Obituaries

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

Cheryl Ann Zappia

Cheryl Ann Zappia

Aug 7, 2020

Cheryl Ann Zappia, 58, of Lowellville, Ohio.

On August 7, 2020, God called this angel to heaven where her frail body was made whole again and she was relieved of all pain, worry and suffering. She is now in heaven showing all the other angels watching over us, her grandkids that remain, and of whom she was...

Karen A. Hodge

Karen A. Hodge

Aug 6, 2020

Karen  A. Hodge, 65 died Thursday morning August 6, 2020 at her home. She was born September 22, 1954 in Sharon, PA, a daughter of Henry and Theresa (McCarthy) Lewis an had been a lifelong area resident.

Karen was a 1972 graduate of Struthers High School and earned her Bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University. She worked...

Ethel M. Stephenson

Ethel M. Stephenson

Aug 4, 2020

Poland - Ethel M. Stephenson, 84, died Tuesday afternoon, August 5, 2020 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family.

Ethel was born January 1, 1936 in Struthers, a daughter of the late Andrew and Julia Kochemba Klapac.

A 1953 graduate of Struthers High School, Ethel continued her education at the Choffin School of...

Elizabeth "Libby" A. (Cash)  Chaban

Elizabeth "Libby" A. (Cash) Chaban

Aug 3, 2020

Elizabeth "Libby" A. Chaban, 89

Poland - Elizabeth "Libby" A. Chaban, 89, died August 3, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side.

Elizabeth, affectionately known as "Libby", was born September 29, 1930 in Rainelle, WV, a daughter of the late Samuel and Beatrice (Fleshman)...

Steve T. Garchar

Steve T. Garchar

Aug 2, 2020

Steve T. Garchar, Accordionist and Band Leader, peacefully entered into eternal rest, Sunday morning, August 2, 2020.

Steve was born November 12, 1928 in Struthers, a son of George and Mary Benzala Garchar. He was raised in Struthers and graduated in 1947 from Struthers High School.

Steve started playing the accordion at the age of...

Mary Ella Rotunno

Mary Ella Rotunno

Aug 1, 2020

Lowellville - Mary Ella Rotunno, 87, died early Saturday morning, August 1, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Mary Ella was born May 7, 1933 in Ellwood City, PA, a daughter of Lester and Mary (Klingensmith) McNany.

Raised in Youngstown, she was a graduate of East High School. Prior to her marriage, she worked as...

Norma J. Nicolette

Norma J. Nicolette

Jul 30, 2020

Norma J. Nicolette, 97, passed away peacefully in her Boardman home surrounded by loved ones on July 30th, 2020. Norma was born on June 3, 1923 and a graduate of East Liverpool High School. She then went on to earn her nursing degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology. On July 5, 1946 she married Dr. R.J. Kinsey and raised...

William Edward Bowes

William Edward Bowes

Jul 30, 2020

William Edward Bowes, 84 of Youngstown passed away Thursday July 30, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Warren. Bill was born August 16, 1935 in Youngstown, a son of Carl and Margaret (Beatty) Bowes and had been a lifelong area resident.

He served in the Navy Reserves from 1955-1964 and had retired from the Youngstown Vindicator in...

Lucille A. McGuire

Lucille A. McGuire

Jul 30, 2020

Boardman - Lucille A. McGuire, 81, died Thursday evening, July 30, 2020 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.

Lucille, known by most as "Lucy," was born May 23, 1939 in Lackawanna, NY, and came to Youngstown as an infant. She was the daughter of William and Verna (Pflum) Nock.

A lifelong...

Gloria J. (Christie)  McDowell

Gloria J. (Christie) McDowell

Jul 29, 2020

Gloria J. McDowell, 66

North Lima - Gloria J. McDowell, 66, passed away Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020 at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Gloria was born July 14, 1954 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late George and Gloria Mae (Adams) Christie.

She...

Antonette "Toni" Mary (DiEulio)  Shirilla

Antonette "Toni" Mary (DiEulio) Shirilla

Jul 29, 2020

Antonette M. Shirilla, 82, passed away Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020, at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown.

Mrs. Shirilla was born on December 19, 1937 in Struthers, to Frank and Mary Garfalo DiEulio. Antonette, who was affectionately known as Toni, was a member of Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in Struthers.

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MaryAnn (Stanar)  Yannerella

MaryAnn (Stanar) Yannerella

Jul 28, 2020

MaryAnn Yannerella, 79, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Tuesday afternoon, July 28, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman.

MaryAnn was born June 26, 1941 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Emerick and Sue Raymond Stanar.

Raised in Youngstown, MaryAnn attended South High School until her family moved...

Richard R. Ragan, Jr.

Richard R. Ragan, Jr.

Jul 28, 2020

Richard R. Ragan, 61

Lowellville - Richard R. Ragan, 61, passed away Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Richard, known by his family and friends as "Rick", was born September 21, 1958 in Youngstown, the son of the late Richard and Donna (Triancco) Ragan....

James M. Russell

James M. Russell

Jul 26, 2020

James M. Russell, 90

Youngstown: James M. Russell, 90, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House after a brief illness.

James, known by his family and friends as "Jim", was born January 22, 1930 in Youngstown, the son of the late Myron and...

Elinor Welsh Dixon

Elinor Welsh Dixon

Jul 24, 2020

Elinor Welsh Dixon passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Poland, Oh., with her loving family at her side.

Elinor, affectionately known as "Ellie" was born on May 1st, 1933 in Sewickly, Pa., the daughter of the Rev. Dr. Burgett Welsh and Mary Welsh.

After graduating from New Concord,...

Emilie Ann (Annichine)  Yemma

Emilie Ann (Annichine) Yemma

Jul 24, 2020

Struthers - Emilie Ann Yemma, 82, died Friday morning, July 24, 2020 at Omni West Assisted Living.

Emilie was born August 11, 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Drusolina "Daisy" (Gentile) Annichine.

Emilie was a 1955 graduate of Struthers High School. She was married to Rocco E. Yemma Jr. on January...

Leatrice "Lee" B. (Barr)  Wright

Leatrice "Lee" B. (Barr) Wright

Jul 24, 2020

Leatrice B. Wright, 96

Poland: Leatrice B. Wright passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House after a long fulfilling life.

Leatrice, known by her family and friends as "Lee", was born September 8, 1923 in Union City, Indiana, the daughter of the late Glen and Orpha (Swallow) Barr. ...

Michael E. Hiet, Jr.

Michael E. Hiet, Jr.

Jul 23, 2020

Michael E. Hiet, Jr., 40

Michael E. Hiet Jr.,, of Monaca PA, formerly of Youngstown, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, July 23, 2020, after a brief illness at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by his family. Michael, known to family and friends as “Mike,” was born on...

William Boardman Davidson, Jr.

William Boardman Davidson, Jr.

Jul 21, 2020

Salem - William Boardman Davidson Jr., 79, passed away surrounded by his family, Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2020.

William was born July 24, 1940 in Berea, OH, a son of the late William and Norma Lehnert Davidson.

A 1958 graduate of Columbiana High School, Bill excelled in football as well as basketball and received a...

Michael J. Lacivita

Michael J. Lacivita

Jul 21, 2020

Michael J. Lacivita, devoted family man and Navy veteran, died due to a stroke on July 21 at Heritage Manor. His favorite saying was “bulldog persistence,” and that’s what he had until the end. In his 96 years, Michael touched many lives through his children, grandchildren, and many hobbies that helped him meet so many wonderful people.

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