Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the cities of Boardman, Lowellville, Struthers, & Poland in Ohio.

Charles F. Burkey

Charles F. Burkey

Nov 6, 2015

Poland - Charles F. Burkey, 89, of Poland, formerly of Struthers, died early Friday morning, November 6, 2015 at the Greenbriar in Boardman. Charles was born December 17, 1925 in Youngstown, a son of Fred and Alverna Souder Burkey. He was raised in Youngstown and in 1942, Charles and his family made their home in Struthers where he lived most...

Laura L. Rishel

Laura L. Rishel

Nov 4, 2015

Lowellville - Laura L. Rishel, 78, died Wednesday morning, November 4, 2015 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House. Mrs. Rishel was born January 24, 1937 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of Warner and Etta McClain Double. Raised in New Castle, she was a graduate of Union High School. Upon her marriage, Laura became a dedicated homemaker, and moved...

Michael J. Puhala

Michael J. Puhala

Nov 2, 2015

Struthers - Michael J. Puhala, 92, died Monday afternoon, November 2, 2015 at his home, surrounded by family. Mr. Puhala was born January 12, 1923 in Cleveland, a son of Michael and Helen Kalay Puhala. As a child, he came to Youngstown and was raised in Smokey Hollow. He moved to Boardman upon his marriage to his first wife of...

Hope Marie Gasior

Hope Marie Gasior

Oct 30, 2015

Canfield - Hope Marie Gasior, 30, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, 2015. Hope was born on December 29, 1984 in Youngstown, and was a 2003 graduate of Matthews High School. Hope was employed as a beautician with Marzano's for the last five years and prior to that worked at Regis Hair Salon. She was a fitness fanatic and was...

Nancy June Whitmore

Nancy June Whitmore

Oct 30, 2015

Poland - Nancy J. Whitmore, 83, of Poland, died Friday afternoon, October 30, 2015 at Assumption Village. Nancy was born February 7, 1932 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Retha Hellman Thomas. Raised in Youngstown, Nancy was a 1950 graduate of South High School. She was employed in the parts department for Strausbaugh Motor Company for 2...

Albert Peter Morell

Albert Peter Morell

Oct 29, 2015

Albert Peter Morell, 93, passed away peacefully at home with his children at his side on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Albert was born March 11, 1922, the youngest and 21st child of Peter and Marie Antoinette (Rossi) Morell in Struthers, Ohio. He graduated from Struthers High School in June of 1940. Albert worked till he was 91 years old, retiring...

Leigh M Yallech

Leigh M Yallech

Oct 28, 2015

Boardman - Leigh M. Yallech, 46, of Boardman, died, unexpectedly of a stroke, Wednesday afternoon, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown with her family at her side. Leigh was born August 13, 1969 in Youngstown, a daughter of Glen and Nadine Tirpack Kramer. She was raised in Boardman and was a 1987 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. She...

Jean Dixon

Jean Dixon

Oct 28, 2015

New Middletown - Jean (Larson) Dixon, 89 died October 28, 2015 at Masternick Memorial. Jean was born August 20, 1926 in Port Allegany, PA,a daughter of Frank and Mary Tolar Zlobec. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Jean was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 2799. She is survived...

Ralph "Dick" Coller

Ralph "Dick" Coller

Oct 28, 2015

Hubbard- Ralph "Dick" Coller, Sr., 85, was taken away from his broken hearted family on October 28, 2015 at Sharon Regional Hospital following an extended illness and one last fight that he could not surmount. He was born on May 30, 1930 in Hubbard to the late Ralph Coller and Pauline Inman Coller and lived there his entire life. Dick...

Dorcas Moore

Dorcas Moore

Oct 28, 2015

Lowellville- Dorcas Moore, 93, of Lowellville, died October 28, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dorcas was born in Camden, NJ on October 8, 1922 to the late Robert and Wilmina Miller. She graduated from Camden High School, NJ and Drexel University in 1942 in the Secretarial Program. Dorcas worked as a homemaker and a secretary. Her favorite...

