Obituaries

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

Loretta F. Macala

Loretta F. Macala

Jan 9, 2014

Struthers - Loretta F. Macala, 89, died Thursday morning January 9, 2014 at Vista Care Nursing Home. Loretta was born October 26, 1924 in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank and Cornelia Schafer Finger. She was 1942 graduate of South High School. Loretta was a Rosie the Riviter during World War II, making airplane wings. She worked as a Sealer for...

Donald T. Hobbs

Donald T. Hobbs

Jan 8, 2014

Canfield - Donald T. Hobbs, 75, died Wednesday evening, January 8, 2014 at Northside Medical Center. Don was born August 2, 1938 in Grindstone, PA, a son of the late Alfred and Edith Kiefer Hobbs. Don moved to the Youngstown area as a child and was a 1956 graduate of The Rayen School. He attended Youngstown State University until joining...

Edna Richards

Edna Richards

Jan 7, 2014

POLAND-Edna Richards, 94, passed away in her sleep Tuesday morning. Edna was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 16, 1919, the daughter of Hunter and Henrietta Stump Longmore. Edna graduated from South Side High School and attended Youngstown Business College, pursuing secretarial studies. During World War II, she worked for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad where she met her husband Leo...

Robert Irwin Zedaker Jr

Robert Irwin Zedaker Jr

Jan 6, 2014

Poland - Robert Irwin Zedaker, Jr., 71, of Poland, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born October 22, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, Bob was a loving son of Robert and Jeannette Kanengeiser Zedaker. A life-long resident of Poland, Bob was a 1960 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and a 1966 graduate of the Youngstown...

Alice Ackerman

Alice Ackerman

Jan 5, 2014

Poland - Alice Ackerman, 99, died January 5, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Ackerman was born December 18, 1914 in Youngstown. She was a homemaker and is survived by her a son, Joe(Cindy) Ackerman of Poland; three grandchildren, Joseph, Scott, and Miranda; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Howard Austin. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Evelyn M. Herycyk

Evelyn M. Herycyk

Jan 5, 2014

New Middletown - Evelyn M. Herycyk, 89, died Sunday morning, January 5, 2014 at Maplecrest Nursing Home. Evelyn was born July 13, 1924 in Englewood, NJ, a daughter of Ralph and Sadie Zitello Palmieri. Evelyn was raised in New Jersey and came to Youngstown as a child and was a 1942 graduate of East High School. Evelyn and her family...

Norma E. Allen

Norma E. Allen

Jan 4, 2014

POLAND - Norma E. Allen, 86, died at St. Ann¹s Hospital in Westerville on Jan. 4, 2014. Miss Allen was a lifelong resident of Poland and since 2008 has been a resident of Worthington Christian Village Independent Living in Columbus. Norma was born Feb. 26, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of S. Reese and Laura Pifer Allen. She was a...

Pauline E. Livermore

Pauline E. Livermore

Jan 3, 2014

Lowellville - Pauline E. Livermore, 99, died Friday evening at Austinwoods Health Care Center. Pauline was born February 28, 1914 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Cora Bottore Ricker. She was a homemaker who was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She member of Evangel Baptist Church and was a supporter of Radio Bible Class in Grand Rapids,MI. Pauline...

Robert "Bobby" J. West Jr

Robert "Bobby" J. West Jr

Jan 3, 2014

BOARDMAN-Robert J. West Jr.,55, known as "Bobby," went to be with The Lord, Friday, January 3rd, 2014 after a long and courageous battle. Bobby was a loving, caring person, who never met a stranger. His love of life showing through his constant smile. He loved music, golf, working in the yard, and his Harley. Bobby was also an avid Notre...

Annabell L. Slepski

Annabell L. Slepski

Jan 2, 2014

Annabell L. Slepski Boardman Services will be held 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Davis-Becker Funeral Home in Boardman for Annabell L. Slepski, 70 formerly of Poland. She passed away Thursday evening with her husband of 53 years by her side at home. After fighting for a few years, making sure to spend one more holiday season, which was her favorite time...

