Dec 11, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – A prayer service will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Youngstown for Muriel Galias, 88, who passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at Windsor House in Canfield.

Muriel was born March 18, 1930, in...

Dec 10, 2018

POLAND – Daniel James Fox, 69, died peacefully on  Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Hospice House after a brief illness related to his Alzheimer’s disease.

Affectionately known as “Jim” by those who loved him, he was born March 23, 1949,  the son of the late William and Helen (Reese) Fox.

A 1967 graduate Boardman High...

Dec 10, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – A prayer service will be held on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown with Fr. Edward Noga officiating for Mrs. Amelia “Irene” Bondar, 86, who died Monday with her family by...

Dec 7, 2018

“Eternal Rest Grant onto Bob, O Lord…And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him….”

BOARDMAN - Friday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2018, was the day that Robert Cavalier, Bob, passed away peacefully into eternal rest with his loving family and friends at his side.

Bob was born on Jan. 25, 1962, and grew up in the Boardman...

Dec 6, 2018

POLAND – A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Parish in Poland, for Mrs. Josephine F. Johnstone, 93, who died early Thursday morning Nov. 8, 2018, surrounded by her family.

Josephine was born Feb. 20, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Josephine Kotodzris Gilkes....

Dec 6, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Barone, 90, passed away early Thursday morning at her home.

Mary was born Sept. 13, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Phillip and Rose (Grizzuti) Panno.

Mary was a 1947 graduate of East High School. She worked for Metal Cabides and Sparkle Markets for over 25 years.

Mary’s...

Dec 5, 2018

CANFIELD - Friends and family are invited to gather on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, to celebrate the life of Kathleen V. McCarthy, who has left this earth to be with her parents, sister, brother and others she loved.

Kathleen passed away at her Canfield, home on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018.

Born Feb. 12,...

Dec 5, 2018

POLAND – A prayer service will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, Rt. 224, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church for Mr. Garrett L. Oles, 83, who died Wednesday morning at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center in Columbiana.

He was born Jan. 3,...

Dec 4, 2018

BOARDMAN - Richard A. Kocan, 66, passed away Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Richard was born Aug. 11, 1952,  in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Pearl E. (Ivan) Kocan.

Richard received an Associates Degree from Youngstown State University. He was employed by General Extrusions as a CNC Operator. Richard was also an avid cyclist and...

Dec 3, 2018

BOARDMAN – Funeral services will be held on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, for Mrs. Nanette Walker, 81, who died at her residence on Monday.

Nanette was born Oct. 13,1937, in Willock, Pa., a daughter of Dayton and Sophie Bokesch Peters.

She graduated from Youngstown State University with a...

Dec 2, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date for Stephen E. Sobat, 64, who passed away early Dec. 2, 2018, at Austinwoods.

Stephen was born May 3, 1954, in Alliance, a son of Eugene Steve and Shirley L. (Mylar) Georgiana Sobat.

Stephen was a 1972 graduate of Revere High School. He had...

Nov 30, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held Monday at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, for Angelo Bellino, 88, who died peacefully Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Angelo was born Oct. 11, 1930, in Youngstown, the son of Dominik and Maria (Sabedo) Bellino.

He began his...

Nov 28, 2018

CLEARWATER, FLA. – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Youngstown, with Fr. Edward P. Noga, for Lillian N. Galose, 75, who passed away Nov. 28, 2018, at her home in Clearwater.

Lillian was born Jan. 11, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Angeline (Congenelli)...

Nov 26, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Raymond G. Dibble, 90, passed away on Monday evening, Nov. 26, at his home in Boardman.

A funeral service will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.

Ray was born Oct. 9, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late Earl and Stella (Shilling) Dibble.

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Nov 26, 2018

Irene M. Steck, 96, of Youngstown, born August 26, 1922, peacefully departed this world to join the heavenly Lord and father on November 26, 2018. She was the last survivor of her “Lesko” brothers and sister and devoted her life to caring for all of her family members as well as friends. Irene was a supportive wife, wonderful mother,...

Nov 25, 2018

CANFIELD - Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, 3701 Starr’s Centre Drive, for Mr. Charles V. Luketic, 59, who passed away Sunday evening at home with his loving family by his side.

Charles, affectionally known as "Chuck," was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on...

Nov 23, 2018

POLAND – A prayer service will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Boardman, for Mr. James A. Jones, 77, who passed peacefully Friday morning surrounded by his family during a very brief stay at the...

Nov 23, 2018

CANFIELD - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at noon at St. Michael’s Church in Canfield for Atty. James R. Wright, 88, who passed away peacefully Friday morning at The Inn at Ironwoodwith his family by his side.

Jim was born July 22, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary...

Nov 22, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Nancy Waldern died peacefully Thursday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Nancy was born July 27, 1944, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Annabel (Kiefer) Peterson.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a phone operator for Ohio Bell for 30 years until retiring.

In...

Nov 22, 2018

POLAND - Prayers will begin Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, for Geraldine “Gerry” D. Olesen, 92, who died peacefully Thursday morning at Maplecrest Nursing Home.

Gerry was born Oct. 26, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph...