Jan 17, 2021

NORTH JACKSON — Marion Roudebush, 82, died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 17, 2021, at Briarfield Nursing Home.

Marion was born May 16, 1938, the daughter of Clair and Hazel Drummond Hess.

She spent her life as a homemaker, dedicating her life to her family.

Marion was a member of Highway Tabernacle Church.

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Jan 16, 2021

NORTH LIMA — June Puscher Lane, 98, died Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 2021, at Assumption Village. June was born June 24, 1922, in Pennsylvania to Francis and Emma Uphoff Grim.

June attended Hubbard High School.

She and Samuel Puscher were married Sept. 12, 1942. They raised their family in Hubbard and moved to Fort Myers...

Jan 15, 2021

CANFIELD — Stella Marie Betsa, 78, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Coastal Carolina Hospital in South Carolina.

She was born March 6, 1942, in Youngstown, to Francis and Ellen Bisso Vivo.

Stella was a graduate of Wilson High School and owned and operated Bark N Bows, a professional dog grooming company.

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Jan 13, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Dena M. Bokesch, 72, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

Dena was born July 24, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Julia Adovasio Carbon.

She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Dena worked as a secretary...

Jan 12, 2021

CANFIELD — Mary Richley, 92, passed away at home, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Mary was born Jan. 9, 1929, in Campbell, a daughter of the late George and Anna Biros, immigrants who came to America from Czechoslovakia.

Mary graduated cum laude from Campbell Memorial High School in 1947. Her studies centered on business. She was...

Jan 12, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Janice Marie Balkan passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at the age of 64, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born July 1, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul “Jake” and Joanne Ranalli Balkan.

Janice went to the Mahoning County School for the Retarded and graduated in 1976....

Jan 11, 2021

Tallmadge-Dorothy “Honey” Durkin Walsh passed on to the “better side” on January 11, 2021 with her family. Her family and close friends know her story.  God knows more.

She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 19, 1929, the daughter of John and Bridget DeVaney Durkin. She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1947, from Youngstown State...

Jan 7, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph J. O’Loughlin, 67, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born March 19, 1953, in New Castle, Pa., the son of Norman and Rilla Mae Allsopp O’Loughlin.

A lifelong Austintown resident, Joseph was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and attended Youngstown State University. He...

Jan 6, 2021

NORTH JACKSON - Rebecca Mae Ruby, 62, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born November 4, 1958 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Cecil and Myrtle (Smith) Thorpe. Rebecca was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed cooking.  Her greatest love was for her family. especially spending time with all of her grandchildren....

Jan 4, 2021

COLUMBIANA - James R. "Jim" Golladay, passed peacefully Monday morning with his wife by his side. Jim was born Sept. 21, 1944, in Steubenville, the son of Robert and Thiery (Lodge) Golladay. He was a 1962 graduate of Cambridge High School. Jim was a tremendous person to all—furry friends and humankind alike. If you were fortunate to have met...

Jan 4, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Joyce Lynne Markovitch, 75, died Monday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born Sept. 24, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of Bernard and Edith Mayhew Scharsu.

A 1962 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Joyce worked as a cosmetologist and hairdresser for Brownlee Woods and as a instructional...

Jan 3, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Valerie J. Wickham, 57, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born January 22, 1963, in California, a daughter of Terry and Janette (Mack) Wickham.

Valerie is survived by her three children, Nicholas (Angela) Lam, of Deerfield, Brandy (Joseph) Sutcliffe, of Deerfield, and Reid Amey, of Austintown; her...

Jan 2, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Patricia Parish, 87, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at Omni Manor Health Care. She was born June 28, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of Elizabeth Dosch Cox and Herbert Cox. She moved to Youngstown and attended North High School, where she was a cheerleader. She then married the love of her life, Anthony Parish, on May...

Dec 31, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Samuel J. Pachell, 91, died peacefully late Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Samuel, affectionately known as "Pap", was born Aug. 26, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of Nicholas and Carmel (Cardaline) Pachell. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and enlisted in the United States Army after graduation. Sam worked for...

Dec 31, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Mary Lou Hurd, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, peacefully at her home.

Mary Lou was born May 18, 1932, in New Castle, Pa., the daughter of Vito and Josephine Bonoro Johngrass.

She enjoyed traveling, league bowling, and casino trips, and was proud to have been a poll worker for over 53 years....

Dec 31, 2020

POLAND — Charlotte Kluge, 74, died suddenly, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Charlotte was born Dec. 10, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of Charles and Anna Jean Perna.

She was a graduate of North High School and earned a master’s degree from Youngstown State University.

Charlotte worked many years...

Dec 30, 2020

BELOIT - Janice L. Melott, 67, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.   Janice was born Feb. 18, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of Pete and Edna (Carnes) Boston.  She was a graduate of Leetonia High School and worked as a cashier for many years until retiring.   Janice loved to cook and bake....

Dec 29, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Thelma B. Griffith, 86, passed away Tuesday evening at Briarfield Manor.

She was born Sept. 25, 1934 in Philippi, WV a daughter of the late Arthur and Anna B. (Strawderman) Boyles.

Thelma was a graduate of Philippi High School.  For 20 years, she was a seamstress for Plakie Toys, sewing outfits for the dolls. When...

Dec 28, 2020

POLAND — Anna Maria Eul, 89, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at her residence, with her loving family by her side.

She was born Feb. 10, 1931, in Oberhausen, Germany, a daughter of Emil and Elfride Puschmann Buchholz.

Anna married her husband, Otto K. Eul, in Germany, on Dec. 23, 1950. They came to...

Dec 25, 2020

POLAND - Jacqueline June Heidel, 81, passed away Friday morning, December 25, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 8, 1939, in Huntingdon, Pa., a daughter of the late Leroy and Thelma (Cummings) Hamman. Jacqueline worked in home healthcare as a caretaker for Comfort Keepers for 5 years. She was a member of...