Jan 24, 2023

Poland- On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Laurel Lou Utsinger, passed away. She was eighty-three.

Born to Marianne and Myron Hudson Kays, Laurel was a loving mother and grandmother.

She leaves behind four children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Laurel most loved her family, her pets, her home, her lake, Thanksgiving dinner, the Waltons,...

Jan 24, 2023

Lowellville - Richard D. (Dick) Williams, 92, of Lowellville, passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023, at his home. He was born October 19, 1930 in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Sadie (DeCesare) Williams and had been a lifelong resident of Lowellville.

For Dick Williams, life was good. He starred on both the hardwood and diamond...

Jan 18, 2023

New Middletown - Cynthia M. Wells, 75, died January 18, 2023.

Cindy was born February 22, 1947 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late LeRoy and Ethel Boyer Wells.

A 1965 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Cindy worked the majority of her career as a teller for Bank One and Sky Bank and retired...

Jan 18, 2023

Poland - John Santillo, 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday morning, January 18, 2023.

Mr. Santillo was born April 9, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Cosmo and Louise DeRose Santillo.

Raised in Youngstown, John was a graduate of East High School, Class of 1950. A member and Captain of the...

Jan 18, 2023

Poland-Louise V. Ramun, 98, of Poland, Ohio, transitioned to her heavenly home the morning of January 18, 2023.

Louise was born to Ethel (Gunny) Finch Mills and R.F. Finch in Youngstown, Ohio. During World War II, she worked as a crane operator at J&L Steel. In 1945, she married the love of her life, Michael Ramun. In...

Jan 17, 2023

Coitsville - Gerald J. Arendas, 76, of Coitsville, died Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 22, 1946 in Youngstown, a son of Steve and Anna (Kocurek) Arendas and had been a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1965 graduate of North...

Jan 15, 2023

Brian Keith Watt, 54, of Struthers passed away on Sunday morning, January 15, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital under the care of Hospice.

He was born August 5, 1968, in Youngstown, the son of the late James and Esther (Yauman) Watt and spent most of his life in Struthers.  Brian lived in Campbell for a...

Jan 15, 2023

Kenneth K. Kopp. April 27th 1922-January 15th, 2023.

Dad crossed the finish line in the early morning of January 15th, 2023 listening to what he loved most, “hillbilly” music. How fitting, the last song he was to hear “I’m Going to Live Forever," sung by the Highwaymen; a song of eternal life.

Dad was raised...

Jan 14, 2023

Youngstown - Anthony H. Pellice, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at home in the company of his wife, after a five-year battle with cancer.

Anthony known as "Buddy" or "Tony" to most, was born March 25, 1951 in Youngstown, OH, to  Anthony H. and Mary (Franko) Pellice, Sr.

Tony was...

Jan 13, 2023

MaryAnn Decena Becker passed away surrounded by her loving family at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman on January 13, 2023. MaryAnn was born January 1, 1979, in Youngstown, the daughter of Thomas and Corazon Becker.  MaryAnn lived at home with her parents and enjoyed many travels and experiences as her family moved around the country in support of her...

Jan 13, 2023

Poland - John Michael Pokrivnak passed away Friday morning, January 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family and the amazing staff of Southern Care In-Home Hospice.

John, known by his family and friends as "Pokey” or “Butch", was born September 26, 1944 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late John F. and Mary (Repko)...

Jan 12, 2023

Boardman - Keith D.  Zoblisien, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his home.

Keith was born August 3, 1957 in Youngstown, OH,  a son of Robert D. Zoblisien and Dorothy (McCammon) Wiscott.

He graduated from Struthers High School in 1975.  After graduating from high school, Keith served in the U.S. Army....

Jan 12, 2023

Boardman - James H. Nicholson, 79, of Boardman, Ohio, died Thursday, January 12, 2023.

James, known as "Jim," was born on December 20, 1943 in New Castle, PA, the son of the late Glenn and Angela Barnes Nicholson.

Raised in New Castle, Jim was a graduate of New Castle High School. After graduation, he attended...

Jan 11, 2023

Lebanon-Mary Lou Weibel, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 11, 2023 at Otterbein Senior Living Center in Lebanon, Ohio. Prior to moving to Otterbein in 2017, Mary Lou was a long-time resident of Boardman, Ohio. She was born on March 16, 1933, in Fairmont, West Virginia to Heschel and Edna Rust and was preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2023

New Middletown - Georgia Ann Hoon, 71, passed on to eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Georgia was born September 27, 1951 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Phoebe Leach.

She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1969...

Jan 11, 2023

Hanoverton - Luke G. Dougherty, 94, formerly of Boardman, died January 11, 2023 at his home.

Luke was born December 16, 1928 in McKeesport, PA, the son of Luke and Margaret Arnold Dougherty.

A graduate of Boardman High School, Mr. Dougherty worked as a linotype machine operator and printer for the Vindicator. He retired after...

Jan 9, 2023

Boardman- Marie Tubic, 96, died peacefully at Shepherd of the Valley on Monday evening, January 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born on February 20, 1926 in Campbell, Ohio, and was the daughter of Sava and Anna Talaban. She worked at Youngstown Towel Supply Company and Youngstown Sheet and Tube in the office department....

Jan 8, 2023

Audrey J. Deichert, 90 Audrey J. Deichert, 90, of Poland, died Sunday evening January 8, 2023, at St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following complications from heart failure.

She was born April 24, 1932, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of George F. and Jeanne H. (Baker) Marriott.  Raised in Youngstown, she was a 1950 graduate of South High School...

Jan 8, 2023

Youngstown - Essie J. Treharne, 69, formerly of Springfield Township, passed away suddenly in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Essie was born April 27, 1953, in Youngstown, Ohio,  a daughter of  Melvin and Alma (Snyder) Shoemaker.

She attended Springfield Local High School and was a raised...

Jan 7, 2023

New Springfield.  Mary Louise Day, 92, formerly of New Springfield died Saturday evening, January 7, 2023 at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers. She was born March 18, 1930,  in New Springfield, a daughter of Paul and Clara (Paulin) Sitler and was a lifelong area resident.

Mary was a graduate of New Springfield High School and had worked...