Feb 5, 2019

Youngstown - Dennis F. Sirianni, 73 of Youngstown, Ohio, died Tuesday evening February 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1945 in Sharon, PA, a son of Frank and Stella (Stransky) Sirianni and had been a lifelong area resident.

He was graduate of Farrell High School and had worked as a fireman for the...

Feb 5, 2019

Youngstown- Joseph P. Koken, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 5, 2019, at his residence. Joe was born on March 23, 1930 in Cleveland; son of Michael and Catherine Mahoney Koken. In 1948, Joe graduated from Ursuline High School. Three years later, he became a member of the United States Navy, serving from 1951 to 1954 on the...

Feb 3, 2019

Poland - Dorothy Marie Kenna, 95, and 60 year resident of Squirrel Hill, PA., and St. Bede Church, died Sunday morning, February 3, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Kenna whom she married June 16, 1951. Mother of Ginny Kenna, Ed, Eileen (Chris) Cortese, Walt (Lisa), Tom (Nancy), Peggy (Mike) Pikunas, Greg (Mila),...

Feb 1, 2019

Boardman - Robert E. Johnson, 89, died Friday evening, February 1, 2019 at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland, surrounded by family.

Robert was born May 31, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of Adolph and Helen (Nelson) Johnson.

A lifelong area resident, Robert was a 1948 graduate of South High School. After graduation, he enlisted...

Jan 31, 2019

Poland - Demetros Victor Combis, 48, of Poland, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, January 31, 2019 at his residence.

Demetros, affectionately known as Demete was born November 8, 1970 in Youngstown, a son of James Combis and Maria Baffoni. Raised in Youngstown Demete moved to Florida in his teens and later returned to the area.

A...

Jan 31, 2019

Columbiana - Mary  Pappas, 92 of Columbiana, formerly of Poland died Thursday afternoon January 31, 2019 at Whispering Pines Assisted Living Center in Columbiana. She was born September 28, 1926 in Ellwood City, PA, a daughter of Michael and Katherine (Sommer) Klein.

Mary, along with her husband was a charter member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church...

Jan 30, 2019

Poland - Beverly Ann MacDougall, 86 of Poland, died Wednesday afternoon January 30, 2019 at Hampton Woods in Poland. She was born February 10, 1932 in Youngstown, a daughter of Harry and Jeannette (Brawn) Jones and had been a lifelong area resident.

She was 1950 graduate of South High School and had been her class Valedictorian. Beverly...

Jan 30, 2019

Youngstown - Maria "Chris" Shimek, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 30, 2019 at Omni Manor Health Care Center.

Mrs.Shimek was born March 15, 1926 in Dortmund, Germany, a daughter of Fritz and Elizabeth (Teutenberg) Schink.

While in Germany, she met James F. Shimek when he was serving in the United States Air Force....

Jan 28, 2019

Youngstown - Nancy V. Kearns, 88 of Youngstown, Ohio, died Monday evening January 28, 2019 at her home. Nancy was born January 6, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of William and Virginia (St. Clair) McKinney and had been a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate Chaney High School and had worked as a blueprint copier...

Jan 28, 2019

Poland

Gwen Ann Campbell Guiraud passed away peacefully January 28, 2019.  A life-long resident and descendant of the founding father of Poland, Turhand Kirtland, she was born May 30th 1930, the daughter of Robert Lincoln Campbell and Martha Ellen Gibson Campbell.

After graduating from Poland Seminary High School, Gwen attended Mount Union College majoring in...

Jan 27, 2019

ROBERT JOHN ZELINKA, 70

Robert John Zelinka (Bob), 70, of New Middletown, formerly of Struthers, passed away Sunday morning, January 27, 2019, at his sister’s home with his loving family by his side.

Bob was born April 2, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of John and Jeanne (Williams) Zelinka. ...

Jan 25, 2019

Struthers - Frank Deberry Sr.,74, formerly of El Paso, TX and Minnesota, died Friday morning, January 25, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Frank was born August 6, 1944 in Senatobia, Mississippi, a son of  the late Shirl and Sarah (Garrett) Deberry.

A Vietnam veteran, Mr. Deberry served for over...

Jan 24, 2019

Myrna Hugie Wallen of Poland Ohio passed suddenly and unexpectedly into the arms of Jesus on January 24, 2019. She leaves behind a family who loved her deeply and will miss her always.

She was born September 5, 1946 in Los Angeles CA to William Henry and Vartanousch Magarian Hugie. She enjoyed her childhood as part of...

Jan 22, 2019

Andrew Michael Diamantes, 57

Youngstown - Andrew Michael Diamantes, 57, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home.

He was born January 23, 1961 in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Marie (Graham) Diamantes.

Andrew graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1979...