Obituaries

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

Lora J. (Bosko)  Cooper

Lora J. (Bosko) Cooper

Apr 22, 2019

Lora J. Cooper, 59

Boardman - Lora J. Cooper, 59 of Boardman, died Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Lora was born October 7, 1959 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Irene (Garasky) Bosko and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and had...

Marcella C. Vogel

Marcella C. Vogel

Apr 20, 2019

Youngstown - Marcella C. Vogel, 93, formerly of Struthers, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Austintown Health Care Center, where she was a resident.

Marcella was born September 26, 1925 in Struthers, a daughter of the late Roffard and Velma Turner Linebaugh.

She attended Struthers High School and the Choffin Vocational School for nursing. Mrs....

Karl E. Gruhlkey

Karl E. Gruhlkey

Apr 19, 2019

Karl E. Gruhlkey, 58, of Boardman died April 19, 2019 at Akron General Hospital. Karl was born November 22, 1960 in Austin TX, the son of Albert Lee and Bobbie Ann Gruhlkey.

He graduated from Anderson High School in Texas. He later joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for...

Evelyn Dorothy (Ceplece)  Democko

Evelyn Dorothy (Ceplece) Democko

Apr 17, 2019

Evelyn Dorothy Democko, 88, a life long resident of Struthers, died Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

Evelyn was born April 15, 1931 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Marie Petrus Ceplece.

A graduate of Struthers High School, Evelyn married her high school sweetheart, Charles Democko...

Loran P. Martin

Loran P. Martin

Apr 17, 2019

Poland- Loran P. "Coach" Martin, 68, died Wednesday evening, April 17, 2019 at Vibra Hospital.

Loran was born August 9, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of Loran W. and Eleanor Van Dyke Martin.

He attended Hubbard High School and East High School. During high school, he coached little league football for the Royal Oaks and...

Sophie "Sue" Colaluca

Sophie "Sue" Colaluca

Apr 15, 2019

Sophie "Sue" Colaluca 91

Poland - Sophie Colaluca, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Sophie, who was known by her family and friends as "Sue" was born November 25, 1927 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and...

Mildred "Millie" Brooke

Mildred "Millie" Brooke

Apr 14, 2019

Youngstown - Mildred "Millie" Brooke, 96, died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home.

Mildred, affectionately known as "Millie" was born December 24, 1922 in Adrian, PA, a daughter of Archie and Mildred Swarm Graham.

She was a 1940 graduate of Punxsutawney High School and came to Youngstown in 1941. She worked at the YMCA...

Roger D. Hughes

Roger D. Hughes

Apr 14, 2019

Roger D. Hughes, 82

POLAND - Roger D. Hughes, 82, died Sunday morning April 14, 2019, at his home. He was born Oct. 7, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph R. and Virginia (Johnson) Hughes and was a lifelong area resident. Roger was a 1954 graduate of South High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in...

Edith (Edie) H. Crosbie

Edith (Edie) H. Crosbie

Apr 11, 2019

Boardman - Edith (Edie) H. Crosbie, 96 of Boardman, Ohio, died April 11, 2019 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born July 13, 1922 in New Springfield, OH, daughter of Lee and Henrietta (Geiger) Seidner.

Edith was a graduate of New Springfield High School. She was a homemaker and a member of Woodworth Church of...

Ethel Kotheimer Ramage

Ethel Kotheimer Ramage

Apr 9, 2019

Ethel Kotheimer Ramage, 94

Poland: Ethel Kotheimer Ramage, 94, formerly of S. Cadillac Drive, Boardman, passed away Tuesday morning, April 9, 2019, at her home at The Inn at Poland Way with her family by her side. Ethel was born August 1, 1924, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Veronica (Pitoniak)...

Barbara J. (Johns)  Harris

Barbara J. (Johns) Harris

Apr 8, 2019

Barbara J. Harris, 68

Poland - Barbara J. Harris, 68, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 8, 2019 at her residence.

Barbara was born January 13, 1951 in Ellwood City, PA, the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Paul) Johns.

She...

James W. Powell

James W. Powell

Apr 5, 2019

Youngstown - James W. Powell, 57, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home.

James, affectionately known by most as "Jimmy" was born October 10, 1961 in Youngstown, a son of Donald and Elaine (Pompoco) Powell.

A lifelong area resident, Jimmy was a 1980 graduate of Boardman High School. He worked most...

James M. Martini, Sr.

James M. Martini, Sr.

Apr 5, 2019

Hubbard- James M. Martini, Sr., 69, died Friday, April 5, 2019 after a courageous fight over the last two years with several health issues.

Jim was born February 1, 1950 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late George and Emma (Kernayt) Martini.

A lifelong area resident, Jim was a 1969 graduate of the The Rayen...

Helen M. Walas

Helen M. Walas

Apr 3, 2019

Youngstown - Helen M. Walas, 92 of Youngstown, died Wednesday morning April 3, 2019 at Park Vista Retirement Center in Youngstown. Helen was born January 13, 1927 in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Charles and Anna (Halper) Molnar. In 2014, she came to the Youngstown area after living many years in Evergreen Park, Illinois.

Helen worked at...

Mary Lou (Gray)  Fitch

Mary Lou (Gray) Fitch

Mar 29, 2019

Mary Lou Fitch, 90

Struthers: Mary Lou was born August 23, 1928 in Somerset, PA, a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Wilhelm) Gray.

She graduated from Scienceville High School & Youngstown College. Mary Lou was a kindergarten teacher for the Warren School District and dedicated homemaker.

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Mary L. (Wiscott) Daniels

Mary L. (Wiscott) Daniels

Mar 29, 2019

Mary L. (Wiscott) Daniels, 93

Struthers - Mary L. (Wiscott) Daniels, 93, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Greenbriar Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side.

Mary was born on May 26, 1925 in Steubenville, the daughter of the late Zebulon and Letha (Burrell) Josey. She...

Rachel V. Garchar

Rachel V. Garchar

Mar 29, 2019

Struthers - Rachel V. Garchar, 93, died early Friday morning, March 29, 2019 at Assumption Village.

Rachel was born October 31, 1925 in Youngstown, a daughter of George and Ruth (Bowery) Romack.

A lifelong area resident, Rachel was a graduate of South High School. On October 27, 1945, she wed Lawrence C. Garchar, and they...

Joan M. (Wilding)  Grant

Joan M. (Wilding) Grant

Mar 28, 2019

New Middletown - Joan M. Grant, 86, died early Thursday morning, March 28, 2019 at the Assumption Village.

Joan was born September 26, 1932 in Ohiopyle, PA, a daughter of the late William and Verna Sarver Wilding.

As a young girl, Joan's family moved to the East Side of Youngstown and she graduated from East...

Barbara Ann (Lewis)  Conway

Barbara Ann (Lewis) Conway

Mar 27, 2019

Barbara Ann Conway, 82

Beaver Township: Barbara Ann Conway, 82, passed away on Wednesday evening, March 27, 2019 at the Hospice House with her loving sons by her side.

Barbara was born September 11, 1936 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Mayo and Catherine (Goeppinger) Lewis.

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Rayma Jean Hughes

Rayma Jean Hughes

Mar 27, 2019

Youngstown - Rayma Jean Hughes, 85, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.

Rayma was born April 12, 1933 in Youngstown, a daughter of Thomas and Ida Snyder Wynn.

A lifelong area resident, she attended South High School. Prior to her marriage, Rayma worked as a counter server for Isaly's...

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