Feb 16, 2016

Davie - Elizabeth "Betty" J. Slepsky Oney, 82, of Davie, Florida, formerly of Struthers, died Tuesday afternoon, February 16, 2016 at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital in Katy, TX.

Betty was born June 2, 1933 in Bennington Township, MI, a daughter of the late Louis and Josephine Ragula Bokros.

Raised in Struthers, Betty was a graduate...

Feb 14, 2016

Struthers - Gerald Michael Scavnicky, 42, died suddenly on Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was born December 11, 1973 in Youngstown, and was a 1992 graduate of Struthers High School where he excelled at football and baseball.

He was employed as a salesperson for Youngstown Plant and Flower for 23 years. Jerry was a member of Christ...

Feb 14, 2016

Youngstown - Cecil Harry Greenaway, "Zippy" 86, of Youngstown, died peacefully early Sunday morning, February 14, 2016 at Briarfield Manor.

Cecil was born June 3, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of the late Cecil and Margaret Bradford Greenaway.

A 1948 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Cecil served in the United States Navy. He worked...

Feb 13, 2016

Mary Sinchak BOARDMAN - Mary Sinchak was born March 12, 1922, in Campbell, a daughter of Ljubica (Koluder) and Matthew Blazincic, immigrants from Yugoslavia. Mary attended Youngstown State University, worked as a cosmetologist, and served many years active in  the VFW Woman’s Auxiliary and the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. She was a long...

Feb 12, 2016

Carol Ann Gage, 85, died February 12, 2016 in Woodlands Assisted Living. She was born November 25, 1930 in Salem, and was a 1948 graduate of The Rayen School.

Carol a very active member of St. Andrew's/St. James Episcopal Church. She enjoyed restoring furniture, golfing with her husband, Donald and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Carol...

Feb 11, 2016

Poland - Ray (Skip) Fenton Linebaugh, 81, of Poland, died suddenly Thursday morning, February 11, 2016 at his residence.

Ray, affectionately known as Skip, was born September 30, 1934 in Struthers, a son of the late Ralph and Lucy Haines Linebaugh.

Raised in Youngstown, Skip was a 1952 graduate of South High School. He received...

Feb 9, 2016

Johnstown - Paul John Przeracki, 60, of Johnstown, PA, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 9, 2016.

Paul was born January 7, 1956 in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late Leonard and Betty Wolfe Przeracki.

He was raised in Chardon and was a 1974 graduate of Chardon High School.

Paul was Senior Consultant and...

Feb 9, 2016

Boardman- Jack D. Johnson, 78, died Tuesday evening at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Jack was born January 1, 1938 in Youngstown, a son of Nels and Orpha Snyder Johnson.

He was a 1956 graduate of Boardman High School. Jack worked at SKF Industries and was owner of Antiques on Market Street.

Jack...

Feb 9, 2016

Struthers - George William Davids, 74, of Struthers, died Tuesday evening, February 9, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side.

Bill was born March 23, 1941 in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Josephine Bulla Davids.

Raised in Struthers, Bill, known as "Wild Bill" was a 1960 graduate of Struthers...

Feb 8, 2016

North Lima- Karen Nelson, 57 died February 8, 2016 at the Hospice House.

Karen was born January 21, 1959 in Youngstown, a daughter of Albert and Leona Gainey Simmons.

She was a 1977 East High School graduate and attended Youngstown State University. Karen worked with the developmentally disabled.

She is survived by four...

Feb 8, 2016

Gloria Jean (Mathews) Mineo "Bunny", age 68, died on Monday, February 8, 2016 in the comfort of her home with her husband by her side. She was born in Hubbard on April 6, 1947, daughter of the late Ralph and Janet Mathews.

She was a 1965 graduate of Hubbard High School, where she was an Honor Student,...

Feb 7, 2016

Youngstown - Aiden Jonathon Grim, 3 days old, died tragically on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in his home. Our little Angel was called to Heaven way too soon.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Kristy Grim and his grandmother, Patty Grim.

Aiden's time here was all too brief, but he left his family...

Feb 7, 2016

Poland - Rosemary Zaluski, 89, died Sunday morning, February 7, 2016 at Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Rosemary was born July 12, 1926 in Ford City, PA, a daughter of Frank and Anna Skocic Bartolovich. At the age of 12, Rosemary's father passed away and she helped her mother raise her three brothers. When Rosemary was age 15,...

Feb 6, 2016

Youngstown - Carole A. "Mouse" Hildebrand, 62, died February 6, 2016 at her home.

Carole was born November 28, 1953 in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael Yerrace and Delores Hawk Ackworth.

A lifelong resident of Youngstown, Carole was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She graduated from New Castle School of Trade in electrical...

Feb 5, 2016

Irene Johnson, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2016 in Columbiana, OH, surrounded by her family. She died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Elven A. “Johnny” Johnson, Jr.  Irene is survived by three children, Steven L. Johnson of Columbiana, Deborah S. Johnson of Santa...

Feb 3, 2016

Struthers - Helen G. Miller, 96, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in the comfort of her second home in Florida, with her family by her side. Helen was born on January 25, 1920 in Lowellville, daughter of the late Fred and Myrtle Shoppe Taylor.

She was a lifelong resident of Lowellville and was a member of Struthers...

Feb 3, 2016

Poland - Paul Glenn Ellis, 80, entered his Heavenly home after a long battle with dementia early Wednesday morning, February 3, 2016

Glenn as he preferred, was born at home in Struthers, Ohio, the first son of E. Jack and Ellen LaForce Ellis on February 14, 1935.

He graduated from Struthers High School in 1952....

Feb 3, 2016

New Middletown - Thomas D. Wargo, 76, died Wednesday morning, February 3, 2016 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Tom was born April 2, 1939 in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas and Ann Farnic Wargo.

Raised in Youngstown, Tom was a graduate of South High School. He worked for 30+ years as a...

Feb 2, 2016

Victor S. "Vic" Rubenstein

LIBERTY - Victor S. "Vic" Rubenstein, well-known Mahoning Valley marketing consultant and community advocate, passed into the loving arms of his Lord at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., after complications following surgery. He was 72 years old.

Vic was born November 21, 1943 in...

Feb 2, 2016

Poland - Robert Rios passed away early Tuesday morning, February 2, 2016 at his residence in Poland with his devoted wife by his side after battling a rare degenerative disease for many years. He was born March 8, 1934 in Mingo Junction, Ohio to the late Michael and Carmen Mendel Rios. He was a 1952 graduate of East High...