Obituaries

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

Sara Jane Stumpo

Sara Jane Stumpo

Aug 3, 2014

Sara Jane Stumpo, 81, of Poland, went home to our Lord and Savior on August 3, 2014. Sara was born September 30, 1932 in Monaca, PA, a daughter of John and Mary Rill Theil. She later moved to Leetonia, Ohio and graduated from Leetonia High School in 1950. She married her high school sweetheart, Alfred L. Stumpo, on October 7,...

Edward F. Zajac

Edward F. Zajac

Jul 30, 2014

Struthers - Edward F. Zajac, 85, died July 30, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Mr. Zajac was born November 11, 1928 in Struthers, a son of Joseph and Theresa Mraz Zajac. He was a 1947 graduate of Struthers High School and worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube (LTV) for 35 years. Edward was a member of Christ Our Savior...

Helen Sutherland

Helen Sutherland

Jul 29, 2014

Poland - Helen Sutherland, of Poland, died July 29, 2014 at Vista Center of Center of Boardman. Mrs.Sutherland was born July 21, 1928 in New Castle, PA. She worked 40 plus years as a nurse at Northside Hospital. Helen was very active in the Republican party and was a poll worker for the board of elections. She was a member...

Martin Richard Schuller

Martin Richard Schuller

Jul 29, 2014

Martin Richard Schuller, 84, passed away Tuesday morning, July 29, with his wife and daughter by his side. Martin was born in New Bedford, Pa., on May 7, 1930, a son of Martin and Marie Span Schuller. Martin graduated with honors from The Rayen School in 1949. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean...

Richard John Larson

Richard John Larson

Jul 27, 2014

New Springfield - Richard John Larson, 62, died July 27, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Mr. Larson was born June 4, 1952 in Youngstown, a son of Vergil and Eugenia Zolbec Dixon. He was a 1971 graduate of Springfield Local High School. He worked as a carpenter in the Youngstown area before retiring in 2012. Richard was very...

Frances Ann Yallech

Frances Ann Yallech

Jul 26, 2014

Struthers - Frances Ann Yallech, 67, died Saturday afternoon, July 26, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Miss Yallech was born March 12, 1947 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Don and Jennie Yallech. She was a proud resident of the Nebo section of Struthers. She was a 1965 graduate of Struthers High School. Frances began her lifelong love...

Doris Warner Weiss

Doris Warner Weiss

Jul 23, 2014

BOARDMAN - Private services and Christian burial were held today, July 25, 2014, with the Rev. Peter Del Nagro of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church officiating, for Doris Warner-Weiss, 96, who passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord and family on Wednesday July 23, 2014, with her daughter by her side. Honoring Doris's wishes, there were no calling hours....

William H. Smith Jr

William H. Smith Jr

Jul 23, 2014

Lowellville - William H. Smith Jr., 80, died Wednesday evening, July 23, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Mr. Smith was born February 15, 1934 in Branchton, Butler County, PA, a son of William and Catherine Rider Smith and came to Lowellville in 1955. Mr. Smith worked as a furnace operator for Easco Aluminum for 42 years, retiring in 1995....

Paul T. Higgins

Paul T. Higgins

Jul 22, 2014

Paul T. Higgins, 50 Stow July 25, 2014 Services will be held on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church 7640 Glenwood Ave.,Boardman,Ohio 44512 for Paul T. Higgins. He passed away July 22, 2014 after a long illness. Mr. Higgins was born Oct. 13, 1963 in Youngstown, a son of Gene Higgins and Joan Keith....

Dean Macklen

Dean Macklen

Jul 22, 2014

Dean Macklen, 23, passed peacefully Tuesday morning surrounded by family and his girlfriend at Hospice House in Poland, OH following a courageous battle with cancer. Dean was born March 5, 1991, a son of Richard and Rebecca Lendi Macklen. Dean was a 2009 graduate of Struthers High School and was studying Geography at YSU. Dean was active in sports and...

