Obituaries

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

Diane L. Durkin

Diane L. Durkin

Apr 21, 2020

Diane L. Durkin, 68

Columbiana - Diane L. Durkin, 68, formerly of Miami, Florida, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana.

Diane was born February 1, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Bugno) Durkin.

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Matthew Thomas Spaite

Matthew Thomas Spaite

Apr 20, 2020

Boardman - Matthew Thomas Spaite, 34, of Boardman, passed away at his residence.

Matthew was born November 15, 1985 in Youngstown, a son of James and Arjean Spaite.

He graduated from Boardman High School in 2004.

Matthew is survived by his parents of Boardman and two brohers, Daniel and Adam Spaite.

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Elizabeth A. "Lee Bee" Thomas

Elizabeth A. "Lee Bee" Thomas

Apr 20, 2020

Struthers - Elizabeth Ann "Lee Bee" Thomas, 91, died Monday evening, April 20, 2020 of COVID-19 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown.

Elizabeth, affectionately known by many as "Lee Bee", was born July 4, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Oreste and Margaret (Pickle) Franceschelli.

A lifelong resident of Struthers, Elizabeth attended...

Paul R. Birch

Paul R. Birch

Apr 19, 2020

Struthers - Paul R. Birch, 87, died Sunday evening, April 19, 2020 at Maplecrest Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center.

Paul was born June 21, 1932 in Youngstown, a son of the late Guy and Kate (Mound) Birch.

A lifelong resident of Struthers, Paul was proud to call Struthers his hometown. He was a 1953...

Howard "Max" Heinl

Howard "Max" Heinl

Apr 19, 2020

New Middletown - Howard "Max" Heinl, 80, of New Middletown, Ohio, passed away Sunday April 19, 2020 at St. Mary Alzheimer's Center, where he's resided since 2017.

He was born on January 28, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Max Frederick Heinl and Lillian Grove Heinl and had been a lifelong area resident.

Max...

Ann M. Rohrbaugh

Ann M. Rohrbaugh

Apr 17, 2020

Poland - Ann M. Rohrbaugh, 84, died Friday evening, April 17, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Ann was born September 4, 1935 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Angela Siranovic.

A lifelong are resident, she was a graduate of Chaney High School. Ann worked for many years at Brentwood Originals and...

Paul M. Gbur

Paul M. Gbur

Apr 17, 2020

Lowellville- Paul M. Gbur, 84, of Lowellville, died early Friday, April 17, 2020 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Paul was born May 5, 1935 in Lowellville, a son of the late Matthew and Veronica (Morjock) Gbur.

Paul was raised in Lowellville and attended Poland High School until enlisting in the United States Army in...

Daniel Crumbacher

Daniel Crumbacher

Apr 16, 2020

Poland - Daniel Crumbacher, 72, of Poland, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at home. He was born October 16, 1947, in Salem, the son of the late Howard and Rose Crumbacher from Washingtonville.  Howard was a WWII veteran and Rose was a French war bride. Dan was a 1966 graduate of Leetonia High School. He was a foundryman his...

Donald K. Rosensteel

Donald K. Rosensteel

Apr 15, 2020

Donald K. Rosensteel, 84, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Ivy Woods Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Don was born August 7, 1935 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Milford and Clara Burand Rosenteel.

Raised in Struthers, Don was a graduate of Struthers High School. He proudly served in the United States Army...

Philip A. Kilpatrick

Philip A. Kilpatrick

Apr 15, 2020

PHILIP A. KILPATRICK August 21, 1933 - April 15, 2020

Philip A. "Phil" Kilpatrick, 86, died peacefully on April 15, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman with his wife and children at his side.

Phil was born on August 21, 1933, to E.L. and Harriette (Hogle) in Youngstown. He grew up on Parkcliffe Avenue...

Robert E. Kasmer, Sr.

Robert E. Kasmer, Sr.

Apr 13, 2020

North Lima - Robert E. Kasmer, Sr., 96, died late Monday afternoon, April 13, 2020 at his home, the Villas of Glenellen.

Robert was born July 25, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late John and Katherine (Huron) Kasmer.

Raised in Youngstown, Bob was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. In March...

Jane Ann (Davis)  Ball

Jane Ann (Davis) Ball

Apr 10, 2020

Jane Ann Ball, 85

Canfield - Jane Ann Ball, 85, passed away April 10, 2020, at her home with her loving family by her side.

Jane Ann was born March 31, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late Bazil Davis and Lavinia (Harris) Davis.

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Rebecca C. (Campbell)  Bennett

Rebecca C. (Campbell) Bennett

Apr 8, 2020

Rebecca Campbell Bennett (Becky) passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman. A life-long resident and direct descendant of the founder of Poland, Turhand Kirtland, Becky was born on June 15, 1927, the daughter of Robert Lincoln Campbell and Martha Ellen Gibson Campbell.

After graduating from Poland Seminary High School, Becky attended...

Charles L. Poremba

Charles L. Poremba

Apr 8, 2020

Charles L. Poremba, 75

North Jackson - Charles L. Poremba, 75 of North Jackson, passed away Wednesday morning, April 8, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center after a short illness.

Charles was born May 7, 1944 in Youngstown, the son of the late Laddie Poremba and Esther Reinhart. ...

Ralph E. Morgan

Ralph E. Morgan

Apr 5, 2020

Ralph E. Morgan, Jr.,73, of Youngstown, passed away Sunday afternoon April 5, 2020 at his residence with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

Ralph was born August 7, 1946 in Youngstown, the son of the late Ralph and Susan Morgan, Sr.

He graduated from East High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy...

Evelyn Mary Pesa

Evelyn Mary Pesa

Apr 5, 2020

North Lima - Evelyn Mary Pesa, 91, went to be with our Lord on April 5, 2020 at the Assumption Village.

Evelyn was born July 13, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Marguerite (Graham) Berger.

A lifelong area resident, Evelyn was a 1946 graduate of East High School. On October 16, 1947, she...

Joseph C. Bonarigo

Joseph C. Bonarigo

Apr 4, 2020

Joseph C. Bonarigo Sr., 50, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Joe was born October 11, 1969 in Batavia, N.Y., a son of Charles and Cynthia (McCallum) Bonarigo. Joe was a 1988 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. Athletics played a significant role in his high school years. In football, Joe lettered 3 years,...

George Kelty

George Kelty

Apr 3, 2020

George M. Kelty, 74 of Austintown died Friday evening April 3, 2020 at Austinwoods Health Care Center. He was born February 20, 1946 in Youngstown, a son of John and Virginia (Knupp) Kelty and had been a lifelong area resident.

He had worked in the maintenance department at Youngstown Water for many years and was a long...

Sharon Raymond

Sharon Raymond

Apr 3, 2020

On April 3, 2020, at the age of 70, the Lord called Sharon Raymond home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Zane and Elizabeth (Dixon) Shonce; her father, Thomas Waller; brother, Garrett Shonce; nieces, April Shonce-Johnson and Tammy (Waller) Harrison; sister-in-law, Lexi Waller; and son-in-law, David White.

Sharon is survived by...

Antoinette Marie (Navy)  Suess

Antoinette Marie (Navy) Suess

Apr 3, 2020

Boardman-Antoinette Marie Suess, 85, passed away on Friday, April 3 2020.

Born in Youngstown Ohio on Nov. 17, 1934, she was a graduate of East High School. She worked for General Electric, Plakie Toys and Sams Club, however her most joyous job was that of a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother, Nana.

She...

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