All Obituaries

Esther Mineo of Boardman, Ohio passed away on Nov 17, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

POLAND - Prayers will begin Thursday morning November 21, 2019 at 9:15 AM at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel followed by a Catholic funeral mass celebrated at 10:00 AM at St. Luke Catholic Church in Boardman for Richard (Dick) Rezek who died on Friday, November 15, 2019 at age 89 at Sunrise of Poland.   He was born September 18, 1930 in Youngstown, the son of Thomas and Helen (nee Ford) Rezek. He was a proud 1949 graduate of Ursuline High School and was inducted into...

TITUSVILLE - Nancy Lou Smith, 73, formerly of Austintown, passed away Thursday at Country Acres Personal Care Home in Titusville, PA. Nancy was born October 27, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Agnes “Nancy” (Crosbie) Eckert. Nancy received a Masters Degree in English from Youngstown State University. She taught high school English Literature for 20 years, as well as Reading and Study Skills at Youngstown State University. She was a member of the Tabernacle...

MUNROE FALLS — Heidi J. Semivan, 52, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at her residence, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 1, 1966, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph Jr. and Theresa Conroy Kistler. Heidi was a 1985 graduate of Austintown Fitch and received her bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University. She worked as a teller and customer service representative at Home Savings in Youngstown and Valley Savings in Cuyahoga Falls. Heidi...

YOUNGSTOWN — Elizabeth Timmerman, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Nov. 9, 2019. Elizabeth was born June 18, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of William A. and Nettie Sprankle Timmerman. She was a South High School graduate and attended Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia. Elizabeth later graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art and received her bachelor of arts degree from Case Western Reserve. She treasured working in New York City as an art designer...

YOUNGSTOWN - Eugene Stanley Barber, 91, died peacefully Thursday afternoon at Hospice of the Valley surrounded by his family.  Eugene was born July 17, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas and Frances (Cordova) Barber.  He was a graduate of East High School and was drafted in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  Eugene worked for Republic Steel as die maker for many years until retiring. He later owned and drove Taxi for several years and operated...

McDONALD — Sean M. Murphy, 60, died peacefully Thursday evening, Nov. 7, 2019, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.  Sean was born July 5, 1959, in Youngstown, the son of James and Mary Murphy Murphy.  He was a graduate of The Rayen School and earned a bachelor’s degree in education and history from Youngstown State University. Sean was currently a correctional officer at TCI. Previously, he worked for the Youngstown Developmental Center and...

BOARDMAN - Arthur Jess Thomas, 61, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Caprice Health Care Center. He was born December 18, 1957, in New Castle, Pa., the son of Arthur and Gemma (Rauso) Thomas. Arthur was a 1975 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Following high school, he worked as a steelworker in Youngstown. He then worked as a security guard at Sparkle Markets before establishing his own insurance agency, A.J. Thomas Insurance Agency, where he served clients in...

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Dorothy J. Lucente, 90, died peacefully early Wednesday at Windsor Assisted Living.  Dorothy was born June 2, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Concetta (Buccolo) Bellito.  She was a graduate of The Rayen School. Dorothy worked as a hairdresser at Car-Mae's Beauty Salon until retiring to raise her family in 1957. She returned to work in 1975 as a study hall monitor and library assistant for the Poland Local Schools, retiring in...

MaryAnn Komara, 92, who passed away Tuesday November 5, 2019 at Hampton Woods. MaryAnn was born November 20, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Hnatiw) Shellogg. She was a Jan. 1945 graduate of Chaney High School and attended the Dana School of Music. She was a model in New York for Macy's during the war. MaryAnn also was a member of the KCetts of Poland, Moms and Dads Club at the St. Nicholas School, Oaktree Country Club, and Seven Oaks Country Club. Her...