Obituaries

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

Gene C. Davis

Gene C. Davis

Feb 5, 2014

Gene Curtis Davis, 83 POLAND ­ Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home in Boardman for Gene Curtis Davis, 83, formerly of Glenwood Avenue in Boardman. He passed away Wednesday at Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman. Mr. Davis was born Nov. 8, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph W. and Beatrice (Black) Davis. He...

Michael L. Johnson

Michael L. Johnson

Feb 2, 2014

Struthers - Michael L. Johnson, 45, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, February 2, 2014 after suffering a massive heart attack. Michael, affectionately known as "Mike" was born March 7, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA, a son of the late Jimmie Lee and Ruth Holt Johnson. He was a graduate of Snellville High School in Georgia and graduated from the New Castle...

John Richard Kanna Jr

John Richard Kanna Jr

Feb 1, 2014

Boardman - John Richard Kanna, 77, died February 1, 2014 at Salem Regional Hospital. Mr. Kanna was born February 17, 1936 in Youngstown, a son of John and Olga Chulik Kanna. He was a Struthers High School graduate. John worked as a driver for Gold Cross Ambulance Company and was a Supervisor for General Motors, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed...

Marylou Wingrove

Marylou Wingrove

Feb 1, 2014

Marylou Wingrove, 87 BOARDMAN - Marylou Wingrove, 87, died Feb. 1, 2014, at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center. Mrs. Wingrove was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Philamena Coniglio Farina. She was a 1944 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and was a member of the junior and senior honor societies, starting with the seventh grade....

Glenn Richard Houts

Glenn Richard Houts

Feb 1, 2014

Boardman - Glenn Richard Houts, 75, died February 1, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Mr. Houts was born March 4, 1938 in Greenford, Ohio a son of Glenn and Mary Schaefer Houts. He was a 1956 Boardman High School graduate. Richard was a machinist at Wean United as well as Lordstown Fisher Body Plant where he retired in...

Carol V. McKenney

Carol V. McKenney

Jan 30, 2014

Canfield - Carol V. McKenney, 78, formerly of Poland, died January 30, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Mrs. McKenney was born December 10, 1935 in Yougstown, a daughter of Emil and Florence Thomas. She was a 1953 graduate of Boardman High School. She was a member of Woodworth Church of the Brethren, where she was church secretary for 20...

James D. Barone Jr

James D. Barone Jr

Jan 30, 2014

STRUTHERS - James D. Barone, 57, affectionately known as "Jimmy," made the sunshine a little brighter and began his journey into the next chapter of his life on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. Born Nov. 14, 1956, in Youngstown, Jimmy was the first born son of James and Theresa Wilaj Barone and the son-in-law of Rich and Janet Kerens, whom loved...

Catherine Ann Melillo

Catherine Ann Melillo

Jan 29, 2014

Struthers - Catherine Ann Melillo, 77, formerly of Lowellville, died January 29, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Mrs. Melillo was born December 31, 1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Teresa Trimble Casillo. She was a 1955 graduate of Lowellville High School. Cathy was a homemaker and care giver to many over the years. She was a member...

Dorothy Christina Bode

Dorothy Christina Bode

Jan 29, 2014

Dorothy Christina Bode Dorothy Christina Bode (95) of Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home, Niles, Ohio is now at peace with the Lord as of January 29, 2014. She previously lived at Shepherd of the Valley Assisted Living in Poland, Ohio for 13 years and before that in North Lima, Ohio. Dorothy was born on August 15, 1918, the daughter...

Thomas L. McEaneney Jr

Thomas L. McEaneney Jr

Jan 27, 2014

Thomas Lew McEaneney Jr., 53 YOUNGSTOWN - A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m., with Pastor James Berkebile officiating, at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home in Boardman for Thomas Lew McEaneney Jr., 53. He passed away Jan. 27, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Mr. McEaneney was born Nov. 16, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of Thomas...