Anne D. Warner

Anne D. Warner

Oct 26, 2015

Youngstown - Anne D. Warner, 98, of Youngstown, died October 26, 2015 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Mrs.Warner was born April 30, 1917 in Youngstown, a daughter of Ignatius and Victoria Gorczyca Valicek Wallace. She was a 1935 graduate of South High School. She worked at Universal Commercial Investment Trust and was the Executive Secretary for The Albert Pick Ohio Hotel...

Helen M Golubic

Helen M Golubic

Oct 21, 2015

North Lima - Helen M. Golubic, 97, died October 21, 2015 in Assumption Village. She was born November 3, 1917 in Youngstown, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Skebo Misnik. She was a graduate of Chaney High School and was a member of St. Dominic Church. She was a Rosie the Riveter during WWII as she worked at the...

Patrina A Agee

Patrina A Agee

Oct 20, 2015

Poland - Patrina A. Agee, 92, died October 20, 2015 in the comfort of her home. Patrina was born February 23, 1923 in Youngstown, daughter of the late Petrio and Concetta Falbo Tallerino. She was the owner/operator of Pat Agee Catering for 40 years, retiring in 2006. She loved cooking and was a baker all her life. Patrina was a...

David Peterson

David Peterson

Oct 20, 2015

Edinburg - David Peterson, 90, died early Tuesday morning, October 20, 2015 at his home. Mr. Peterson was born June 25, 1925 in Edinburg, PA, a son of Walter and Martha Schmidt Peterson. Mr. Peterson began working at the age of 16 for Sharon Steel, then Carbon Limestone, and retired as a journeyman electrician from Wean United in 1986. He...

John Q. Dickmann Sr

John Q. Dickmann Sr

Oct 19, 2015

New Albany - John Q. Dickmann, Sr., 77, died Monday, October 19, 2015 following a brief battle with cancer. He was raised in Alton, IL and married his love, Ann Maley at St. Patrick's Church in Alton, on March 30, 1959. He and Ann moved to Ohio in 1967, settling in Poland in 1972. They moved to New Albany in...

Barbara J. Mariotte

Barbara J. Mariotte

Oct 17, 2015

Lowellville - Barbara J. Mariotte, 83, died October 17, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Health Center surrounded by her family. Mrs. Mariotte was born August 20, 1932 in Poland, a daughter of Clinton and Luonia Sutphin Jones. She was a 1950 Poland Seminary High School graduate. Barb was a Real Estate Agent for Cocca Real Estate. She previously worked for Century...

Minnie Temnick

Minnie Temnick

Oct 17, 2015

Youngstown - Minnie Temnick, 95 of Youngstown, died October 17, 2015 at Brookdale Cornersburg. Mrs. Temnick was born November 11, 1919 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Daniel and Sarah Paul Gobel. She was a 1937 South High School graduate. She worked at General Fireproofing and was primarily a homemaker. Minnie was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church, where...

Barbara A. Chapman

Barbara A. Chapman

Oct 16, 2015

New Springfield - Barbara A. Chapman, 89, died October 16, 2015 at Vibra Hospital in Boardman after a brief illness. Mrs. Chapman was born December 16, 1925 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite Findley Jackson. Raised in Youngstown, Barbara was a graduate of South High School. She continued her education at Youngstown Hospital Association and received...

Patricia M. Johnston

Patricia M. Johnston

Oct 15, 2015

Poland - Patricia M. Johnston, 64, died October 15, 2015 at Greenbriar Nursing Home after an extended illness. Pat was born April 19, 1951 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Dwight and Hilda Crum Weeks. She was a 1969 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. She went on to receive a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education from Youngstown State University....

Judith J. Elchuck

Judith J. Elchuck

Oct 13, 2015

Struthers - Judith J. Elchuck, 72, died early Tuesday morning, October 13, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Health Center after a sudden illness. Judith, affectionately known as "Judy," was born December 16, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Veronica Tabus Dattilo. Raised in Youngstown, Judy was a 1960 graduate of East High School. She married, Michael Elchuck, on June...

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