Nov 13, 2023

Poland - Frederick (“Fred”) W. Viehe III, an emeritus Youngstown State University professor, historian, father and grandfather who dedicated his life to his country, his community and his intellectual pursuits, died late Monday, November 13, 2023, surrounded by his children, Ariella and Thomas. He was 79.

Drafted into the military in 1963, Fred volunteered to be a...

Nov 11, 2023

Boardman - Dennis G. Bloomingdale, 77, passed away on Saturday evening, November 11, 2023, at Mercy Health's St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with his family at his side.

Dennis was born March 30, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Richard and Martha Jane (Kirchgessner) Bloomingdale.

A lifelong area resident, Dennis was a 1964...

Nov 11, 2023

Kent- Fujiko H. Allen, 91, formerly of Struthers, passed away on Saturday morning, November 11, 2023, at Kent Ridge Senior Living.

Fujiko, affectionately known as "Fuji," was born October 15, 1932 in Japan, a daughter of Shinroku and Ine Ichikawa Hoshino. During the Korean Conflict, she met James F. Allen, while he was stationed in Japan with...

Nov 9, 2023

Poland- Paul Michael Tkacik passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2023 after a courageous and fierce 9-year battle with cancer. He was a quiet and compassionate man who loved God and his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Paul was born on June 28, 1954, to Paul and Josephine (Fabian)...

Nov 5, 2023

Struthers - Gayle M. Marshall, 81, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

She was born on April 29, 1942 in East Liverpool, a daughter of the late Glenn and Kathryn (Chamberlain) McCall. She graduated from East Liverpool High School and worked throughout the years as a retail clerk at several...

Nov 4, 2023

Poland - Gwendolyn T. Bennett, 87, born on December 15, 1935, died peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Shepherd of the Valley, Poland in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Akron, OH to George and Esther (Stephens) Taylor.  Her father owned a dairy farm in Medina, OH and on occasions, he had to warn...

Nov 2, 2023

Girard - Roxsanne Lynn Stevens, 34, died unexpectedly on November 2, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Roxsanne, affectionately known by family and friends as "Roxi," was born January 17, 1989 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Cindy Fekety Kelly and Robert Stevens. A lifelong area resident, Roxi was a graduate of Chaney High School, Class of...

Oct 30, 2023

Austintown - Kathleen Ann Brandt, 72, a lifelong resident of Austintown, passed away on Monday morning, October 30, 2023, at Assumption Village, surrounded by her family.

Kathleen, affectionately known by family and friends as "Kathy," was born July 2, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late James and Maxine Rogers Kish.

A 1969...

Oct 30, 2023

James Pezzone, a lifelong Struthers resident, passed away on October 30, 2023. Born in Youngstown on November 9, 1945 to Anne and Samuel Pezzone, "Jimmy" lived in various areas of Struthers, most notably, the Nebo neighborhood. He could often be found carrying a transistor radio throughout his Struthers travels. Jimmy was known as "The Polka Kid" due to his...

Oct 29, 2023

Poland - Josephine Carabbia, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, with her loving family at her side.

Josephine, affectionately known by family and friends as "JoJo," was born December 6, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Rocco and Mary Marr Constantino.

A lifelong area resident, JoJo was a graduate of...

Oct 28, 2023

Poland - Thomas J. Mentges, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in the emergency room at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Thomas known by his family and friends as "Tom," was born July 11, 1949 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Amil and Lois (Farmer) Mentges.

He graduated from Chaney High School...

Oct 28, 2023

Boardman - Terry Nicholas Tomko, 60, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on October 28, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Terry was born November 28, 1962 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Geraldine "Geri" (Matasic) Tomko. He graduated from Canfield High School where he raised the bar for student athletes and went on...

Oct 27, 2023

Columbiana - Helen M. Evans, 80, passed away on October 27, 2023 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana.

She was born March 9, 1943 in Avon Lake. For a brief time she worked at Northside Hospital, but after having children, decided to stay home to raise them.

Helen was a woman of faith who...

Oct 26, 2023

Poland - Ernest G. "Skip" Schmid Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023 at Briarfield Manor.

He was born March 13, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of the late Ernest and Nina (Wille) Schmid. Skip's family moved to Struthers when he was three years old, and he graduated from Struthers High School in 1954. He...

Oct 26, 2023

Poland - James Earl D'Eramo, 75, formerly of New York City, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at The Cleveland Clinic, with his husband, Will by his side.

James, known by his family and friends as "Jim," was born March 9, 1948, in Youngstown, OH, the son of the late Guy and Philomena (Manna)...

Oct 25, 2023

Poland - Mary Helen Hadley, 93, passed away on October 25, 2023 at Shepherd of the Valley.

She was born October 4, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Freda (Reble) Reifinger. She graduated from Rayen High School, and then went on to graduate in nursing from the Youngstown Hospital Association. Over the course...

Oct 25, 2023

Struthers, Ohio - Laurie Edwin “Dutch” Flack, 89, a lifelong resident of Struthers, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley-Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

Laurie, known by his family and friends as "Dutch," was born at home on the hottest day on record for the Mahoning Valley, 103 degrees, on...

Oct 24, 2023

Struthers - Roselyn A. Mikolich, 81, passed away on October 24, 2023 at her home.

She was born April 27, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Francis and Rose (Hackett) Danks. She proudly was part of the first class to attend all four years at Cardinal Mooney when they opened. She worked as in corporate...

Oct 24, 2023

Poland- Brenda Lee Popa, 74, died suddenly on October 24, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Health Center in Youngstown.

She was born September 25, 1949 in Youngstown, daughter of Arvel and Alice (Hilbert) Smith. She was a graduate of South High School & worked in marketing and scheduling for Forum Health.

Brenda and her husband, Bob,...

Oct 24, 2023

Struthers - Bronica Rosemary Baker, 95, formerly of Fifth Street in Struthers, passed away Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023,  at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown, surrounded by her loving family.

Bronica was born February 20, 1928 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Krall) Kolmacic.

She graduated from Campbell Memorial High...