Jun 13, 2018

Poland - A mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 19 at 10 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poland for Rosemary Anne (Yallech) Sontich, who died on June 13, 2018 surrounded by her family at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Born on December 22, 1931 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Helen...

Jun 13, 2018

Struthers - James R. Miller, Jr., 59, formerly of Campbell, died unexpectedly on June 13, 2018 at his home.

Jimmy was born June 1, 1959 in Youngstown, a son of James R. and Maryann (Schur) Miller, Sr.

A lifelong area resident, Jimmy was a 1977 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. After graduation, he enlisted...

Jun 9, 2018

SEBRING - David Eric Hatcher passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Crandall Medical Center of Copeland Oaks after a long illness.

Mr. Hatcher was born May 11, 1945, in Youngstown, to the late Marjorie and David Hatcher.

He graduated from Boardman High School in 1963, where he participated in several sports. ...

Jun 9, 2018

Youngstown- Lois Jane Davidson Glasgow, passed away early on the morning of June 9, 2018.  She was 89.

Lois was born July 20, 1928 on the South Side of Youngstown, Ohio to John Alderson Davidson and Marguerite Mariner Davidson.

Lois attended South High School, Muskingum College and Youngstown State University, where she earned her Bachelor's...

Jun 6, 2018

Lowellville - Virginia Brown, 89, died June 6, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs.Brown was born February 14, 1929 in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael and Mary Dutton Churan.

She was a homemaker and her favorite past times were watching TV, her favorite show was Family Feud. Virginia...

Jun 6, 2018

Canfield- Paul H. Cramer, 87, died June 6, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.

Mr. Cramer was born September 30, 1930 in Youngstown, a son of the late Paul D. and Viola (Schroeder) Cramer.

A lifelong area resident, Paul was a 1948 graduate of Wilson High School and attended Youngstown College and Ohio...

Jun 5, 2018

Coitsville- Patsy Pilorusso, 93, died June 5, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Patsy was born July 18, 1924 in Italy, a son of Peter and Anna (Masullo) Pilorusso and came to the Youngstown area as a child. He lived most of his life in Liberty until moving five years ago to Coitsville to be close to...

Jun 4, 2018

Struthers - Anne Fabian, 82, of Struthers, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 4, 2018, at her residence.

Anne was born May 28, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Albert and Mary Shimko Wrabley.

A 1954 graduate of Peabody High School, Anne lived in Pittsburgh until her marriage to her husband George Fabian on...

Jun 3, 2018

Poland - Mary Ross McCaughey, 92, died June 3, 2018 at Hillcrest Hospital in Cleveland.

Mrs. McCaughey was born November 9, 1925 in Youngstown, a daughter of David and Agnes Thompson Brownlee.

She was a 1943 South High School graduate. Mary received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Westminster in 1947. She was an Administrative...

Jun 1, 2018

Poland - James Thomas Walker, 89, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2018 at his home in Poland, Ohio.

He was born July 22, 1928 in Hubbard, OH, to the late Francis and Nellie Wilson Walker. He grew up and attended Hubbard, graduating in 1947.

Jim served in the United States Army during the Korean...

Jun 1, 2018

James Hoye Giles, (a.k.a. “Slim Jim the Clown”) passed away on June 1, 2018 at home  surrounded by his family members. Born in Pittsburgh in 1930, Jim and his parents, Ralph Hoye and Kathryn Keener Giles (both deceased), moved frequently during his childhood years, including stays in West Virginia, California and Alaska. Jim spent his adolescent and...

May 31, 2018

Treva Lois Brunker, 97, of Poland, died Thursday morning May 31, 2018 at her home.

She was born March 14, 1921 in Massillon, Ohio a daughter of Thomas and Ruby (Brown) Tripp.

She was a graduate of Massillon High School Class of 1938, and had been a homemaker.

She was a member of...

May 30, 2018

BOARDMAN – Richard E. Bodnar, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

He was born April 5, 1930 in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Ann Gristhus Bodnar.

Richard was a 1948 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and served in the Navy Air Force during the Korean War. He worked...

May 28, 2018

Lowellville - Patricia Jean Harkleroad, 55, died suddenly May 28, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Patty was born June 6, 1962 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Nancy Barnhart Rotz.

She was a 1980 graduate of Lowellville High School. She worked at Serex Vending Company for 10 years, before raising her family. She...

May 26, 2018

NEW MIDDLETOWN - William "Bill" R. Mattes, 94, formerly of Struthers, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Bill was born on May 30, 1923, in Monaca, Pa., a son of Peter and Katherine (Alesi) Mottes.

Raised in Monaca, he was a 1941 graduate of Monaca High School. Bill...

May 25, 2018

Margaret Everard Neiman, 90, of Youngstown, died Friday morning May 25, 2018 at Masternick Nursing Home in New Middletown.

She was born September 25, 1927 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Thomas Mackey Cooksey Sr. and Kitty (Haggis) Cooksey and had been a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in...

May 25, 2018

NEW SPRINGFIELD – James T. Hope, 78, formerly of Struthers, died peacefully, Saturday, May 25, 2018, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family.

“Jim” was born Aug. 18, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of James and Helen (Nehlen) Hope.

A lifelong area resident, he was a 1957 graduate of Struthers High School. Mr....

May 22, 2018

POLAND-Services will be held Saturday, June 2 at 11 a.m. at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland for Robert Donald Bloom, 91, who passed away at home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

Robert was born May 24, 1926 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to George Bloom and Virginia Cooper Bloom. He was a 1943 graduate of Scranton Technical High School....

May 22, 2018

Poland - Theresa J. Mangone, 95, died Tuesday evening, May 22, 2018 at Hampton Woods.

Theresa was born September 16, 1922 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Michael and Esther (Menna) Zaccari.

Raised in Pittsburgh, she was a 1940 graduate of Westinghouse High School. While living in Pittsburgh, she met Dominic M. Mangone when he...

May 22, 2018

Jonathan David "JD" Congelio, 29, passed away unexpectedly May 22, 2018 at his residence. Jonathan was born March 27, 1989 in Youngstown, a son of Mark and Jamie (Beaver) Congelio.

He was a 2007 graduate of Canfield High School and attended YSU. Jonathan was a cook at Blue Wolf Tavern in Boardman. He got his love for...