Obituaries

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

Roy Edward Johnson

Roy Edward Johnson

Oct 30, 2024

Warren - Roy Edward Johnson, 80, passed away on October 30, 2024 at Lake Vista Nursing Home in Cortland. 

He was born January 10, 1944 in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert and Mae Ellen (Moorhead) Johnson. He graduated from Struthers High School, and then continued his education at Youngstown State University. He was a proud veteran of the United...

Frederick William Hartman

Frederick William Hartman

Oct 29, 2024

Frederick William Hartman, 70, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2024 at Mercy Health Boardman. He had spent the last three years at Caprice Nursing Home following a fall that left him fully paralyzed.

Fred was born on February 9, 1954, to Minnie and Harold Hartman in Youngstown, Ohio.

Fred lived a vibrant, adventurous life from a young age. After...

Marlene Ann Duran

Marlene Ann Duran

Oct 27, 2024

Columbiana -Duran Marlene Ann Duran, 72, of Columbiana, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Born 9 August, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late John J. and Ann Rose (Suhar) Maskarinec.

Marlene was a graduate of Wilson High School. Afterwards she obtained her certificate in radiology from The American Registry of...

Douglas S. Bair, Sr.

Douglas S. Bair, Sr.

Oct 27, 2024

Hubbard - Douglas S. Bair, Sr., 57, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home under hospice care after a lengthy illness. 

Doug was born August 1, 1967 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Edward Bair. In his younger and healthier years, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working on cars. 

In addition to his father of New Springfield, Doug...

Mary Ann Valley

Mary Ann Valley

Oct 25, 2024

Poland- Mary Ann Valley, 91, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. 

Mary Ann, affectionately known as Tootsie, was born on May 19, 1933 in her family home in Campbell, Ohio. She was the daughter of Paul and Anne Matun. Tootsie was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, Class of 1951 and from the age of 16, she was employed...

Anita M. Brabant

Anita M. Brabant

Oct 25, 2024

Struthers - Anita M. Brabant, 90, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Friday morning, October 25, 2024, at her residence.  

 Anita was born on her mother's family farm in Petersburg, Oct.9, 1934, the oldest daughter of Bertram and Mabel (Burkey) Proverbs. 

She attended one school, Chaney, grades one through twelve, graduating in 1952. In 1971, she earned her...

Berta Marta McGuire

Berta Marta McGuire

Oct 24, 2024

Berta Marta McGuire, age 89, passed peacefully on October 24, 2024.

She was born to Michel and Ida (Borm) Gintaut on July 9, 1935 in Medischkehmen, East Prussia, (present day Lithuania). She spent her youth in Neumunster, Germany.

While visiting family in Youngstown in the summer of 1958, she met William “Wally” McGuire. They were married in March of 1959 and made...

Frances Catherine Timko

Frances Catherine Timko

Oct 24, 2024

Frances Catherine Timko, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2024, at Aventura at Assumption Village, after living with dementia for seven years. 

Frances, affectionately known as Fran, the third eldest of eleven children, was born June 3, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Frances Yarnevich Zamary.

She was raised in Youngstown and attended Sacred Heart Grade School...

Mary Catherine "Cathy" Barta

Mary Catherine "Cathy" Barta

Oct 22, 2024

Poland - Mary Catherine "Cathy" Barta, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley's, Hospice House.

Born August 23, 1946 in Cleveland, OH, Cathy was the daughter of the late Nicholas R. (Sr.) and Katherine L. (McCarthy) Sheehan.

A 1964 graduate of Magnificat High School in Rocky River, Cathy furthered her educational pursuits and received both her...

Martha J. Beniston

Martha J. Beniston

Oct 22, 2024

Martha J. Beniston, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and registered nurse, passed away on October 22, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on May 21, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Stuart and Theresa Pryor Wilson.

Martha grew up in Poland, Ohio, and graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1968. She earned her Bachelor of Education degree...

Sharon L. Moison

Sharon L. Moison

Oct 21, 2024

Youngstown - Sharon Lynn Moison, 74, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, October 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. 

Sharon was born June 22, 1950 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Harold and Elsie (McHugh) Shaffer.

She graduated from East High School and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. 

Sharon worked for GM Legal Services in...

Priscilla Olloman Crumbacher

Priscilla Olloman Crumbacher

Oct 20, 2024

North Lima -Priscilla Olloman Crumbacher, 70, of North Lima, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Born July 10, 1954, in Salem, Ohio, she was a daughter to the late John P. and Miriam (Forbes) Olloman.

Priscilla was a 1972 graduate of South Range High School. She went on to obtain her nursing degree from Choffin...

Mark W. Lamp

Mark W. Lamp

Oct 20, 2024

Newark, OH - Mark Wayne Lamp, 62, of Newark, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Youngstown, Ohio with his family by his side. 

Mark was born January 3, 1962 in Newark, Ohio, to the late Ernest W. Lamp and Jeanine A. Lamp (Chism) of Heath, Ohio. Mark attended Heath High School and served in the U.S. Army.

He was...

Barbara A. Sladewski

Barbara A. Sladewski

Oct 15, 2024

Youngstown - Barbara Ann Sladewski, 71, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024.

She was born January 25, 1953 in Poland, a daughter of the late Stuart and Theresa (Pryor) Wilson. She spent her career as a registered nurse caring for others, and worked for many years at Windsor House.

She was a proud grandmother, always involved in her grandchildren's lives, and...

Kenneth W. Matteson

Kenneth W. Matteson

Oct 12, 2024

Boardman - Kenneth W. Matteson, 90, of Boardman, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Inn at Poland Way. 

Born November 9, 1933, in Youngstown, he was a son of the late Kenneth V. and Jessie June (Schenck) Matteson. 

Ken was a graduate of South High School. He attended Youngstown State University where he obtained his...

John A. Graff

John A. Graff

Oct 10, 2024

John A. Graff, 66, of Poland, died Thursday morning October 10, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health in Boardman after a long battle with cancer. He was born July 6, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of Paul and Margaret (Sneck) Graff, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1976 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and completed his nursing...

Jack E. Evans

Jack E. Evans

Oct 9, 2024

Youngstown - Jack E. Evans, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by his loving family. 

Jack was born on June 22, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Evan and Rosella (Ola) Evans.

He graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1972 and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning...

Beije S. Cessna

Beije S. Cessna

Oct 7, 2024

Rogers - Beije S. Cessna, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 7, 2024, in the emergency room at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. 

Beije was born May 21, 1950 in Sweetwater, Texas, a daughter of the late Oather and Vada (Bullard) Hanks.

She attended Sweetwater High School in Texas for two years before moving to the Youngstown area and graduated from...

Mark "Animal" A. Thomas

Mark "Animal" A. Thomas

Oct 2, 2024

Youngstown - Mark A. Thomas, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital surrounded by his loving family. 

Mark, known by his family and friends as "Animal," was born July 25, 1965 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Robert and Rachel (Byers) Thomas.

He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in...

Hayley Marie Socha

Hayley Marie Socha

Sep 28, 2024

Struthers - Hayley Marie Socha, 24, she lost her battle with postpartum anxiety /depression on Saturday, September 28, 2024. 

Hayley was born July 1, 2000 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph and Penney (Wisler) Socha.

She graduated from Springfield Local High School, where she played and lettered in soccer, as well as being a cheerleader. Hayley graduated from Youngstown State University...

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