Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the cities of Boardman, Lowellville, Struthers, & Poland in Ohio.

Wilma C. Hart

Wilma C. Hart

Sep 3, 2024

Struthers - Wilma Hart passed peacefully into Heaven with her daughters and son-in-law by her side on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Struthers-Wilma was born on her family’s farm in Ft. Ashby, WV, a daughter to the late Eugene and Bertha Simpson Myers.

 In 1953, she married James Hart. They would soon move to Ohio, eventually settling in Struthers where they raised their...

Armeda L. Maravola

Armeda L. Maravola

Sep 3, 2024

Youngstown - Armeda Louise Maravola, 84, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland. 

She was born June 26, 1940 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Fred and Rose (Bozzacco) DiPasqua. She graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1958, and for a time stayed home to raise her children before becoming a certified nursing...

Marian S. Kutlesa

Marian S. Kutlesa

Sep 2, 2024

Struthers - Marian S. Kutlesa, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday afternoon, September 2, 2024, at Masternick Memorial. 

Born on December 1, 1934, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Marian was the daughter of the late Andrew and Sara Foster Butinski. In her early adulthood, her family relocated to the Youngstown area, where she graduated from The Rayen School,...

Marilyn Rakocy

Marilyn Rakocy

Sep 2, 2024

Poland - Marilyn J. Rakocy, 91, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024 at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland. 

She was born January 11, 1933 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, a daughter to the late "Grandpa" and Wilhelmina (Wunderlich) Harris. She graduated from Poland High School. 

Marilyn taught Sunday School at Poland United Methodist Church, where she was a member. She was involved...

Dale "Buck" Eckman

Dale "Buck" Eckman

Aug 28, 2024

LOWELLVILLE, OH - Dale “Buck” Eckman, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in the comfort of hospice care at Windsor House.

Dale was born in Struthers, Ohio on August 3rd 1937, a son of the late Clair Eckman and Edna Shaffer-Smith. 

Dale grew up in Struthers where he met and then married his high school sweetheart, Rita J Eckman (Huzicko) on...

Mary Ann Rushton

Mary Ann Rushton

Aug 27, 2024

Boardman - Mary Ann Rushton, 91, passed away at her residence with her family at her side on Tuesday evening, August 27, 2024. Mary Ann was born December 18, 1932 in Niagara Falls, New York, a daughter of Russell and Evelyn (Mellenthine) MacVittie.

Mary Ann graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1950 and continued her education at the Bryant &...

Sandra M. Magan

Sandra M. Magan

Aug 26, 2024

Struthers - Sandra M. Magan, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday August 26, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman.

Sandra was born on April 16 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, to her late parents, Herbert T. Jones and Mary A. (Stine) Jones. 

On Oct 22, 1960, she married William C. Magan...

Harry A Grant

Harry A Grant

Aug 26, 2024

Youngstown - Harry A. Grant, 93 of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Shepherd of the Valley. 

Born March 20, 1931 in Struthers, Ohio, he was a son of the late Alexander and Violet (Jackson) Grant.

A 1949 graduate of Struthers High School, Harry then joined the United States Air Force and served from 1951 to 1955 during...

Mark A. Harris

Mark A. Harris

Aug 26, 2024

New Springfield - Mark A. Harris, 69, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Caprice Health Care Center. 

Mark was born July 2, 1955 in Youngstown, OH, a son of David William and Norma Jean (Dash) Harris.

Mark was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley and graduated from Boardman High School in 1973. Following his education, Mark embarked on a...

Antoinette M. Zetts

Antoinette M. Zetts

Aug 25, 2024

Antoinette M. Zetts, lovingly known as Toni, passed at the age of 85 on Sunday evening, August 25, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, Ohio. She was born on July 29, 1939 in Lowellville, Ohio, to Anthony and Rose Nocera Trimble and was raised in Struthers.

Toni was proud to be a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of...

Mary Carol Sympson

Mary Carol Sympson

Aug 25, 2024

Poland - Mary was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 6, 1932. She was the youngest child of John and Caroline Pahut. She was a lifelong resident of both Youngstown and Poland. 

Mary attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School and graduated from South High School in 1950. She was employed at the Dollar Savings and Trust Co. until her marriage to Frank...

Edward J. Schenk, Jr.

Edward J. Schenk, Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

Struthers - Edward J. Schenk, Jr., 80, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Burton Health Care and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family. 

Edward, known by his family and friends as "Ed," was born September 15, 1943, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Lasko) Schenk.

He graduated from The Rayen School and was a...

Judith L. Allen

Judith L. Allen

Aug 23, 2024

New Middletown - Judith L. Allen, 86, passed away on Friday morning, August 23, 2024, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Judith was born March 29, 1938 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Leo and Susan Toth Danko.

A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, she graduated from Struthers High School in 1956. Shortly after completing her education, Judith married...

Catherine A. Jones

Catherine A. Jones

Aug 21, 2024

Canfield - Mrs. Catherine Jones, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 21, 2024, of natural causes. 

Mrs. Jones was born in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Hobert and Catherine (Hubinsky) Morse.

She was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Boardman. 

Catherine retired from General Electric Lamp Plant in Youngstown and later in Warren, where she made her...

Rhonda L. Dulick

Rhonda L. Dulick

Aug 20, 2024

Youngstown- On August 20, 2024, Rhonda L. Dulick entered into eternal rest. 

She is survived by her sons, Bryan and Kevin Nipper; her twin granddaughters, Heaven and Hope (Bryan Nipper); sisters, Roxanne and Regina; nephew, Aaron Oslavic; and niece, Jenna Croy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George and Frances Dulick.

Rhonda was employed at Oasis Rehabilitation and...

Noah J. Massie

Noah J. Massie

Aug 20, 2024

North Jackson - Noah Jonathan Massie, 25, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, now becoming his family's guardian and protector. 

Noah was born April 26, 1999 in Youngstown, Ohio, to his loving parents, Kevin and Kristen Baldelli Massie.

Raised in Boardman, Noah graduated from Boardman High School in 2018. From a young age, Noah developed a passion for sports and found...

Christian Moretti

Christian Moretti

Aug 20, 2024

Youngstown - On August 20, 2024 we tragically lost Christian. His death was unexpected and shook our family to the core. He was a light in so many lives and always brought a smile to your face no matter what the situation was. His goofy, good-natured ways made him a magnet to people and so many people benefited from the...

Dianne L. Luzik

Dianne L. Luzik

Aug 20, 2024

 Dianne L. Luzik, a beloved soul who touched the hearts of many, has left this world after a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday evening, August 20, 2024. Her spirit now rides freely among the stars, just as she loved riding her horses through open fields. 

Dianne was born July 7, 1968 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of William and Evelyn Tiday...

Margaret "Peggy" Fox

Margaret "Peggy" Fox

Aug 18, 2024

Poland - Margaret “Peggy” Fox, 92, of Poland, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Christian House Home Health and Assisted Living in East Palestine.

Born May 1, 1932, in Poland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd Sr. and Mildred (Ramage) Newell.

Peggy attended Poland schools and later graduated from Choffin Nursing School. She met the love...

Richard J. Palumbo, II

Richard J. Palumbo, II

Aug 18, 2024

Lowellville - Richard J. Palumbo, II, 49, passed away on Sunday evening, August 18, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family. 

Richard, fondly known as "Rick," was born October 11, 1974 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Richard J. Palumbo, I and Grace DeLorenzo Palumbo.

A lifelong resident of Lowellville, Rick graduated from Lowellville High School in 1993, where...

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