All Obituaries

Frederick W. Rosko, Sr., 86, passed away September 19, 2019, at Sunrise of Dublin, Ohio. Fred was born in Youngstown in 1933, the son of the late Josef and Margaret Rosko. He was a 1952 graduate of Chaney High School, attended Youngstown College, and served his country as a Corporal in the US Army Infantry. Fred was a member of the Ohio Carpenters Local 171 Union for more than 50 years, retiring in 1997. He enjoyed spending time with his family and pursuing his life-long passion of...

POLAND — Joan A. Lind Henry-Rubino, 86, died peacefully early Monday morning, Sept. 16, 2019, at Assumption Village Nursing Home. Joan was born March 18, 1933, in Harmony, Pa., the daughter of Edvin and Adga Anderson Lind. She graduated from South High School in 1951 and attended Youngstown State University. She worked at Strausbaugh Motor Co., Wean-United and retired from Cold Metals Products in 2000. Joan was formerly a member of St. Jude Church in Columbiana, where she was on the...

CANFIELD — Kevin Ray Channell, 50, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at his residence after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. Kevin was born Feb. 15, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of Kenneth and Naomi Louise Bender Channell of Columbiana. He was a 1987 graduate of Crestview High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Kent State University in marketing. He was a member of the Army Reserves and participated in various sports, including running, biking, golfing and...

POLAND - Robert Walters, 79, passed away Tuesday morning, September 12, 2019, at his home. He was born July 20, 1940, in Garfield Heights, the son of Clarence and Florence (Mantifel) Walters. Robert was a United States Army veteran and played the trombone in the military band during his deployment in Germany. He received his bachelors degree from Kent State University and worked as an internal auditor for LTV Steel Company for 35 years. He spent his free time volunteering for various...

YOUNGSTOWN - Lester “Ted” L. McIntyre, 84, passed away September 11, 2019 peacefully with his wife by his side. Ted was born May 4, 1935 in Clarksburg, WV the son of the late Howard and Pauline (Oldaker) McIntyre. Ted served his country in the United States Army. He retired from General Motors, Security Dept., in 1995. He enjoyed hunting, cooking among many other hobbies. Ted was an active member of Bible Baptist Temple in Campbell where he was a Trustee for many years as well as...

BOARDMAN — Katheryne Jo “Kathy” Glaros, 62, died Monday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.  She was born Jan. 27, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of William G. and Jane Massaro Glaros.  After graduating from Ursuline High School she began a lifelong career in sales. Kathy worked in the cosmetic departments at Strouss’, Carlisle’s, JC Penney and Dillard’s department stores, and most recently in sales at InfoCision. Kathy will be...

YOUNGSTOWN — Michele Garcar, 76, died Monday morning, Sept. 9, 2019, at Victoria House Assisted Living. Michele was born Dec. 5, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Aldrich and Catherine Smith Bolash. She attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and worked for St. Elizabeth Hospital as a neonatal intensive care nurse for 30 years. Michele was a very active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and was an RCIA director. Her first husband, Raymond L. Reardon, whom she...

YOUNGSTOWN — Michele Garcar, 76, died Monday morning, Sept. 9, 2019, at Victoria House Assisted Living. Michele was born Dec. 5, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Aldrich and Catherine Smith Bolash. She attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and worked for St. Elizabeth Hospital as a neonatal intensive care nurse for 30 years. Michele was a very active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and was an RCIA director. Her first husband, Raymond L. Reardon, whom she...

SALEM — Etta “Lorena” Shehy, 93, died peacefully Friday morning at home surrounded by her family. Lorena was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of John M. and Verna I. (Gray) Hulburt. She was a 1944 graduate of Scienceville High School. Lorena worked as a bookkeeper in the accounting department for Lyons Medical for 20 years, retiring in 1991. She was a longtime member of the Old Springfield United Church of Christ, where she was very active in the choir,...

AUSTINTOWN — Roy E. Bush, 70, died Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after a short courageous battle with cancer. Roy was born Feb. 26, 1949, in Steubenville, the son of Roland C. and Mary Bates Bush. He was a 1967 graduate of Salem High School and attended Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music. While in school, he was a member and past president of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, national music fraternity. Roy began his music career at the former...