Mar 21, 2021

CANFIELD - Thomas H. Ball, 86, died March 21, 2021 in Hospice House. Born October 12, 1934 in Colver, PA, the oldest of four, to the late Thomas and Anna (Wahna) Ball. Tom was a 1952 graduate of Ebensburg Cambria High School and went on to become a die maker for General Motors until his retirement in 2000. He...

Mar 19, 2021

CANFIELD - Shirley Moore, 96, passed away at home with her family by her side on Friday evening, March 19, 2021. She was born Dec. 15, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Sylvan and Virgie Short Post. Shirley was a 1943 graduate of Canfield High School. After graduation, she began nurse's training, but to her lifelong regret,...

Mar 18, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — John A. McGee, 36, died unexpectedly at his home in Austintown on Thursday March 18, 2021.

John was born April 3, 1984, in Youngstown. He attended Austintown Fitch High School and Gateway Community College. He later worked as a telemarketer for Infocision.

John was an avid online video game player and reader. He...

Mar 17, 2021

CANFIELD - Anthony T.J. D'Apolito, 47, died early Wednesday morning in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, after suffering an apparent heart attack while he was working. T.J. was born Oct. 1, 1973, in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a 1992 graduate of South Range High School and later graduated from Hiram College in 1996, where he was...

Mar 15, 2021

MINERAL RIDGE — Marianne C. Nichols, 84, died peacefully Monday, March 15, 2021, at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge, surrounded by her family.

Marianne was born July 2, 1936, in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of Herbert and Emma Haase Zender.

She came to the United States in 1957 after meeting her husband, Joseph A. Nichols,...

Mar 14, 2021

CANFIELD — Lois Jean Bova, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, at the Inn at Christine Valley in Youngstown.

Lois was born Oct. 3, 1932, in Niles, a daughter of Michael and Mary Modarelli Chirichigno.

In her youth, she was a soloist at Sacred Heart Church and sang for many weddings. She...

Mar 12, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — James R. Ashby, 65, died peacefully Friday afternoon, March 12, 2021, at Hospice House surrounded by his family.

James was born April 17, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of Earl and Betty Davidson Ashby Jr.

He was a graduate of Hubbard High School and a veteran of the United States Navy.

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Mar 6, 2021

POLAND — Stanley D. Guzell Jr., Ph.D., known as Stan or Butch to his family and firends, passed away after a long and courageous battle from acute myleoid leukemia, Saturday, March 6, 2021.

He was born in Canonsburg, Pa., on March 13, 1947, and lived in nearby Strabane.

He grew up knowing and sharing in the...

Mar 3, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Johnnie Faye Huber, 87, passed away Wednesday morning at her home with her family by her side.

She was born December 19, 1933 in Ellijay, GA, to the late John and Vesta (Miller) Pence.

Johnnie graduated from Springfield High School, where she was very active in the drama club and held the leading...

Mar 2, 2021

DIAMOND - Kurt J. DiLisio, 72, passed away early Tuesday morning at Hospice House. He was born December 19, 1948 in Inglewood, CA, a son of the late Harry and Theresa (Lentine) DiLisio. Kurt was a 1967 graduate of Hubbard High School.  He served his country by joining the Navy Sea Bees where he was honorably discharged in 1971....

Mar 2, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Jeffrey S. McCollum, 46, died peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at University Hospital surrounded  by his loving family. Jeffrey was born April 2, 1974, in Youngstown, the son of Paul N. and Josephine T Skala McCollum. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and earned an Associates degree as an Electrical Technician. Jeffrey previously worked for...

Mar 2, 2021

NORTH LIMA — Ronald D. Handwork, 81, passed away Tuesday March 2, 2021, at his home.

He was born Aug. 1, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Doris Graham Handwork.

Ronald started a career at Fithians Vault Co. in 1957 until 1970. In 2000, he retired from GM Lordstown. He was...

Mar 1, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Sally Jean Reeder Tomasic, 76, peacefully entered eternal life Monday, March 1, 2021, while holding her sister Susie’s hand.

Sally was born Jan. 11, 1945, to Robert and Mildred Reeder. In 1963, she graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to receive her cosmetology license. She proceeded to work at several salons, including...

Feb 24, 2021

PEORIA, Ill. — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Janette M. Jaros Alt, 78, formerly of Struthers, who passed away peacefully at home with family at her side, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.

Janette, affectionately known as “Jan,” was born Dec. 26, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of John M. and Mary Jane...

Feb 24, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — On Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, Beatrice M. “Betty” Scahill, 92, departed this life peacefully at home.

A private memorial ritual was held at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home on March 1, 2021, officiated by the Rev. Leo Wehrlin from St. Christine Parish, where she had been a member for 56 years.

Beatrice was born May...

Feb 23, 2021

BOARDMAN - Richard John O’Brien passed away peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loved ones the morning of February 23rd at the age of 66 after a 2 month battle with cancer.

He was born on March 26 th 1954, in Youngstown Ohio.

He married his wife, Susan (Mayo) O’Brien on August 18,...

Feb 21, 2021

CAMPBELL — Lynn Ann Such, 60, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Feb. 21, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family and friends.

Lynn was born Sept. 1, 1960, in Youngstown, the daughter of Darrell and Gloria Stalnaker McCabe.

She was a 1978 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked many...

Feb 16, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Velma A. Ramps, 99, passed away Tuesday evening at her home with her family by her side. She was born February 11, 1922 in Collier, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Emilia (Lech) Czekanski. Velma was a member of St. Luke Church, where she served her time as a lector, eucharistic minister, and liturgy member.  She devoted...

Feb 16, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Nadine E. Ruess, 82, passed away Tuesday at Austinwoods.

She was born April 23, 1938 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Russell and Pauline (Milakovich) Lewis.

Nadine graduated from South High School.  She was a former realtor at Century 21 and then worked many years at Southside Hospital managing their switchboards.  Nadine...

Feb 15, 2021

BOARDMAN — Rudy J. Zemelka, 70, died suddenly Monday morning, Feb. 15, 2021, in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Rudy was born Sept. 3, 1950, the son of Frank and Christine Glever Zemelka. After graduating from St. Clairsville High School, he attended Ohio University and later graduated from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy....