May 18, 2018

John M. MacIntosh, Jr., 74, of Poland, died peacefully at Select Specialty Hospital, Boardman, on May 18, 2018 following a lengthy illness.

A life-long resident of Poland, John graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1961 and from Youngstown State University in 1965. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and participated in Army...

May 17, 2018

Struthers- William Louis Vasko, died May 17, 2018 at Caprice Health Center.

William was born August 27, 1944 in Youngstown, son of Margaret Vasko, nephew of Helen Demyen and grandson of Julia and Louis Demjen.

He graduated from Struthers High School in 1962. He was an accomplished saxophone player and self-taught at computer literacy and...

May 16, 2018

Pulaski, PA - Carl B. Stevens, 52, passed away on May 16, 2018 at his home in Pulaski, PA.

Carl was born April 5, 1966 in Bloomfield, a son of the late Richard and Joyce (Grey) Stevens.

As a young child, Carl and his family moved to Vanderbilt, PA. There he grew fond of the...

May 14, 2018

Rev. Howard L. Seidel, Jr., 70, formerly of Canfield, went to be with his Savior on May 14, 2018, after a courageous seven year battle against corticobasal degeneration.

Affectionately known as "Pastor Butch," he was born February 19, 1948 in Youngstown, a son of Howard and Iris (Kuhlman) Seidel.

Raised in Poland, he was a...

May 11, 2018

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poland for Attorney Joseph P. Sontich, Sr., who died on May 11, 2018 at Windsor House Omni Manor.

Attorney Sontich was born on January 12, 1923 in Lowellville, Ohio, the son of Stephen and Zora Rendulic Sontich.  ...

May 11, 2018

Frank C. Pannozzo, 86 BOARDMAN – Funeral services will be held at the Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., in Boardman with the Rev. Jerry Krueger officiating on Thursday, May 17, 2018, for Frank C. Pannozzo, 86, who passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2018, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home after a long illness with...

May 10, 2018

J. Richard "Dick" Moran, 79, of Boardman, Ohio died Thursday afternoon May 10, 2018 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana. He was born September 29, 1938 in Youngstown, OH, son of Thomas F. and Annabelle (Cox) Moran and had been a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1956 graduate of Boardman High School and had attended...

May 8, 2018

Donald Paul Flink, 85, of Youngstown, OH, died Tuesday afternoon May 8, 2018 at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown.

He was born November 27, 1932 in Youngstown, OH, son of Clarence and Minnie (Myers) Flink and had been a lifelong area resident.

Donald was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and had been a...

May 6, 2018

BOARDMAN - Herbert E. Bartelmay, age 84, entered Heaven peacefully on Sunday, May 6, 2018. He was born July 28, 1933, in Youngstown to Roy and Margaret LaCelle Bartelmay, and spent the majority of his life in Boardman with his family. He was a proud 1951 graduate of South High School, and then served in the Army during the...

May 6, 2018

Bonnie G. Williams, 78, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, surrounded by family.

Bonnie was born on October 26, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Westwood) Edie.

Raised on the south side of Youngstown, Bonnie was a 1957 graduate of South High School....

May 4, 2018

Evelyn V. Wright, 95, of Boardman died Friday morning May 4, 2018 at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman.She was born April 9, 1923 in Wellsburg, VA, a daughter of Austin M. and Viva (Wagner) Grimm

Evelyn worked as a Head Cashier for A&P Tea Co. and had served in the Coast Guard during W.W. II. She...

May 3, 2018

Haven R. Grover passed away peacefully at his home Thursday morning, May 3rd, 2018.

Hank was born in Los Angeles, CA, to Donald and Betty Nicolls Grover. He had an old school upbringing, graduating from Struthers High School in 1964. He liked to refer to himself as a “Struthers brother.” He was also a graduate of Youngstown...

May 3, 2018

New Middletown - Ralph D. Eger, 57, died unexpectedly on May 3, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center Emergency Room.

Ralph was born April 9, 1961 in Dublin, Ohio, a son of Ralph and Amelia (Patino) Eger.

He was raised in Hilliard, Ohio until moving to Poland with his family in 1972. Ralph was...

May 3, 2018

Mary F. Noviello, 90, died early Thursday morning, May 3, 2018 at the Woodlands at Hampton Woods.

Mary was born September 13, 1927 in Hillsville, PA, a daughter of John and Catherine (Sculac) Capan.

Raised in Hillsville, Mary was a graduate of Bessemer High School. While shopping at the A&A Department Store in Struthers, she...

May 2, 2018

Lowellville - Pamela L. Bosly, 60, of Lowellville, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at her residence.

Pam was born July 3, 1957 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Denton Bosly.

Raised in Youngstown, Pam was a 1975 graduate of Wilson High School. Pam worked at Photomat and was a bartender at...

May 1, 2018

Elsie R. Rooney, 84, died April 27, 2018 at Shepherd of the Valley.

Elsie was born October 1, 1933 in Youngstown, a daughter of Martin and Katherine Gergel Wendt.

She was a homemaker and loved being a mother, grandma, and great-grandma. One of her favorite past times was bowling.

Her husband, Everett, whom...

Apr 28, 2018

Iola Dee Johnston, age 100 passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Crandall Medical Center, Sebring, Ohio. Iola was born August 4, 1917 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of Earl and Marie Yeager. She was a 1935 graduate of Chaney High School. Iolas' first job was typing social security numbers for Mahoning County in 1936. She then worked...

Apr 27, 2018

Boardman - John P. Korchnak, 81, died April 27, 2018 at Hospice House.  Mr. Korchnak was born August 29, 1936 in Youngstown, a son of John and Elizabeth Zubel Korchnak.

He was graduate of  Woodrow Wilson High School.  John worked at Youngstown Sheet and Tube (LTV) for 35 years.  He was a member of Our Lady of...

Apr 27, 2018

Poland - Philip A. Smaldino, 94, of Poland, died Friday morning, April 27, 2018 at Masternick Memorial.

Phil was born November 8, 1923 in Youngstown, to his parents who immigrated from Italy, Angelo and Angelina Papparella Smaldino.

A graduate of East High School, Phil was drafted into the military. After being honorably discharged, Phil took...

Apr 26, 2018

Kenneth E. Stephenson, 83, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at AustinWoods Nursing Center.

Ken was born on December 28, 1934 in Struthers, a son of George and Hazel Krimmer Stephenson.

He attended Struthers High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy from February of 1952 until he was honorably discharged in...