May 9, 2023

Poland - Harmon W. Micheals, 92 of Poland, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Harmon was born May 9, 1931 in Connellsville, PA, son of the late Marshall and Dorothy (Matson) Micheals. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War.

May 8, 2023

STRUTHERS - Rose Marie Matricardi, 85, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Rose was born December 17, 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Mary (DiRenzo) Colaluca. She was a lifelong resident and raised her entire family in Struthers and attended Struthers High School.

May 7, 2023

Paul Michael Dutton, of Youngstown, OH, passed away at home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  Paul was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on January 11, 1947, to Frances Aloysius O’Connor, of Glenrue, County Cork, Ireland, and Paul Frederick Dutton, of Lowellville, Ohio. In his close-knit, hardworking family, Paul was the oldest of three brothers, including Patrick Francis Dutton and John...

May 6, 2023

Poland-Patricia A. Cramer, 85, passed away peacefully at her home (The Inn at Poland Way) surrounded by her loved ones on May 6, 2023. She leaves behind a large family that loved her deeply and will miss her forever.

She was born Patricia Ann Korecki in Youngstown, Ohio on February 13, 1938 to parents Michael and Helen...

May 3, 2023

STRUTHERS- Kevin M. Carney, 70, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on May 3, 2023, at Mercy Health Hospital in Boardman.

Kevin was born July 15, 1952, in Youngstown, Ohio. Kevin is survived by his wife Barbara (Bryant) Carney whom he married July 31, 1981. Kevin is also survived by his; Mother JoAnne (Ashley) Carney, his children Travis...

May 2, 2023

John Carl Clarke - affectionately known as Jayce - peacefully passed away at 68 years old on May 2, 2023 surrounded by his family. A life-long resident of the Mahoning Valley, he was born to Herbert and Natalie (nee Franklin) Clarke Hillegas before graduating from Liberty High School and attending Ohio University and the Ohio State University.

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May 2, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN- Katherine C. Wallace, 76, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023 at Select Specialty in Boardman. She was born March 26, 1947 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert B. and Eileen J. (Walsh) Wallace. She graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She began working as the Youngstown Police Department as a...

Apr 29, 2023

Youngstown - Alan P. Burton, 72, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, from a struggle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House, with his loving wife by his side.

Alan was born October 20, 1950 in McDonald, OH, a son of the late Stanley and Maxine Burton.

He graduated from McDonald...

Apr 28, 2023

Richard B. Hunter, 78, passed away early Friday morning, April 28, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman.

Mr. Hunter was born November 16, 1944 in Spangler, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Clarence and Ellen Morris Hunter.

Richard, also known as Rick, was a 1963 graduate of Cambria High School in Pennsylvania....

Apr 26, 2023

Boardman-Mary Louise (Berendt) Salata peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Louise was born January 2, 1925 to Michael and Rosina Hesch Berendt. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1942, where she played viola in the school orchestra. Louise also played the snare drum in...

Apr 24, 2023

Campbell - Christopher J. Swanson, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 24, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Chris was born January 30, 1976 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Kenneth and Patricia (Modarelli) Swanson.

He was a self-employed plumber for over 15 years before becoming disabled.

Chris was a devoted...

Apr 24, 2023

Columbiana - Erma Niemi, 83, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, in the comfort of her home. Erma was born January 26, 1940, at her family home in Struthers, the youngest of ten children to Angelo and Erminia (De Filippis) Giancola. Erma graduated from Struthers High School, Class of 1958. On July 16, 1960, she married Herbert W. ...

Apr 23, 2023

Boardman - Sallie Wright, 75, passed away, Sunday morning, April 23, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by the love of family.

Sallie was born November 16, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Russell and Marguerite (Shotts) Swager.

A lifelong area resident, Sallie was a graduate of Boardman High School, Class...

Apr 21, 2023

New Middletown - Harvey C. "Rabbit" Wilson, 88, passed away early Friday morning, April 21, 2023 at Masternick Memorial.

Harvey was born May 2, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late John and Mildred (Weaver) Wilson. He graduated from North High School in 1952 and worked for General Fireproofing for two years until he enlisted...

Apr 21, 2023

STRUTHERS- George D. Karas, 87, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023 surrounded by his family at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

He was born in Hermitage, PA, a son of the late George and Anna (Durkos) Karas. He graduated from Hickory High School, and shortly after was drafted to the Army. After his time in the...

Apr 19, 2023

Poland -  James R. Huesken, 82,  passed away Wednesday,  April 19, 2023, in the comfort of his home, with his loving wife by his side. Jim was born in Youngstown, OH on May 25, 1940, a son of Harold and Ann (Casey) Huesken. He was a 1958 graduate of South High School and served in the US Army for...

Apr 18, 2023

BOARDMAN- Robert R."Tie" Rothgeb, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

He was born January 15, 1947 in Youngstown, a son of the late Randall and Edith May (Hunter) Rothgeb. He graduated from Boardman High School in 1965.   He was also a veteran of the...

Apr 15, 2023

Struthers - Christopher Stephen Heasley, 56, passed away on April 15, 2023, in the comfort of his home.

Chris was born May 17, 1966 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Donald and Barbara (Fedorchak) Heasley.

Raised in Struthers, Chris was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1984, and received his Bachelor's Degree in...

Apr 15, 2023

John VanKirk passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 11:00 p.m. from complications of Agent Orange. He has joined his family in heaven 46 days after his sister, Joanne Grim, passed on March 1, 2023.  This has completed the life cycle of his parents, Abraham and Rose Kale VanKirk, and they are all together again.  John was born...

Apr 14, 2023

Mary Louise Balogh, 91, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Mary Louise, also known as Weezy, was born January 6, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Perl and Mabel Rohrbaugh Barnett.

She grew up in Struthers, Ohio and was a devout member of the Struthers United Methodist Church. She belonged to numerous card...