Obituaries

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

Kathryn A. Cregan

Kathryn A. Cregan

Dec 14, 2020

Boardman - Kathryn A. Cregan, 80, formerly of Brownlee Woods, died Monday morning, December 14, 2020 at Mercy Health Boardman from complications of COVID-19.

Kathryn was born March 14, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of Henry and Beatrice Daiegle.

In Michigan, she met Dennis Cregan, while he was stationed in the US Army. They...

Barbara Jane (Hengen)  Pritchard

Barbara Jane (Hengen) Pritchard

Dec 13, 2020

Barbara Jane Pritchard, 94

New Middletown: Barbara Jane Pritchard, 94, of New Middletown, OH passed away on December 13, 2020.

She was born to the late Pearle J. and Marie Calvey Hengen of Youngstown, OH, on August 15, 1926. Barbara graduated from South High School in 1944. She received a Bachelor of Science...

Jerry J. Pickens

Jerry J. Pickens

Dec 13, 2020

Jerry J. Pickens, 89

Boardman - Jerry J. Pickens, 89, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday morning, December 13, 2020 at his home.

Jerry was born October 22, 1931 in Cleveland, the son of Ivon and Laura Semler Pickens.

He graduated from Shaw High School, East...

Donna Jane Lewis

Donna Jane Lewis

Dec 11, 2020

Donna Jane Lewis, 92, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon December 11, 2020 at The Inn at Poland Way. She was born November 15, 1928 in Youngstown to David and Edith (Locher) Jenkins and had been a lifelong area resident.

Donna and her husband, Jim Lewis were married on March 19, 1949 and had seven children...

Ruth Marie Zembower

Ruth Marie Zembower

Dec 10, 2020

Boardman-Ruth Marie Sybrant Albright Zembower passed away peacefully at her home in Boardman, Ohio on Wednesday evening December 9, 2020, with her devoted husband Norman Zembower by her side.

She was born in Washington, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1923, the third and youngest child of Edward Lyle Sybrant and Mary Ethel Nangle Sybrant.  Her family, including her...

Sandra Jean (Yudt)  Saxton

Sandra Jean (Yudt) Saxton

Dec 9, 2020

Sandra Jean Saxton died peacefully in her sleep in her home on December 9 in Boardman, Ohio at the age of 80.

Sandy is survived by her husband, Larry of 58 years; brother, Alan (Connie) Yudt of Lititz, PA; daughter, Paula (David) Renouf of Canfield, OH; son, Timothy (Gina) Saxton of Boardman, OH; and granddaughters, Brittany Renouf,...

Edwin R. Armour

Edwin R. Armour

Dec 9, 2020

Edwin R Armour, 92, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 9, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman.

Edwin was born November 13, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Russell and Ethel Kurtz Armour.

Raised in the Pittsburgh area, Edwin was a graduate of Carrick High School, Class of 1946. After graduation, he...

Lily Ann Murphy

Lily Ann Murphy

Dec 7, 2020

Baby Lily Ann  (Morgan) Murphy

Youngstown -  Lily Ann Murphy was born on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, to the parents of Tommy L. Murphy and Kayla R. Morgan at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.  She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.    Lily went to her heavenly home early...

Raymond F. Strahley Jr.

Raymond F. Strahley Jr.

Dec 7, 2020

On Monday, December 7th Raymond F Strahley Jr. passed away at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 52 years old. Ray was born January 22, 1968 in Youngstown, a son of Raymond and Darlyne (Moorehead) Strahley Sr.

He was a 1986 graduate of Boardman High School and a proud punter...

Billie Blair (Nichols)  Alberter

Billie Blair (Nichols) Alberter

Dec 7, 2020

Billie B. Alberter, 94

Cortland - Billie Blair Alberter, 94, formerly of Poland, Ohio passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Cortland Healthcare Center.

She was born January 9, 1926 in Webster Springs, WV, the daughter of the late William Nichols and Thelma Wyne and a sibling to three brothers...

