Jul 13, 2016

New Middletown - Kelly Sue Stevens, 49, died early Wednesday morning, July 13, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Kelly was born March 21, 1967 in Youngstown, a daughter of Donald and Margaret "Peggy" Christ Stevens.

Kelly was a 1985 graduate of Springfield Local High School and the joint vocational school, where she studied...

Jul 11, 2016

Youngstown - Dorothy J. Badnarik, 88, died Monday evening, July 11, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Mrs. Badnarik was born January 27, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael and Susan Sich Bindas.

A lifelong area resident, Dorothy was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Dorothy worked most of her career as an...

Jul 9, 2016

Columbiana - Carol J. Jones, 71, died July 9, 2016 in her daughter's home in Berlin Center. She was born February 9, 1945 in Youngstown, daughter of the late, George and Anne Fossaceca Seefred.

Carol was a 1963 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. She was employed as a secretary with Vision Center in Boardman for over...

Jul 8, 2016

HELEN BRITTAIN CORLETZI

Helen Brittain Corletzi, 99, of Canfield, died Friday evening, July 8, 2016, at her residence.

Helen was born July 2, 1917 in the same bedroom of the family farmhouse as her father in Negley, Ohio. She was the eldest of six children of Matilda (Mackall) and Ralph Brittain. She attended many schools...

Jul 7, 2016

Youngstown - Ethel Mae Powis, 90, of Youngstown, died July 7, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Powis was born April 17, 1926 in DesMoines, IA, a daughter of John and Myrtle Smither Reeder.

She was a 1944 Rayen High School graduate and attended Kent State University. Ethel worked for the FBI during WWII and the...

Jul 7, 2016

Columbiana - Donald W. Norberg, 74, died Thursday, July 7, 2016 in St. Elizabeth Health Center. He was born September 17, 1941 in Youngstown, son of the late, Robert and Dolores Steele Norberg.

He attended Poland Seminary High School and prior to his junior year transferred to Lowellville High School where he graduated from in 1959. Following...

Jul 6, 2016

Girard- Daniel E. Stevens, 49, died July 6, 2016 due to an unusual down pour in which he apparently fought to control his motorcycle to protect his son Zak.

Daniel, affectionately known as Danny, was born February 21, 1967 in Vienna, a son of Daniel and Audrey Vestal Stevens.

He was a 1985 Mathews High...

Jul 3, 2016

Youngstown - Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11am at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St. Boardman, for Robert W. Baghurst Jr. "Bags", who went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2016. Bob was born on January 5, 1963 in Youngstown. He was the son of Robert "Bob" W. Baghurst Sr. and Roberta (Bobbie) Baghurst...

Jul 3, 2016

Struthers - Kristy Lynn Taaffe, 38, of Struthers, died suddenly, Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2016 at her residence.

Kristy was born June 20, 1978 in Youngstown, a daughter of Raymond Wolfe and Janet Kanna Bartell.

Kristy leaves to cherish her memories, her parents and their spouses, Ray and Karen Wolfe of Lowellville and Janet and...

Jul 1, 2016

Struthers- Judith Anne Sakely, 76, formerly of Poland, died Friday morning, July 1, 2016 at her home.

Judith was born October 21, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Bryce and Frances Parker Hoffmaster.

She was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School. In her younger years, she worked as a waitress for The...

Jun 30, 2016

Struthers - David R. Dunn, 63, died Thursday evening, June 30, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a five month illness.

David was born October 20, 1952 in Youngstown, a son of the late Francis and Dorothy Lukes Dunn.

A life-long resident of Struthers, David was a 1972 graduate of Struthers High School....

Jun 30, 2016

Mary Elizabeth (Kovy) Poldergotch of Boardman lost her bout with cancer and passed away, peacefully at her home, on Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was born in Youngstown to the late Grega and Anna (Lubonavich) Kovacicek on December 27, 1920 and attended McDonald High School. Both her parents passed away in 1937. Mary obtained a beauticians license and worked...

Jun 29, 2016

BOARDMAN A graveside service was held Saturday, July 2nd at Forest Lawn Cemetery for the family of Henrietta Emerick, 89. Henrietta passed away Wednesday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman with her family by her side.

Henrietta was born June 5, 1927, in Girard, Ohio a daughter of Alphonse and Augustine Lepor. She was a Girard...

Jun 29, 2016

Poland - Thomas "Tucker" Benzenhoefer, 78, died June 29, 2016 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 16, 1937 in Poland, son of the late, LaVergne and Laura Jones Benzenhoefer.

He was a certified master heavy duty mechanic and was owner operator of Benzenhoefer and Son. For the last 25...

Jun 28, 2016

Boardman - Patricia Ann Waller, 63, died June 28, 2016 in St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. She was born January 5, 1953 in Youngstown, and was a 1971 graduate of Youngstown South High School.

Patricia worked in the administration department at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in...

Jun 20, 2016

Lowellville - James D. Lucido, 89, died Tuesday evening, June 20, 2016 at Humility House surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Lucido was born April 12, 1927 in Lowellville, a son of Angelo and Nerina Martino Lucido.

A life long resident of Lowellville, James graduated from Lowellville High School and in May of 1945 enlisted...

Jun 18, 2016

Lacy R. Bryant, 84, of Struthers, Ohio passed away on June 18, 2016.

Lacy was born in Alderson, WV to Jake & Bessie (Dixon) Bryant. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Estie Tincher, Mable Berry, Fanny Bryant, Nellie Tincher, and Viunnia Bryant; and two brothers, Albert Bryant and Plummer Bryant.

Lacy...

Jun 15, 2016

Poland - Gretchen T. Murphy, of New Middletown, formerly of Poland, died Wednesday evening, June 15, 2016 at Masternick Memorial Healthcare Center.

Gretchen was born December 17, 1921 in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Othelia (Dietz) Thomas.

A 1939 graduate of Johnstown High School, Gretchen received her Bachelors Degree in health...

Jun 15, 2016

Green, OH - Sondra L Meikle, 74, of Green, formerly of Canfield, died June 15, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Meikle was born April 2, 1942 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Larry and Eleanor Workman Ziegler.

Sondra grew up in Youngstown area and also resided in Punta Gorda, FL for 30 years, and she...

Jun 11, 2016

Boardman - Richard Thomas, 51, died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Richard, affectionately known as Ricky, was born January 16, 1965 in Youngstown, a son of the late Donald and Deanna Baer Thomas.

A 1983 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Richard attended Ohio State and Youngstown State Universities. He was...