Obituaries
Dr. William Diorio
Jul 4, 2017
POLAND - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Church in Poland, officiated by Msgr. William Connell for Dr. William "Bill" Diorio, 74, who died Tuesday evening at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Bill was born Dec. 13, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late William Sr. and...
Sally Stein
Jun 29, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - A prayer service will be held on Monday at 12:15 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. at St. Christine Church in Youngstown, officiated by Fr. John Keehner for Mrs. Sally Stein, 75, who died Thursday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Sally was born...
Dr Theall
Jun 26, 2017
Dr. Michael Theall, 75, of Poland, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, following a lengthy battle with multiple cardiovascular issues. He was born on February 16, 1942 in Manchester, NH, a son of John and Doris Theall. Michael was a captain in the US Air Force, serving from 1965 to 1970. He earned his...
Richard Mershimer
Jun 25, 2017
POLAND - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Church, for Richard "Dick" Mershimer, 81, who died Sunday evening at Sunrise Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. Richard was born April 18, 1936, in West Sunbury, Pa., the son of Ford and Edith (Hall) Mershimer. He was a 1954 graduate of...
Russell Ramirez Sr
Jun 23, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Private family services were held for Russell L. Ramirez Sr., 82, who passed away Friday morning at the Woodlands at Austin Woods. Russell was born Sept. 15, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of the late Luis and Elsie (Pratt) Ramirez. Russell retired as a pharmacist from Franklin Pharmacy in Warren. He also worked with the Ohio State Pharmacy...
Dennis Rigley
Jun 21, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Private family funeral services were held for Dennis M. Rigley, 80, who passed away Wednesday morning at his home. Dennis was born Feb. 21, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Anne (Friedman) Rigley. Dennis was a Special Education teacher in the Atlanta school system. Dennis leaves his sister, Virginia (Dom) Lucarell of Youngstown; a...
Robert Kolar
Jun 19, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Friday at 12:15 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 4303 Mahoning Ave., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, for Robert J. Kolar, 83, who died Monday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Robert was born Jan 1, 1934, in Worthington (Yellow Dog), Pa., the son...
Catherine Rousseau
Jun 17, 2017
STOW - A memorial Mass will be held on July 8, 2017, at 10 a.m. at St. Christine Church in Youngstown for Mrs. Catherine V. Rousseau, 96, formerly of Kent and Canfield, who died on June 17, 2017, at Hospice Care Center in Akron. Catherine was the first of nine children born to James J. and Rebecca (Bees) McHugh on...
Dr. David Pichett
Jun 9, 2017
BOARDMAN - Dr. David E. Pichette was peacefully called home, Friday, June 9, 2017, after a year-long bout with cancer. He passed away at St. Elizabeth Health Center, where he spent most of his life tending to others so they may live. He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Ginny," whom he married in 1969; four sons, John of Cleveland,...
Gerda Thomas
Jun 7, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Gerda Thomas, 94, who died Wednesday afternoon at Vista Care Nursing Home. Gerda was born Feb. 20, 1923, in Youngstown, the daughter of Herman and Helen (Seremack) Baker. She was a devoted homemaker, who dedicated her life caring for her husband...
Jack Lindsay
Jun 7, 2017
POLAND - A prayer service will be held on Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church for Mr.Jack Patrick Lindsay, who passed away peacefully at Briarfield at Ashley Circle on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, after an extended illness. Born on April...
Jaciel Leon
Jun 3, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Funeral services will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Jaciel Leon, 68, who died Saturday afternoon at home. Jaciel was born Feb. 28, 1949, in Hidalgo, Mexico, the son of Alberto and Magdalena (Cortez) Leon. He was most recently employed as a truck driver for Valley Foods. Jaciel enjoyed spending...
Marion Nischwitz
Jun 1, 2017
COLUMBUS - Prayers will begin Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Church, for Marion E. Nischwitz, 91, who died early Thursday morning at Columbus Colony Nursing Home. Marion was born Feb. 18, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of Patrick and Lorene Hughes...
Richard Habeger
Jun 1, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - A memorial service will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for Richard "Tike" L. Habeger, 80, who passed away Thursday morning at his home, with his family by his side. Tike was born Dec. 11, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frederick and Mildred (Leonhart) Habeger. Tike was a...
John Sontich
May 31, 2017
POLAND - On Wednesday morning, May 31, 2017, John T. Sontich was taken to his final resting place by the Lord Jesus. He passed away unexpectedly, but comfortably, at his home in the presence of his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Joseph S. Rudjak on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 10 a.m. at...
Ann Orsinelli
May 29, 2017
Prayers will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Charles Borromeo Church for Ann M. (D'Agostino) Orsinelli, 89, who passed away Monday at Marian Living Center. Ann was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Youngstown, to the late Frank and Grace (Pagano) D'Agostino. Ann...
Jennifer Pasquale
May 26, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Highway Tabernacle Church for Jennifer P. Pasquale, 55, who passed away early Friday morning at Hospice House from recently diagnosed lung cancer. Jennifer was born Aug. 18, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Bianca Mary (Rongone) Pasquale. She was a 1980...
George Dolwick
May 25, 2017
STOCKTON, CALIF. - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Christine Church in Youngstown, for George "Skip" Dolwick Jr., 66, who died May 25, 2017, at home. George was born Sept. 9, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of George and Ellen (Duby) Dolwick Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of Ursuline High School...
Marie Lacava
May 22, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Marie Antoinette (Fortunato) LaCava, 76, who died Monday morning at Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Marie was born Sept. 12, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of Fred A. and Victoria (Romanov) Fortunato. She was a 1958...
Deborah Gentile
May 20, 2017
POLAND - Deborah "Debbie" K. Gentile, 69, died unexpectedly at her home early Saturday morning. She was born May 1, 1948, in East Liverpool, the daughter of Dr. Ronald Jay and Norma Kinsey. She was a 1966 graduate of East Liverpool and later graduated from The Ohio State University in 1969. Debbie returned to the Youngstown area in 1975. Debbie...
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