Jan 23, 2018

Poland- Barbara C. Schrock, 93, died Tuesday evening, January 23, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Barbara was born March 24, 1924 in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude Austin Clayton.

She was a 1942 graduate of Hubbard High School and attended Youngstown College, majoring in accounting. Mrs. Schrock...

Jan 23, 2018

NORTH LIMA ­ Gretchen E. Brickley, 86, died Jan. 23, 2018, at Assumption Village.

Mrs. Brickley was born April 8, 1931, in Cambridge Springs, Pa., a daughter of Lloyd and Anne Sherrod Carter.

She graduated from Huntington High School in Indiana. Gretchen worked part-time in the cafeteria at Boardman High School. She was an active...

Jan 22, 2018

CANFIELD – Michael Jonathan Bartell, 64, died Jan. 22, 2018, at his residence with his family by his side. Michael was born Aug. 27, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of William Bartell Sr. and Sofia (Roth) Froom. He was a 1971 graduate of Chaney High School. He then attended the Ohio Police Officer Academy, where he then became a...

Jan 19, 2018

Poland - Neal E. Bruner, 92, died early Friday morning, January 19, 2018 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Bruner was born July 19, 1925 in Volant, PA, a son of Frank and Gladys Brennamen Bruner.

He was a graduate of Colestock High School in Titusville, PA and attended Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. Neal...

Jan 18, 2018

New Middletown-Al “Bud” E. Leonard, 72, of New Middletown, OH, died January 18, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Bud was born August 27, 1945 in Naugatuck, Ct., son of  Albert and Elizabeth Hogan Leonard. He grew up in Altoona, Pa. and attended Bishop Guilfoyle High School. He was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity at Youngstown...

Jan 18, 2018

Poland - Angeline  Bezjak, 99, of Poland formerly of Struthers, died Thursday morning, January 18, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

Angeline was born July 1, 1918 in Youngstown, a daughter of Constantine and Cecelia  Navy.

Angeline, affectionately known as Ange and Angie, was raised on Edison Street in Struthers. She attended Struthers...

Jan 16, 2018

Brownlee Woods-James Paul White, Jr., 81, died on January 16, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 25, 1936, a son of James Paul White, Sr. and Mathilda Breinz. Jim was a lifelong resident of Youngstown until the last few weeks of his life when he lived with his daughter...

Jan 15, 2018

Columbiana - Adda L. (Welker) Clayton, 79, died Monday morning, January 15, 2018 at her home.

Adda was born December 24, 1938 in Youngstown, a daughter of Cloy and Winifred Barnes Welker.

She was a 1957 graduate of Columbiana High School. Adda first worked for Ohio Bell Telephone from 1957 to 1964 and then for...

Jan 14, 2018

Struthers - Doris Jean Whiteside, passed away Sunday evening, January 14, 2018 with her family at her side after a brief illness. Doris' heart grew tired and she was ready to rest.

Doris was born October 27, 1931 in Youngstown, a daughter of George and Rose Parrish Whiteside. She was one of six children.

Raised...

Jan 13, 2018

Ralph A. Jordon Jr., 81, died January 13, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Ralph was born February 29, 1936 in Youngstown, a son of Ralph and Teresa Casesse Jordon.

He was a 1954 graduate of East High School. Ralph was a millwright at Youngstown Sheet and Tube, Ravenna Arsenal, Wean United, and retired from...

Jan 12, 2018

Poland - Edith P. Stroup, 91, of Poland, died Friday morning, January 12, 2018 at her residence with her family at her side.

Edith was born February 13, 1926 in Youngstown, a daughter of Walter and Bess Allen McDonald.

Raised in Struthers, Edith was 16 when she graduated from Struthers High School, Class of 1942....

Jan 9, 2018

Poland - James K. Brozik, 69, died Tuesday evening, January 9, 2018 at Vibra Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Brozik was born on September 10, 1948 in Waynesburg, PA, a son of James and Martha Huddleston Brozik.

Raised in Pennsylvania, he was a 1966 graduate of Mapletown High School. He attended Beckley University in...

Jan 9, 2018

EDINBURG, PA - Albert “Red” C. Varchulik, 73, died on Jan. 9, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Albert was born on Feb. 15, 1944, in Bellevernon, Pa., a son of Anthony and Persis Rodibaugh Varchulik. He worked in construction for most of his life for various different companies. Red was of the catholic faith and was a former...

Jan 8, 2018

Adele Mary Reeves passed away peacefully, January 8, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman Campus, with her daughter, Julia, at her side.

Mrs. Reeves was born February 1, 1922 in Norton, West Virginia, to Sofia (Presutti) and Erminio Iacobucci, the eldest of nine children. She came to the Youngstown area as a small child.

Adele...

Jan 4, 2018

Michael M. Fiorentine, 42, of Struthers died Thursday at his home. He was born February 26, 1975 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Michael and Nancy (Glass) Fiorentine and was a lifelong area resident.

Michael was a 1993 graduate of Struthers High School and was an avid Cleveland Indians and Cavs fan. He enjoyed trips to the...

Jan 4, 2018

Freda L. Rumble of Sharrott Road, Poland , formerly of Bonita Springs, FL, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on January 4, 2018 at the The Hospice House in Poland, OH. Freda was predeceased by her parents Amelia and Michael Mushinski, her husband, Edgar Rumble, her brother Sylvester, sister Irene Tenney and grandson Jeff Flanagan. She leaves...

Jan 3, 2018

Daniel L. Carter, 70 of Campbell, died January 3, 2018 at Washington Square Health Care after an extended illness. Dan was born September 20, 1947 in Youngstown, a son of Robert E. Lee and Jane (Willrich) Carter. Prior to his illness he worked for his brother, Donald in construction. He was a veteran of the U.S Army during the...

Jan 3, 2018

Coitsville - Margaret "Peg" Wick, 81, died suddenly Wednesday evening, January 3, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center of respiratory distress.

Peg was born April 21, 1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of William and Isabelle Millard White.

Raised in Youngstown, Peg was a 1954 graduate of South High School and attended Youngstown College for...

Jan 3, 2018

Rocco Paul Miletta, 90, of Lowellville, Ohio, passed away January 3, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

He was born October 12, 1927 in Lowellville, Ohio, son of Bruno and Mary (Malva) Miletta and had been a lifelong area resident.

Rocco had a strong work ethic, which he instilled in his family as...

Dec 31, 2017

Kay Eileen Commings, 75, of Youngstown died unexpectedly December 31, 2017 peacefully at her home. She was born August 24, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Georgetta (Davis) Welker and was a lifelong area resident.

Kay was a 1961 graduate of The Rayen School was currently working for the Youngstown City School District...