Aug 5, 2018

Leone W. Howell, 96, of Boardman, died Sunday morning August 5, 2018 at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown.

She was born November 14, 1921 in Albany, NY, daughter of Andrew E. and Hazel (Wilsey) Colvin. She came to the area with her daughter in 1991.

Leone worked as a Bookkeeper for the Master Molding Company...

Aug 2, 2018

Judy Swantner-Dasen, 59, whose life was joyfully spent in Struthers, fought her last fight on August 2nd, at 5:12 pm at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, surrounded by her family who never once doubted her.

Judy was born in Youngstown to Don and Sally Stevens on October 15th , the loveliest day in 1958. She met the first love...

Jul 31, 2018

Youngstown- Douglas Westerbeck, 69, formerly of Struthers, died July 31, 2018 at Liberty Health Care Center. Doug was born April 30, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of Arleigh and Gaile Auld Westerbeck.

He was a Struthers High School graduate and received two Degrees from Youngstown State University.

He is survived by one brother, Dale Westerbeck...

Jul 30, 2018

Roberta Azara, 80, died July 30, 2018 at Beeghly Oaks. Mrs. Azara was born December 7, 1937 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Cyril and Gladys (Turkle) Ruppert.

She was a 1955 East High School graduate. Roberta worked at various jobs including Arby's, Value King, and Stambaugh Thompson. In her later years she was a interpreter for the...

Jul 30, 2018

Poland - Marion E. Alexander, 89, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, July 30, 2018 with her family at her side, at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown.

Marion was born April 27, 1929 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Howard and Tillie Steinbach Engleman.

Raised in Youngstown, Marion was a 1947 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High...

Jul 28, 2018

Lowellville - Nicholas Basista, Sr., 85, of Lowellville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence Saturday morning, July 28, 2018.

Nicholas was born December 13, 1932 in Struthers, OH, a son of George and Mary Basista.

A 1952 graduate of Struthers High School, Nicholas excelled in high school sports, especially football. After graduation Nicholas enlisted...

Jul 27, 2018

Obituary

Dale R. Flick 57, an Air Force Veteran and HVAC technician of Austintown, Ohio died unexpectedly in Youngstown, Ohio on Friday, July 27th, 2018.

Dale is survived by his wife, the former Vicky Lorenzi of Austintown, Ohio; mother, Nancy Flick of Boardman, Ohio; sister, Kathy (Gary) Brousseau of Chardin, Ohio;...

Jul 27, 2018

Margaret (Peg) Louise Polya, 77, of Salem, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at her daughters home in North Port, Florida. Peg was born on May 19,1941 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, a daughter of David and Jennie Mae (Beck) Dunmire. She made her home in Newton Falls before moving to Salem.

Peg was one of the...

Jul 26, 2018

Poland - J. Russ Wall, 67, died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Continuing Healthcare of Boardman.

Russ was born November 17, 1950 in Ligonier, PA, a son of Myrna (Wall) Barker.

Raised in Pittsburgh, Russ was a graduate of Westinghouse Memorial High School and received his culinary degree from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts....

Jul 26, 2018

Judi L. Pavelko, 59, of Struthers, died Thursday Morning July 26, 2018 at her home.

She was born December 26, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Glen E. and Bonnie L. (Fadeley) Leavitt and was a lifelong area resident.

Judi was a 1977 graduate of Poland High School and had attended Penn-Ohio College. She...

Jul 25, 2018

Struthers - Richard C. Kerens, 84, of Struthers, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Wednesday evening, July 25, 2018 at his residence.

Richard, "Rich" was born April 12, 1934 in Glady, WV, a son of Carl and Mary Vance Kerens.

Raised in Glady, Richard attended Elkins High School. Marrying his childhood sweetheart,...

Jul 24, 2018

Rena L. Leasure, 80, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday Afternoon July 24, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born November 12, 1937 in Youngstown a daughter of Kenneth C. and Dulcine L. (Schick) Wright Sr. and had been a lifelong area resident.

She worked her entire life in the medical field beginning at Southside...

Jul 22, 2018

John N. Poteet, 96, of Boardman, died Sunday evening July 22, 2018 at the Inn at Walker Mill in Boardman.

He was born July 9, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of William Elizabeth (Houy) Poteet and was a lifelong area resident.

John was a 1940 graduate of Boardman High School and had worked as a...

Jul 20, 2018

New Middletown - Elma Isabelle Massie, 98, of New Middletown, died Friday afternoon, July 20, 2018 at Masternick Memorial.

Elma was born to Chester and Mary Slaven Gorgas in her family home on Harvey Street in Struthers on January 20, 1920.

Raised in Struthers, Elma was a 1938 graduate of Struthers High School. Shortly after...

Jul 20, 2018

Warren - Helen R. Curran, 97, formerly of Youngstown and Struthers, died July 20, 2018 at Windsor House at Champion.

Helen was born January 14, 1921 in DuBois, PA, a daughter of Thomas and Ida Runyan Martin, and came to Youngstown at the age of four.

She attended East High School and during World War...

Jul 19, 2018

New Middletown - Dana Pitzo-Valentine, 55, went to be with the Lord, July 19, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, after an extended illness surrounded by her family.

Dana was born December 5, 1962 at Fort Campbell, KY, daughter of Daniel and Alice Best Pitzo.

She was a 1982 graduate of Leetonia High School and attended...

Jul 17, 2018

Youngstown - Edward Swager Jr. , 86, died July 17, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Ed was born May 14, 1932 in Youngstown, son of Edward and Minnie Buckner Swager.

He was a 1950 graduate of South High School. Ed worked in various positions at Ohio Bell for over 30 years. He was a...

Jul 16, 2018

POLAND – Jean F. Richards, born June 10, 1927, in Youngstown,  passed away quietly in her sleep in Poland, Ohio, on July 16, 2018, at the age of 91, due to complications following hip surgery. She entered into this life as a foster child, and after several temporary placements finally found a permanent home at the age of 10,...

Jul 14, 2018

Miami - Elizabeth J. Bucci, of Miami, Florida, died peacefully early Saturday morning, July 14, 2018 at Seasons Hospice in Miami Jewish Hospital, Miami, FL.

Elizabeth was born November 1, 1924 in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late John and Cordelia Wilbur Jewell.

Elizabeth received her degree in accounting from Beaver College and was...

Jul 13, 2018

Poland Township - Peter J. Sturbi, 85, died Friday evening, July 13, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Peter was born June 7, 1933 in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Mary (Sciulli) Sturbi.

Raised in Lowellville, he was a 1951 graduate of Lowellville High School and attended Youngstown College. Mr. Sturbi owned and...