Dec 31, 2017

BOARDMAN ­ Mary Ann Yarwood, 85, passed away peacefully Dec. 31, 2017, at her residence with her family by her side.

Mary Ann was born July 8, 1932, in Athens, a daughter of George and Mary Stevens Metcalf.

She was a 1949 graduate of Howland High School. She went on to...

Dec 29, 2017

Poland - Alan G. Spitaler, 84, died Friday morning, December 29, 2017 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.

Alan, affectionately known by most as "Al," was born July 8, 1933 in Bronx, NY, a son of Otto and Henrietta Schwartz Spitaler.

Al received his bachelor's degree in social science from The Ohio...

Dec 25, 2017

Ruth E. Whittle, 86, of Boardman died Sunday December 25, 2017 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born August 23, 1931 in Struthers, Ohio, a daughter of William and Mabel Baughman Bell and lived over seventy years in Struthers.

She was a graduate of Struthers High School and had worked as a payroll...

Dec 24, 2017

Emily A. Berendt, 88, died December 24, 2017 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

Mrs. Berendt was born October 10, 1929 in Youngstown, a daughter of Park and Mable Widdersheim.

She was a 1947 graduate of The Rayen School. Emily was a sales clerk at Sears in Boardman. She was a member of New...

Dec 23, 2017

Charles Eugene Meeker, 95, died December 23, 2017 at Sunrise Assisted Living. Mr. Meeker was born October 29, 1922 in Youngstown, a son of Orville and Sara Brown Meeker.

He was a 1940 graduate of Boardman High School, where he played football. He then went on to Mount Union and continued playing football. He was a member...

Dec 22, 2017

Florence H. Luginbill, 91, passed away December 22, 2017 at the Woodlands in Poland.

Mrs. Luginbill was born January 26, 1926 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Mary Liptak Gombida.

She was a East High School graduate in the June 1943 class. Florence went on to attend Youngstown College. She was an administrative assistant...

Dec 20, 2017

Paul A. Rossi, Sr., a devoted family man, music man, and serviceman, died on Wednesday in Connecticut surrounded by family.  He was 93.

Paul is remembered fondly for his life of devotion and service.

Paul’s resume reads like many of ‘The Greatest Generation’ with a litany of accomplishments and accolades, but Paul counted...

Dec 20, 2017

Boardman-Rosanne (Barnes) Moreland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, with her daughter by her side.

Rosanne was born on September 30, 1921 and was 96 years old. She spent her childhood through her mid-twenties ballet and tap dancing. She and her sister Violet were known around Youngstown as the Barnes Sisters and performed around town...

Dec 17, 2017

Stella Rosella Marie (Gibbons) Tsvetanoff, 94, passed away December 17, 2017 at The Assumption Village in North Lima. Stella was born on August 31, 1923 in Ontario, Canada, a daughter of Willam and Catherine (Gath) Gibbons. She married the love of her life, Jordan Tsvetanoff, on April 21, 1944 in Norfolk, Va. They were married for 73 wonderful years....

Dec 17, 2017

Jean V. Eich (88) passed away on December 17, 2017 surrounded by her family at the Hospice House in Youngstown, Ohio. She was born on May 25, 1929 to Maynard and Betty (Snyder) Vernon in Youngstown. She attended Youngstown schools and graduated from South High School in 1947. After attending the College of Wooster, she graduated from The Frances...

Dec 16, 2017

John A. Viggiano, 79, of Poland died peacefully Saturday December 16, 2017 at the Hospice House in Poland. John was born October 12, 1938 in New Castle, Pa., a son of Michael and Mary (Bloise) Viggiano and was a lifelong area resident.

After graduating from South High School in 1956, John served two years in the Army...

Dec 16, 2017

North Lima - John Howard Smith, 53 of North Lima, died of complications due to a stroke, Saturday evening, December 16, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic.

John was born September 5, 1964 in Youngstown, a son of Russell and Mary Ann Dobrescu Smith. Raised in Brownlee Woods, John attended Cardinal Mooney High School and Choffin Career Center...

Dec 15, 2017

BESSEMER, PA. - Mary Jane Beeghly, 75, passed away from cancer on Dec. 15, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jane is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mary Jane was born on Sept. 10, 1942, in Gadsden, Ala., to J. Ross and Jane Philips. The family moved to Poland in 1949. Mary Jane graduated...

Dec 15, 2017

Clara L. Evans, 80 , of Poland, OH, passed away December 15, 2017 at Shepherd of the Valley Skilled Nursing in Poland .

She was born April 8, 1937 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Howard and Mildred (Mansfield) Killius and had been a lifelong area resident.

Clara was a graduate of South High School and...

Dec 14, 2017

Cynthia G. Brady, 66, December 14, 2017 at Briarfield Manor after a courageous long battle with MS and cancer. Cindy was born January 21, 1951 in Alliance, a daughter of Ralph and Patricia Toalston Weaver. She was a 1969 graduate at Austintown Fitch High School. Cindy was District Manager for RGIS Inventory Specialist at various offices in Youngstown, Pittsburgh,...

Dec 13, 2017

Darlene A. Czarnecki-Bruderly, 46, of Boardman died Thursday December 13, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. She was born August 11, 1971 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Andrew and Dora (Billock) Czarnecki and was a lifelong area resident.

Darlene was a graduate of Youngstown State University and had worked as a dental hygienist for...

Dec 11, 2017

CHAGRIN FALLS - Grace M. Heyer, 100, formerly of Youngstown, died peacefully Dec. 11, 2017. Mrs. Heyer was born Nov. 22, 1917, in Glassport, Pa., daughter of William and Hazel Gibson McChain. Grace was a 1935 graduate of South High School. She was a devoted homemaker who loved her family. She was very proud to have celebrated her 100th...

Dec 9, 2017

Boardman - David Jay Leedy, 77, died Saturday afternoon, December 9, 2017 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.

Dave was born April 6, 1940 in Youngstown, a son of the late Jay and Isabel Davies Leedy.

A lifelong area resident, he was a 1958 graduate of South High School. After graduation, he enlisted in...

Dec 9, 2017

POLAND- Nancy Ann Blystone –Ensley, 82, passed away on Saturday evening, December 9, 2017 at Hospice of the Valley’s Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Nancy’s life will be celebrated in memoriam on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor, with Dr. Paul W. Anderson officiating. Family and friends may...

Dec 7, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Tyrene Marie Rogers announces her passing on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the age of sixty-one years. A native of New Castle, Pennsylvania, Tyrene attended Westminster College and graduated with degrees in mathematics and business in 1977. After graduation, she worked at IBM for thirty years, retiring in...