Obituaries
Nancy Shugart
Jun 22, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN — Nancy Shugart, age 80, died Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022, from complications preparing for surgery.
Nancy was born March 26, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Thomas F. and Marjorie “Midge” Burns.
She was a 1960 graduate of Ursuline High School and had served the Ursuline Community. Her collegiate...

Ronald Williams
Jun 21, 2022
AUSTINTOWN — Ronald P. Williams, 63, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his residence, with his family by his side.
He was born on April 18, 1959, in Warren, a son of David and Regina Yannacey Williams.
Ronald graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and worked for Vallourec (previously NSSO) as a refractory...
Brian Ward
Jun 20, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Brian Christopher Ward, 39, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Brian was born May 20, 1983, in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Beverly (Fabian) Ward. He was a 2001 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He attended New Castle School of Trades and had a passion for woodwork. He was...
Julie See
Jun 20, 2022
CANFIELD — Julie Ann See, 56, passed away Monday morning, June 20, 2022, at home, in the presence of her loving family.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Patricia See of Canfield; sisters, Catherine (Greg) Miller of Milpitas, Calif., Diane (Gunter) Karg of Las Vegas, Nev. and Wendy (Mark) Riffie of Roseville,...
Ela Elvines
Jun 16, 2022
DALLAS — Ela Elvines, 94, formerly of Youngstown, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Medical City Dallas Hospital, with her family by her side.
Ela was born Jan. 1, 1928, in Joliet, Ill., the daughter of Arthur and Sarah McSkimming Elvines.
She worked as the manager in corporate payroll for GF Furniture Systems for 41...
Frederick Bell
Jun 15, 2022
WARREN — Frederick T. Bell, 98, died peacefully Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the home of his daughter, Susan, who was his caregiver the past five years.
Fred was born June 13, 1924, in Youngstown, the son of the late Mike and Helen Stretafski Bell.
He was a graduate of South High School.
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Dr. Jagdish Mehra
Jun 15, 2022
AUSTINTOWN - Dr. Jagdish Chand Mehra, 87, died peacefully Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Hospice House. Jagdish enjoyed a 38-year career at Youngstown State University as a Professor of Economics. He had a thirst for knowledge, lived life on his own terms, and while reserved in nature, he loved his family. Jagdish was born on November 12, 1934,...
Edward Price Iii
Jun 15, 2022
Youngstown — Edward H. Price III, 75, of Youngstown, was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday morning, June 15, 2022, at The Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his loving family.
Edward was born Feb. 1, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of Edward H. Jr. and Catherine L. Eddleblute Price. He was a 1965 Boardman High...
Carol Duvall
Jun 13, 2022
CANFIELD — Carol A. Duvall, 81, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022.
She was born June 23, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Helen Gaytko Degli-Uomini.
Carol was a 1958 graduate of Chaney High School and a 1962 graduate of Ohio Northern University, where she studied pharmacy. She became one of the first...
James Spencer
Jun 13, 2022
AUSTINTOWN — James F. Spencer Sr., 83, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, after a two-year courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones, who will continue his legacy.
He was the husband of Andrea “Babe” Spencer. They shared 56 years of a loving marriage together.
Born in Youngstown, he was the son of...
Dr. Madeleine Haggerty
Jun 11, 2022
CANFIELD — Dr. Madeleine Haggerty died peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the age of 82, with her family by her side.
Dr. Haggerty was born Nov. 4, 1939, in Cherry Valley, Pa., to John Bertovich and Zelinda Panconi Bertovich. She spent most of her life in Youngstown and attended Ursuline High School,...
Charles Serenko
Jun 11, 2022
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Charles A. Serenko died peacefully at his home Saturday, June 11, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Dec. 6, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of Andrew and Theresa Tabaka Serenko.
Charles was a 1975 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and worked for Marucci and Gaffney Excavating as...
Kasey Conricote
Jun 9, 2022
CANFIELD — Kasey Conricote, 28, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 9, 2022.
Kasey, affectionately known by family and friends as Kasey “Marie,” was born Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1994, a son of James and Gail Conricote.
He graduated from Youngstown State University Police Academy. After graduation, he was a valued member of the Mercy Health...
David Mcleroy
Jun 8, 2022
POLAND - David T. McLeroy (Dave), 73, passed away Wednesday June 8th, 2022.
David was born January 15, 1949 in Bremen Alabama to John Paul McLeroy and Berla Ralph.
He graduated from Highland High School and went on to earn a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
David was President and...
Dolores Wilson
Jun 6, 2022
POLAND - Dolores J. "Dolly" Wilson, 92, died peacefully on June 6, 2022 at the Woodlands Assisted Living Facility in Poland, Ohio.
Dolly was born on April 23, 1930, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Roger and Gladys (Gregory) Heard. Her husband, William "Bill" Wilson to whom she was married for 53 years preceded her in death...
Carmen Vecchione
Jun 3, 2022
BOARDMAN - Carmen J. Vecchione, 98, passed away Friday June 3, 2022 at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side. He was born May 31, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Celeste Leone Vecchione. Carmen graduated from South High School. In 1943, he entered the Army and fought during WWII. He was...
Lloyd Brenner Sr.
Jun 3, 2022
POLAND — Lloyd Robert Brenner Sr., 88, died peacefully Friday, June 3, 2022, at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Lloyd was born Nov. 9, 1933, in Youngstown, the son of the late Don and Lorena Keast Brenner.
He was a 1951 graduate of Chaney High School and enlisted in...
R. Joseph Minamyer
Jun 2, 2022
SALEM - Robert Joseph "Dirt" Minamyer, 40, died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman following a short illness, surrounded by his family. Joe was born July 9, 1981, in East Liverpool, the son of Richard and Lisa Minamyer Smith. He was a 1999 graduate of East Palestine High School, where he threw shot put and discus for the...
Rita Lyons
Jun 2, 2022
CANFIELD - Mrs. Rita May Lyons, 83, died peacefully, surrounded by family, Monday, May 30, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Rita was born June 17, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Cleatus and Rita Wiot. Her husband, John "Jack" Lyons, to whom she was married for 56 years, preceded her in death in 2016. Rita was a graduate...
Anthony Smaldino
May 31, 2022
POLAND — Anthony M. Smaldino Sr., 84, died peacefully Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Anthony was born April 9, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Rose Armeni Smaldino.
Anthony “Tony” lived an incredible life. He was the youngest of four children and grew up on...
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