Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the cities of Boardman, Lowellville, Struthers, & Poland in Ohio.

James Eugene Hoffman

James Eugene Hoffman

Mar 10, 2024

Boardman, Ohio - James Eugene Hoffman, age 53, lost his fight with cancer on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1970, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Sandra Lee (Williams) and James Joseph Hoffman. Jim was a 1988 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and a 1993 graduate of Youngstown State University, earning a bachelor's degree in...

Anne M. Centofanti

Anne M. Centofanti

Mar 10, 2024

Youngstown - Anne M. Centofanti, 93, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph, whom she married on July 11, 1953. Anne was born May 19, 1930 in Struthers, Ohio - a daughter of the late Gabriel and Octavia (Tullis) Trimacco. Anne attended Struthers...

Joseph Simmons Ohr, Sr.

Joseph Simmons Ohr, Sr.

Mar 9, 2024

Boardman-Joseph Simmons Ohr, Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024, at Woodlands at Hampton Woods Nursing Home. Joseph was born on October 20, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Clare Agnes Simmons and Milo Fredrick Ohr.  He graduated from Slocum Truax High School in Trenton, Michigan in 1955. During his high school and college years, Joseph developed a passion...

Dorothy and Carl Balluck

Dorothy and Carl Balluck

Mar 8, 2024

New Springfield - Carl and Dorothy Balluck, Still Together   Carl Edwin Balluck was born September 11, 1932 in Struthers, Ohio, the son of George and Helen Lewis Balluck and passed away January 14, 2011.  Dorothy Jean McFadden Balluck was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 28, 1929, the daughter of Richard Earl and Hazel Marie (Hiet) McFadden and passed away on March 8,...

Daniel Edward Wallack

Daniel Edward Wallack

Mar 8, 2024

Youngstown - Daniel Edward Wallack, 69, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, March 8, 2024 at his residence on Glenwood Ave.  Daniel was born February 1, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Simon and Florence Manning Wallack.Raised in Poland, Daniel attended Poland Seminary High School and Mahoning County Joint Vocational School, and graduated in 1973. For a short...

Lawrence "Larry" C. Rust

Lawrence "Larry" C. Rust

Mar 6, 2024

New Springfield - Lawrence C.  Rust, 70,  of New Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 6, 2024, at his home.  Lawrence know by his family and friends as "Larry," was born June 18, 1953 in Grove City, PA,  a son of the late Clair M. Rust and Delores M. (Hoffman) Rust.He graduated from Grove City High School and later...

Sue Ann Waring

Sue Ann Waring

Mar 5, 2024

Boardman - Sue Ann Waring, 80, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana. She was born October 1, 1943 in Struthers, a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Holy) Fisher. She graduated from Boardman High School, and she was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She also was a skilled beautician, and...

Eugene M. Bayowski

Eugene M. Bayowski

Mar 3, 2024

Austintown - Eugene Marlin Bayowski, 81 of Austintown, passed away March 3rd, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Louise (Pallante) Bayowski.   Gene was born September 14, 1942 in Warren, Ohio to the late E. Eugene and Sadie (Petrosky) Bayowski.  Known by many as "Bene," he was a graduate of North High School and obtained...

Jenna Marie Sefcik

Jenna Marie Sefcik

Mar 1, 2024

Poland - Jenna Marie Sefcik, 36, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic, with her parents and special family friend, Patricia Magazzine, by her side. Born June 28, 1987, in Youngstown, Jenna was the daughter of Thomas and Linda (Kalcic) Sefcik. Jenna was blind from birth and received a kidney transplant nearly four years ago. Although faced...

Harry K. Potts

Harry K. Potts

Mar 1, 2024

Harry K. Potts, 92, passed away on March 1, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.He was born July 20, 1931, as the youngest of six children to Thomas and Dona (Coats) Potts in Houston, Missouri. He graduated from Houston High School in 1949. He retired as owner of Cultured Marble in North Lima.He married the love of his life,...

