Jan 21, 2022

BOARDMAN — Mary K. Huber, 93, died peacefully at home Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.

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Jan 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Jeanne Manche, 93, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022.

She was born on May 6, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of William J. and Dorothy M. Post Beardmore.

A lifelong area resident, Jeanne was a graduate of South High School and was a teller at Mahoning Bank, having retired in 1993.

She...

Jan 19, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Diane E. Reesby, 64, passed away Wednesday January 19th at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born November 24, 1957 in Charleston, SC, a daughter of the late Carl V. Carter Sr. and Edna E. (Suggs) Churchill.

Diane enjoyed camping in Mercer PA and riding on their Harley Davidson.  She loved cooking, especially...

Jan 19, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Richard B. Hott Sr., 66, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.

He was born on Jan. 3, 1956, in Romney, W.Va., a son of Robert and Nina Ruckman Hott. At a young age, Richard and his family moved to Clearwater, Fla.

Richard was employed by Youngstown Steel Door as a material distributor. He was...

Jan 18, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Anna Mae Franko Durkin, 86, died peacefully with family by her side, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

She was born in Youngstown, on June 2, 1935, the daughter of Michael and Anna Franko.

Anna Mae graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1953 and went on to Youngstown College, where she obtained a degree...

Jan 17, 2022

POLAND - Bette Louise (Grubb) Lockhart, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born July 30, 1927, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Frederick A. and Nellie L. Welch Grubb. Bette married Harry F. Lockhart on October 18, 1950, and they remained united for more than 70 years until his death in August,...

Jan 17, 2022

POLAND - Joann Mary Smith (nee Bendik), age 86, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Hampton Woods Nursing Home.

She was born on January 28, 1935 in New Springfield, Ohio to the late Joseph and Catherine (nee Jurek) Bendik.

She grew up on a farm and graduated from Springfield Township High School in...

Jan 17, 2022

CANFIELD - Dr. William Moskalik, 90, died peacefully Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family. William was born Sept. 20, 1931, in Detroit, Mich., the son of Fred and Rose Moskalik. He was a graduate of The Rayen School and enlisted in the Army after graduation, serving in the Korean War. William returned and attended John...

Jan 16, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Patricia A. Gagye, 91, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at her residence, with family by her side.

She was born on June 25, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of John Vincent and Catherine Shuster Craver.

Patricia was a 1949 graduate of South High School. She worked at Ryan Services for the Catholic Diocese...

Jan 16, 2022

GROVE CITY - Anna Jane "Midge" Daugherty, 101, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on April 26, 1920, in Grove City, a daughter of John and Mary (Briggs) Breese. She was a 1938 graduate of Grove City High School.

Anna married Robert Daugherty on June 4, 1943, and...

Jan 15, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Brian C. Hughes, 34, passed away Saturday January 15, 2022. He was born July 7, 1987 in Youngstown, a son of David and Martha (Kerr) Hughes. Brian graduated from Boardman High School and MCCTC in 2006.  He was currently employed at Greenwood Collision as a prepper. Brian loved working on cars, especially his GTO. He also had a...

Jan 13, 2022

BERLIN CENTER - Cheryll S. "Cherie" Gibson, 73, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 13, 2022, with her family by her side. Born Aug. 27, 1948, in Youngstown, to the late Chester and Florence Garrett Stoddard. She grew up in Struthers and graduated from Struthers High School in 1966. Cherie has lived in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina and...

Jan 12, 2022

POLAND — Marjorie Riddle, 81, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born Aug. 16, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Mary Omlar DeMichael.

Marjorie was a graduate of Chaney High School. She was a supervisor for the Social Security Administration. Her greatest joy in life was...

Jan 11, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Cecilia Faye Briel, 89, died peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Cecilia, affectionately known as Faye, was born March 9, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of Ernest and Lucille Whalen Cecil.

She was a 1950 graduate of Ursuline High School. Along with her husband, George, Faye owned and...

Jan 11, 2022

MENIFEE, Calif. — Rev. Joseph Billock, 64, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, Calif.

Joseph Patrick Billock was born March 16, 1957, to Clara and Philip Billock, in Vienna. He was the fifth of 11 children. After graduating from Mathews High School in 1975, he joined the Navy and served...

Jan 10, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — David W. Spohn, 74, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born Sept. 21, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late David W. and Helen Toth Spohn Sr.

David was a 1967 graduate of The Rayen School. He kept himself busy working several jobs. David...

Jan 10, 2022

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Roger G. Sherman, 80, died Monday, January 10, 2022.

He was born on August 30, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of Ralph and Hepsy (Evans) Sherman.

Roger was a 1960 graduate of Canfield High School. He was employed by Metal Carbines as a tool builder and machinist. He was an active member of...

Jan 9, 2022

HILLIARD - Loreen Pero was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 2, 1925 and died January 9, 2022 in Hilliard, Ohio. Loreen was raised in Youngstown and was the daughter of John Vincent and Lucille Mahoney (Constable).

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert Mahoney (Phyllis), and her husband of 68 years, John...

Jan 8, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Martha L. McDonald, 74, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 8, 2022, at her home.

She was born June 10, 1947, in Fayetteville, N.C., a daughter of the late Theo and Carrie Johnson Fisher.

Martha devoted her life to taking care of her family and raising her children.

Martha is survived by...

Jan 8, 2022

MADISON - Anita Virag, 79, formerly of Youngstown, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 8, 2022, at Lantern of Madison. She was born Oct. 26, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Helen D. Fitch Moran. Anita was a 1960 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She was a Realtor for eight years with Coldwell Banker....