Obituaries

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

Donaleen L. (Fonner)  Thullen

Donaleen L. (Fonner) Thullen

Mar 29, 2021

Donaleen L. Thullen, 97, formerly of Poland, passed away March 29, 2021 at Sugar Grove Senior Living in Plainfield, IN.

Mrs. Thullen was born July 31, 1923 in Struthers, OH, a daughter of the late James and Louise Gerber Fonner.

Raised in Poland, Donaleen was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Class of 1941....

Lora Jean (George)  Gardner

Lora Jean (George) Gardner

Mar 28, 2021

Lora J. Gardner, 96 Boardman - Lora Jean Gardner, 96, passed away Sunday morning, March 28, 2021 at Beeghly Oaks in Boardman, surrounded by her family. Lora was born September 24, 1924 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Leroy George and Laura Mae (Smith) O’Hara, step-daughter of Robert T. O’Hara. She graduated from Struthers High School 1942...

Fred Ranalli

Fred Ranalli

Mar 27, 2021

Boardman - Fred  Ranalli,75, of Boardman, died Saturday afternoon March 27, 2021 at his home. He was born February 7, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Mary (Russ) Ranalli. He lived in the area until his retirement in 2004 when he moved to Florida with his wife. He returned to the area in 2014.

He...

Betty J. DeArcangelis

Betty J. DeArcangelis

Mar 26, 2021

Poland - Betty J. DeArcangelis, 88, of Poland, died Friday morning March 26, 2021 at her home. She was born June 20, 1932 in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael and Susan (Sich) Bindas and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and had worked in the financial aid department at...

Pauline A. (Nittoli)  Shaffer

Pauline A. (Nittoli) Shaffer

Mar 24, 2021

Pauline A. Shaffer, 92, passed away Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Mrs. Shaffer was born November 1, 1928 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of  Pete Nittoli and Margaret Markovich.

Raised on the East Side, Pauline attended her freshman and sophomore year at Ursuline High School and for her...

Mona R. (Roberts)  Walker

Mona R. (Roberts) Walker

Mar 24, 2021

Mona R. Walker, 100

North Lima - Mona R. Walker, 100,  formerly of Talsman Drive in Canfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021, at Assumption Village surrounded by her family.

Mona was born December 19, 1920 in Youngstown, the daughter of...

Emma J. Pletenik

Emma J. Pletenik

Mar 24, 2021

Columbiana - Emma J. Pletenik, 97 of Columbiana, died Wednesday morning March 24, 2021 at her home. She was born July 7, 1923 in Struthers, a daughter of George and Emma (McIntire) Mohr and had been a lifelong area resident.

Emma was a 1941 graduate of Struthers High School and worked for General Electric in Youngstown for...

Joan B. (Seiple)  Gothat

Joan B. (Seiple) Gothat

Mar 24, 2021

Joan B. Gothat, 80

Boardman - Joan B. Gothat, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown surrounded by her family.

Joan was born January 21, 1941 in Canton, OH, the daughter of the late Paul and Vera (Ferrell) Seiple.

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Michael Kostyk

Michael Kostyk

Mar 22, 2021

Michael Kostyk, 60

Poland, OH - Michael Kostyk, 60, unexpectedly, but peacefully, snored his way to heaven in the early hours of March 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Like a character from a Bob Dylan song, “Mike” was the man with no middle name.  He preferred...

Robert G. Johnston

Robert G. Johnston

Mar 21, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Robert G. Johnston, 88, formerly of Poland and Craig Beach, died Sunday, March 21, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Robert was born Aug, 3, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Grandon and Pearl Winters Johnston.

Raised in Poland, he was a 1952 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. Continuing the...

Gary Douglas Raybuck

Gary Douglas Raybuck

Mar 21, 2021

Gary Douglas Raybuck, 68, with his family at his side, passed away of complications from leukemia early Sunday morning, March 21, 2021 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Gary was born January 24, 1953 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Bob and Beverly Fauls Raybuck.

Raised in Struthers, Gary was a graduate of Struthers High...

Ninetta "Anna" (Casasanto)  Morrone

Ninetta "Anna" (Casasanto) Morrone

Mar 21, 2021

Ninetta (Anna) Morrone, 91, of Park Vista Assisted Living, formerly of 602 W. Harvey Street, Struthers, died peacefully at 2:45 p.m. Sunday at her residence following an extended illness, surrounded by the love of her family.

A daughter of the late Sabatino and Maria Casasanto, Anna was born June 17th, 1929 in Pacentro, Italy and had lived...

Russell J. Anania

Russell J. Anania

Mar 20, 2021

Youngstown - Russell J. Anania, 91, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening March 20, 2021 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family.

Russell was born April 27, 1929 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of Dominic and Theresa "Daisy" Marano Anania.

Raised in West Virginia, he was a 1947 graduate of Victory High School. After...

Patricia Jean Miller

Patricia Jean Miller

Mar 19, 2021

Patricia J Miller April 3, 1944 - March 19, 2021 In the final hour of Winter’s last day, with rays of sun fading gently through the clouds, Patricia J Miller, 76, of Youngstown, left this earth peacefully following a cardiac arrest surrounded by her loving husband, Michael (Mike) J. Miller, her daughter Michele M. Miller of Florida; and her...

Joan F Lally

Joan F Lally

Mar 18, 2021

Poland - Joan F. Lally, 67, of Poland, died Thursday March 18, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. She was born May 2, 1953 in Youngstown, a daughter of Norman and Jere (Wolfe) Wright and had been a lifelong area resident.

Joan was a 1971 graduate of Poland High School and had attended Youngstown State...

Donna Round

Donna Round

Mar 15, 2021

Columbiana - Donna Round, 106, died Monday afternoon, March 15, 2021 at Whispering Pines.

Donna was born September 30, 1914 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Gabriella Mestrovic Toth, and the second in line of eight siblings.

Raised in Youngstown, she was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. As a young woman, she...

Kathryn B. Carlson

Kathryn B. Carlson

Mar 14, 2021

Poland - Kathryn B. Carlson passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 14, 2021 at the age of 76.

Kathryn, affectionately known as "Kathy," was born November 7, 1944 in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael and Bernice Snyder Marrie.

A lifelong area resident, Kathy was a 1962 graduate of Boardman High School. She married...

Anthony Liggett

Anthony Liggett

Mar 13, 2021

Las Vegas-Anthony “Tony” Liggett, 62, passed away at his home in Las Vegas on March 13, 2021. He was born on October 30, 1958 and graduated from Lowellville High School in 1976.

He leaves his loving wife, Kathleen whom he married in 2001; daughter Jeannie Morris; and grandson Anthony, all of Las Vegas. He also leaves his...

George "Ted" Myers

George "Ted" Myers

Mar 13, 2021

George (Ted) Myers, 90

Strongsville - George (Ted) Myers, 90, passed away on March 13, 2021 with his family by his side.

He was born to Hannah and George Myers on August 19, 1930.

Ted married Glenna Lou Myers on June 27, 1952.  They were married...

Raymond E. Coppersmith

Raymond E. Coppersmith

Mar 12, 2021

Raymond E. Coppersmith, Jr. 93

Youngstown - Raymond E. Coppersmith, 93, passed away Friday evening, March 12, 2021 at Shepherd of the Valley, Liberty, surrounded by his family.

Raymond, known by his family and friends as "Ray," was born December 14, 1927 in Youngstown, the son of the...

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