Frank Trimble

Frank Trimble

Jan 20, 2014

Struthers - Frank Trimble, 86, of Struthers, died suddenly, Monday, January 20, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. Frank was born April 24, 1927 in Lowellville, a son of the late Patsy and Kathryn Cusana Trimble. A Veteran of the United States Navy, Frank served during World War II. He was a member of Christ Our Savior Parish...

William Roy Fisher III

William Roy Fisher III

Jan 19, 2014

CAMPBELL-William Roy Fisher, III, 47, died Sunday evening, January 19, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 13, 1966 in Youngstown, a son of William R. Fisher Jr. and Darleen McKee Stilts. A private service for the family was held at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers. Interment took place at Lake Park Cemetery. Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send...

Robert H. Bayne

Robert H. Bayne

Jan 19, 2014

Boardman - Robert H. Bayne, 81, died January 19, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Mr.Bayne was born July 3, 1932 in Youngstown, son of John and Dorothy Knuth Bayne. He was a 1950 graduate of Boardman High School. Bob worked as a facility specialist for AT&T, where he retired in 1993. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran...

Helen Pesa

Helen Pesa

Jan 19, 2014

Stuthers- Helen Pesa, 91, died January 19, 2014 at Greenbriar Health Center. Mrs.Pesa was born October 28, 1922 in Youngstown, a daughter of Mike and Rose Martino. She was a Campbell Memorial High School graduate and was a self-employed hairdresser, retiring in 1996. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. She was involved in her...

J. Daniel Sullivan

J. Daniel Sullivan

Jan 17, 2014

Youngstown - J. Daniel Sullivan, 70, died January 17, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Mr. Sullivan was born February 17, 1943 in Youngstown, a son of John and Rita O'Hara Sullivan. He was a Chaney High School graduate and attended Youngstown State University. Dan was founder of family operated Sullivan's Bookkeeping & Tax Service in Boardman and Hubbard. He...

Raymond C. Mosko

Raymond C. Mosko

Jan 14, 2014

New Springfield - Raymond C. Mosko, 83, died Tuesday evening, January 14, 2014 at the Hospice House. Raymond was born December 15, 1930 in Powhatan, WV, a son of George and Elsie Nitz Mosko. A 1949 graduate of Elkhorn High School, Raymond worked as a Mill Wright for Republic Steel. He was a member of the New Springfield Emmanuel Lutheran...

Mary Jane Scott

Mary Jane Scott

Jan 12, 2014

New Middletown- Mary Jane Scott, 91, died January 12, 2014 at Hampton Woods. Mrs. Scott was born January 30, 1922 in Youngstown, a daughter of David and Elsie Pickard Prosser. She was a 1941 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Scott worked for Truscon Steel. After raising her four children, she began working for Northside...

Charles "Chip" D. Barber

Charles "Chip" D. Barber

Jan 12, 2014

Charles "Chip" D. Barber, 62 POLAND - Charles "Chip" D. Barber, 62, died Jan. 12, 2014, at Akron City Hospital. Mr. Barber was born Nov. 14, 1951, in Akron, a son of William and Augusta Mullen Barber. He attended Struthers schools and in 1970 graduated from Maine West High School in Des Plains, Ill. Chip worked for 40 years as...

Graceanne Fennell

Graceanne Fennell

Jan 11, 2014

Youngstown - Graceanne Fennell, 75, died Saturday evening, January 11, 2014 at her residence. Graceanne was born December 12, 1938 in Youngstown, a daughter of T.J. and Laverne Kashner Wilson. A 1956 graduate of Hubbard High School, Graceanne continued her education at Trumbull Memorial School of Nursing, graduating in 1959 as a registered nurse. She began her career at Trumbull...

Charlotte Jo "Joie" Humphrey

Charlotte Jo "Joie" Humphrey

Jan 10, 2014

Struthers - Charlotte Jo "Joie" Humphrey, 68, passed away peacefully to the Lord from her home in Struthers after suffering a long illness. She was born February 3, 1945 in St. Bernice, IN, a daughter of Charles and Clara (Kaufman) Ward. She was an only child. Joie grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Washington High School on the city's...

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