Obituaries

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

Ellen "Gert" Friend

Ellen "Gert" Friend

Aug 19, 2013

Poland - Ellen "Gert" Friend, 85, soon to be 86 on August 28, passed away peacefully with her devoted husband at her side on August 19, 2013. Ellen affectionately known as "Gert," was born August 28, 1927, a daughter of David M. and Cathrine Hone Williams. A 1945 graduate of South High School, Gert received her bachelor's degree in Elementary...

Dolores E. Vestal

Dolores E. Vestal

Aug 15, 2013

Struthers - Dolores E. Vestal, 67, died Thursday evening, August 15, 2013 at Caprice Health Center in North Lima. Dolores was born August 9, 1946 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of Peter Jaskola and Evelyn (Swogger) Carroll. She was a graduate of Mohawk High School. Mrs. Vestal previously worked as seamstress for Bobbie Brooks Clothes in Butler, PA, Welker's...

Mary A. Kubina

Mary A. Kubina

Aug 15, 2013

Boardman - Mary A. Kubina, 87, died August 15, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Mrs. Kubina was born August 8, 1926 in Youngtown, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Yakubov) Dzurko. She was a 1944 Campbell Memorial High School graduate. In her younger years Mary worked at Rooney Optical and later worked for Hallmark Company. She was a member...

Martin R. Berendt

Martin R. Berendt

Aug 10, 2013

Struthers - Martin R. Berendt, 86, died Saturday morning, August 10, 2013 at the Hospice House after a courageous battle with skin cancer. Martin, affectionately known as "Marty" was born June 10, 1927 in Youngstown, a son of George and Katherine (Kisch) Berendt. A graduate of East High School, Marty attended Youngstown State University and trade school, studying to be...

Ernest L. Jones

Ernest L. Jones

Aug 10, 2013

There will be no calling hours or services.

Edward J. "Jim" Rivalsky

Edward J. "Jim" Rivalsky

Aug 7, 2013

Struthers - Edward J. "Jim" Rivalsky, 83, died Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at his home. Mr. Rivalsky was born May 26, 1930 in Struthers, a son of John and Mary (Yuhasz) Rivalsky. Mr. Rivalsky attended Struthers High and worked at Republic Steel as a millwright, retiring in 1985 after 30 years of service. After retirement, he sold real estate for...

Athena Weinstock

Athena Weinstock

Aug 5, 2013

Athena Weinstock was born to Eva Morroco and Alexander Katavolos in Somersworth, New Hampshire. She passed away on August 5 at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Care Facility in Boardman. She is preceded in death by her dear husband Samuel, sisters Stella and Katherine, and brother Peter. She is deeply and sadly missed by her daughter Anita Weinstock, grandchildren; Elizabeth...

Richard L. Godfrey

Richard L. Godfrey

Aug 5, 2013

No calling hours or services.

Edward B Valentich

Edward B Valentich

Aug 3, 2013

Poland - Edward B. Valentich, 76, died August 3, 2013 at his residence . Mr. Valentich was born May 19, 1937 in York Run, PA, son of Michael and Susan Bodish Valentich. He was 1955 graduate of Uniontown Senior High in Pennsylvania. Ed went on to receive his B.A. from Geneva College in Speech Psychology. He then continued his studied...

Joanne G. Peet

Joanne G. Peet

Aug 2, 2013

Joanne Garnet Peet, 77 POLAND - Joanne Garnet Peet, 77, died Aug. 2, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Joanne was born Nov. 6, 1935, in Washington, Pa., daughter of George and Opal Vankirk Russell. A 1953 Brownsville High School graduate, Joanne became a bookkeeper but soon dedicated herself to the loving care of her family and home. She was...

Barbara J. Walter

Barbara J. Walter

Aug 1, 2013

Beaver- Barbara J. Walter, formerly of Poland, Ohio, died August 1, 2013 at Heritage Valley Health Systems Beaver of a sudden illness. Barbara was born December 29, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of Arba and Margaret (Goodridge) Yentch. A 1963 graduate of Poland Seminary, she worked as the office manager for Don Walter Kitchens in Wexford, Pennsylvania....

