday morning October 28, 2018 at Marinelli Manor.

He was born April 18, 1961 in Youngstown, OH, son of George and Donna (Taaffe) Hardie and had been a lifelong area resident.

Over the years he held several jobs at MASCO, and had participated in the Special Olympics. Ted...

Oct 27, 2018

Sebring - William G. Dykins, 94, formerly of Poland, passed away Saturday evening, October 27, 2018 at Crandall Medical Center surrounded by his family. William, affectionately known as Dyke, was born February 26, 1924 in Youngstown, a son of Daniel and Ada Thomas Dykins. He was raised in Austintown and resided in Boardman for 20 years and eventually relocated...

Oct 27, 2018

Youngstown - John "Jack" E. Arbogast, 65, died unexpectedly on October 27, 2018 at his home.

John, affectionately known as "Jack" was born October 26, 1953 in Youngstown, a son of the late Kenneth and Ethel Graden Arbogast.

A lifelong area resident, Jack was a 1972 graduate of Boardman High School and received his Associate's...

Oct 27, 2018

Charles Shellogg Jr. of Poland, Ohio passed away on October 27, in his sleep after a brief stay at the Cleveland Clinic from heart complications; he was 89. A Youngstown native, Chuck was a graduate of Chaney High School and attended Youngstown State University. Shellogg (Sergeant) served in the Armed Forces and Reserves from 1951- 1957. After basic training...

Oct 27, 2018

Mildred (Mimi) A. Cunningham, 87, of Poland, died Saturday morning October 27, 2018 at her home.

She was born December 23, 1930 in Stratton, OH, a daughter of Peter and Theresa (Pillar) Urich .

Mimi was proud of her work as a registered nurse. She received her training at Good Samaritan School of Nursing in...

Oct 25, 2018

Lowellville - Charles J. Klesch, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at The Weils Assisted Living in Chagrin Falls.

Mr. Klesch was born October 5, 1935 in Youngstown, to the late Charles R. and Mary B. Klesch and lived his entire life in the Mahoning Valley.

He was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School...

Oct 25, 2018

Joshua A. Troxell Donatelli, 26, of Youngstown, died unexpectedly Thursday October 25, 2018. He was born June 26, 1992. He is the son of Danielle Troxell Class.

Josh was a lifelong area resident and was a 2011 graduate of Boardman High School, and had attended the University of Akron. He was an active competitor in all sports....

Oct 24, 2018

Struthers- Nicholas S. Jukich, 88, passed away on October 24, 2018 at the Inn at Poland Way.

Nick was born October 20, 1930 to Nicola and Edith Jukich. He graduated from Struthers High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1951 to 1953.

He began a career...

Oct 23, 2018

Struthers- Para "Gertrude" Phillips, 98, died October 23, 2018 at Masternick Memorial. Mrs. Phillips was born December 11, 1919 in Turner County, GA, a daughter of Thomas and Anna Blythe Pitts Morris. She was one of fourteen children.

Para worked in retail for 40 years, retiring from Value City in 2000.

She was a member...