Jun 23, 2021

POLAND - Thomas Henry Eisenbraun, 79, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health Youngstown Hospital.

He was born December 30, 1941, in Struthers, Ohio, a son of Wilfred and Mary Agnes (Winfield) Eisenbraun.

As a youth, Tom was active in Boy Scouts where he achieved scouting's highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank.  Tom...

Jun 20, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — John “Jack” Hamilton, 92, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with his four children by his side.

Jack was born Nov. 14, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of Leslie C. and Lavinia Reynalt Hamilton.

He was a lifelong resident of Youngstown and a 1947 graduate of South High School,...

Jun 20, 2021

CANFIELD — Diane Playforth, 82, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center. She received a call from her husband, George, and her heavenly father, on this Father’s Day. It was an invitation she could not refuse and which she will not be returning from. She always knew there was a limited amount of time that her...

Jun 19, 2021

BOARDMAN — Randall J. Beede, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 19, 2021, after a short stay at Hospice House.

Randall, affectionately known as Randy, was born May 29, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of Randall and Hazel Frances Steele Beede.

He was a graduate of Boardman High School and attended Youngstown State University. He...

Jun 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Alex J. Shaffo, 64, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic, due to an ongoing heart condition.

He was born Sept. 18, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of the late Alexander and Annabelle Jones Shaffo.

Alex was a 1974 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and received his bachelor’s degree...

Jun 18, 2021

NEWTON FALLS — June A. Lennox Teets, 70, died peacefully at home on Friday, June 18, 2021.

June was born June 23, 1950, in Youngstown, the daughter of Roy and Dorthea Hains Lennox.

She attended Jackson-Milton High School and was a dedicated homemaker. In her spare time, June enjoyed baking and crocheting.

June...

Jun 15, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Gladys E. Thomas, 94, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Hospice House.

She was born April 11, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of Willis and Julia Danko Weitzman.

Gladys is survived by her daughter, Elaine M. (Anthony) Severino of Youngstown; her granddaughter, Julia Severino of Youngstown; two great-grandsons, Anthony and Nickolas Severino, whom...

Jun 14, 2021

NORTH LIMA — Thomas A. Howley, 96, formerly of Poland, passed away peacefully Monday, June 14, 2021, at The Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Tom was born May 7, 1925, in Youngstown, to Thomas J. and Margaret Langan Howley. Sadly, when Tom was just 14 months old, his mother passed away. Several years later, his father remarried Mary...

Jun 13, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph Ridel, 78, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Windsor House at Omni Manor.

He was born October 24, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of Norman Joseph and Dorothy (Pape) Ridel.

Joseph was a 1962 graduate of Ursuline High School and worked at Roth Bros. with the Local 71 Union for 25 years....

Jun 12, 2021

BOARDMAN — Caroline Berg, 80, died peacefully Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Assumption Village Nursing Home, surrounded by her family.

Caroline was born Feb. 22, 1941, in Camden, N.J., the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Damato Cremonese.

She attended Duquesne University and graduated from Mercy Hospital of Nursing.

Caroline worked as a Critical...

Jun 10, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Olive Kathryn Harasyn, 75, died on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at home with her family by her side.

She was born Oct. 21, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Dora Leak Hoffman.

Olive married John “Sox” Harasyn on March 21, 1964, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2013....

Jun 10, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Daniel Joseph Jacobson, 50, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Thursday, June 10, 2021.

Daniel was born May 20, 1971, in Youngstown, the son of Robert and Martha Knapp Jacobson.

He was a graduate of Liberty High School and worked as a machinist for many years.

In his spare time,...

Jun 7, 2021

POLAND - James “Jim” Harger unexpectedly went home to Heaven to be healed on Monday June 7, 2021.  Though he has left this Earth he will never leave the hearts of those that knew him. God broke the mold when He made Jim.

Jim was born May 11, 1961 to the late Charles and Verda (Fifield) Harger...

Jun 6, 2021

CANFIELD — Sister Jerome Corcoran, OSU, a longtime leader in education in the city of Youngstown and advocate for the poor, died Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Ursuline Motherhouse after complications from a fall two weeks ago. She was 105.

Irene M. Corcoran was born April 21, 1916, in Chicago, the daughter of Austin J. and...

Jun 6, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Elva J. Vargo, 76, died Sunday June 6, 2021, at her residence

Elva was born April 5, 1945, in Erie, Pa., a daughter of John and Elvena Chase Borkoski.

She attended Harborcreek High School. Before moving to Youngstown, Elva owned and operated a private cleaning business in Erie.

She was a...

Jun 4, 2021

CANFIELD — Jayne E. Geewax, 68, of Canfield, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Jayne was born Dec. 22, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of Julius and Rita Vitullo Geewax.

Jayne was a 1970 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green...

Jun 3, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Albert L. Vega, 77, died peacefully Thursday, June 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Albert was born July 17, 1943, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, the son of Florencio and Engracia Vitalis Vega. He came to the area as a small child. Albert worked for General Motors in the Fabricating Plant for 30 years until retiring....

Jun 2, 2021

POLAND — Kimberly A. Johnson, 56, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born Feb. 7, 1965, in Bethlehem, Pa., a daughter of Warren and Joan Hall.

Kim was a 1983 graduate of Barron Collier High School in Naples, Fla., and received a bachelor’s degree from Florida State...

Jun 2, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Deborah A. Brothers, 70, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Deborah was born Aug. 7, 1950, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Vukich Pretoka. She was a 1968 graduate of Chaney High School. Deborah married her husband, Robert "Bruce" Brothers on Jan. 31, 1979; and he preceded her in death...

Jun 1, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Rose T. Koneval, 87, died peacefully Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Austinwoods Nursing Home from complications of Covid-19.

Rose was born Oct. 21, 1933, in Youngstown, the daughter of Samuel and Theresa (Napolitano) Fiordelise.

She was a 1951 graduate of The Rayen School, where she proudly led her school as head majorette. Rose...