Obituaries
Dolores Reeder
Jun 24, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Dolores Jean Reeder, 72, died Friday, June 24, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Ms. Reeder was born July 3, 1943, in Youngstown, daughter of Joseph and Reca Sander, and remained a lifelong resident. She graduated from Chaney High School. Dolores retired from Louisiana Pacific as a packer for 18 years. Her hobbies included cooking, planting flowers, and...
Suzanne Hartson
Jun 20, 2016
MCDONALD - Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for Suzanne A. Hartson, 63, who passed away Monday at her home. Suzanne was born July 19, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Mary (Lodwick) Capogreco. Suzanne attended The Rayen School. Her greatest love was for her family,...
Samuel Fiumara, Jr
Jun 20, 2016
POLAND - Prayers will begin Thursday 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 the Holy Family Church for Samuel J. Fiumara Jr., 87, who died early Monday morning at Hospice House surrounded by his family. Samuel was born Feb. 28, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of...
Rodney Gray, Sr
Jun 18, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Rodney A. Gray Sr., 46, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Rodney was born May 15, 1970, in Salem, a son of Frank D. and Diana (Boggess) Gray. Rodney was always a family man and loved spending time with his loved ones. He was always the life of the party, and did his best to cheer everyone up....
Ronald Mckay
Jun 17, 2016
BOARDMAN - Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road in Poland, for Ronald L. McKay, 73, who died peacefully Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, with his loving wife, Loretta and longtime friend, John Sveda by his side. Ron was born Jan. 10, 1943, in Youngstown, the son...
Mary Lettau
Jun 16, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m., at St. Christine Parish, for Mary Patricia "Pat" Lettau, who passed away at The Inn at Christine Valley on Thursday night, surrounded by her beloved family. Mrs. Lettau, affectionately known as "Pat," was born the daughter of Loretta E. Ward and Rollo Stafford in Youngstown....
Frank Griffiths
Jun 13, 2016
"Together Again" CANFIELD - Prayers will be held on Friday 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. Michael Church for Frank H. Griffiths, 86, who passed away early Monday morning at Shepherd of the Valley Poland surrounded by his family. Frank was born Sept. 3,...
Mark Hamilton
Jun 12, 2016
STRUTHERS - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Christ Our Savior Holy Trinity for Mark S. Hamilton, 59, who passed away Sunday morning at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Mark was born Oct. 30, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jay and Frances (Novinsky) Hamilton. Mark graduated from Cardinal Mooney...
Matilda Bruno
Jun 12, 2016
BOARDMAN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Austintown for Mrs. Matilda Jean Bruno, 94, who died Sunday morning at her home. She was born Oct. 26, 1921, in Coral, Pa., a daughter of Samuel and Matilda (Benak) Vilcek. Matilda was a graduate of Homer...
Richard Lepsik
Jun 10, 2016
NORTH JACKSON - A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, North Jackson Chapel for Richard Lepsik, 79, who passed away Friday, June 10, at Hospice House. Richard was born June 18, 1936, in Canfield, the son of the late Steve and Grace (Troutman) Lepsik. He graduated from Greenford High School in 1954....
Thomas Baker
Jun 7, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Thomas R. Baker, 70, who died Tuesday morning at home, surrounded by his family. Thomas was born Aug. 18, 1945, in Struthers, the son of Nelson R. and Margaret G. (Finch) Baker. He was a 1963 graduate of Austintown Fitch High...
Cecelia Somers
Jun 5, 2016
ELICOTT CITY, MD. - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Roman Catholic Church, celebrated by the Rev. Gerald DeLucia, preceded by a 9:15 a.m. prayer service at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel for Mrs. Cecelia Somers who peacefully passed away of natural causes, with her family by her side in...
Dolores Orlando
Jun 4, 2016
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 6 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. Robert Siffrin as celebrant, for Mrs. Dolores "Dee" J. Orlando, 82, who passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at Liberty Health Care Center. Mrs. Orlando, affectionately known as "Dee," was born on July, 31, 1933, in...
Michael Alexander
Jun 3, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Michael Alexander, 65, was born July 10, 1950, to Dorothy Saker Alexander and Nicholas Faris Alexander in Youngstown. He was the middle son and was preceded in death by his two siblings, Nicholas and Phillip; and his parents. He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of 33 years, Diane (Poraczky); his daughter, Amy (Monica); and his...
Dr. Guido Shiavone
Jun 3, 2016
MELBOURNE, FLA. - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m., at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, officiated by the Rev. Msgr. Ken Miller, preceded by a 10:30 a.m. prayer service at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Dr. Guido E. Schiavone, 102, who passed away peacefully Friday evening at Platinum Oaks Assisted Living...
Paul Vinkler
May 29, 2016
BOARDMAN - Prayers will begin Thursday 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 Church, for Paul P. Vinkler, 90, who died Sunday evening at Shepherd of the Valley. Paul was born Jan. 31, 1926, in Youngstown, the son of John and Mary (Lipay) Vinkler....
Theresa Halczak
May 27, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m., at St. Angela Merici Church for Theresa Halczak, 89, who died Friday morning at home, surrounded by her family. Theresa was born Dec. 21, 1926, in Hillsville, Pa., the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Macri) Gennaro. She was a graduate of Bessemer High School and was...
Mary Purucker
May 27, 2016
BOARDMAN - Private family services will be held for Mrs. Mary Jean Purucker, 84, who passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Mrs. Purucker was born on June 2, 1931, in Warren, daughter of Glenn and Beryl (George) Martin. She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School. Mary Jean was...
William Marr
May 27, 2016
STRUTHERS - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at noon at Christ Our Savior, St. Nicholas Church for William "Billy" Marr, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2016, with his loved ones by his side. William "Billy" Marr was born the only living child to Pedro Marr and Mary (Reto) Marr on Jan. 6, 1943, in...
Sandra Harris
May 26, 2016
CANFIELD - Sandra S. Harris, 81, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening at Hospice House, with her loving family at her bedside. Mrs. Harris was born on Feb. 20, 1935, in Cleveland, daughter of Harlow and Elinor (Ferguson) Salter. She graduated from Shaker Heights High School, and later attended Southern Methodist University. After college, Sandra began her career as a teller...
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