Feb 11, 2017

"Together Again"

Niles - Gladys L. Braund, 89, died February 11, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Health Center surrounded by her loving family.

Gladys was born March 25, 1927 in Struthers, a daughter of Jack and Twila Case Peffer.

She was a 1945 graduate of Struthers High School. She went onto graduate from Christian...

Feb 10, 2017

Robert Francis Tamburro, Sr. was born to Leonard and Nancy (Gentile) Tamburro on April 30, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Pearl (DePaul) Tamburro, his brother Leonard and his sister Mabel. He is survived by his brother Donald and sister Lenore. He graduated from South High School in 1948, and enrolled at Youngstown College...

Feb 10, 2017

"Together Again"

Austintown - Herbert L. Shaffer Sr., 86, passed away February 10, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boardman surrounded by his family.

Mr. Shaffer was born July 14, 1930 in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of Herbert Jennings and Elizabeth (Davis) Shaffer.

He was a 1949 Springfield Local High School...

Feb 7, 2017

Hubbard- Peter Bogensperger Jr. of Hubbard born Oct. 2, 1969, passed away at his home on Feb 7. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lee Bogensperger of Poland, OH and father Peter Bogensperger Sr. of Renton Wa. He will be sadly missed by his two sisters, Kristine (Gary) Postell and Monica (Jenifer Tracy) Bogensperger, and his brother Guenther...

Feb 7, 2017

Newton Falls - William J. Peplow, 92, formerly of Struthers, died late Tuesday evening, February 7, 2017 at Allan-dell Assisted Living in Newton Falls.

William, affectionately known as "Bill," was born June 26, 1924 in Youngstown, a son of Samuel and Isabella Lewis Peplow. He was a lifelong area resident, living the majority of his life in...

Feb 5, 2017

Boardman - Myrna Mae McClimans, 83 of Boardman, died February 5, 2017 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center. Myrna was born July 30, 1933 in Sharpsville, PA, a daughter of Garner and Luella Shaffer Lloyd.

She was a 1951 graduate of Sharpsville High School. She was a homemaker and also worked at Giant Eagle for 10 years. Myrna...

Feb 4, 2017

Boardman - John Cuhran Jr, 78, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, at Assumption Village. He was born December 1, 1938 in Youngstown, to the late, John Sr. and Mary Manijak Cuhran.

He was a 1956 graduate of Struthers High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from...

Feb 3, 2017

NEW WATERFORD - Donna J. Rouzzo, 67, passed away Feb. 3, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

She was born Feb. 18, 1949, in Youngstown, one of three children born to Angelo and Avis Rae Miller Cacivilano.

Donna was united in marriage to James A. Rouzzo on June...

Feb 2, 2017

Poland - Dorothy M. Harris, 81, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Hampton Woods Residential Care. She has finished her journey and is now at home with the Lord.

Dorothy was born July 6, 1935 in McKeesport, PA, to the late, George and Dorothy Lingertot Pearson. She graduated from McKeesport High School and was employed...

Feb 2, 2017

Boardman - John F. Lesniak, 80, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

John was born September 12, 1936 in New Castle, PA, the only child of Joseph and Mary Winarski Lesniak.

Raised in New Castle, he was a 1953 graduate of New Castle High School and moved to Youngstown with his...

Feb 1, 2017

Poland - Rachel Elizabeth McNicholas, 34, of Poland, died Wednesday evening, February 1, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after a brief illness.

Rachel was born September 11, 1982 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of William and Deborah Jones McNicholas.

Rachel graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 2000. She worked at Party...

Feb 1, 2017

Poland - Darlene Josephine Kennedy, 91, died February 1, 2017 at Sunrise Assisted Living. Darlene was born August 1, 1925 in Lincoln County, MN, a daughter of Sigurd Sr. and Annie Johnsen Vick.

She was a homemaker and also worked at Northwest Airlines during WW II.

She was a member of the Poland United Methodist...

Feb 1, 2017

Boardman - Betty Lou Walker, 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Sunrise Assisted Living. She was born February 8, 1929 in Youngstown, to the late Paul and Cora Wellendorf Blosser.

Betty was a 1947 graduate of Boardman High School and went on to earn her Nursing Degree from St. Luke's School of Nursing in...

Jan 30, 2017

STRUTHERS - Robert DiLullo, 78, died Jan. 30, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Health Center. “Bob” was born Aug. 9, 1938, in New Castle, Pa., a son of Sast and Louise Pesa DiLullo. He was a truck driver at Preston Trucking, where he retired in 1999. Bob was a member of Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Church. He...

Jan 29, 2017

Boardman - E. Richard Ebie, M.D., 83, died Sunday morning, January 29, 2017 at his home, surrounded by family, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Dr. Ebie was born June 8, 1933 in Canton, a son of Lorin and Alverna Carper Ebie.

He was a 1951 graduate of Hartville High School and received his bachelor's...

Jan 28, 2017

Youngstown - Gertrude "Gerty" Dahler Prest, 88, died Saturday afternoon, January 28, 2017 at the Victoria House.

Mrs. Prest was born June 23, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Gottlob and Luise Schlecht Dahler.

Raised in Youngstown, she was a 1947 graduate of The Rayen School. On May 6, 1950, she married Albert "Pinky" Prest...

Jan 27, 2017

Steve R. Muza, 94, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Struthers on April, 23, 1922, to the late Stephen and Helen (Kucinic) Muza and was a life long resident of the Nebo area.

Steve was a 1940 graduate of Struthers High School and went on to...

Jan 27, 2017

Steve R. Muza, 94, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Struthers on April, 23, 1922, to the late Stephen and Helen (Kucinic) Muza and was a life long resident of the Nebo area.

Steve was a 1940 graduate of Struthers High School and went on to...

Jan 26, 2017

Among all things that are lovable, there is one that is more lovable than the rest, and that most lovable of all things is life." -St. Anthony of Padua

Theresa Listorti Smerechansky, 70, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, January 26, 2017, with her loving family by her side following a brief illness.

Theresa was born...

Jan 24, 2017

Poland - H. Thomas "Tom" Hoffman, 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side, following a 32 year battle with heart disease. He was born June 30, 1942 in Lowellville, son of the late Vernon and Agnes Hackett Hoffman.

He was a 1960 graduate of...