Feb 8, 2023

Boardman - Bruce N. Waller, 76, of Boardman, died February 8, 2023, at the Hospice House in Poland. He was born August 20, 1946 in Ruston, LA, a son of Luther and Lorena (Norris) Waller.

He earned his PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and he taught philosophy at Youngstown State University from...

Feb 8, 2023

Poland - Margaret B. Hughes, 92, of Poland, departed her mortal body February 8, 2023. Margaret was born September 9, 1930, on the east side of Youngstown, a daughter of Fred and Maedela (Dozer) Banks. Margaret grew up on the east side and was a graduate of Scienceville High School.

She was fun, full of...

Feb 7, 2023

Poland, Ohio - Betty Farley, 82, is safely home at last after a courageous battle with cancer. She entered heaven’s gates peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born September 20, 1940, in Hinton, WV, a daughter of William and Julia (Harvey) Kessler.

She was married to the love...

Feb 6, 2023

Queen Creek, AZ- Robert Wilson Chambers, age 72, passed away Feb 6, 2023 in Mesa, AZ. A private graveside service and interment of Robert’s ashes will be at a future date in his beloved Youngstown roots, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Boardman, OH. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Robert’s favorite charities, The Rescue Mission of...

Feb 3, 2023

Canfield - Edward H. Hendershot, 90, passed away on Friday morning, February 3, 2023, at the Windsor House at Canfield, surrounded by family.

Ed was born July 14, 1932 in Cleveland, OH, the only child of the late Edward and Gertrude Deike Hendershot.

A lifelong Cleveland area resident, he attended Rocky River High School and...

Feb 3, 2023

Boardman - Alex N. Vafides, 93, died February 3, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family. Alex was born January 18, 1930 in Katerini, Greece, a son of the late Efthimios and Olga Rafilides Vafides, and moved to Canton, Ohio at the age of 16. After graduating from Timken High School in 1951, he enlisted in...

Feb 3, 2023

Lowellville - Erwin Jacob Bowmaster, 84, passed away Friday evening, February 3, 2023, at Masternick Memorial Healthcare Center in New Middletown, OH.

Erwin, known by his family and friends as "Jake," was born July 11, 1938 in Lowellville, OH, a son of the late William and Catherine (Crum) Bowmaster.

He graduated from Poland Seminary High...

Feb 2, 2023

Julia Ann Visingardi, 93, passed away at her home with her family at her side Thursday afternoon, February 2, 2023.

Julia was born August 25, 1929 in Struthers, a daughter of Nicholas and Mary Gentile Quattro.

A lifelong resident of Struthers, Julia attended Struthers High. On a day trip with her sisters to downtown Youngstown,...

Jan 31, 2023

Poland - James Earl Ramsey, Sr., 95, formerly of Duncan Drive, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born November 11, 1927 in Youngstown, a son of the late Lorraine Ramsey and grandson of the late Margaret Ramsey, who later adopted and raised him.

Jan 29, 2023

Roy Benjamin Brooks

Poland - Roy Benjamin Brooks, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House surrounded by his loving wife and family by his side.

Roy, known by his family and friends as "Ben," was born December 10, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late...

Jan 28, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Pamela Kay Capraruolo, 71, on the evening of January 28, 2023.

Pam was born to her late parents, Dorothy and Robert Hillyard, December 27, 1951, in Columbiana County.  Pam grew up in East Liverpool and graduated as a Potter from East Liverpool High School in 1970.  Pam knew...

Jan 27, 2023

Sally J. Mazzocco, 84, of Youngstown passed away peacefully Friday evening, January 27, 2023, with her husband of 67 years and her five children by her side.

Mrs. Mazzocco's achievements throughout her life were many, but she would say her greatest were being a wife for 67 years, being a mom to five children, granny to nine...

Jan 27, 2023

On Friday, January 27, 2023, John E. Davis, Jr., loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 75.

John was born on August 31, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA to John and Luciene Davis. He graduated from Frankfort High School in PA then enlisted and served in the...

Jan 27, 2023

Poland-Susan R. Marrie, born May 19, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio, passed away at home, surrounded by family on January 27, 2023, after courageously battling cancer for 12 years.

Susan wed her husband, Arthur, of 59 years at Immanuel Lutheran Church on November 9, 1963. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church after being a longtime member...

Jan 26, 2023

Boardman - Dena M. Rosenberger, 62, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, January 26, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Dena was born September 8, 1960 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy Rosenberger.

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

Jan 26, 2023

Struthers - Mary F. Wildes, 73, of Struthers passed away January 26, 2023 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born December 20, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of George and Helen (Butler) Brooke and was a lifelong area resident.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Edward Wildes Sr., whom she has shared her...

Jan 25, 2023

Youngstown - Willa L. McCullough-Strawbridge, 74, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 25, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Willa was born October 15, 1948, in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of the late William and Josephine (Dluski) McCullough. She moved with her family to the Youngstown area as a child. Willa graduated in 1966...

Jan 25, 2023

Boardman - Anastasia M. Weaver, 6, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in the Emergency Room at Akron Children's Hospital in Boardman with her loving family by her side.

Anastasia was born November 11, 2016 in Boardman, Ohio, a daughter of Andrew and Jessica (Day) Weaver.

She attended Robinwood Lane School in Boardman...

Jan 24, 2023

Struthers - David J. Copanic Sr., 65 of Struthers passed away of Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Adventura Nursing Home in North Lima after a lengthy illness. David was born December 7, 1957 in Youngstown, a son of Donald and Louise (Butinski) Copanic.

He was a 1975 graduate of North High School and was an Air Force...

Jan 24, 2023

Poland - Robert “Bob” Lenga, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife Nancy and his children.

Bob was born January 2, 1938, in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Alexander and Florence (Gessner) Lenga. He graduated from North Olmsted High School in 1955. He received his...