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Donald R. Smith, Sr, 75
Poland - Donald R. Smith, Sr. 75, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, September 29, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown surrounded by his loving family.
Donald, known by his family and friends as "Don," was born June 29, 1946 in Youngstown, the son...
Vern M. Hurajt, 59
Struthers - Vern M. Hurajt, 59, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home.
Vern was born May 7, 1962 in Youngstown, the son of the late Steve Hurajt and Marilyn Walton Hurajt.
He graduated from...
Struthers-Edward “Ed” L. Dulovic, 97, died on Saturday evening, September 25, 2021 at Assumption Village. He is the second of three children born to Christina (Smotrilla) and John Dulovic, on November 8, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio. United in marriage to Viola Devita, whom he knew throughout childhood, on January 24, 1953, raising two daughters, while residing in Struthers. Ed...
Boardman-John E. “Jack” Carden, 90, died September 24, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Jack was born on June 28, 1931 in Youngstown, the son of James Francis and Esther Mildred (Habeger) Carden. He was only seven when his father died, leaving his mother to raise him and his older brother Jim in the middle of...
Boardman - Kathy Donna Comsia, 72, of Boardman, died September 23, 2021 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born April 15, 1949 in Youngstown, a daughter of Andrew and Stella (Kuchtyn) Mitsak and had been a lifelong area resident.
Kathy worked for M.S. Consultants for over 25 years in the accounting department. She enjoyed baking,...
Suzanne Hepp, 94, passed away Wednesday evening, September 22, 2021 at The Inn at Christine Valley.
Suzanne was born July 17, 1927 in Canton, OH, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ann Davis McVey.
A 1945 graduate of Boardman High School, Suzanne went on to attend Mount Union College. On May 16, 1953 Suzanne...
Catherine W. Powers, 74, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021 with family at her side. Catherine was born August 12, 1947 in Ann Arbor, MI, the second of four children of Emily M. Powers and John Weed Powers. An avid reader her entire life, Catherine attended Hollins College and Cedar Crest College, and earned a Master’s Degree in...
Poland - William Stewart "Mickey" McDowall, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday evening, September 22, 2021 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House. William, affectionately known by family and friends as "Mickey," was born November 2, 1938 in Youngstown, a son of William S. McDowall, Sr. and Marion McNabb McDowall.
A lifelong resident of...
Margaret A. Obenauf, 88, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Tuesday evening, September 21, 2021 at her residence.
On March 14, 1933, Margaret, one of thirteen children, was born in Youngstown to Peter and Mary Brinsko Mirich.
The Mirich family resided in Lowellville and Margie graduated in 1951, where her classmates crowned...
Lowellville-Morley R. Sweet, IV, of Lowellville, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness. Morley was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1949. He was the son of the late Morley R. Sweet, III and Elizabeth Jane (McConahy) Sweet, and the oldest of 4 children. Mr. Sweet attended New...
Boardman - Victoria L. Loree, 64, of Boardman, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health Center in Boardman. She was born June 16, 1957 in Youngstown, a daughter of Matthew and Helen (Marenkovic) Crisci and had been a lifelong area resident.
Vicky was a 1975 graduate of Chaney High School and had been a...
New Waterford - Audrey M. Van Meter, 94, formerly of Struthers, died Monday morning, September 20, 2021 at her home.
Audrey was born August 28, 1927 in Simoda, WV, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Elsie Bible Mallow.
Audrey was working as a waitress in Petersburg, WV, when she met Melvin Van Meter, who...
Poland - Jacqueline A. Thompson, 73, of Poland, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 19, 2021 at her home. She was born August 9, 1948, in Rapid City, SD, a daughter of Edwin and Dolores (Lyke) Flavell. She came to the area as a child.
She was a 1966 graduate of Howland High School and had...
Dale R. Haynes, 59
Salem - Dale R. Haynes, 59, formerly of Boardman passed away Friday evening, September 17, 2021 at Salem Regional Medical Center.
Dale was born August 6, 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Hugh Haynes and Patricia “JoAnn” Tarnaski.
As a child,...
Dr. Wade Carl Driscoll, 79, of Boardman, Ohio, ended his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on September 15, 2021. His parents, Carl and Alice Driscoll of Forksville, Pa., predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra Brown Driscoll, his son, Brian Driscoll (Jamey Anderson), his daughter, Amanda Bierlair (William Bierlair, Jr.), and his best buddy...
Andra Lynn "Sissy" Holby, 60, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021 at her residence.
Andra, affectionately known as Sissy, was born March 30, 1961 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Dale Gilmore "Buck" Eckman and Rita Jean Huzicko.
A 1979 graduate of Struthers High School, Sissy attended college in Pittsburgh for two years....
Youngstown - Romayn W. Care, 82, formerly of Boardman, died Monday evening, September 13, 2021 at Canfield Place.
Romayn was born November 2, 1938 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Dorothea Esken Wilson.
Raised in Toronto, Romayn graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in education. A teacher...
Ronald Babyak, 78
Poland - Ronald Babyak, 78, passed away Monday evening, September 13, 2021 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.
Ronald, known by his family and friends as Ron, was born July 7, 1943 in Youngstown, the son of the late Andrew Babyak...
Mary L. Hallden, 76
Columbiana - Mary L. Hallden, 76, passed away on Monday morning, September 13, 2021, at Windsor House at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center with her family by her side.
Mary, known by her family and friends as "Candi," was born February 8, 1945 in Paducah, KY, the...
Rosemarie Pitoscia Baun, formerly of Boardman, passed away at her home in Poland, Friday afternoon, September 10, 2021, surrounded by her family and loving caregivers.
Rosemarie was born on December 31, 1930, during a New Year’s Eve Party at the family home on the East Side of Youngstown. Her parents were Tony and Lena Pitoscia. She was...