Dec 16, 2022

Petersburg - Robert B. Stevenson, 70, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home.

Robert known by his family and friends as "Bob," was born October 25, 1952 in Youngstown, OH,  a son of the late Robert and Mary (Tobias) Stevenson.

He graduated from Struthers High School in 1972. Bob worked in metal...

Dec 16, 2022

Canfield - James T. Robinson II, 67, of Canfield, died Friday afternoon, December 16, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. He was born February 25, 1955 in Tacoma, Washington a son of James and Evelyn (Clay) Robinson. He lived in the area most of his life.

James was a 1973 graduate of Boardman High School...

Dec 11, 2022

Youngstown - Russell N. Wire, 98, of Youngstown, passed away December 11, 2022. He was born November 21, 1924 in Poland, OH, a son of H. Dale and Mary Blanche (Nesbitt) Wire and had been a lifelong area resident.

Russell worked for General Motors in Lordstown, retiring in 1988. He served in the US Army in World...

Dec 10, 2022

Struthers - Robalee Burns Dinopoulos, 88, of Clingan Crossing in Struthers, formerly of Poland, died Saturday morning, December 10, 2022, with her family by her side.

Robalee was born November 25, 1934 in Grove City, PA, a daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Reynolds Burns.

Raised in Pennsylvania, Robalee was a graduate of New...

Dec 7, 2022

Raymond J. Babik, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina, Ohio.

Ray was born on September 27,1930 in Youngstown, Ohio and was the only child of John and Mary (Kaschak) Babik.

He was a master plumber and operated his own business, Ray Babik Plumbing,...

Dec 7, 2022

Poland - James L. Klepper, 83, of Poland, died Wednesday evening, December 7, 2022, at his home. He was born July 25, 1939 in Huntington, Indiana, a son of Carl and Rose (Smith) Klepper. He came to the area in the1970's.

Jim worked as a newscaster for WFMJ television for several years before going to Parker Hunter...

Dec 5, 2022

Youngstown - George E. Lealand, 80, of Youngstown, died Monday evening, December 5, 2022, at his home. He was born July 20, 1942 in Youngstown, a son of Clarence and Florance (Schnoover) Lealand and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended Struthers High School before leaving to serve in the United States Navy. George worked for years...

Dec 4, 2022

Struthers: Barbara Adelaide Rupe Lukas, age 73, passed away on December 4, 2022. Barbara, affectionately known as “Aunt B,” was born in Struthers, Ohio on August 13, 1949. She was the daughter of Clarence and Ruby Rupe and a graduate of Struthers High School Class of 1967. Barb loved music and playing games with her family and friends. She...

Dec 4, 2022

NURTURER noun 1. Someone who nurtures others, offering food, protection, support and encouragement.

On Sunday, December 4, 2022, our mother, Patricia Lou Rosenberger Jayne, 77, was reunited with her daddy, momma, and sister in heaven. A mother to many and a friend to all, her story began on March 17, 1945, in Struthers, Ohio where she was...

Dec 4, 2022

Edward C. Stacy, 92

Petersburg - Edward C. Stacy, 92, passed away Sunday morning, December 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Edward, known by his family and friends as "Ed," was born on April 9, 1930, in New Middletown, OH, a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Pitts) Stacy.

Dec 2, 2022

Poland - William E. Lawrence, 75, died Friday, December 2, 2022 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.

Bill was born April 12, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Tassie Berdy Lawrence.

A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, Bill was a 1965 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. His lifelong...

Dec 2, 2022

Joseph Phillip Rogers, 77, passed away Friday morning,  December 2, 2022, at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

Mr. Rogers was born February 18, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Joseph and Margaret Nestor Rogers.

Raised in Boardman, Joe was a graduate of Boardman High School, Class of 1963. In 1965, Joe enlisted in...

Dec 2, 2022

Poland: Thomas Bierdeman, age 71, passed away early Friday, December 2, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Thomas, lovingly known as Tom, was born February. 8, 1951, to Sallie and John Bierdeman in Youngstown.

Tom is a 1969 graduate of Boardman High School. He attended Youngstown State University for three years and...

Dec 2, 2022

North Lima - Robert Thomas Gesacion, 71, passed away with his family at his side, Friday morning, December 2, 2022, at  Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

Mr. Gesacion, affectionately known as Bob, was born November 20, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Nick and Mildred Tisler Gesacion.

Dec 2, 2022

Thomas A. Rolland, Sr.  75

Youngstown - Thomas A. Rolland, Sr., 75, passed away Friday morning, December 2, 2022, at Mercy Health at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas known by his family and friends as "Tom," was born May 16, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Sidney and Josephine...

Nov 30, 2022

Lowellville - Cathryn Diana Hudak, 25, along with her mother, Debbie, died November 30, 2022, as a result of a domestic violence crime.

Cathryn, affectionately known as "Katie," was born September 15, 1997 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Robert and Deborah Pratt Hudak.

Katie was a graduate of Lowellville High School, Class of 2016....

Nov 30, 2022

Lowellville - Deborah Jean Pratt-Hudak, 55, along with her youngest daughter Katie, died Wednesday evening, November 30, 2022, as a result of a domestic violence crime.

Deborah was born June 23, 1967 in Vienna, Ohio, the youngest child of the late Roy and Joyce Kiddon Pratt.

Raised in Vienna, Debbie was a graduate of Mathews...

Nov 29, 2022

William Hart Spatholt Jr.,  64,  passed away Tuesday morning, November 29th, 2022, of complications from a medical procedure he received three years ago.

Bill was born December 20, 1957 in Rochefort, France, a son of Ruth Drake Bohn.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ryan Spatholt; grandparents, Lillian and Wesley Drake; and stepfather...

Nov 29, 2022

Poland - Anne J. Mavar, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Hampton Woods Nursing Home in Poland. Anne was born December 4, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Tom and Ann (Kerester) Pipic.

She graduated from The Rayen School in 1943 and Youngstown State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

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Nov 29, 2022

Kathleen Hennon, 74

Struthers - Kathleen  Hennon, 74, of  Poland Avenue passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Kathleen was born February 28, 1948 in Struthers, OH, a daughter of  the late John and Grace (Godward) Harkins.

She graduated from  Poland Seminary High School and...