Obituaries

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

Robert G. Mogulich

Robert G. Mogulich

Mar 31, 2009

Laguna Niguel - Robert George Mogulich, 57, of Laguna Niguel, California, died at his residence earlier this month. Robert was born August 5, 1951 in Youngstown, a son of Frank and Viola Mzanski Mogulich. He was a 1969 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and attended the University of Michigan on a full football scholarship. At Cardinal Mooney, Robert was...

Marita Eva Klein

Marita Eva Klein

Mar 31, 2009

Youngstown - Marita Eva Klein, 84, of Youngstown, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Hospice House. Mrs. Klein was born January 7, 1925 in Alliance, a daughter of Norman and Mary Link Bair. Mrs. Klein worked as a waitress at the Star Oyster House and at Mazda Lamp Company for four years prior to her marriage. She was a...

Ernest G. Pajatsch

Ernest G. Pajatsch

Mar 27, 2009

Struthers - Ernest G. "Mr. Ernie" Pajatsch, 90, of Struthers, died Friday, March 27, 2009 at Assumption Village. Mr. Pajatsch was born April 27, 1918 in Hultschein, Germany, a son of Alois and Hedwick Hulla Pajatsch. He came to the United States from Dusseldorf, Germany in 1926. His family came to the United States so that his father, Alois, could...

Julia Ann Sulik

Julia Ann Sulik

Mar 26, 2009

Boardman - Julia Ann Sulik, 88, earned her angel wings on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman after an extended illness. Mrs. Sulik was born February 8, 1921 in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank and Anna Kurdys. She was a 1939 graduate of South High School. On May 28, 1941 she married and spent 52...

Gail Lee Onderko

Gail Lee Onderko

Mar 25, 2009

Gail Lee Onderko Poland- Gail Lee Onderko was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Michael J. and Mildred F. Onderko on December 3, 1934. She crossed-over to the other-side on March 25,2009, to be with her mom, dad, God and the Angels. Gail was mentally-challenged from a head injury as a small child and taken care of by her sister, Dorothy...

Betty Jane Collins

Betty Jane Collins

Mar 23, 2009

Poland - Betty Jane Collins, 89, of Poland, died March 23, 2009 at the Greenbriar. Mrs. Collins was born January 11, 1920 in Garrettsville, the daughter of Edward and Eva Donegan Weden. She was a graduate of South High School and was a homemaker. Mrs. Collins was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, where she belonged to its...

Carlos Lopez

Carlos Lopez

Mar 22, 2009

YOUNGSTOWN - Carlos Lopez, 82 of Youngstown, died Sunday morning at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. Mr. Lopez was born February 13, 1927 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, a son of Dolores and Julia Vasquez Lopez, moving to Youngstown in 1954 and eventually settled in Youngstown's Briar Hill area. He worked for 33 years as a Molder and Crain...

John E."Yankee" Heban, Sr

John E."Yankee" Heban, Sr

Mar 20, 2009

Lowellville - John E. "Yankee" Heban, Sr., 82, of Lowellville, died Friday, March 20, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Mr. Heban was born February 17, 1927 in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Veronica Grummel Heban, Sr. A 1948 graduate of The Rayen School, Mr. Heban worked for Republic Steel in the printing department for 46 years, retiring in...

Wanda Gayle Ramsey

Wanda Gayle Ramsey

Mar 20, 2009

POLAND - Wanda Gayle Ramsey, 87, of Poland, died Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Sunrise Assisted Living with her son at her side. Mrs. Ramsey was born February 23, 1922 in Youngstown, a daughter of Wade and Stella Jones. She was a 1940 graduate of South High School. Mrs. Ramsey was a life long member of Trinity United Methodist...

Joseph Matthew Frketich

Joseph Matthew Frketich

Mar 16, 2009

Stantonville - Joseph Matthew Frketich, 88, of Stantonville, Tenn., formerly of Edinburg, Pa., died March 16, 2009 at his son's residence. Mr. Frketich was born February 16, 1921 in Youngstown. He lived in the Youngstown area until moving to Edinburg in 1956 and then relocated to Stantonville in 2006. He was a graduate of Campbell High School and worked for...

Edith Mae Barnes

Edith Mae Barnes

Mar 14, 2009

Struthers- Edith Mae Barnes, 80, of Struthers, died Saturday, March 14, 2009 at her granddaughter's residence after complications due to COPD. Mrs. Barnes was born September 15, 1928 in Erie, Pa., a daughter of Edward and Glada Graham Gradler. She came to this area in the 1960's. She was a 1946 graduate of Academy High in Erie. Mrs. Barnes worked...

Thomas E. Gifford

Thomas E. Gifford

Mar 14, 2009

POLAND - Thomas E. Gifford, 87 of Four Seasons Trail died Saturday, morning at the Hospice House with his family by his side. Mr. Gifford was born June 30, 1921 in Niles, a son of Earl and Eva VonSchwarz Gifford He was a 1939 Graduate of Girard High School and a Graduate of Youngstown State University, receiving his Bachelors degree...

Susan Kay (Montella) Dorman

Susan Kay (Montella) Dorman

Mar 13, 2009

Struthers - Susan Kay (Montella) Dorman, 50 of Struthers, died March 13, 2009 at her residence with her family at her side. Mrs. Dorman was born August 31, 1958 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Joseph and Barbara Humphreys Montella and was a life long area resident. She was a 1976 Graduate of Ursuline High School . Mrs. Dorman was a...

James Reedy

James Reedy

Mar 13, 2009

Youngstown - James Reedy, 59 of Youngstown, Ohio, died Friday, March 13, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Reedy was born August 29, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of Clair "Herky" and Donna Miller Reedy. He was a lifelong area resident He was a graduate of Struthers High School and was Methodist by faith. He enjoyed Harley Davidson Motorcycles, gardening, canning,...

Isabel Fay Palmer

Isabel Fay Palmer

Mar 13, 2009

Struthers - Isabel Fay Palmer, 79 of Struthers, died March 13, 2009 at St. Marys Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana. Mrs. Palmer was born August 23, 1929 in Lowellville, a daughter of Oliver and Cleo Schweite Gibboney. She was a life long area resident. Mrs. Palmer was a homemaker. She was a founding member of the Boardman Christian Church and a...

William Lee Miller, Jr

William Lee Miller, Jr

Mar 12, 2009

Poland- William Lee Miller, Jr., 59, of Poland, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 12, 2009 after passing peacefully at his residence. "Bill" was born December 11, 1949 in Bad Woerishofen, Germany, a son of Sgt. William Lee and Zazilia (Schuster) Miller, Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of South High School and worked for General Fireproofing as...

Joseph John Thomas

Joseph John Thomas

Mar 10, 2009

AVENUTURA, FLA. - Joseph John Thomas, 83, formerly of Youngstown, passed on to Glory March 10, 2009. He was born May 23, 1925, to Andrew and Mary T. (Dulic) Tomaskovic in Youngstown. Joseph attended the Holy Name Church and School and graduated from Chaney High School. He worked for Truscon Steel Co. as a crane operator before becoming an electrician,...

James Robert DePaul

James Robert DePaul

Mar 8, 2009

Youngstown - James Robert DePaul, 45, of Poland, died Sunday March 8, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Jim was born May 21, 1963 in Youngstown, a son of James and Rose Zangara DePaul. He was a lifelong resident of Poland. He was a 1981 graduate of Poland Seminary High School....

John Michael Easterday

John Michael Easterday

Mar 8, 2009

YOUNGSTOWN - John Michael Easterday, 75, a familiar friend of Jesus, went home Sunday, March 8, 2009. He was born March 25, 1933 and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Herman and Willeta Easterday. He graduated from Rockhurst High School in Kansas City and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Rockhurst College. Before moving to...

Frank Horvatich

Frank Horvatich

Mar 7, 2009

BOARDMAN - Frank Horvatich, 86 of Boardman, died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Caprice Health Center in North Lima. He was born March 27, 1922 in Campbell, OH, son of Frank and Ludmila Frouch Horvatich, and was a life long area resident. Mr. Horvatich was a WWII Army veteran, where he recieved the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal,...

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