Sep 5, 2017

William F. Simpson, 88, formerly of Poland, died Tuesday morning, September 5, 2017 at the Casey Hospice House in Rockville, Maryland, after a short illness.

William, affectionately known by family and friends as "Scotty," was born February 19, 1929 in Coatbridge, Scotland, a son of Robert and Catherine Simpson. He was raised in Scotland and served in...

Sep 2, 2017

Boardman - Ellen M. Famularo, 84, died Saturday afternoon, September 2, 2017 at Hampton Woods, surrounded by her family.

Ellen was born February 1, 1933 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Evelyn McCollum Muransky.

Raised in Youngstown, Ellen was a graduate of South High School. Mrs. Famularo worked for many years as a cashier...

Sep 1, 2017

David W. Rigelsky, 60, of Boardman, formerly of Struthers, died Friday morning September 1, 2017 at Park Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

David, known as “Dirt” was born February 24, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, as son of Michael and Jo-Ann Daugherty Rigelsky and had lived in the area most of his life. A 1975 graduate of Struthers...

Aug 30, 2017

Boardman - Louis D. Moon, 79, died August 30, 2017 at his residence.

Louis was born October 27, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of Scott and Helen Barnes Moon.

He was a East High School graduate and worked for Columbia Iron and Metal in Girard for 35 years.

Louis was an avid Cleveland...

Aug 23, 2017

Struthers - Shirley Margaret Leck, 82, of Struthers, passed away Wednesday morning, August 23, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born February 15, 1935 in Struthers. She is the eighth born child of George and Lucille Miller Denmeade. Shirley was proud that she returned to her birth home to raise her family, a...

Aug 21, 2017

Shawn Joseph Matricardi 37, of Youngstown died Monday morning August 21, 2017 at his home. He was born December 4, 1979 in Youngstown, a son of Angela Matricardi Fox and was a lifelong area resident. He worked as a technician for Direct T.V.

He enjoyed shooting pool with his friends and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time...

Aug 20, 2017

Michael J. Helon Jr. of Poland, died Sunday evening August 20, 2017 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mike was born December 30, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Michael and Rita Farnbauer Helon Sr. and lived in the area most of his life.

He was a...

Aug 18, 2017

Pittsburgh - Jacqueline Renee Bagshaw-Egenlauf, 29, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Boardman, died Friday, August 18, 2017 at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

Jackie was born August 22, 1987 in Warren, the daughter of Renee (Whitney) Sandora.

A 2005 graduate of Boardman High School, Jackie attended Kent State University for radiology. Jackie will be remembered for her love...

Aug 16, 2017

Youngstown - Dr. George E. McCloud, 72, died Wednesday morning, August 16, 2017 with his wife, Maggie, by his side, after complications from a lengthy illness.

Dr. McCloud was born March 1, 1945 in Detroit, MI, a son of George and Janet Spyrka McCloud.

Raised in Michigan, he was a graduate of Garden City High...

Aug 16, 2017

Middlefield - Jeffrey Alan Luggie, 58, formerly of Boardman died August 16, 2017 at Geauga Medical Center. Jeff was born September 3, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of Anthony and Ann Van Dyke Luggie.

He was a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate. He was a certified machinist for Riise Engineering in North Lima and most recently at...

Aug 15, 2017

Frances Marie Killius, 87, peacefully passed on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House.

She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 23, 1928 to Marion and Elizabeth Stafford Griffitts.

While growing up she lived in many different cities and attended many schools. She graduated from South High School in January...

Aug 14, 2017

Poland- Florence A. Sopko, 89, died August 14, 2017 at the Victoria House. Mrs. Sopko was born September 12, 1927 in Zanesville, OH, a daughter of John and Helen Jewell Wietelmann.

She was a 1945 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate. Florence was a homemaker and was a floral designer for Dick Adgate Florist. She was a member...

Aug 13, 2017

Struthers - Mary Anne DiLullo, 78, died unexpectedly August 13, 2017 at her residence.

Mary Anne was born October 20, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of LeRoy and Mary Anne Clark Richards. As a young girl, Mary Anne and her family came to Struthers and settled in Nebo.

She was a Struthers High School...

Aug 13, 2017

Robert J. Marriner Jr. 67 of Youngstown, died Sunday evening August 13, 2017 at his home. He was born August 31, 1949 in  Enon Valley, Pennsylvania to Robert and Pearl (Cope) Marriner Sr. He lived in the local area most of his life.

He was a graduate of Salem High School and had retired as a forklift...

Aug 12, 2017

Colorado Springs, CO.-Mark Edward Bolchalk, 64, died Saturday morning, August 12, 2017 after a brief illness.

He was born June 21, 1953, in Youngstown, to Edward and Geraldine (Bartone) Bolchalk.

Mark was a 1971 graduate of Hubbard High School.  He had worked as a carpenter in Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV and maintenance at the...

Aug 9, 2017

Canfield - Mary L. Losoncy, 91 of Canfield, died Wednesday evening, August 9, 2017 at The Greenbriar in Boardman.

Mary was born September 11, 1925 in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Mary Avers Fuese.

She was raised in Youngstown and was a graduate of Chaney High School, Class of 1943.

Mary worked...

Aug 8, 2017

We have a heavy heart today as we mourn the loss and celebrate the too-short life of Adam David Brown. Adam leaves behind his mother, Patty Tchoryk, Grandmother Monique Tchoryk, Aunt Anita (Stanley) Babinski, Uncle Peter (Sarah) Tchoryk, cousins, Ashley (Anthony) Babinski-Tommasini, Christie Babinski, Jessie (Erick) Finkiewicz, Francie Gonzales, Danielle Tchoryk, John Tchoryk, Victoria Tchoryk, Sydney Tchoryk, Jacq Kai...

Aug 8, 2017

Boardman - David Leon McConnell, 75, of Boardman, passed Tuesday afternoon, August 8, 2017 at his residence with his family at his side after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.

David was born February 2, 1942 in Albany, NY, a son of the late Kenneth and Jane Moore McConnell. He was raised in Needham, Massachusetts and...

Aug 6, 2017

NEW MIDDLETOWN – Dolores (“Dee”) Farina, 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening after bravely battling illness. Calling hours will be held at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland Thursday, August 10 from 6 – 8 p.m. A Catholic mass will be held on Friday, August 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown.

Aug 5, 2017

RALEIGH, North Carolina - Mrs. F. W. Knecht III, Connie to her family and friends, died peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Transitions Lifecare Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC surrounded by family.

Connie will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew and loved her. She was born September 17, 1937 in Martins Ferry,...