Oct 20, 2017

Youngstown - Mary Jane Graebing, 94, passed away on October 20, 2017 at Ohio Living Park Vista Retirement Center.  Mary Jane was born May 5, 1923 in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael J. and Marjore Price Maloney.

She graduated from The Rayen School in 1941 and from Sullen's College in Bristol, VA in 1943. She...

Oct 18, 2017

Poland - Emma Louise Blackstone Moore, 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 18, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Health Center surrounded by family.

Emma was born July 16, 1919 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Emma Menning Schmidt. She was raised in Youngstown and later lived in Boardman. She was recently a resident of...

Oct 18, 2017

Evan David Amos, 22, died suddenly on October 18, 2017. Evan was born September 7, 1995 in Sharon, PA, a son of David Amos and Kathleen (Kinkela) Holden. He was a 2014 Lowellville High School graduate. Evan worked at Roberto's Restaurant in Youngstown and Terry's Furniture Showcase in North Lima. He also was an amateur boxer. He was an...

Oct 17, 2017

GEORGE W. KUNCE, 89 “Well done good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21 George W. Kunce, 89, died Tuesday morning, October 17 at St Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center. George was born May 17, 1928, in Struthers at his childhood home on Clingan Road, a son of George Joseph Kunce and Katherine Babich Kunce. His father immigrated from Austria and his mother...

Oct 15, 2017

Loyal and devoted public servant and son Ronald John Cataland,  age 85, pioneering educator, U.S. Naval petty officer, 44th Attack Squadron born March 8, 1932,  fell asleep to the Lord October 15, 2017  surrounded by his family in Tallahassee, Florida. A native of Youngstown , Ohio, he will always be remembered for his athleticism, boundless energy and dedication to...

Oct 11, 2017

Patricia A. Roberts, 91, of Youngstown died Wednesday afternoon October 11, 2017 at her home. She was born July 27, 1926 in Van Wert, Ohio, a daughter of Melvin and Mabel (Walters) Baxter and had been a lifelong area resident.

Patricia was a long time member of the Canfield Presbyterian Church. She retired after a full career...

Oct 9, 2017

Ann Heltzel, 74, died early Monday morning, October 9, 2017 at her home, after a battle with cancer.

Ann was born September 14, 1943 in Youngstown, a daughter of William Myers Sr. and Rose (Stacchiotti) Linebaugh.

Raised in Girard, she was a 1961 graduate of Girard High School. In her early years, she worked as...

Oct 7, 2017

North Lima - Deanna S. DeGeorge, 79, died Saturday evening, October 7, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, surrounded by her family.

Deanna was born December 29, 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of Peter and Stella (Bobola) Slipkasky.

She was a graduate of North High School. After graduation, Deanna began working for St. Elizabeth...

Oct 3, 2017

Poland - Linda D. Beight, 63, of Poland, died Tuesday evening, October 3, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic from complications prior to heart surgery.

Linda was born April 11, 1954 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Charlotte Perkins Sturgiss.

Raised in Lowellville, Linda was a 1972 graduate of Lowellville High School. A nature lover,...

Oct 3, 2017

Kristy Lynn McFarland, 42 of Youngstown, departed this life in the early hours of October 3, 2017, at home.

Kristy was born August 11, 1975 in Youngstown, a daughter of Timothy Avers and Elizabeth Petrie. As a child, Kristy attended Boardman schools and enjoyed playing saxophone and softball. Kristy, an excellent cook, was a mother and homemaker....

Oct 3, 2017

Patricia B. Soller, 94, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Hospice of the Valley’s Hospice House early Tuesday morning, October 3, 2017.  Pat was born July 18, 1923 to James Roland and Marian Ewing Brady in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was preceded in death by her brother James Ewing Brady.

Pat was a valedictorian graduate of Mt....

Sep 30, 2017

Rosemarie Agresta passed away September 30 at the Woodlands Nursing Home in Poland, following a two-year illness.

Rosemarie was born May 18, 1949, in Youngstown the daughter of Natale and Antoinette (Siciliano) Agresta.

She was a lifetime resident of Struthers and a 1967 graduate of Struthers High School. She later graduated from Youngstown State University...

Sep 30, 2017

Michael J. Hermes, 88, died September 30, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Mr. Hermes was born in Yugoslavia on April 14, 1929, the son of Joseph and Anna Hermes.

Michael was a self employed scale engineer at Wide Range Scale Service.

He was a member of the Saxon Club, where he...

Sep 29, 2017

Suzanne K. Van Meter, 73, of Poland, Ohio, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack in her home on Friday, September 29, 2017.

Suzanne was born in Youngstown on February 26, 1944 to Burton and Dorothy (Jones) Honey. A 1962 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Suzanne participated in many activities, including band, baton twirling, and cheerleading....

Sep 29, 2017

Louis M. Bokros, Sr.89 died September 29, 2017 at Assumption Village.

Lou was born October 29, 1927 in New Brighton, PA, a son of Louis and Josephine Bokros.

He was a 1945 graduate of Struthers High School where he was a top student athlete and also attended Arkansas Tech. He worked as a cement finisher...

Sep 28, 2017

Pauline E. Sheban, 92, died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 28, 2017. Pauline was born December 12, 1924 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of Abraham and Jamila Rashid.

She was a graduate of New Castle High School and attended Youngstown State University. She was primarily a homemaker, but worked for two local doctors- Dr....

Sep 28, 2017

Patrick L. Valentino, 75, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman.

Mr.Valentino was born in Youngstown, August 10, 1942, a son of Patrick J. and Theresa Ignozzi Valentino.

He was a 1960 graduate of Boardman High School and attended Youngstown State University. Pat worked for 34 years at the...

Sep 27, 2017

Struthers- Marie Elena (Popio) Matta, 47, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.

Marie was born June 3, 1970 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Bassetti) Popio.

Raised in Struthers, Marie was a 1988 graduate of Struthers High School. She previously worked as a clerk for Hertz & Avis Rental Car Rental Company,...

Sep 27, 2017

Struthers - Marie Elena (Popio) Matta, 47, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Marie was born June 3, 1970 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Bassetti) Popio. Raised in Struthers, Marie was a 1988 graduate of Struthers High School. She previously worked as a clerk for Hertz and Avis Rental Car Rental Company, while she was living...

Sep 25, 2017

Warren - Angel Louis Mendez, 35, died September 25, 2017 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. Angel was born November 24, 1981 in Youngstown, a son of Angel Mendez and Donna Donley (Cogswell). He was a Chaney High School graduate. Angel worked at General Motors for the last 4 years. He was a diehard Michigan Wolverines fan and enjoyed working out. He...