All Obituaries

BOARDMAN — Funeral services will be held noon Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, in Boardman, for Daniel L. Conser Sr., 98, who passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at home peacefully with his family. He was born March 18, 1922, in New Garden, Ohio, a son of Arthur and Jennie (Hawkins) Conser. He graduated from Augusta High School in 1940. He played football and was an Ohio All-American fullback. He and Lucille eloped to Covington, Ky., Nov....

YOUNGSTOWN — John E. Klamer, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. John was born Aug. 18, 1934, son of the late John and Vera (Jones) Klamer Sr. He was a veteran of the Army, stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. from 1953-1956 and served in the reserves until January 1962. John married the former Roberta “Gaye” Simcox on Dec. 14, 1956; she died Feb. 3, 2004. He became a craftsman and worked for various companies in the...

Canfield - Loren Joseph Less, 85, passed peacefully Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 29, 1934, in Salem, OH the son of Ernst and Helen (Arner) Less. Loren served his country in the United States Army.  He was a graduate of Canfield High School class of 1953 and Akron University. Loren is survived by his wife of 60 years Jerry, whom he married October 17, 1959.  He leaves behind his five children, Kayte (Less) Targove of...

YOUNGSTOWN - David Eugene Leaghty, 37, died on Friday, September 25, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown surrounded by his children, Victoria and Dominic. David was born July 1, 1983, in Youngstown, the son of William and Maxine (Wasakoski) Leaghty.  He was a graduate of Newton Falls and worked as a truck driver for City Cement for many years.  David was also a veteran of the United States Army. The happiest moments of David’s life were spending the time that...

CANFIELD — Thomas John Pompura, 88, died peacefully Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, surrounded by his family. Thomas was born May 3, 1932, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Julia Kubanda Pompura. He was a 1951 graduate of East High School. Thomas worked as a firefighter for the city of Youngstown for 30 years and a driver for Brinks Armored Guard until retiring. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy. Thomas was a member of St. Michael Church and the Sokol Club. In his spare...

Eleanore A. Lilko passed away on September 25, 2020 at the age of 91 in Powell, Ohio where she had lived for the last 11 years. She was born on April 19, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Andrew and Susan (Jusko) Hrifko. Eleanore graduated from Chaney High School in Youngstown. She had worked as a beautician and also for The Standard Slag Company in Youngstown until she married Paul A. Lilko on November 24,1956. They raised their family in Poland, Ohio. Eleanore enjoyed; bowling,...

YOUNGSTOWN — Martin “Marty” T. Chrystal, 64, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Specialty Hospital of Youngstown. He was born Dec. 6, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of J. Robert and Ann (Hyland) Chrystal. Marty was a 1974 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and following high school, worked for P&LE Railroad and later for the Mahoning County Sanitary Engineer’s office. Marty was a member of AOH and its Lunch Bunch as well as the Gaelic Society. He enjoyed...

NILES — Raymond Kottar Flere Sr., 95, Niles, formerly of McDonald, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at The Suites at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. Ray was born Aug. 11, 1925, in Renton, Pa, a son of Ignace and Frances (Kottar) Flere. He was a 1943 graduate of McDonald High School. Ray was a Marine Corp. veteran, serving during World War II as an artillery gunner and military police. He had worked for LTV as a mechanic for 38 years, retiring in 1985. Ray was a past member of the...

CANFIELD - William J. Shugart, 18, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born April 6, 2002, in Youngstown, the son of Billy Shugart and Kerry Mayberry. Will was a senior at Canfield High School where he excelled in academics. He was an accomplished gymnast at The Ohio Gymnastics Institute in Austintown. He was a member of the U.S. Gymnastics Association and the OGI gymnastics Level 10 Team having won numerous medals at his meets. He was also an instructor at OGI...

BOARDMAN - Peggy Ann D'Amico, age 81, died peacefully  Friday evening, September 11,2020, at home surrounded by her loving family . Peggy was born April 15,1939, in Columbiana, the daughter of Kendall  and Maryanne (Foray) Cason. She was a graduate of North Lima High School and had worked at General Foods as an Executive Secretary . Peggy married Thomas "Tom" D'Amico on June 5,1971, married for 50 years. After her children were raised she went to...