Obituaries

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

William J. Smith

William J. Smith

Mar 10, 2025

Bessemer - William J. Smith ,76 of Bessemer, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. 

William was born on November 4, 1948 in Youngstown, he was a son of the late William and Mary Jane (Haluska) Smith. 

He was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. He worked for 35 years...

Joseph M. Mayor

Joseph M. Mayor

Mar 9, 2025

North Jackson - Joseph “Joe” Michael Mayor was born January 5, 1955, to Joseph and Agnes (Belcik) Mayor. Joe passed peacefully, after a well-lived life, on March 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was a graduate of Struthers High School, class of 1973. He obtained his Associate of Applied Business Degree from YSU in 1978. A year later,...

William T. Jones

William T. Jones

Mar 9, 2025

Youngstown - William "Bill" Jones, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 9, 2025, at Mercy Health-Youngstown, surrounded and comforted by his loving family.

Born on January 24, 1948, to Paul and Dorothy (Cole) Jones in Youngstown, OH, Bill graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1966. He began his career at Northside Hospital, where he met his beloved wife, Patricia....

Alfred J. Matricardi

Alfred J. Matricardi

Mar 7, 2025

Youngstown - Alfred J. Matricardi, 96, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025 at the Hospice House.

He was born February 20, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of the late Samuel and Angelina (Rotz) Matricardi. He was a veteran of the Unites States Army.

Alfred worked for Ohio Edison from 1945 to 1955 and then Republic Steel/LTV from 1955 until retirement in...

Robert Wayne Compton

Robert Wayne Compton

Mar 6, 2025

Youngstown - Robert Wayne Compton, 73, passed away March 6, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, after an 11-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia. His family would like to think he simply got tired of telling everyone else how to do things the right way.

He was born May 13, 1951 in Youngstown, a son of the late Arnold and...

Mary Ellen Lloyd

Mary Ellen Lloyd

Mar 5, 2025

Poland - Mary Ellen Lloyd, 88, formerly of Canfield, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at The Inn at Poland Way, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Ellen was born April 7, 1936, in Saginaw, MI, a daughter of the late Raynard and Pauline (Sherman) Jones.

She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's Degree...

Jacqulyn Jenkins

Jacqulyn Jenkins

Mar 5, 2025

Jacqulyn "Jackie" Jenkins, 94, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Born on June 18, 1930, in Struthers, Jackie was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas "Luther" and Mary (Wildman) Jones.

A proud graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1948, Jackie embarked on a wonderful journey filled with love and devotion...

William "Bill" J. Kulnis

William "Bill" J. Kulnis

Mar 5, 2025

Poland - William James Kulnis, 89, formerly of Poland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Aventura at Humility House in Austintown, surrounded by his family.

Known by his loved ones as "Bill," he was born on April 7, 1935 in New Castle, PA, to the late Felix and Pauline (Wojciehowski) Kulnis.

Bill graduated from New Castle High School...

Claire A. Musolino

Claire A. Musolino

Mar 4, 2025

Dublin - Claire Ann Musolino, 94, formerly of Geneva Avenue in Struthers, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at The Grand Health & Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family.

Claire was born on June 18, 1930, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Rose (Ciminelli) Carano. She was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley...

Susan M. Shurilla

Susan M. Shurilla

Mar 4, 2025

New Springfield - Susan Marie Shurilla, 72, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2025. She was born May 21, 1952 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Hanisko) O'Hatnick.

Susan was one of the most thoughtful and caring people you could meet. She was always willing to volunteer to make cookies for a Youngstown cookie table, or to...

Dennis Lloyd Stilson

Dennis Lloyd Stilson

Mar 3, 2025

Dennis Lloyd Stilson, 82, a lifelong resident of Struthers, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home.

Dennis was born on December 30, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Wilbur and Blanche (Norman) Stilson.  He served in the U.S. Army.

 Dennis dedicated over 30 years to working in the Mahoning Valley, initially at the Steel Mills...

James F. Pompoco

James F. Pompoco

Mar 2, 2025

Canfield - James F. Pompoco, 95, of Canfield, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Poland Village Assisted Living.

Jim was born August 21, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Agnes (Toomey) Pompoco.

Jim was a graduate of East High School in Youngstown. He went on to serve his country honorably in the United States...

Nira M Robinette

Nira M Robinette

Feb 28, 2025

Boardman - Nira M. Robinette, 93, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at Poland Village Assisted Living in Poland, Ohio. 

She was born on September 28, 1931, in Welsmar (Toronto), Ohio, the youngest daughter of the late James and Pansy Rae (Perrine) Black.

Nira graduated from Toronto High School in 1950, where she met William Robinette. They later married...

Donald E. Robinson

Donald E. Robinson

Feb 27, 2025

Youngstown - Donald E Robinson, 91, of Youngstown, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Hospice of the Valley - Hospice House.

 Donald was born April 4, 1933 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Melvin and Eva (Simmers) Robinson.

 He was a graduate of South High School. A true American patriot, he served his country proudly as a...

Lillian Jean Guerrieri

Lillian Jean Guerrieri

Feb 27, 2025

Lowellville - Lillian Jean (Rapone) Guerrieri, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers. Born on July 17, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Grace (Sandy) Rapone.

Lilly was a devout Catholic and member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. She was a...

Margaret A. Harker

Margaret A. Harker

Feb 25, 2025

Youngstown - Margaret A. Harker, 91, passed away peacefully at Masternick Memorial the afternoon of February 25, 2025

Margaret (Peg) was born in Youngstown on July 21, 1933 to James and Vera Swisher. 

She married her beloved husband, Harry Harker, on August 20, 1955 at Delason Methodist Church in Youngstown. Together they raised three children, Mark, Beth, and Tim. 

Margaret graduated from South...

Jeanne E. Ainsworth

Jeanne E. Ainsworth

Feb 24, 2025

Youngstown - Jeanne E. Ainsworth, 77, passed away on February 24, 2025 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center after a long illness. 

Jeanne was born May 6, 1947 in Robinson, IL, a daughter of Marietta (Meny) and the late Alfred Hooker.

Her life was as colorful as the gardens she loved to keep. She was an amazing "Grammy" to her beloved grandchildren...

Karen Sue Fire

Karen Sue Fire

Feb 24, 2025

Struthers - Karen Sue Fire, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home.

Karen was born on December 21, 1945, in Brownton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Robert and Ada (Snyder) Tait. She moved to the Mahoning Valley as a child and graduated from Campbell Memorial High School before attending Youngstown College.

Karen spent much of...

Frank Weaver

Frank Weaver

Feb 21, 2025

Poland - Frank Weaver, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, February 21, 2025, at his home.

Born on June 17, 1947 in Youngstown, OH, Frank was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Turnbull) Weaver. A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, he graduated from Boardman High School in 1967.

Frank dedicated over 55 years of service to Clarence Smith...

Charles H. Whitman

Charles H. Whitman

Feb 20, 2025

Canfield - Charles H. Whitman, 96, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Shepherd of the Valley.

 Born on March 3, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Ora (Haller) Whitman. 

A proud graduate of South High School, Charles completed his studies in 1946 and worked alongside his parents in...

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