Aug 2, 2020

POLAND — Thomas Conrad Wrenn, 79, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, with his family by his side. He was a man of faith and integrity, who centered his life around his family and serving others. Tom was born in 1941 in Youngstown, to Laura and Andrew Wrenn. A graduate of Ursuline High School, he became interested in the...

Jul 30, 2020

BOARDMAN — Heather P. Elder, 47, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born March 27, 1973, in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Laura (Seltzer) Smith.

Heather was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School and attended Kent State University. She worked...

Jul 30, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Due to the current health concerns, a private Mass of Christian burial was held for Mary Alice McNally-Lyden, 74, who passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, with her family by her side. The celebrant of the mass was Fr. Simon Mino at St Christine’s Church.

Mary Alice was born April 26,1946, in Youngstown, the first...

Jul 30, 2020

POLAND — Jeanette S. Kulifay, 60, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 30, 2020, at her residence.

She was born March 22, 1960, in Youngstown, daughter of Andy and Genevieve Swider Getsy.

On Oct. 23, 1982, Jeanette married her soulmate and best friend, John T. Kulifay Sr. They shared 38 beautiful and loving years of marriage....

Jul 26, 2020

SALEM - James "Jim" Beery, 66, died early Sunday morning at Continuing Health Care in Lisbon. Jim was born March 1, 1954, in Salem, the son of John and Lois (Coy) Beery. He was a graduate of Hershey High School and earned an Associates degree in Business Management from Kent State University. Jim worked his entire career as a...

Jul 26, 2020

POLAND — William C. “Bill” Simmons, 62, died suddenly Sunday, July 26, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, of an apparent heart attack.

Bill was born Oct. 12, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of Albert and Leona Ganey Simmons.

He was a 1975 graduate of East High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in social...

Jul 25, 2020

GIRARD — Elizabeth “Betty” Vazur, 99, died peacefully Saturday morning, July 25, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley in Girard.

Betty was born June 23, 1921, in Philipsburg, Pa., the daughter of Vasil and Mary (Plevyak) Sudik.

Betty moved to the area in 1949 and worked a short time at Kroger Store as a clerk...

Jul 21, 2020

CANFIELD - Betty Sue Yates, 76, passed away suddenly Tuesday at her daughter's home. She was born September 14, 1943 in Elkhorn City, KY, a daughter of the late Miles and Gertrude (Martin) Looney. Betty was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society. She loved gardening and planting flowers. Her husband, Bobby G. Yates,...

Jul 20, 2020

PETERSBURG - Carl R. Johnson, 91, formerly of Pleasant View Dr. in New Castle, died peacefully Monday afternoon at Hospice House in Poland. Carl was born July 16, 1929, in New Castle, PA, the son of Carl R. Sr. and Jennie (Benson) Johnson. He was a graduate of Clairton High School in PA and enlisted in the United States Marine...

Jul 19, 2020

MINERAL RIDGE - Betty L. Winner, 88, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 28, 1932, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, a daughter of Earl and Lucy (Sidell) Burton.

Betty was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She was a member of the 500 Club for...

Jul 17, 2020

POLAND — Eleanor M. Yavorsky, passed away Friday evening, July 17, 2020, on her 95th birthday, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center in Poland.

Eleanor was born July 17, 1925, in New Salem, Pa. She was the youngest of six children of Stephen and Anna (Shuba) LaClave.

Eleanor was proud of her upbringing in Warren, and...

Jul 16, 2020

POLAND - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Theodore (Ted) V. Braccolino at 4:30 pm on July 16, 2020. Ted was born in Brooklyn N.Y. on September 24,1932 to Lawrence Braccolino and Mary Perrone Braccolino. The youngest of his siblings, he grew up on St. Mark's Avenue in the Bedford-Stuysevant district of Brooklyn and...

Jul 12, 2020

Youngstown – Victoria Schengeli, 91, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Austintown Healthcare Center. She was born in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Rose Schengeli. Victoria was a 1947 graduate of East High School and was a member of their National Honors Society. She was employed by Truscon for many years in the clerical department. She...

Jul 10, 2020

POLAND — Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, with the Rev. Monsignor William Connell for Mary Lou Lumpp, 80, who passed away at home on Friday, July 10, 2020, after a short, but courageous, battle with cancer.

Mary Lou was born Nov. 7, 1939, in Youngstown, a...

Jul 9, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Bernice Ann Smith, 82, died peacefully early Thursday morning at home surrounded by her family. Bernice was born April 23, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Yohman) Garcar. She was a graduate of Chaney High School. Bernice was a homemaker most her life, until the passing of her husband. In her younger years, she...

Jul 7, 2020

POLAND — Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, for James P. Booth, 92, who died Tuesday morning, July 7, 2020, at Masternick Memorial.

Jim was born June 25, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of Alfred J. and Myrtle Rooney Booth.

He was a graduate of Youngstown South...

Jul 7, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Alan M. Rendon, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at his home with family after battling a long-term illness. He knew he was deeply loved as a husband, father, and grandfather - a precious gift given to him before his time to enter the glorious presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in his new eternal home. He...

Jul 5, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Shari Buongrazio, 59, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 5, 2020 at home.

Shari was born March 10, 1961, in Bossier City, La., the daughter of Albert and Blondine Malone Buongrazio.

She was a 1979 graduate of Chaney High School and worked in sales throughout her career. Shari currently worked at Home Depot. She looked...

Jul 4, 2020

YOUNSTOWN - Cora "Corky" J. Brown, 81, passed away early Saturday morning at Heritage Manor. She was born April 5, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Raymond and Cora A. (Miller) Phillips. Cora was a 1957 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She was a bus driver for Mathews Local Schools for 19 years and was president of...

Jul 4, 2020

POLAND — James T. Kosek, 75, entered his place of eternal rest the morning of Saturday, July 4, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a long series of courageous battles with multiple diagnosed cancers.

James was born Nov. 3, 1944, in Youngstown, to Stanley and Bernice Rzasa Kosek, who preceded him in death.

James...