Jan 7, 2023

Edinburg, PA - Dorothy A. Semanovich Pagan, 91, went to the heavens on January 7, 2023.

Born May 2, 1931 in Youngstown, OH, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Tomery Semanovich.

A graduate of Lowellville High School, Dorothy worked as a cook for Isaly's, Villa Maria, and Northside and Southside Hospitals....

Jan 6, 2023

Jerome J. Kacvinsky, 81

Poland - Jerome J.  Kacvinsky, 81, passed away Friday morning, January 6, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

Jerome, known by his family and friends as "Jerry," was born August 14, 1941 in Youngstown, OH,  a son of the late Paul  and Suzan (Duncko)...

Jan 5, 2023

Struthers - Diana L. Nelle, 61, of Struthers, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, January 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. She was born October 29, 1961 in Youngstown, a daughter James and Gaye (Evans) Kiefer.

She was a 1980 graduate of Boardman High School. Diana worked as a hairdresser for Cost Cutter's at the Shops...

Jan 2, 2023

Obituary of Fredrick A. Friedrich

Fredrick Arthur Friedrich went Home to be with the Lord at age 100.9 on January 2, 2023. Born on March 22, 1922 to Nettie Marie Springer Friedrich and Frederick George Friedrich in Youngstown, Ohio, he was raised in the Briar Hill neighborhood and graduated from Rayen High School.

Dr. Friedrich...

Jan 2, 2023

Russell L. Blake, 99, formerly of Poland, passed away on January 2, 2023 at Windsor Medical Center, North Canton.  He was born in Moundsville, West Virginia, on May 8, 1923, the son of Russell R. and Estella Blake

After graduation from Moundsville High School in 1941, Russell attended Potomac State University.  While in college, he followed a...

Jan 1, 2023

Poland - Edward H. Greene, 88, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Edward was born July 6, 1934 in East Palestine, OH, a son of the late Harold and Florence (Glaser) Greene.

He graduated from East Palestine High School in 1952 and served in the Navy...

Jan 1, 2023

Poland - Betty Louise Bickel, 81, of Poland, died January 1, 2023, at  Greenbriar Center in Boardman. She was born June 18, 1941, in Louisville, KY, a daughter of Irvin and Thelma (Payne) Bickel. She came to the area 16 years ago.

Betty worked as a nurse's aide in Louisville for many years. She was a member...

Dec 31, 2022

Nancy "Becky" R. McCarthy, 79

Columbiana - Nancy  R. McCarthy, 79, formerly of Hubbard, passed away Saturday morning, December 31, 2022, at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy, known by her family and friends as "Becky," was born June 20, 1943 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Fred and...

Dec 31, 2022

Poland- Theresa J. "Dolli" Macejko, 87, passed away on Saturday evening, December 31, 2022, at her daughter's home in Franklin, PA.

Theresa, affectionately known as "Dolli," was born in her home, June 11, 1935 in Ellwood City, PA, a daughter of Silvio "Sam" D. and Antoinette R. Maino Alfonso.

Raised in Ellwood City, Dolli was...

Dec 31, 2022

Youngstown-David Ray Wheeler, age 40, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, New Years Eve, December 31, 2022, at home after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving fiancé by his side.

David was born December 15, 1982 in Marion, Virginia to Kyle Ralph Wheeler Jr. and Grace Lillian Wheeler nee Mason. David,...

Dec 28, 2022

Poland - Richard A. "Dick" Carlson, 81, a 35-year resident of Poland, passed away, Wednesday, December 28, 2022, with family by his side.

Richard, affectionately known as "Dick," was born April 24, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio, the eldest son of Albert and Alice Bloomstine Carlson.

A lifelong Mahoning Valley resident, he was a 1959 graduate...

Dec 27, 2022

Niles - Dorothy May Campbell, 85, of Niles, passed away peacefully at her home December 27, 2022. Dorothy was born May 6, 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late LaVern Quimby and Rosa (Draper) Kleiner. She was a lifelong area resident.

She had worked at the General Electric coil plant in Austintown for many years until...

Dec 27, 2022

Jean L. Evans, 99, passed away peacefully at Wickshire Senior Living in Poland, Ohio with family by her bedside on December 27, 2022.

Born February 18, 1923, in Struthers, OH, the daughter of Herman A. and Anna M. Hohman Hirt, Jean grew up in Struthers and graduated from Struthers High in 1940. She obtained an Associate Degree...

Dec 26, 2022

Ruth Elaine Units Young, 84, passed away on December 26, 2022. Ruth was born in Villisca, Iowa on November 25, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Joseph J. Units and Barbara Pearl Butler Units, and the granddaughter of the late Grace Butler.

She grew up on a small farm and had a great love for...

Dec 22, 2022

Struthers - Robert J. Monske, 54, passed away on Thursday morning, December 22, 2022, at St.Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Bob was born June 3, 1968, the son of Robert and Priscilla Fabry Monske. A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, Bob was a 1986 graduate of Crestview High School. For the first 18 years of his career, Bob worked for...

Dec 21, 2022

Lowellville - John R. Kotchmar, 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Caprice Healthcare Center in Boardman after a short illness surrounded by his family.

Mr. Kotchmar was born August 11, 1939 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Andrew and Helen (Berdy) Kotchmar.

He graduated from Bessemer High School in 1957...

Dec 20, 2022

James Lee (“Jim”) Grewe (Poland, Ohio) passed away on December 20, 2022.

Jim was born on December 28, 1952 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Charles and Helen (Jones) Grewe.

Growing up, Jim’s first jobs included working at a worm farm, mowing grass at a popular radio station (for the payment of one child’s bicycle),...

Dec 20, 2022

Struthers - George J. Dubos, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

George was born September 30, 1952 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late George and Katherine (Gerlach) Dubos.

He graduated from Struthers High School in 1970 and attended Youngstown State...

Dec 19, 2022

Poland - Louella Mae Nord Schlosser, 99, of Poland, died Monday morning, December 19, 2022, at Mercy Health Center in Boardman. She was born December 10, 1923 in Bessemer, PA. Louella was the last surviving child of Charles B. and Lotta Spanglehour Nord. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Carl B., and Eldred (Sonny) Nord; and...

Dec 17, 2022

Boardman - Paul Arthur Thompson, 72, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Paul was born January 8, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Paul and Sally (MacGuffin) Thompson.

He graduated from Boardman High School in 1968 and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning...