Obituaries
Suzanne Johnson
Jun 7, 2015
YOUNGSTOWN - Prayers will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Christine Church for Suzanne "Sue" E. Johnson, 91, who passed away Sunday at the Inn at Christine Valley, with her family by her side. Suzanne was born April 24, 1924, in...

Kathryn Conroy
Jun 6, 2015
CANFIELD - Private services will be held at a later date for Kathryn Evelyn (Mentges) Conroy, 91, who died Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Austintwoods Nursing Home. Kathryn was born Dec. 20, 1923, in Youngstown, the daughter of Amil and Lillian (Shannon) Mentges. She was a 1942 graduate of Chaney High School and was a homemaker, who dedicated her life...
Deborah Eshelman
Jun 5, 2015
NORTH JACKSON - Funeral services will be held Monday at noon at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, North Jackson Chapel, for Deborah D. Eshelman, 55, who died Friday afternoon at Hospice House surrounded by her family. Deborah was born Jan. 27, 1960, in Salem, the daughter of Jerry and Norma (Keeler) Sallaz. She worked several years as a waitress at Perkins...
Elaine Kleeh
Jun 5, 2015
CANFIELD - There will be a memorial Mass on Saturday, June 27, at 1 p.m., at St. Charles Roman Catholic Church in Boardman for Elaine M. Kleeh, 72, who died on June 5, 2015. Elaine was born in Youngstown, the second of six children born to Roy and Helen Bentfield Kleeh. She was a 1961 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High...

Malik Jennings
Jun 5, 2015
YOUNGSTOWN - Malik Andrew Jennings became an angel and went to Heaven Friday morning at Akron Children's Hospital at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Malik was a fighter since the day he was born, on May 7, 2015, and he fought till the end. Malik leaves his parents, Shan Jennings and Marquita Bridges; brother Marshawn Jennings; grandparents; aunts; uncles; and...
John Kraynak
Jun 2, 2015
POLAND - Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, for John Lawrence Kraynak, 92, who died early Tuesday morning at Greenbriar Nursing Home. John was born Aug. 28, 1922, in Struthers, the son of Joseph and Anna (Kaschak) Kraynak. He attended Struthers High School and served his country in the U.S....
Agnes Parisi
Jun 2, 2015
AGNES 'AGGIE' PARISI YOUNGSTOWN - A wonderful mom, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, aunt, friend and genuinely caring lady went to be with her beloved on Tuesday morning. Agnes "Aggie" Parisi passed away on June 2. Aggie celebrated her 90th birthday on Feb. 25. She was born in Youngstown to Peter and Catherine Welsh, and lived in the area all of her...

Lawrence Taylor
Jun 1, 2015
CANFIELD - A memorial service will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, for Lawrence Taylor, 77, who died Monday at home. Lawrence was born Jan. 11, 1938, in St. Louis, the son of Robert and Evelyn Taylor. He was a graduate of Carnegie Tech, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree....

Lawrence Taylor
Jun 1, 2015
CANFIELD - A memorial service will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, for Lawrence Taylor, 77, who died Monday at home. Lawrence was born Jan. 11, 1938, in St. Louis, the son of Robert and Evelyn Taylor. He was a graduate of Carnegie Tech, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree....
Benita Palovich
May 30, 2015
MCDONALD - Benita J. Palovich, 66, passed away Saturday at the Cleveland Clinic. Benita was born March 5, 1949, a daughter of the late Russell and Kay (Kaster) Flask. She was a 1967 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and then received an LPN degree, spending her career in the medical field. Benita was the epitome of self-made and self-taught....
Helen Johnson
May 29, 2015
YOUNGSTOWN - Private family services were held Saturday morning for Helen Johnson, 89, who died early Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Helen was born April 12, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of Zsigmond and Mary (Paolo) Varga. She attended Chaney High School and later worked as a waitress at the Balboa Grill, Master Bar and the...
Marian Cappitte
May 29, 2015
AUSTINTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Marian C. Cappitte, 79, who passed away May 29, 2015, at her home. Marian was born July 16, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James S. and Charlotte (Williams) Cappitte. Marian worked in quality assurance department...

Anthony Natoli
May 25, 2015
POLAND - Prayers will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Church, for Anthony J. Natoli, 88, who passed away Monday at Hospice House. Anthony was born Nov. 3, 1926, in Niles, a son of the late Tindaro and Adele...
Domenico Belfiore
May 25, 2015
CANFIELD - Prayers will begin at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015, at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Church in Canfield, officiated by Father Terrence J. Hazel, for Domenico "Domenic" Belfiore, 91, who passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015. Domenic was born Dec. 10,...
Karl Gondel
May 22, 2015
BOARDMAN - A Mass of Christian burial will take place Tuesday, May 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Church for Karl F. Gondel, 98, who passed away peacefully, early Friday morning, at Greenbriar Healthcare Center in Boardman. Karl was born Dec. 8, 1916, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph S. and Mary J. Hannis Gondel, and was a lifelong...
Katherine Wilson
May 18, 2015
BOARDMAN - Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, North Jackson Chapel, for Katherine Marie Wilson, 93, who passed away Monday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, with her niece, Katherine, by her side. Katherine was born March 15, 1922, a daughter of the late Wilbur M. and Ruth (Tierman) Wilson. Katherine...

Glenn Garrett
May 16, 2015
AUSTINTOWN - Glenn R. "Russ" Garrett, 72, died Saturday evening at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his family. Russ was born Jan. 17, 1943, the son of Adam and Idabell (Minner) Garrett. He was a graduate of West Middlesex High School and was veteran of the U.S. Army. Russ worked for General Motors for 28 years, until his retirement in...

Carolyn Taylor
May 16, 2015
CANFIELD - A memorial service will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, for Carolyn Ruth Taylor, 76, who died Saturday evening at Vista Care Nursing Home. Carolyn was born April 16, 1939, in Ellwood City, Pa., the daughter of Chester and Mary (Aiken) Caldwell. She was a graduate of North Allegheny High School....
Marie Campana
May 15, 2015
POLAND - Prayers will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Church for Marie "Bay" Antoinette Campana, 86, who passed away Friday at Hospice House, with her family by her side. Bay was born July 17, 1928, in Greenville, Pa.,...
Edward Larson
May 15, 2015
BOARDMAN - Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, for Edward Larson, 72, who died Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Edward was born May 9, 1943, the son of Rudolph and Magdalen (Zwick) Larson. He was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and attended Youngstown State University before enlisting...
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