Obituaries

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

William C. Watts Jr.

William C. Watts Jr.

Jan 23, 2020

William Charles Watts Jr.  , 70, passed away on January 23rd surrounded by his family following a ten year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born June 22, 1949 in Youngstown, the son of William Charles Sr. and Rae (Saunders) Watts. Bill graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1968 and joined the United States Air Force.  He became...

Donald M. Cavanaugh

Donald M. Cavanaugh

Jan 23, 2020

Struthers - Donald M. Cavanaugh, 61, passed on January 23, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Donald was born September 29, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of Donald and Florence (Timmins) Cavanaugh.

He was a 1976 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and received the nickname "Skin" by classmates, which continued throughout his...

George P. Banks

George P. Banks

Jan 22, 2020

Poland - George P. Banks, 81, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2020 at the Inn at Poland Way.

George was born March 8, 1938 in Youngstown, OH, to Kenneth and Margaret (Conroy) Banks.

George graduated from Ursuline High School in 1956. He earned degrees from Youngstown College, Westminster College and Kent State University....

Olga A. Maruskin

Olga A. Maruskin

Jan 22, 2020

Olga A. Maruskin, 84

Olga Antoinette Maruskin, 84, of Boardman, Ohio passed away Saturday evening, January 18, 2020.

Olga lived the whole of her vibrant life as a resident of the Boardman/Youngstown area. She was a loving daughter to the late Joseph L. and Margaret (Meliher) Maruskin. A proud Boardman...

Maryann Patricia Maker

Maryann Patricia Maker

Jan 22, 2020

Lowellville - Maryann Patricia Maker, 80 of Lowellville, died Wednesday morning January 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. She was born May 5, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Ann Yurchak Kopey and had been a lifelong area resident.

Maryann was a homemaker and had been a member of St. Michael's Byzantine...

Carol A. (Katusick)  O'Rourke

Carol A. (Katusick) O'Rourke

Jan 21, 2020

Carol Ann O'Rourke, 78

New Middletown - Carol Ann O'Rourke, 78, passed away Tuesday morning, January 21, 2020 at the Masternick Memorial Health Care Center after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Carol was born September 6, 1941 in Canton, the daughter of the John and Ada (Mohr) Katusick....

Harold J. Michal

Harold J. Michal

Jan 19, 2020

North Lima - Harold J. Michal, 97, passed away Sunday evening, January 19, 2020 at Assumption Village, surrounded by his family.

Harold was born September 7, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois,  son of the late James and Mae (Spicka) Michal. Raised in Chicago, he was a graduate of St. Leo's High School and received his bachelor's degree in...

Helen Martinko

Helen Martinko

Jan 19, 2020

Helen B. Martinko, 89, of Poland, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Youngstown.  She was born April 12, 1930, in Youngstown to Michael Puhala and Helen (Kalay) Puhala.  She grew up in Smokey Hollow and lived in Youngstown and Poland all of her life.  She was a member of Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Roman...

Nellie A. (Torella)  Herberger

Nellie A. (Torella) Herberger

Jan 19, 2020

Nellie G. Herberger, 89

Ashburn, Virginia - Nellie G. Herberger, 89 of Winchester Virginia, formerly of Lowellville, Ohio, passed away on January 19, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Nellie was born April 12, 1930 in Lowellville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ruggiero and Adelina Torella.

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Robert Eckman

Robert Eckman

Jan 18, 2020

New Middletown - Robert C. Eckman, 70 of New Middletown, died January 18, 2020 at Cape Coral Hospital in Florida. Bob was born November 17, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of Robert and Katherine (Wollitz) Eckman Sr. and had been a lifelong area resident.

He attended Springfield Local High School and worked as a diesel mechanic, work...

Sally Evans

Sally Evans

Jan 18, 2020

Sally M. Evans, 87, of Nazareth, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson, in Easton.  She was the wife of the late William Evans, with whom she shared over 47 years of marriage until his passing in 2002.

A native of Poland, OH, Sally was the daughter of the late Robert...

Robert McClain

Robert McClain

Jan 18, 2020

Robert McClain, 78 of Canfield, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday January 18, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. He was born February 14, 1941 in Youngstown; a son of Frank and Eleanor (Wardle) McClain. Bob was a 1959 graduate of Hubbard High School and earned his undergraduate degree in Engineering...

Carol J. (Sekula)  Grope

Carol J. (Sekula) Grope

Jan 17, 2020

Carol J. Grope, 79

Boardman - Carol J. Grope, 79, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday evening, January 17, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side.

Carol was born August 9, 1940 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Frank and Alberta (Wengt) Sekula....

Edward D. Lancy

Edward D. Lancy

Jan 16, 2020

Edward D. Lancy, 85

Poland - Edward D. Lancy, 85, passed away Thursday afternoon January 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving children.

Edward, known by his family and friends as "Ed", was born October 13, 1934 in Newton Falls, the son of  the late Andrew and Anna...

Ruchelle L. Conway

Ruchelle L. Conway

Jan 14, 2020

Ruchelle L. Conway, 57

Struthers - Ruchelle Lynn Conway, 57, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her home.

Ruchelle was born on August 27, 1962 in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of  the late George and Carolyn (Stewart) Conway.  She moved to the Youngstown area...

Charles R. Donahue

Charles R. Donahue

Jan 13, 2020

Massachusetts - Charles R. Donahue, 93, died January 13, 2020 in Massachusetts, where he was living since 2010 to be closer to family.

Charles was born October 27, 1926 in Youngstown, the son of Charles and Helen (Magner) Donahue.

He was a graduate of Struthers High School. After graduation, Charles began working for General Fireproofing...

Geri M. (Javorsky)  Crawford

Geri M. (Javorsky) Crawford

Jan 13, 2020

Geri M. Crawford, 76

Struthers - Geri M. Crawford, 76, passed away Monday afternoon, January 13, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center surrounded by her loving family.

Geri was born July 14, 1943 in Youngstown, the daughter of  the late John and Margaret (Skavarka) Javorsky.

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Mary Helen Wilson

Mary Helen Wilson

Jan 13, 2020

Boardman - Mary Helen Wilson, 80, died Monday evening January 13, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born April 26, 1939 in Hubbard, a daughter of Frank and Seraphine (Choppa) Papa.

Raised in Hubbard, she was a 1957 graduate of Hubbard High School. After raising her five children, she...

Tina Marie Wilding

Tina Marie Wilding

Jan 12, 2020

New Middletown - Tina Marie Wilding, 80, formerly of Lowellville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Tina was born June 26, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Mary (Kerchofer) Tondy.

Raised in Youngstown, she was a 1957 graduate of East High School. ...

David T. Seckler

David T. Seckler

Jan 10, 2020

Boardman - David T. Seckler, 82 of Boardman, died Friday morning January 10 at his home. He was born January 12, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of Wilfred and Dorothy (Leinen) Seckler and had been a lifelong area resident.

David was a 1954 graduate of Boardman High School and had attended Kent State University and Youngstown College....

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