George Delost Jr

George Delost Jr

Jul 28, 2013

George Delost, Jr., 92 Struthers- George Delost, Jr., 92, of Struthers passed away on Sunday morning, July 28, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boardman, Ohio. Mr. Delost was born on July 26, 1921 in Dunferline, Illinois, a son of the late George and Pauline (Grzanich) Delost and came to Struthers as a child. He attended Struthers High School...

Robert W. Welch

Robert W. Welch

Jul 27, 2013

Youngstown - Robert W. Welch , 90, formerly of Struthers, died July 27, 2013 at Pembrooke Place. Robert, affectionately known as "Bob," was born February 17, 1923 in Youngstown, a son of Harvey Bruce and Harriet Lasher Welch. In his early years, Bob worked as an upholsterer for Goodwill. Bob enjoyed painting, crossword puzzles, playing checkers and Wii bowling. He...

Marilyn C. Barnhart

Marilyn C. Barnhart

Jul 26, 2013

Struthers - Marilyn C. Barnhart, 82, died Friday afternoon, July 26, 2013 at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman. Mrs. Barnhart was born February 19, 1931 in Struthers, a daughter of Donald and Katie Schell Hassey. A lifelong resident of Struthers, Marilyn was a June 1949 graduate of Struthers High School. Mrs. Barnhart was a dedicated homemaker, wife, and mother...

Grant Eugene Brickley Jr

Grant Eugene Brickley Jr

Jul 26, 2013

Struthers - Grant E. Brickley, Jr., 89, died Friday, July 26, 2013. Mr. Brickley was born July 10, 1924 in Austintown, a son of the late Grant E. Brickley, Sr. and Florence Leonhart Brickley. He was a 1942 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, playing and excelling both in basketball and football. He went on to receive his bachelor's degree...

Daniel A. Watkins

Daniel A. Watkins

Jul 26, 2013

Boardman - Daniel A. Watkins, 19, died July 26, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Daniel, affectionately known as "Danny", was born September 4, 1993 in Youngstown, a son of John and Alice (Kovalchick) Watkins. Danny was a 2012 graduate of Boardman High School and had attended Ohio University. He was planning on attending college again this fall. At the...

Catherine L. Morley

Catherine L. Morley

Jul 25, 2013

Tributes Catherine L. Morley July 26, 2013 Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday at Davis-Becker Funeral Home for Catherine L. Morley, 89 of Boardman. She passed away Thursday morning at Assumption Village. Mrs. Morley was born August 26, 1923 in Glasgow, Scotland, a daughter of John and Amelia Leask Robertson. She came to this country in 1949 and became...

Paul A. Ringos

Paul A. Ringos

Jul 25, 2013

Struthers - Paul A. Ringos, 83, died early Thursday morning, July 25,2013, at Hospice House from lymphoma. Paul was born January 30, 1930, in Struthers, a son of Joseph and Sophie Balascik Ringos. A family man who lived his whole life in Struthers, Paul was a 1948 graduate of Struthers High School. While in school, Paul was an athletic young...

Harold L. Milligan

Harold L. Milligan

Jul 24, 2013

Struthers - Harold L. Milligan, 102, died early Wednesday morning, July 24, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Mr. Milligan was born January 15, 1911 in Lowellville, a son of Arthur and Martha Sloan Milligan, and has been a resident of Struthers since the age of eight. A 1929 graduate of Struthers High School, Mr. Milligan completed two years of...

Mary Corrado

Mary Corrado

Jul 23, 2013

POLAND - Mary S. Corrado, 101, died July 23, 2013, at Hospice House. Mrs. Corrado was born Feb. 19, 1912, in Potenza, Italy, a daughter of Anthony and Galerina LaTocca Salvatore. She was a 1930 East High School graduate. Mary started her college education at Lucy Webb Hayes National Training School in Washington, having received a scholarship from the United...

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