Obituaries
Meredith Suhar
Oct 27, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN — Meredith A. Suhar, 65, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
She was born Aug. 25, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of Raymond and Gail Antes Harris.
Meredith was a 1974 graduate of Liberty High School. After further education in Columbus, she became a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). She...
Godfrey Perry
Oct 26, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN — Godfrey James Perry, 93, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, peacefully at his home.
Godfrey, affectionately known as “Jim” was born Jan. 16, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of Godfrey James and Martha June Klinger Perry.
Jim married the love of his life, Rosemary Ann Perry, on May 25, 1950; and she preceded him...

William Joshua & Cathy Joshua Sorvillo
Oct 26, 2021
Youngstown - Family and friends of William Joshua and Cathy Joshua Sorvillo both of Youngstown Ohio, would like to invite those who knew them to be present for a Celebration of Life at the home of nephew, Robert Joshua on Thursday October 28, 2021 at 12:30 PM at 78 Newport Drive in Boardman. A private celebration is being held...
Kathleen Bowman
Oct 26, 2021
Kathleen “Cookie” Bowman, 71, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at her residence.
Cookie was born July 30, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Harry B. and M. Genevieve Cappy Bowman.
She was a 1968 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, a 1981 graduate of Youngstown State University with a Science of Education bachelor’s...
Shirley Schindler
Oct 25, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN-Shirley Schindler, 83, passed away peacefully Monday morning at her daughter's home with her loving family by her side. She was born December 5 th , 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Roger and Bertha (Price) Walsh. Prior to starting a family she worked at Ohio Bell as an operator. She then worked at Mr. Paul's Bakery and...
Carolyn Orsini
Oct 22, 2021
CANFIELD — Carolyn Ann Orsini, 81, died early Friday morning, Oct. 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
She was born Sept. 22, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Frank and Marguerite Petrarca Colaprete.
Carolyn worked at Assumption Village as a registered nurse for more than 25 years. She went to school at...
Carl Shingledecker
Oct 18, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN — Carl L. “Pete” Shingledecker, 85, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at his home.
Carl was born Nov. 28, 1935, the son of Harold and Anna O’Hara Shingledecker. He attended South High School, then served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Christine Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid...
Glenn Mashburn
Oct 18, 2021
New Middletown - Glenn Mashburn, 83, passed away Monday morning at Beeghly Oaks. He was born September 15, 1938 Unaka, North Carolina, a son of the late Caleb “Jack” and Ada (Rose) Mashburn. In the early 70's, Glenn worked at Republic Steel for 29 years, ran Glenn's Tree Service, owned and operated Atlantic Richfield station in Lowellville and was...
Darlene Bobovetz
Oct 17, 2021
AUSTINTOWN — Darlene Bobovetz, 68, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at her home, after a one-year illness.
Darlene was born Sept. 14, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of Tony and Helen York Giordano.
She was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a paralegal for local law firms before establishing D&D Consulting,...
Celesta Moran
Oct 17, 2021
AUSTINTOWN — Celesta Carmella Moran, 92, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at the Woodlands at Hampton Woods.
Celesta was born June 12, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of Clouse and Marie Rose Iagulli Bartholomew.
Besides her outstanding talents as a homemaker, she was an accomplished artist, working beautifully with all mediums. She shared her gift...
Margaret Cerimele
Oct 17, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN — Margaret Ann Cerimele, 90, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
She was born Dec. 12, 1930, in Sharon, Pa., the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Doyle Beil.
She was a 1949 graduate of Ursuline High School. Margaret was a member of St. Columba Cathedral, Seton III and...
Patricia Scharville
Oct 15, 2021
POLAND — Patricia A. Scharville, 73, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
She was born Dec. 2, 1947, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter of Hubert and Mary Roper O’Brien.
Patricia was a registered nurse for 35 years, her last 25 years at the Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital.
Being a nurse...
Eileen Volpini
Oct 13, 2021
CANFIELD — Eileen Volpini passed away Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at Windsor House in Canfield.
She was born June 26,1929, in Campbell. Eileen was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Philomena Mariani D’Alesandro. She graduated from Campbell High School at 15 years of age and had worked at Strouss upon graduating. Later in life, Eileen worked...
Richard Jones
Oct 13, 2021
CANFIELD - Richard W. Jones, 58, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, from an apparent heart attack. He was born on Feb. 25, 1963, in Youngstown, the son of Robert G. Jones and Elaine C. Capitosti Jones. Rich was a 1981 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He then attended Kent State University, where he had an outstanding four-year career...
Richard Erwine
Oct 11, 2021
POLAND — Richard G.”Dick” Erwine passed away peacefully, after 86 feisty years, on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.
Dick was born Feb. 19, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minn., the eldest child of Frank D. and Mary Gray Erwine.
He had two younger sisters, Susan and Lesley, with whom he shared...
Jason Catone
Oct 10, 2021
POLAND - Jason Joseph "Meatball" Catone, 41, passed away Sunday evening at his home, after a brief illness of Plasma Cell Leukemia.
He was born June 5, 1980 in Youngstown.
Jay was a 1999 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, where he played soccer. He was currently employed by ESI, but prior to there, he...
Douglas Steince Jr.
Oct 9, 2021
POLAND - Douglas C. Steince Jr., 81, passed away suddenly Saturday at his cottage in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. He was born February 28, 1940 in Cleveland, a son of the late Douglas C. and Louise Steince Sr. Douglas graduated from Charles Brush High School in South Euclid and received a degree from Bowling Green University. He served his country in the United...
Deborah Golec
Oct 9, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN — Deborah J. Golec, 60, passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 9, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
She was born Nov. 26, 1960, in Augsburg, Germany, a daughter of Stephen and Jane Cascarelli Oleksiuk.
Deborah was a 1979 graduate of Chaney High School. She owned and operated Moments to Remember Photography. She also worked...
John Marks Iii
Oct 9, 2021
SALEM - John Wayne Marks III, age 23, died at home on Saturday, Oct. 9,2021. Johnny was born in Alliance on June 21, 1998, the son of John Wayne Marks, Jr. and Shree Denniston Marks. He attended Education Alternatives School. Johnny loved wolves, all animals, and cars. He thought highly of the police. Johnny leaves his dad, John (Brittany)...
Forrest Hull
Oct 8, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN – Forrest L. Hull, 51, passed away Friday October 8, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
He was born August 2, 1970 in Belmont, PA, a son of John and Karen (Hummel) Hull.
Forrest served his country in the United States Navy. He was PGA certified teaching pro. Forrest loved golfing and was an...
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