Oct 27, 2022

Janet Marie (Fineran) Sofranec, 89, passed away peacefully October 27, 2022 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was born April 3, 1933 in Youngstown to Neil and Marie Fineran. She married the love-of-her-life Joseph Sofranec in 1953 and they spent sixty-six blessed years in Poland, Ohio together prior to his death in 2019. Janet lived her life to support, protect, and...

Oct 26, 2022

Struthers-Margaret L. Jacubec Pavlov, 85, died Wednesday evening, October 26, 2022, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Margaret, affectionately known as "Peggy" and "Bam," was born on September 28, 1937 in East Palestine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Gibb Gough, Jr. At the age of 7,...

Oct 24, 2022

Girard - Frances J. Pascarella, 85, passed away Monday evening, October 24, 2022, at Hampton Woods surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Pascarella  was born January 4, 1937 in Youngstown, OH,  a daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary (Grana) Canale.

She graduated from East High School in 1956 and was a lifelong resident of...

Oct 24, 2022

Struthers - Margaret F. Benson, 85, died Monday afternoon, October 24, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Margaret was born April 1, 1937 in Indiana, PA, a daughter of Marlin and Violet Waltermire Adams.

Margaret was raised in Indiana, PA, where she married Edward Benson on August 1, 1953. Shortly later, they relocated to Struthers...

Oct 22, 2022

James S. McGoogan, 60

Struthers - James S. McGoogan, 60, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by his family.

Jim was born March 16, 1962 in Youngstown, OH, a  son of  the late George and Grace (Cochenour) McGoogan.

He graduated from Ursuline High School in...

Oct 22, 2022

Struthers - Mark E. Dutton, 44, of Struthers, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. He was born November 12, 1977 in Youngstown, a son of Edward and Barbara (Beal) Dutton and had been a lifelong area resident.

Mark was a 1997 graduate Austintown Fitch High School and had worked as a corrections...

Oct 21, 2022

Karen Blice, 70

Boardman - Karen  Blice, 70, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Beeghly Oaks Center.

Karen was born March 2, 1952 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Thomas and Carrie (Jackson)  Blice.

She graduated from South High School in 1970 and from Youngstown State University with an Associate Degree....

Oct 21, 2022

Sandra Lee Hill, 81

Struthers - Sandra Lee Hill, 81, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at home.

Mrs. Hill was born May 29, 1941 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Michael and Anne Sackela.

Sandra was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.  She worked for the United States Postal Service...

Oct 21, 2022

Ernest W. Smith, 62

Lowellville - Ernest W. Smith, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home.

Ernest, known by his family and friends as "Ernie," was born November 9, 1959 in Youngstown, OH, a son of  the late William and Anna (Hamilton) Smith.

He graduated from Lowellville High...

Oct 21, 2022

Poland - Helen Povtak, 95, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 21, 2022. Mrs. Povtak was born on March 6, 1927, the daughter of Michael and Mary Kuchinsky of Cleveland, OH. She is survived by sons Tim (Sharlene) Povtak of Longwood, FL and Jeff (Patricia) Povtak of Roanoke, VA., and daughter-in-law,...

Oct 20, 2022

Boardman - Jacob John Slater, 82, formerly of Lakewood, OH passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House.

Jacob known by his family and friends as "Jake," was born December 4, 1939 in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Wilbur and Mary (Einch) Slater.

Jake worked for the...

Oct 20, 2022

Struthers - Duane A. Lehman, 62, passed away, Thursday, October 20, 2022, in the comfort of his home.

Duane was born January 14, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Duane O. Lehman and Julia "Judy" Romano Rolland.

For the majority of his career, Duane worked as a neck-down operator for Exal in Youngstown.

Oct 18, 2022

Youngstown - Brian S. Blose, 64, died Tuesday evening, October 18, 2022, at Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. Brian was born August 31, 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, a son of Donald and Donna Connell Blose. Brian was raised in Fostoria, Ohio, and was a graduate of Fostoria High School. Shortly after graduation, he accepted a position with General...

Oct 17, 2022

Canfield - Richard John Volpini, 74, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Richard, known by his family and friends as "Ricky," was born November 12, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Anthony and Eileen (D'Alesandro) Volpini.

He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1965 and...

Oct 16, 2022

William Meredith, 84, of North Lima, Ohio, died Sunday afternoon, October 16, 2022 at Assumption Village. He was born October 18, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of William and Martha (Cade) Meredith, who preceded him in death. William was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School and attended Youngstown State University. He worked at Pennsylvania Power for...

Oct 13, 2022

Loretta Jane Cichon

True to one of her favorite sayings Loretta Jane Cichon has “Turned the page and got on with it.” Loretta passed away Thursday October 13, 2022, at her home as many family members and friends visited with her in her last days.

She was born in Youngstown, OH on Earle Avenue to...

Oct 12, 2022

Poland - Marlene R. McDowall, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022, in the comfort of her home.

Marlene was born November 3, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Walter and M. Grace Crytzer Miller.

A 1954 graduate of North High School, Marlene went on to work for Ohio Bell. It was...

Oct 12, 2022

Mary M. Rohovsky, 98, passed away at her residence with her sons at her side, Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022.

Mrs. Rohovsky was born December 8, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late James and Stephanie Colucci Tarantino.

A 1942 graduate of Scienceville High School, Mary went on to work at Truscon Steel...

Oct 10, 2022

Youngstown - Jean L. Williams, 77, of Youngstown, died Monday evening, October 10, 2022, at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born January 26, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of John (Red) and Flora (Tullis) DeMain and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1963 graduate of South High School, the Capital City School...

Oct 8, 2022

Jonathon Lee Sapp, 27

Poland: On Saturday morning, October 8, 2022, our beloved Jonathon, 27, of Poland, Ohio left this earth and entered the gates of Heaven. Jonathon was the beloved youngest son of Larry Sapp of Deerfield and Debra (Craig) Fisher of Poland. He also leaves behind sisters, Rebekah (Adam) Gibbs, Kristen (Paul)...