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POLAND Joseph John Sofranec, 93, died peacefully Thursday, December 12, 2019 at his home. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Janet (Fineran) Sofranec; his sons, James (Carol) of New Middletown, Ohio, Jerrold of Poland, Ohio, Jeffery (Colleen) of Warner Robbins, Georgia, and Jon (Narda) of Columbus, Ohio; his brother, Robert; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Amanda, Neil, Makayla, and...
New Middletown - William C. Sicafuse Jr., 71 of New Middletown passed away with his family by his side, Wednesday morning December 11, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. He was born April 16, 1948 in Youngstown, a son of William and Eleanor (Wynsen) Sicafuse Sr. and had been a lifelong area resident.
He was a...
Tyler - Richard A. Lech, 64 of Tyler, Texas, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at his residence in Tyler Texas.
Richard was born May 14, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Anthony and Joan Lech.
Richard was a 1973 graduate of The Rayen School. Upon moving to Texas, in the late 70's, he...
Walter Preston Miller, Jr., 86 Youngstown - Walter Preston Miller, Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Walter known by his family and friends as "Sonny" was born on November 7, 1933 in Struthers, the son of the late Walter and Grace (Crawford) Miller,...
New Middletown - Karen L. Flanery, 69, died Saturday morning, December 7, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
Karen was born April 25, 1950 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of Walter and Bettie (Evans) Muklewicz.
Raised in Bellaire, she attended St. John's Central High School and throughout her life worked mostly as a secretary...
Poland - Patricia "Patty" Lee Rowbotham, 73, passed away Friday evening, December 6, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House with her family at her side.
Patty was born November 13, 1946 in Youngtown, OH, a daughter of Clyde and Orilla Bevington.
A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School,...
Vincent E. Turnbull, 56
North Lima-Vincent E. Turnbull, 56, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Vincent, known by his family and friends as "Vince", was born on October 29,1963 in Fort Dix, New Jersey, son of David and Marcia...
Berlin Center - Carol Louise Namie, 88, died Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
Carol was born December 3, 1931 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Richard and Irma (Schenk) Davis.
A lifelong area resident, she was a 1950 graduate of South High School. After graduation, she worked for...
Hugh G. Boland, 80, passed away early Thursday morning, December 5, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.
Hugh was born July 25, 1939 in Youngstown, a son of the late Gilbert and Jane Hays Boland.
A life-long resident of Struthers, Hugh was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1957. For over...
Boardman - George S. Strom, 102, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.
George was born on January 18, 1917 in Boardman, a son of the late Oliver C. and Blanche (Smith) Strom.
He was a 1935 graduate of Boardman High School and then studied at Youngstown Business College up...
New Middletown - Edwin Francis Mannion, 91, passed away Tuesday evening, December 3, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.
Edwin was born November 24, 1928 in Beaver Falls , PA, a son of the late Edwin Sr., and Veda McConahy Mannion.
Raised in Youngstown, Edwin attended Woodrow Wilson High School until enlisting in...
Helen "Lou" LaPaze, 87
Youngstown - Helen Louise LaPaze, 87, formerly of Hopewell Drive in Struthers, passed away Tuesday morning, December 3, 2019 at Ohio Living at Park Vista Retirement Center with her family by her side.
Helen, known by her family and friends as "Lou" was born January 17,...
Canfield - Dolores "Dee" F. Ferris, 91, died Monday evening, December 2, 2019 at East Liverpool City Hospital.
Dolores affectionately known as "Dee" was born May 27, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Eleanor (Morgan) Pearl.
Raised in Youngstown, she was a 1946 graduate of South High School. Shortly after high...
Richard J. Balogh, 59
Struthers - Richard J. Balogh, 59, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday evening, December 1, 2019 at his home.
Richard was born August 31, 1960 in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Anne (Serblin) Balogh.
He graduated from Cardinal...
Boardman - Charles Milford Bennehoof, 95, died quietly, Tuesday afternoon, November 26, 2019 at his home.
Charles was born August 16, 1924 in Youngstown, the first child, a son of the late Cecil A. and Hildur (Mattson) Bennehoof.
Raised in Youngstown, he attended South High School until he began helping with the war efforts. He...
Ronald James Mistovich passed away peacefully in his home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on November 25, 2019. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 25, 1948, he is the son of the late George "Greg" and Ann Mistovich, née Duma. Ron leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years, Joyce Lynne Mistovich, née Evanoff. He will be...
Melanie Meri Berry, 53
Austintown: Melanie Meri Berry, 53, died Monday morning, November 25, at her home.
Melanie was born May 12, 1966 in Youngstown, the only daughter of Charles and Beverly Martin.
A 1984 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, Melanie worked locally while starting...
Lowellville - Lucille A Mangine, 84 of Lowellville, Ohio, died Thursday November 25, 2019 at her home. She was born October 11, 1935 in Youngstown,a daughter of Americ and Clara Lagnese Faraglia and had been a lifelong area resident.
Lucille was a 1954 graduate of Lowellville High School and was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member...
Donna Jean Marie Rios passed away on November 22, 2019 at age 84 at home in Poland by her request surrounded by her loving family and friends after a brief illness. Donna was born on January 6, 1935 in Youngstown to Jane Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Harris and John Russell Harris.
Donna graduated from South High School in 1952,...
Regina (Jean) M. Batcha
Born to eternal life November 21. 2019
Our mother was a profoundly good woman.
She was selfless, patient, and kind. Mom had a full and adventure filled life. She accomplished everything on her bucket list.
Born and raised in Struthers, Ohio, she is the youngest daughter of...