All Obituaries

CANFIELD — Mr. Paul V. Reardon, 90, died Wednesday evening, April 7, 2021, at his residence.  Paul was born Nov.12, 1930, in Warren, the son of Edward A. and Lucy Bailey Reardon. He attended St. Rose Grade School and was a 1949 graduate of Ursuline High School. Paul was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He retired from Commercial Intertech as vice president. Paul was a member of St. Columba Cathedral and served on the following boards: Catholic Service...

AUSTINTOWN - Ronald Silver, 70, died peacefully Friday, April 2, 2021, at Hospice House. Ronald was born Nov. 30, 1950, the son of Albert and Helen Geras Silver Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of South High School and worked as a pipefitter for Thomas Steel for over 30 years until retiring. In his spare time, Ronald enjoyed golfing, fishing and doing crossword puzzles, but his favorite pastimes were playing with his many grandchildren or anything that included a beer. Ronald's wife, the...

YOUNGSTOWN - Brett J. Liller, 25, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at his home. He was born June 6, 1995, in Youngstown, a son of Brad Liller and Kimberly Moffo Rocha. Brett worked in construction with asphalt / paving. He was very artistic and loved to write music, draw and tattoos. Brett is survived by his mother, Kimberly Rocha of Youngstown; three sisters, Mindy Moffo, Breanna Keener and Kassie Vath; three brothers, Ron Moffo, Brian Moffo and Josh Liller; nieces and nephews,...

YOUNGSTOWN — Ethelyn B. Mitchell, 84, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at Greenbriar Health Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 12, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of Leroy D. and Beryl Miller George. Lynn was a graduate of Struthers High School, where she was a cheerleader. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years, most recently at Ace Lumber. She sang in the choir at Canfield Methodist Church and she loved to decorate cakes. Lynn especially...

BOARDMAN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM ,Wednesday, at St. Charles Church, Boardman, for James M. Baker age 53 of Boardman who died Friday evening at the Cleveland Clinic after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born July 14, 1967 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Burdette and Marian (McCarthy) Baker. He was a 1985 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, attended Youngstown State University and completed his professional apprenticeship with Local #...

YOUNGSTOWN — Stanley “Stush” Sedmak, 58, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, with his family at his side. He was born March 23, 1963, in Youngstown, a son of George and Mary Lucille Paglia Sedmak. Stanley was a 1981 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a store clerk and dairy manager at Sparkle Markets and IGA. Never without a smile, Stanley will fondly be remembered as a true pleasure to be around by all who knew and loved him. Always up for a great...

Heaven gained another angel when Sarah “Sally” Durkin died peacefully on March 25, 2021.  Sally was born on October 6,1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John Durkin and Bridget DeVaney Durkin. She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1951, and received a degree in Elementary Education from Youngstown State University in 1959. She had been a member of the Ursuline Sisters, taught in various parochial and public schools and retired from the Struthers...

BOARDMAN – Norman John Ruby, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Norman John was born Jan. 3, 1954, in New Castle, Pa., a son of Norman D. and Shirley J. Kline Ruby. He was a graduate of New Wilmington High School and worked hard for AEY Electric for many years. Norman John loved to ride his Harley and was a big fan of classic western movies. He was creative, handy, extremely diligent, and gave the best advice. He loved music, especially classic...

CANFIELD — Richard E. Sternagel, 76, passed away Tuesday evening, March 23, 2021, after an 18-year battle with MS, and from recent heart issues. He was born March 5, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Wanda Mack Sternagel. Richard attended YSU and Ohio State University for his undergrad degree in social work, and completed his master’s degree at WVU in 1973. While working on his graduate degree, he spent six weeks in Japan as a part of the program, which he...

SAN FRANCISCO — Victor Joseph Palma, 77, of San Francisco, formerly of Youngstown, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in San Francisco. Victor was born June 20, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of Victor and Eileen Palma. He was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School and later moved to San Francisco. Vic was known for his zest for life and his free spirit. He had worked at WKGO Radio in San Francisco and had also served as an advocate and trustee for the homeless through the St. Vincent...