Obituaries

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

Lorna M. (Leichter)  Rogers

Lorna M. (Leichter) Rogers

Apr 2, 2020

Lorna M. Rogers, 88

Boardman: Lorna M. Rogers, 88, died peacefully at her daughter Susan's home in Horseshoe Bay, Texas on Thursday April 2, 2020.  She lived in Boardman, Ohio most of her life.

Lorna was born March 17, 1932 in Green County, PA to John and Mayme Leichter.  She...

Florence V. O'Neill

Florence V. O'Neill

Apr 2, 2020

Youngstown - Florence V O'Neill, 91 of Youngstown, died Thursday morning April 2, 2020 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born December 25, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Patrick and Veronica (Finn) Hughes and had been a lifelong area resident.

Florence was a 1947 graduate of South High School and had worked as a...

William "Bill" R. Curran

William "Bill" R. Curran

Apr 1, 2020

William R. "Bill" Curran, 73, passed Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

Bill was born January 18, 1947 in Youngstown, OH, a son of William and Helen Martin Curran and had been a life-long area resident.

An over the road truck driver, Bill worked for several companies including J.B....

Harry H. Barber, III

Harry H. Barber, III

Mar 31, 2020

Harry H. Barber III, 76

Youngstown:  Harry H. Barber III, 76 passed away late Tuesday evening, March 31, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown from pneumonia.

Harry, more often called Cork by those who loved him, was born May 15, 1943 in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, the son of the...

Ronald J. Evans

Ronald J. Evans

Mar 30, 2020

Ronald J. Evans, 84

Morganton, NC - Ronald  J. Evans, 84 of Morganton, North Carolina, formerly of Arrel Road in Poland, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at his residence with his grandson Steven and his wife Amy by his side.

Ron was born April 21, 1935 in Farrell, PA, the son of the...

Robert  "Bob" J. O'Connor

Robert "Bob" J. O'Connor

Mar 30, 2020

Robert J. O'Connor, 53

Poland - Robert J. O'Connor, 53, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, March 30, 2020 at his residence.

Robert, known by his family and friends as "Bob", was born August 28, 1966 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late William and Mary "Kathy" (Helfrick)...

Jane Lou (Skipton)  Grahovac

Jane Lou (Skipton) Grahovac

Mar 29, 2020

Jane Lou Grahovac, 87, died Sunday morning, March 29, 2020 at Hampton Woods.

Jane was born January 30, 1933 in Vincent, OH, a daughter of the late Byron and Sarah Adelia Woodruff Skipton.

As a young girl her family made their home in Boardman. She attended Boardman High School and was a self employed licensed...

Richard C. Gamble

Richard C. Gamble

Mar 28, 2020

Poland - Richard C. Gamble, 88 of Poland died Saturday afternoon March 28, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. He was born July 22, 1931 in Youngstown, a son of Clyde and Ida (Entrikin) Gamble and had been a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Boardman High School. Following his graduation, he served...

Glen E. Leavitt

Glen E. Leavitt

Mar 28, 2020

Struthers - Glen E. Leavitt, 90, died Saturday morning, March 28, 2020 at Sunrise Assisted Living of Poland. Glen was born August 26, 1929 in Struthers, a son of Charles and Minnie (Mohr) Leavitt. Glen was a lifelong resident of Struthers and attended Struthers High School. In 1947, Glen began his career with Wean United (United Engineering) as a...

Betty F. Amendolea

Betty F. Amendolea

Mar 27, 2020

Boardman- Betty F. Amendolea, 86, died Friday morning, March 27, 2020 at the Briarfield Manor in Austintown.

Betty was born February 10, 1934 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Anna (Ruskovich) Seach.

A lifelong area resident, Betty was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Mrs. Amendolea worked for several companies throughout her career...

Thomas D. Vasvari

Thomas D. Vasvari

Mar 26, 2020

Struthers - Thomas D. Vasvari, 86, died Thursday morning, March 26, 2020 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family.

Tom was born January 29, 1934 in Struthers, a son of Victor and Nellie (Miozga) Vasvari.

A lifelong resident of Struthers, Tom was proud to call Struthers his home. He was a 1951 graduate...

Helen Bond

Helen Bond

Mar 25, 2020

Poland - Helen  Bond, 39, of Poland, died Wednesday afternoon March 25, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. She was born March 18, 1981 in Youngstown, a daughter of Jeffrey and Debora  Bond.

Helen was a 1999 graduate of Lowellville High School. She had worked as a D.J. for several years and had also enjoyed working...

Joanne Kennedy (Hynes)  Burrows

Joanne Kennedy (Hynes) Burrows

Mar 24, 2020

Youngstown - Joanne Kennedy Burrows, 88, died peacefully with her daughter at her side early Tuesday morning, March 24, 2020 at her residence.

Joanne was born April 2, 1931 in Coraopolis, PA, a daughter of Joseph and Alma Kennedy Hynes.

During the Depression, Joanne's family moved regularly and resided in Youngstown before making their home...

Nicholas Shirilla

Nicholas Shirilla

Mar 23, 2020

Poland-Nicholas Shirilla, 84, of Poland, passed away at his home in the evening on March 23, 2020. Nick battled multiple cancers over the past six years.

He was born on October 3, 1935 in Campbell, the son of Nicholas and Mary Hanigovsky Shirilla and had been a lifelong area resident.

Nick attended North Lima High...

Rebecca  "Becky" L. (Guterba)  Rush

Rebecca "Becky" L. (Guterba) Rush

Mar 23, 2020

Rebecca Lee “Becky” Rush, 76

Poland - Rebecca Lee Rush, 76, passed away on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center with two of her loving nurses by her side.

Rebecca, who was known by her family and friends as “Becky”,  was born September 3, 1943 in Youngstown,...

John J. Cretella

John J. Cretella

Mar 22, 2020

John J. Cretella, 68

Girard - John J.Cretella, 68 of Girard, passed away Sunday morning, March 22, 2020 at St.Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

John was born October 20, 1951 in Youngstown, the son of  the late Louis and Ellouise (Lonardo) Cretella.

He graduated from Girard High School in 1969 and was a...

State Representative Don E. Manning, II

State Representative Don E. Manning, II

Mar 20, 2020

State Representative Donald E. Manning  II, 52

New Middletown - State Representative Donald E. Manning II, 52, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 20, 2020 in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Hospital in  Youngstown.

Donald, known by his family and friends as "Don", was born May 28, 1967 in...

Kent W. Householder

Kent W. Householder

Mar 18, 2020

Savannah, GA - Kent W. Householder, 37, formerly of Boardman, died March 18, 2020 from complications of diabetes.

Kent was born January 25, 1983 in Youngstown, a son of Lance and Janet (Balog) Householder.

At the age of 11, Kent was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. During the summers, he enjoyed attending Camp Ho Mita...

Jack D. Barringer

Jack D. Barringer

Mar 18, 2020

Jack D. Barringer, 78

New Middletown - Jack D. Barringer, 78, formerly of Boardman, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center from Parkinson's disease.

Jack was a graduate of Boardman High School in 1960 and received his Bachelor's degree from Youngstown College in 1969. ...

Gail L. (Firster)  Behnke

Gail L. (Firster) Behnke

Mar 17, 2020

Gail L. Behnke, 79

Poland - Gail L. Behnke, 79, passed away Tuesday evening, March 17, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Gail was born November 27, 1940 in Warren, the daughter of the late Harold and Sofia "Sophie" (Barb) Firster.

She graduated...

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