Obituaries
Jeannette Kosiorek
Feb 10, 2017
STREETSBORO - "Such a strong person" was the descriptive often used to characterize Jeannette Kosiorek by the people who knew her. She died while resting in the early morning on Feb. 10, 2017. She was 77. The youngest of five kids (Jim, Mickey, Eugene, and Josie), Jeannette was born in Youngstown to Amelia and Frank Bisciglia on Sept. 8, 1939....
Marietta Pearl
Feb 9, 2017
AUSTINTOWN a�" The Irish are toasting Marietta Cox Diorio Pearl, 91, who joined her family in heaven early Thursday morning, Feb. 9, 2017. She was born May 10, 1925 in Youngstown, a daughter of John "Jack" and Margaret "Pearl" Cox. She was a 1943 graduate of South High School and a longtime member of St. Christine Church. Marietta married Alfred...
Raymond Speerbrecher
Feb 6, 2017
BOARDMAN - A chapel service will be held today at 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, officiated by Fr. Shawn Dickerson for Raymond Speerbrecher, 86, who died early Monday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. He was a son of Ervin and Sara (Mickey) Speerbrecher. Raymond was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and earned his Bachelor's Degree...
Thelma Pike
Feb 6, 2017
STRUTHERS - Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel for Thelma E. Pike, 91, formerly of Poland, who died Monday peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Thelma was born Aug. 19, 1925, in Youngstown, the daughter of Homer S. and Eleanora (Schuetz) Brickman. She was a 1942 graduate of Woodrow...
Joseph Jeswald
Feb 3, 2017
Poland - Prayers will be held Monday at 10:30 AM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at Holy Family Church for Joseph A. Jeswald, 85, who passed away Friday morning at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center. Joe was born Sept. 15, 1931 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph...
Virginia Miller
Feb 1, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Virginia "Ginnie" Ann Miller, 88, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, at her home, surrounded by family. Born in Youngstown on Sept. 9, 1928, she was a daughter of Michael John Miller and Anna Janosik Miller. Ginnie was a lifelong Youngstown resident and 1946 graduate of Chaney High School. She worked at US Steel Corporation as secretary to...
Anna Kish
Feb 1, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Anna S. "Unna" (Blasko) Kish, 97, died peacefully Wednesday night at home with her sister by her side. Anna was born Oct. 15, 1919, in Youngstown, the daughter of of Michael and Anna (Gedra) Blasko. She was a 1937 graduate of Chaney High School and attended Youngstown Business College. Anna worked as a secretary to the Vice President...
Robin Boye
Jan 27, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 5 PM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for Robin "Rusty" Dee Boye, 70, who passed away Friday at his home. Rusty was born Aug. 29, 1946 in Omaha, NE, a son of the late Millard and Phyllis Boye. Rusty graduated from Omaha Tech High School. He enlisted in the U.S....
Marian Davis
Jan 26, 2017
STRUTHERS - Prayers will begin Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 PM at Christ Our Savior St. Nicholas Church for Marian Davis, 89, who died late Thursday evening at home surrounded by her family. Marian was born May 21, 1927, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frances...
Dolores Andrews
Jan 26, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Dolores Ann Andrews, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at Briarfield Manor Nursing Home. Dolores was born Aug. 24, 1927, in Youngstown. Dolores grew up on the west side of Youngstown, where she attended Chaney High School and graduated with honors. Dolores worked for Phillip Levy, an accounting firm, for many years....
Catherine Margetko
Jan 26, 2017
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, at Holy Apostle Parish, SS. Peter and Paul Church to celebrate of life of Catherine (Kate) A. Margetko, 103, who passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 26 at The Assumption Village. She was born November 23, 1913, in...
Mike Naples
Jan 25, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Private services were held for Mike Naples, 94, who died early Wednesday morning at Hospice House. Mike was born Aug. 14, 1922, in Youngstown, the son of Sam and Beatrice (Joy) Naples. He was a 1942 graduate of Scienceville High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduation. Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where...
Steve Dolasinski
Jan 25, 2017
Thirty-two years ago, a young man from Chicago fell in love with a beautiful woman from Syracuse. They had grown up apart, but instantly knew they belonged together. The love Steve had for his wife was surpassed only by the love he had for his children. Steve Dolasinski, beloved husband of Debi Mathews and proud father of Amanda, Lisa (Pete)...
Walter Martinko
Jan 23, 2017
POLAND Private funeral services were Saturday for Walter A. Martinko, 86, who passed way Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Walter was born Aug. 2, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Anna (Lesko) Martinko. Walter was a 1948 graduate of Ursuline High School. He received his Bachelor¹s Degree from Youngstown College and...
Theodore Gabler
Jan 22, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Mr. Theodore "Ted" C. Gabler, 81, who died Sunday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center, surrounded by his family. Ted was born Aug. 22, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of Theodore W. and Margaret (Payne) Gabler. He was a...
Ronald Pyles Sr
Jan 22, 2017
WARREN a�" Mr. Ronald L. Pyles Sr., age 82, of Warren, died early Sunday morning, Jan. 22, 2017, at Autumn Hills Care Center. Ron was born July 30, 1934, in West Virginia, a son of Gerald and Barbara Wilt Pyles. He had worked for U.S. Steel McDonald works until 1980. Ron belonged to the North Jackson Church of the Nazarene....
Doris Niles
Jan 22, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services will be held Thursday at noon at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for Doris Niles, 85, who died Sunday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Doris was born March 2, 1931, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Marie (Strednak) Buday. She was a graduate of Wilson High School and was a homemaker...
Vicki Warner
Jan 21, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Christine Church for Vicki L. Warner, 70, who died suddenly Saturday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center after a brief illness. Vicki was born July 19, 1946, in Bluffton, Ind., the daughter of Wayne and Margaret "Peg"...
Jane Mchugh
Jan 21, 2017
LARGO, FLA. - Jane Burke McHugh, 75, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Largo. Jane was the only child born on Jan. 12, 1942, in Youngstown, to James A. and Mabel M. (Straus) Burke. She attended high school at The Rayen School where she met her soulmate and partner in laughter, Thomas J, McHugh, graduating in 1960....
Mary Karam
Jan 21, 2017
CANFIELD - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Church for Mary Jane Karam, 91, who died peacefully Saturday evening at Vibra Hospital. Mary Jane was born Sept. 7, 1925, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Marar) Paul. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked for...
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