Oct 23, 2016

Lowellville - Reynold Charles Kleshock, age 71, peacefully passed away early Sunday, October 23, 2016 in the comfort of his home.

"Rey" was born on November 25, 1944 in Boardman to the late Peter and Wilda Kleshock and was a lifelong resident of Mahoning County.

He proudly served in the United States Army from 1968-1970,...

Oct 22, 2016

Poland- Mary Margaret Burich Arbie, 93, died peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in the Commons at Greenbriar. She was born November 8, 1922 in Wilburton, OK, daughter of the late Antonio and Giovanna DiDomenico Torella.

Mary attended Lowellville High School and was a member of Christ our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church where...

Oct 19, 2016

Hubbard - Loretta Lynn Stanford, 47, lost her courageous battle with cancer on October 19, 2016 at Sharon Regional Hospital.

Loretta was born January 17, 1969 in Youngstown, a daughter of Larry and Dolores Watson Schulte.

She was a homemaker and was also cashier at various places over the years, but most recently for Dunkin...

Oct 18, 2016

Austintown - Catherine S. Dyer, 97, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in the Humility House. She was born January 18, 1919 in Niles, daughter of the late Walter and Helen Holmes Shelar.

She was a 1937 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, where she was a member of the basketball team and swim team. Catherine...

Oct 14, 2016

Robert L. Wagmiller, 73, died Friday evening, October 14, 2016 at St. Joseph Health Center, surrounded by his family.

Robert was born August 15, 1943 in Salem, a son of the late Fred and Margaret L. Stryfeller Wagmiller. Robert was affectionately known as "Bob" and "Wags" to his family and friends.

Raised in Salem, Bob...

Oct 12, 2016

Colorado Springs-  David W. Graham, age 54, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at the University of Colorado Springs Memorial, on Wednesday morning, October 12, 2016 following a one year battle with lung cancer.  He was the son of Patricia Graham of Youngstown and, the late, Claude Graham, who passed away on March 13, 2016.

David was...

Oct 8, 2016

Struthers - Richard W. Slaven Sr., 67, died October 8, 2016 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

Mr. Slaven was born August 17, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of Roy and Jeanette Butterfield Slaven.

He attended Struthers High School and worked in the Steel Mills and was a automotive bodyman. Richard was an outdoorsman...

Oct 7, 2016

Ann S. Kwiecien, 80, died Oct. 7, 2016 at the Hospice House with her loving son by her side. Ann was born Feb. 16, 1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert and Wilma Clark Percy.

She graduated from South High School in 1954 and Cosmetology Choffin School. She was a member of Boardman United Methodist Church, where...

Oct 7, 2016

Dear Kathy,

This is an open letter to all those who may read this as I want to honor your life. Everyone should know who you were; not what you did for a living or educational levels achieved. Those things do not define the person you were or the essence of what made you so...

Oct 7, 2016

Poland - Virginia Lee Gbur, 78, died October 7, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Gbur was born March 14, 1938 in Lowellville, a daughter of Mathew and Clara Perry Savon.

She received a certificate in Nursing from Choffin School of Nursing. Virginia was the Assistant Director of...

Oct 6, 2016

Joyce I. Kasmer, 86, passed away on Thursday morning, October 6, 2016 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born February 18, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of Egnard and Lillian Gustafson Johnson.

Raised in Youngstown, she was a 1948 graduate of South High School. Shortly after graduation, Joyce...

Oct 3, 2016

Winter Haven - Robert B. Rishel, 57 of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly of Boardman, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 in Lakeland Regional Health Center in Florida. Bob was born December 26, 1958 in New Castle, PA, son of the late Robert and Laura Double Rishel.

He was a 1978 graduate of Struthers High School and...

Oct 3, 2016

Lowellville - Charles A. Jones, 67, died Monday following a tragic accident with his 1948 Willy's Sedan Delivery Truck affectionately known as "THE BEAST." Charlie was born December 8, 1948 in North Beaver Twp., PA, a son of Evan and Hazel Hawes Jones.

He was a 1967 graduate of Mohawk High School and attended Youngstown State University....

Oct 2, 2016

Dorothy Jean Cooper, 81, passed Sunday evening, October 2, 2016 at Beeghly Oaks, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born July 19, 1935 in Youngstown, a daughter Harry C. and Edna M. Morse Jacobson.

Raised in Struthers, Dorothy was a graduate of Struthers High School and attended Youngstown College of Business. She married her grade...

Sep 26, 2016

Boardman - Irene D. Fedoruk, 90, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 17, 1926 in Youngstown, daughter of late Joseph and Katherine Vallus.

Irene was a member of Holy Name Church and a member of the Ladies Catholic Slovak Society. She had...

Sep 26, 2016

Struthers - Edward J. Thurik, "Big Ed", died with his family by his side, on September 26, 2016 in Hospice of the Valley's, Hospice House. Ed was born December 19, 1953 in Youngstown, son of the late John and Gertrude Galmish Thurik.

He was a 1971 graduate of Struthers High School and went on to attend Youngstown...

Sep 25, 2016

Lake Guilford Ohio - Rev. Richard Mason Ferris, 80, formerly of Poland, passed away quietly at his home with his family at his side on September 25, 2016.

Richard, affectionately known as Dick, was born September 1, 1936 in Montclair, NJ, a son of the late Harrison and Audis Mason Ferris.

Dick Graduated from the...

Sep 25, 2016

Struthers - Evelyn M. Tabak, 94, died on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. She was born January 31, 1922 in Youngstown, daughter of the late, George and Lottie Belle Hoover Frank.

Evelyn was employed as a secretary for General Fireproofing for over 15 years. She was a very active member of...

Sep 25, 2016

Youngstown- Wilma R. Kopp, 90, died September 25, 2016 at her residence.

Wilma was born November 14, 1925 in Campbell, a daughter of John Kopp Sr. and Mary (Vegso).

She was a 1944 Struthers High School graduate. Wilma worked early on at her families grocery store, Kopp's Market in Struthers. She went on to work...

Sep 24, 2016

Daniel L. Daugherty, 57, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Dan was born August 7, 1959 in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Jane Rosenberger Daugherty. Raised in Struthers, Dan was a 1977 graduate of Struthers High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving from 1977 until 1980, including...