Florence P. Tirabassi

Florence P. Tirabassi

Dec 29, 2013

Struthers - Florence P. Tirabassi, 78, of Struthers, died December 29, 2013 at Hospice House. Mrs. Tirabassi was born July 22,1935 in Youngstown, a daughter of Phillip and Lillian Maschishka Peachock. She was a dedicated homemaker, who loved catering to her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was a member of Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Church. Florence loved...

Stephen A. Martinko

Stephen A. Martinko

Dec 28, 2013

Stephen A. Martinko, 95 POLAND - Stephen A. Martinko, 95, died Dec. 28, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Martinko was born Dec. 20, 1918, in Youngstown, a son of Martin and Anna Toman Martinko. He was a 1937 East High School graduate and attended Youngstown College. Steve worked in the billing department at Youngstown Sheet and Tube (LTV) for over...

Donna J. Townsend

Donna J. Townsend

Dec 27, 2013

Struthers - Donna J. Townsend, 68, died Friday afternoon, December 27, 2013 at University Hospital. Mrs. Townsend was born August 31, 1945 in Youngstown, a daughter of James O. and Marie Russo Kesler. She was a 1964 graduate of Struthers High School. Donna first worked for Republic Steel and later as a seamstress for Anatomical Concepts and Toula's Bridal. Donna's...

Raymond J. Heslen

Raymond J. Heslen

Dec 27, 2013

Austintown- Raymond J. Heslen, 85, formerly of New Middletown, died Friday evening, December 27, 2013 at Briarfield Manor. Mr. Heslen was born September 18, 1928 in Youngstown, a son of Raymond and Helen Madison Heslen. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a graduate of The Rayen School. Mr. Heslen worked as an assistant manager for many years at...

Lucille LaCivita

Lucille LaCivita

Dec 26, 2013

BOARDMAN-Lucille LaCivita, 88, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday evening, December 26, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. LaCivita was born May 29, 1925 in Youngstown, a daughter of Canciano and Mary Bertolini Savoia. Lucille attended St. Brendan grade school and was a 1943 graduate of Chaney High School on...

Paul W. Rienerth

Paul W. Rienerth

Dec 24, 2013

Boardman- Paul W. Rienerth, 67, formerly of Poland, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his home. Mr. Rienerth was born October 6, 1946 in Youngstown, a son of Paul and Lauretta Flack Rienerth. He graduated in 1964 from Poland Seminary High School and enlisted in the Navy, where he served for four years. After receiving his bachelor's degree in accounting...

Diane Marie Saltsman

Diane Marie Saltsman

Dec 24, 2013

Diane M. Saltsman, 66 North Lima Services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday at First Free Will Baptist Church in Austintown for Diane M.Saltsman, 66, of North Lima. She went on to be with her Lord early Tuesday morning at St. Elizabeth Medical Center-Boardman Mrs. Saltsman was born September 5, 1947 in Salem, a daughter of Grant Hixon and June...

Howard "Pete" Frazee

Howard "Pete" Frazee

Dec 22, 2013

New Middletown - Howard "Pete" Frazee, 88, formerly of Edinburg, PA, passed away Sunday evening, December 22, 2013 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center with his family by his side. Mr. Frazee was born March 2, 1925 in Markleysburg, PA, a son of James and Elizabeth Jenkins Frazee. Mr. Frazee first worked as a carpenter for Lincoln Homes in Warren...

Robert B. Bradley

Robert B. Bradley

Dec 22, 2013

Robert B. Bradley, 85 BOARDMAN - Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Boardman United Methodist Church for Robert B. Bradley, 85, who passed away Sunday morning at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Bradley was born Nov. 18, 1928, in Huntingdon, Pa., a son of Robert G. and E. Esther Bigelow Bradley. He was a...

Dorothy H. Birkheimer

Dorothy H. Birkheimer

Dec 21, 2013

Austintown - Dorothy H. Birkheimer, 88, formerly of New Bedford, PA, died December 21, 2013 at Clare Bridge of Austintown. Mrs. Birkheimer was born October 9, 1925 in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of George and Ida Lady Holliday. She was a 1943 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and was a homemaker. Dorothy was an avid reader and enjoyed...

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