All Obituaries

POLAND — John E. Stec, 74, died peacefully Tuesday morning at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. John was born Aug. 20, 1945, in Indiana, Pa., the son of John and Marie Yasko Stec. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy to honor and serve his country during the Vietnam War. John worked as a welder and pipefitter for both Wean United and Reichard Industries. In 2008, after many years of service...

POLAND - Christopher E. McVittie, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He was born July 29, 1979, in Detroit, Michigan. Christopher was a 1997 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and received his bachelor’s degree from DeVry University. He was employed by Allstate as the Claims Service Leader. Chris lead a team of insurance professionals tasked with helping restore the lives of Allstate policy holders following catastrophic...

CANFIELD — Robert J. “Bobby Joe” Durkin, 77, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. Robert was born Sept. 1, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Marie Dailey Durkin. He was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School and a graduate of Kent State University, where he received his degree in health and human services. Robert was an employee of YSD Industries as an electrician and crane operator. He was an avid sports fan...

POLAND - James D. Carlos, 81, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 15, 2020, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center He was born Oct. 13, 1938 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late James D. and Helen M. (Ontko) Carlos Jr. James was a 1956 graduate of Farrell High School. He served his country in the United States Army. James worked as a sales representative for numerous companies around the area. He was a member of Holy Family Church and their Third Source. He was a 3rd Degree member of Christ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Patricia Dunn, 83, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at Omni Manor. Patricia was born March 17, 1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of Virgil and Mildred Cukec Stein. She was a graduate of Chaney High School and was a dedicated homemaker for her family. Patricia is survived by her husband, Lawrence Dunn, whom she married May 5, 1956; three sons, Skip (Maryann) Dunn of Austintown, Dave (Lisa) Dunn of Boardman and Chris (Karen Damelio-Schmidt) Dunn of Niles; two daughters,...

POLAND — John K. “Jack” Milliken, 79, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, 2020, at Masternick Memorial. He was born Oct. 14, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anna Rea Milliken.  He graduated from South High School and attended Youngstown State University.  Jack was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Korea.  In 2008, Jack retired from Roth Brothers in residential services after 14 years.  He was a...

YOUNGSTOWN — Albert J. Morocco, 95, passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, 2020, at Hospice House, on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette, two of his favorites. He was born Nov. 7, 1924, in Smoky Hollow, a son of Camillo and Assunta Fontana Morocco. He was a graduate of The Rayen School.  After high school, he attended the Chicago Radio School to learn radio operation. He then proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Al worked at...

AUSTINTOWN - Donald Scott Phillips, 52, died Sunday afternoon of an apparent heart attack at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.   Don was born Sept. 26, 1967, in Salem, the son of Joseph J. and Evelyn Priscilla (Cox) Phillips.  He was a 1987 graduate of Struthers High School and attended Youngstown State University.  Don's Catholic faith was very important to him and spent years as a child as an altar server.  Don began his career in automotives in 1987. He was...

CANFIELD — Benjamin L. Crowers, 90, formerly of Zionsville, Pa. left us to reunite with his wife, Barbara, in heaven Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. He was born April 17, 1929, the first son of Charles Benjamin and Katherine May Lease Crowers, in Philadelphia, Pa.  He graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia. He was a teacher of physical education and coached in South Plainfield High School in New Jersey for more than 25 years. Ben was an avid basketball enthusiast, playing in...

BOARDMAN — Thomas Neil Lowry, 86, died peacefully Sunday afternoon at Sage Park Nursing Home. Thomas was born April 8, 1933, in Youngstown, the son of Clarence and Grace Mullin Lowry. He was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University. Thomas worked as an electrician for IBEW Local 64 and worked for various contractors in the area. In his spare time, Thomas enjoyed playing golf and watching the New York Yankees and Cleveland Browns. He was a...