Dolores Rita Renzenbrink

Dolores Rita Renzenbrink

Dec 5, 2020

Poland - Dolores Rita Renzenbrink, 90, of Poland, died Saturday morning December 5, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman from complications of COVID-19. She was born March 21, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of Lamont and Mary (Rochford) Longstreet and was a lifelong area resident.

Dolores was a June of 1949 graduate of South High...

Olga P. Gegus

Olga P. Gegus

Dec 5, 2020

North Lima - Olga P. Gegus, 98, formerly of Youngstown, died early Saturday morning, December 5, 2020 at Assumption Village.

Olga, known as "Ollie," was born February 21, 1922 in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael and Anna (Uhrin) Gegus.

A lifelong area resident, Olga was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She worked the...

John Ziccardi, Jr.

John Ziccardi, Jr.

Dec 4, 2020

John Ziccardi, Jr. 45

Middleburg, FL - John Ziccardi, 45, passed away Friday evening, December 4, 2020 at UF Health Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

John was born May 24, 1975 in Youngstown, OH, a son of John, Sr. and Elisa Sorvillo Ziccardi.

Raised in New Middletown,...

Howard F. Millard

Howard F. Millard

Dec 4, 2020

Howard F. Millard, 88, of Boardman, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Friday, December 4th. Howard was born September 10, 1932, a son of Frances A. Yaskey and James C. Millard. Their family lived in Brownlee Woods before moving to Poland in 1945.

Howard graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1950. He attended...

John J. Aquisto, Jr.

John J. Aquisto, Jr.

Dec 4, 2020

New Middletown - John J. Aquisto, Jr., 62, died Friday, December 4, 2020 after a short illness at Mercy Health in Boardman.

John was born February 27, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Grace (Speerbrecher) Aquisto, Sr.

A lifelong area resident, John was a 1976 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School....

Frances C. (Sinkovich)  Yaksic

Frances C. (Sinkovich) Yaksic

Dec 3, 2020

Frances C. Yaksic, 86, passed away Thursday afternoon,  December 3, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital, Youngstown Campus.

Fran was born November 14, 1934 in Youngstown, the daughter of Thomas and Catherine Botak Sinkovich.

Raised on the North Side of Youngstown, Fran was a graduate of The Rayen School, Class of 1953.  She went on to...

Lee Sawyer

Lee Sawyer

Dec 3, 2020

Poland - Lee Sawyer, 91, passed away on Thursday morning, December 3, 2020 at Hampton Woods.

She was born October 23, 1929 in Salem, a daughter of the late Glenn and Carrie (Murray) Slagle.

A lifelong area resident, Lee was a graduate of Goshen High School and attended Bowling Green University. In 1981, she built...

Betty J. (Bowen)  Panella

Betty J. (Bowen) Panella

Dec 2, 2020

Betty J. Panella (Bowen) of Denver, Colorado, passed away on December 2nd, 2020 at Swedish Hospital of COVID complications. Betty was born on November 13, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio to Evelyn (George) & Russell Bowen. Betty graduated from Woodrow Wilson H.S. in 1958 and then was employed by the Truscon Division of Republic Steel. Betty happily married Leonard Panella...

Shirley A. Woloschak Lyon

Shirley A. Woloschak Lyon

Dec 1, 2020

Youngstown - Shirley A.Woloschak Lyon, 90, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 1, 2020 at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Shirley was born November 17, 1930 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late John and Anna Schweich Breen.

A 1948 graduate of South High School, Shirley received her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education at...

Thomas V. Petzinger

Thomas V. Petzinger

Dec 1, 2020

Capt. Thomas V. Petzinger, 90, a servant to his family, friends, community, and country, passed away on December 1, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

He was born March 13, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Bernice Van Voorhis and Henry W. Petzinger. He graduated from Canton Lehman High School in 1948 and in 1952...

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