Nov 1, 2020

STRUTHERS — We celebrate the life of Patricia Ann Crittenden Naples, whom Jesus called home on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Born April 24, 1937, in Struthers, Pat was the daughter of the late Lester and Esther Blakeslee Crittenden. Pat attended Struthers High School, where she played saxophone, was head majorette, and was voted “Best Dressed” by her classmates before graduating...

Oct 30, 2020

POLAND - Ruth C. "Jo" Ferry Burns, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, with her loving children at her side. Ruth was born Dec. 15, 1930, in New Castle, Pa., to Irwin and Elizabeth (Murray) Ferry. The family moved to Youngstown, Ohio in 1939. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1949. Since...

Oct 29, 2020

POLAND - Private Family Services were held for Michael P. Nerone, 54, passed away Thursday October 29, 2020 at his home. He was born Jan. 28, 1966 in Youngstown, a son of the late Alfred and Angeline M. (Brunetti) Nerone. Michael loved his family, his coffee, his music, especially "Rush" and his mom's cooking. He also had an interest...

Oct 28, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - A Private Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Stephen of Hungary Church for Frances Kovic passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer and COPD Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Briarfield Manor. She was born Sept. 17, 1941 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Tomchak) Kovic. Frances graduated from Chaney...

Oct 26, 2020

CANFIELD — Patricia Ann Fehr, 91, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 1, 1929, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late John and Grace (Deupree) Nackenhorst. Pat took piano, singing and dance lessons at The Jordan Conservatory of Music, where she was also schooled in elocution. Pat received a bachelor’s degree...

Oct 24, 2020

BOARDMAN — Barbara Ann Rigley passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Hospice House. She was born Nov. 13, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Madeline Spencer Wilkie. Barb graduated from The Rayen School and worked in the meat department at Santisi’s Sparkle. She was the most caring and unselfish person you could ever meet. She...

Oct 21, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Saturday morning at 9:30 AM at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10:00 AM at St. Brendan Church for Elizabeth M. "Betty" Martino age 83 who died Wednesday morning at the Inn at Walker Mill.

Betty was born November 21, 1936 in Youngstown,...

Oct 20, 2020

Forget your trouble, your sorrows, your sickness, and weakness and dance! Words expressed and embraced by Jim Dudash, age 51, who passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born May 26,1969 in Youngstown, a son of John and Mary (Huda) Dudash. He was a 1987 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and...

Oct 19, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — William F. Jones, 79, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, at his home, with his loving family by his side.

He was born April 1, 1941, in North Lima, to William and Ethel Hargate Jones. William worked as a steelworker at Steel Door.

William is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sandra...

Oct 18, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Maria B. Amicone, 70, passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 18, 2020, at UH Cleveland Medical Center.

She was born Dec 23, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Potts Smith.

Maria graduated from South High School and retired as an autoworker from General Motors Lordstown, a proud member of...

Oct 18, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Paul H. Gruber, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family early Sunday morning, October 18, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown after a very  trying struggle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Paul was born December 14, 1940 in Youngstown,Ohio.  He was the son of Samuel and Elsie (Aber) Gruber.

He was a...

Oct 17, 2020

NORTH LIMA — Dorothy K. Vari, 92, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17, 2020, at Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Dorothy was born April 7, 1928, in Crawford County, W.Va., the daughter of William and Margaret (Vencil) Clark.

She came to this area in 1950 and dedicated her life to her family.

Dorothy was...

Oct 17, 2020

POLAND — Viola Rullie Martin Sainato, 99, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, surrounded by her family, at Hampton Woods Nursing Home.

Viola was born April 30, 1921, in Youngstown, the daughter of Michael and Amy Barber Rullie.

She was a 1939 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked for the family business, Libby’s Restaurant,...

Oct 14, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Dorothy Ann Findlay, 88, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at Liberty Health Care Center, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Burke) Judge.

She was a 1950 graduate of The Rayen School and attended Youngstown College.

Dorothy worked at...

Oct 14, 2020

Charles Joseph Ceryan, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2020. He was born September 19, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio to Freda Weimer (Minotti) and Joseph Ceryan. Chuck loved to read and learn. It was not uncommon for him to check out several books every week from the library. He was a student of life and loved to learn...

Oct 11, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Mary Carol Klaser, 81, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Austinwoods Nursing Center.

She was born Dec. 25, 1938, in Youngstown, to John A. and Agnes M. (Mullen) Klaser.

Mary was a 1957 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and took a two-year secretarial course at Youngstown College.

She was...

Oct 7, 2020

POLAND — Joseph Alexander Balog, 81, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman.

Joseph was born July 25, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Mary Alberta Aderhold Balog.

He was a graduate of Wilson High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University.

Joseph...

Oct 7, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Private family services will be held at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Kim Marie Toohey, 59, of Austintown, who died Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, 2020, at her home, after a lengthy illness. Kim was born Nov. 25, 1960, in Youngstown, the daughter of Slavko “Steve” and Mildred “Mitzi” Blazevich Jurich. She was a 1978 graduate of...

Oct 7, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Frank Paul Doperak, 77, aka “Pap,” “Franco Bertuzzi,” aka “The Prince of West Samoa,” aka “Amigo #1,” passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, 2020, at Assumption Village nursing home.

Today the world lost its biggest lover of oatmeal raisin cookies. In his final years, he would look forward to that simple confection that...

Oct 7, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - On October 7, 2020, our son, Brent Verdinek passed away peacefully at University Hospital in Cleveland with his parents at his bedside. Brent passed away from many years of physical problems that culminated in his life ending. His parents Bonnie and Wayne held his hands and hugged him as he passed to the arms of Jesus. They...