Michael A. Tobin

Michael A. Tobin

Feb 29, 2024

Struthers - Michael A. Tobin, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Michael was born September 27, 1965 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late John and Dorothy (Fink) Tobin.He graduated from Struthers High School in 1984 and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.  Michael was a truck driver for...

Steven E. Gill

Steven E. Gill

Feb 29, 2024

Poland - Steven E. Gill, 59, passed away on February 29, 2024.  Steven was born July 29, 1964 in Washington, PA, the son of the late James and Ann (Hamilton) Gill.He was a resident of Pennsylvania until moving to the Youngstown area in 2011. Steven was a roofer for Bronson Roofing Company in Oakdale, PA for 12 years and  later worked...

Valentine Mendel

Valentine Mendel

Feb 28, 2024

Valentine Mendel, aged 96, known as "Tío" or "Val" to family and friends, passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, from complications of pneumonia and Covid 19.He was born June 14, 1927 in Mingo Junction, Ohio to Juan Mendel and Sara (Loredo) Mendel. Mr. Mendel lived most of his life in Ohio, spending summers in Mexico where he met the love...

Edith Mae Rowe

Edith Mae Rowe

Feb 25, 2024

Edith M. Rowe, 71, died Sunday evening, February 25, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House. 

Edith was born August 15, 1952 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Robert and Rebah (Parker) Parke.

Edith was a graduate of Girard High School and was a dedicated homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In her leisure time, she enjoyed baking, playing board games and...

Sylvia C. Fumi

Sylvia C. Fumi

Feb 24, 2024

Sylvia Fumi, 88,  passed away peacefully in her home on February 24. 

Sylvia was born on August 26, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Alliance, Ohio in 1949. 

After attending Mount Union College,  she worked at Alliance City Hospital where she met the love of her life, Rocco (Rocky) Fumi. They married in 1961 and spent almost 63 wonderful years together....

Agnes E. Blake

Agnes E. Blake

Feb 22, 2024

North Canton -Agnes E. Blake, 101, a long time Poland resident, passed away on February, 22, 2024 at Windsor Medical Center in North Canton. She was born September 20, 1922, in Lonaconing, Maryland, the daughter of James and Estelle (Atkinson) Richmond.

Graduating in 1940 from Central High School in Lonaconing, Agnes was the class salutatorian and was chosen as “Miss Central”...

JoAnne Lower

JoAnne Lower

Feb 20, 2024

JoAnne Lower, 65, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. 

JoAnne was born February 10, 1959 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of Walter and Bernice (Biedka) Gargasz.

Raised in New Castle, she was a 1977 graduate of Union Area High School and received her Registered Nurse degree from the St. Elizabeth...

Joan L. Farmer

Joan L. Farmer

Feb 19, 2024

Boardman - Joan L. Farmer, 85, passed away peacefully while hearing "In The Garden" being sung to her on February 19, 2024 at Parkside Health Care Center. 

She was born January 25, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late David  and Hazel (Schlegel) Smith. She graduated from East High School in 1956 and for a majority of her life, dedicated...

Sylvia Jean Edwards

Sylvia Jean Edwards

Feb 19, 2024

Poland: Sylvia Jean Edwards (Martin) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the age of 88. 

Sylvia is survived by her five children, Diana Kennedy (Bill), Karen Wolfe (Ray), Tracy Briden, Thomas Edwards, and Natalia Jamison (Tim). A tremendous source of pride and joy was being Gram to her 14 grandkids (and spouses) and GG to...

Donald James Kushner

Donald James Kushner

Feb 18, 2024

Poland - Donald James Kushner, 76, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Florida. Don was born September 30, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Vincent and Maxine Morlan Kushner. Raised in Springfield, Don was a graduate of Springfield Local High School, Class of 1965. In 1966, Don was inducted into the United States Army and served for two...

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