Apr 24, 2018

Russell H. Schaefer III, 49, died unexpectedly April 24, 2018. Russell was born March 19, 1969 in New Castle, PA, a son of Russell Schaefer Jr. and Sherry CracraftHe worked at Boak & Sons Roofing Company in Youngstown. He loved motorcycles and loved taking care of his chickens.  Russell attended Assumption Church in Bellevue, PAHe is survived by his...

Apr 24, 2018

Janice L. Drozda, 64, of Boardman, OH, passed away April 24, 2018 at the Hospice House in Poland after a short battle with cancer. She was born January 26, 1954 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Paul and Ida Mae (Hughes) Senich and had been a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1972 graduate of Austintown Fitch High...

Apr 23, 2018

Poland - Thomas Philip McIntee Jr, 80 of Poland, formerly of Struthers, died Monday afternoon, April 23, 2018 at Caprice Health Center.

Tom was born May 8, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas and Mary Gaffney McIntee.

Raised in Struthers, Tom was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1955. He...

Apr 22, 2018

William "Bill" Joseph Buiney, 80, of Boardman, OH, died Sunday afternoon, April 22, 2018 at Hampton Woods.

William was born February 12, 1938 in New Castle, PA, a son of William and Jennie Cwynar Buiney.

He was a graduate of New Castle High School and attended Penn State University. Bill retired from Flowline where he...

Apr 22, 2018

Struthers - Bradley C. Ramsbottom, 92, died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home.

Brad was born April 24, 1925 in Youngstown, a son of Harry and Mabel (Kramer) Ramsbottom.

Raised in Struthers, Mr. Ramsbottom was a 1942 graduate of Struthers High School. He was employed as a deliveryman for Nabisco and as a millwright...

Apr 22, 2018

Poland - Mary C. Grabowski (Michalowska), 90, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2018.

Mary was born in a small village near Warsaw, Poland on August 23, 1927, a daughter of Joseph and Wladyslawa (Hilevska) Michalowski. After the war, she married her husband Roman Grabowski in 1947 and they remained together for 52 years. They immigrated to...

Apr 21, 2018

Tabitha Nicole Fiorenza, 17, of Youngstown, Ohio, died Saturday April 21, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic.

She was born February 16, 2001 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Michael and Lori (Porter) Fiorenza and was a lifelong area resident.

Tabitha was a sophomore at Austintown Fitch High School.

Besides her parents of Youngstown, she...

Apr 21, 2018

Rocco J. Monaco, 82, died April 21, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Rocco was born March 14, 1936 in Youngstown, a son of Giovanni "John" and Rose Gelonese Monaco.

He was very proud to be a piercer plugger at Youngstown Sheet and Tube (LTV) for 32 years. Rocco was a local musician and...

Apr 20, 2018

Struthers - Evelyn Ann Pavlik, 86, died April 20, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Evelyn was born October 14, 1931 in Struthers, a daughter of the late Philip and Barbara Loncar.

She was a graduate of the June Class of 1949 from Struthers High School. She was a matron at Fifth St. School in...

Apr 19, 2018

Richard Paul Gouldsbarry, 62, of Poland, OH, died Thursday evening April 19, 2018 at the Hospice House in Poland after a five year courageous battle with cancer.

He was born June 29, 1955 in Beaver Falls, PA, son of Edward T and Ella Mae (Camp) Gouldsbarry.

He had been an owner/operator in the trucking industry...

Apr 15, 2018

Youngstown- Frances L. Allen, 86, went to rest in the arms of Jesus Sunday afternoon, April 15, 2018 at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman.

Frances was born in Metcalf County, KY on July 8, 1931, a daughter of Elbert and Rosey (Richard) Jessie.

While working as a waitress near Ft. Knox, KY, she met...

Apr 13, 2018

Following a five-month decline, June Emma Rowe, 93, passed away Friday morning, April 13, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman. Born in Youngstown on April 4, 1925, she was the daughter of Otto and Blanche (Schontz) Medicus. June was a graduate of Rayen High School and attended Youngstown College. Prior to becoming a homemaker, she worked...

Apr 11, 2018

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, You make me happy when skies are gray. You'll never know dear, how much I love you . Please don't take my sunshine away.

-Jimmie Davis

June "Sunshine" Osiniak, 81, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, April 11, 2018, surrounded by her family at St. Mary's Alzheimer's...

Apr 7, 2018

With a heavy heart and yet grateful spirit the daughter of Lois M. Johnston announces the passing of her mother on Saturday, April 7, 2018.  She had been residing at The Grove Assisted Living in Peoria, AZ since February of this year.  She also lived at Wooddale Village Retirement community for two years prior.

Lois was born...

Apr 6, 2018

Ermand "Herm "Rossi, 93, died April 6, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

Herm was born February 7, 1925 in Bessemer, PA, a son of Mattia and Johanna Bianchi Rossi.

Herm worked as a first burner at Bessemer Cement for 35 years.

He was a member of Victory Christian Center in...

Apr 4, 2018

Poland - Dorothy "Dorie" Ann Malmfeldt, 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House with her family by her side.

Dorothy, affectionately known as "Dorie," was born January 29, 1949 in Youngstown, a daughter of Herman and Marie (Korda) Wiesensee.

She attended Cardinal Mooney High School and graduated...

Apr 1, 2018

Boardman - Samuel Maiorana, 80, of Boardman, died surrounded by his loving family on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center after a serious illness.

Sam was born July 24, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of Vito and Carmel Leone Maiorana.

He attended South High School and in his senior year...

Mar 31, 2018

JOYCE L. HUGGINS, 64

Joyce L. Huggins gained peace early Saturday morning, March 31st, 2018, at Hospice House surrounded by her family after a three year journey of being a cancer warrior.

Joyce was born February 8th, 1954 in Youngstown, daughter of the late Morris and Audrey Phelps.

A 1972 Austintown Fitch graduate,...

Mar 29, 2018

Dr. Norma Jean Hazelbaker, 78, of Youngstown, formerly of Poland, died Thursday morning, March 29, 2018 at Heritage Manor.

Norma was born January 9, 1940 in Columbus, OH, the oldest daughter of the late Amiel and Edna Cross Hazelbaker. She was also preceded in death by her sister Gertrude Hazelbaker.

Raised in Columbus, Norma was...

Mar 28, 2018

Gilbert Dwayne Kuivila, 81, has gone home to be with the Lord March 28, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Gil was born December 8, 1936 in Painsville, Ohio, son of the late Reino Jacob and Viola Elizabeth (Congos) Kuivila.

He graduated from Painsville Harvey High School in 1954. He proudly served his country in the U.S....