Albert C. Fox

Albert C. Fox

Jul 22, 2014

Poland - Albert C. Fox, 84, of Poland, formerly of Canfield, died suddenly of a stroke, Tuesday afternoon, July 22, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House. Al was born May 4, 1930 in Youngstown, a son of Thomas and Ruth Thompson Fox. Raised in Struthers, Al graduated from Struthers High School in 1948. From 1948 until 1957 Al worked...

George H. Orf Jr

George H. Orf Jr

Jul 22, 2014

Struthers - George H. Orf, Jr., 78, died Tuesday afternoon, July 22, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Health Center. George was born August 31, 1935 in Struthers, a son of George and Laurabell Ferguson Orf. He was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School and entered the United States Navy Reserves after graduation. George was a member of the Ironworkers Local...

Mrs. Pollyanna R. Ketchem

Mrs. Pollyanna R. Ketchem

Jul 21, 2014

Pollyanna R. Ketchem, 95 YOUNGSTOWN - Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Gibson Heights 2nd Presbyterian Church for Pollyanna R. Ketchem, 95, who passed away Monday afternoon at her home. Mrs. Ketchem was born Jan. 29, 1919, in Struthers, a daughter of James Lewis and Alice Eleanor Gough Roemer Sr. She graduated from Struthers High School...

Emma L. Buzulencia

Emma L. Buzulencia

Jul 18, 2014

Youngstown - Emma L. Buzulencia, 91, died July 18, 2014 at Park Vista Retirement Center. Mrs. Buzulencia was born October 21, 1922 in Blooming Grove, TX, a daughter of John E. and Edna Moody McClure She graduated from Blooming Grove High School and attended Texas Women's University. Emma worked at Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas, Federal Works Agency in Dallas,...

Norman A. Johnson

Norman A. Johnson

Jul 16, 2014

Norman A. Johnson Boardman Memorial Services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church for Norman A. Johnson, 91 of Boardman. He passed away Wednesday afternoon at Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman. Mr. Johnson was born Oct. 21, 1922 in Youngstown, a son of Eric M. and Emma E. Johnson. He graduated from South High School and had attended...

Joseph P. D'Agostino

Joseph P. D'Agostino

Jul 13, 2014

POLAND - Joseph "Satch" D'Agostino, 69, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2014, with his family at his side, after a brief illness at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman. Joseph was born Sept. 2, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Rose Manna D¹Agostino. A 1962 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, Joseph graduated from Youngstown State University...

Randy Heaver

Randy Heaver

Jul 9, 2014

New Middletown - Randall P. Heaver, 47, died Wednesday evening, July 9, 2014 at his home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Randall, affectionately known as "Randy," was born August 4, 1966 in Youngstown, a son of the late Paul and Martha Weaver Heaver. He was a 1984 graduate of Springfield Local High School. After graduation, he joined the United...

Evelyn Elizabeth Domhoff

Evelyn Elizabeth Domhoff

Jul 9, 2014

Poland - Evelyn Elizabeth Domhoff, 91, entered the Lord's presence on Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2014. Mrs. Domhoff was born April 6, 1923 in Youngstown, a daughter of Arthur and Anna Holmgren Johnston. She graduated from South High School in 1941 and attended Youngstown College and Practical Bible Training School. Evelyn graduated from the Choffin School of Practical Nursing and...

Lois Jean Johnston

Lois Jean Johnston

Jul 7, 2014

Columbiana - Lois Jean Johnston, 83, formerly of Struthers, died Monday, July 7, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. Johnston was born March 21, 1931 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Hartshorn Rhodes. She was a 1949 graduate of Struthers High School. Lois worked as a switchboard operator for Ohio Bell before becoming a...

Robert William Sotlar

Robert William Sotlar

Jul 5, 2014

STRUTHERS - Robert William Sotlar, 63, died Saturday afternoon, July 5, 2014, unexpectedly at his residence. Robert was born Sept. 14, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of John and Helen Perhach Sotlar. He was a 1968 graduate of Wilmington Area High School. Robert attended Youngstown State University and became an apprentice for Youngstown Sheet and Tube. He was a machinist...

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