Darwin "Dar" Emerson

Feb 25, 2023

POLAND — Darwin “Dar” E. Emerson, 88, formerly of Janesville, Wis., passed away peacefully, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. He was well known throughout Mahoning County for his 17 years of service to Hospice of the Valley as a vigil volunteer, and Relay For Life captain of “Team Dian,” which has raised over 0,000 for the American Cancer Society.

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Dr. John Buckley,Sr.

Feb 24, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. John J. Buckley Sr., returned to his creator on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, surrounded by those he loved.

He was born on Jan. 21,1930, in Youngstown, the first son of the late Judge John and Rosalie Singler Buckley. He graduated from Ursuline High School, class of 1948, and was class president, and a member...

Gene Divincenzo

Feb 21, 2023

NORTH LIMA — On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, Gene Victor DiVincenzo, 88, departed on his final flight home to be reunited with the love of his life, Roseelia.

Gene lived a truly remarkable life, and the legacy he left behind is difficult to convey in such few words. A Marine Corps veteran and passionate aviator, Gene proudly...

Steven Morey

Feb 21, 2023

POLAND — Steven D. Morey, 84, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 23, 1938, son of the late Steven C. and Eleanor Kollat Morey.

Steve received his associate degree in engineering from Youngstown College. He worked as an engineer for Commercial Intertech and...

Roseanne Roh

Feb 20, 2023

BOARDMAN - Roseanne Roh, 93, died peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023 at Briarfield Place. Roseanne was born March 3, 1929, in McDonald, the daughter of Stephen and Anna Hrivnak Sikora. She was a graduate of McDonald High School and worked in the drafting room at US Steel until retiring to raise her family. Roseanne was a member of Zion...

Naomi Liston

Feb 19, 2023

STRUTHERS - Naomi Lois Liston, 89, formerly of North Jackson, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 19, 2023, at Maplecrest Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 25, 1933, in Smithfield, Pa., a daughter of the late Rev. Alex and Eleanor Thomas Kennedy. Naomi graduated from South Union High School in Uniontown, Pa. She was a medical secretary all of her...

Mauricio Montaldo

Feb 16, 2023

POLAND — Mauricio J. Montaldo, 84, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born in Santiago, Chile, to Caupolican Montaldo and Raquel Munoz (de Montaldo).

He attended military school. He studied journalism at the University of Concepcion while he began as a reporter for the Diario El sur de Concepcion. He...

Linda Eisenzimmer

Feb 16, 2023

AKRON — Linda Houck Eisenzimmer, 86, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, in Akron, on Feb. 16, 2023.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Heidi M Houck Lueking and son-in-law, William J. Lueking of Hockessin, Del.; son, Bryan D Houck and daughter-in-law, Amy Houck of Grand Rapids, Mich.; grandsons, Will Lueking (Mara), Hayden Lueking, David S...

Tracy Filisky

Feb 16, 2023

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Tracy Lynn Filisky, 53, of New Middletown, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio with her husband by her side holding her hand. Tracy was born March 22, 1969, in Sharon PA; the eldest of four children to Bernadette and Thomas Telega. She was a proud graduate of Hickory...

Diane Ellinos

Feb 15, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Diane L. Ellinos, 72, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman.

Diane was born Jan. 31, 1951, in St. Petersburg, Fla., the daughter of Thomas and Ardena Hoffman Ferguson.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked, until retirement, for 17 years for Resash Remodeling, where...

Frank Gamberale

Feb 15, 2023

CANFIELD ­– Frank Gamberale, 60, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, Feb. 15, 2023, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Frank, also known as “Frankie the Claw” for his outstanding athleticism, was born in Youngstown, to the late Soccorsa Antonietta Gamberale and Frank P. Gamberale, Jan. 9, 1963. He went to Poland High School, where he...

Ronald Smith

Feb 14, 2023

BOARDMAN - Ronald L. Smith, 63, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning. He was born February 23, 1959 in Youngstown, a son of Darwin Lee Smith and Dorothy Berry Suha. Ronald was a 1977 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. Ronald spent his career in the printing and graphic design industry. He started RL Smith Graphics and retired from...

Loretta Newbury

Feb 14, 2023

WARREN — Loretta M. Newbury, 78, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born June 29, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Galias Kershner.

Loretta was a graduate of Rayen High School and received her nursing degree from East Liverpool City Hospital. She was...

David Alexander

Feb 14, 2023

NORTH JACKSON — David E. Alexander, 65, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering a sudden heart attack.

David was born May 20, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of Elias and Louise Payne Alexander. He was a 1975 graduate of Ursuline High School, where he excelled in football.

Upon graduation,...

William Chipps

Feb 14, 2023

POLAND - William D. Chipps, 62, passed away Tuesday evening February 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by family . He was born April 14, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Freda Lipscomb Chipps. William graduated from Struthers High School in 1978. From 1982 to 1988, he served his country in the United States Air...

Marguerite Driscoll-Stitzel

Feb 12, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Marguerite R. Driscoll-Stitzel, 71, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at her home.

Marguerite, affectionately known as “Margie,” was born Feb. 11, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, a daughter of Richard and Ruth Gillespie Driscoll.

A lifelong resident of Youngstown, Margie received her culinary degree from Youngstown State University. She loved dogs and...

Teresa Mcmahon

Feb 11, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Teresa A. McMahon, 70, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at her home, with family by her side.

Teresa, affectionately known as Terri, was born Feb. 21, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of Arnold W. and Magdalen “Peggy” Stock Bokesch.

Terri was a 1970 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State...

Carmella Bokros

Feb 11, 2023

STRUTHERS — Carmella M. Bokros, 92, died peacefully, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at home.

Carmella was born July 16, 1930, in Taylor Township, Pa., the daughter of Joseph and Minnie Carangie Camerot.

She was a graduate of New Castle High School and worked in the cafeteria at Cardinal Mooney High School for many years. Carmella...

Mary Quinn

Feb 10, 2023

BOARDMAN — Mary P. Quinn, 66, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Greenbriar, with her family by her side.

She was born Oct. 14, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of Charles Heck and Margaret Boyle-Kovach.

Mary was a 1975 graduate of Ursuline High School. She was an office manager for Ohio Wine Imports and...

George Kovach

Feb 9, 2023

AVON LAKE - George M. Kovach, 84, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Independence Village of Avon Lake.

He was born on September 27, 1938, in Niles, Ohio, a son of John and Sophie (Lastik) Kovach. George was the class valedictorian at Mineral Ridge High School. After receiving his masters degree, he became a licensed independent social worker and worked as...