Sep 24, 2019

John Ciliberto, 84, passed away Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019, at his home. He was born June 2, 1935, in Struthers, Ohio, a son of John and Mary (Condino) Ciliberto. John graduated from Struthers High School. He worked at FA Pilgrim as a fork lift operator and later worked at Airborne Delivery as a driver. He was an avid...

Sep 24, 2019

Diamond - Gerald Raymond Dechant, 77, of Diamond, Ohio passed away September 24.

Jerry was born  January 12, 1942  to Raymond and Anna Copanic Dechant and grew up on the East side of Youngstown.

Jerry graduated from East High School in 1960, Salem School of Technology, Kent State University as an Electrical Engineer and worked...

Sep 21, 2019

Rosemarie Antonoff, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2019. She was born February 18, 1939, in Youngstown, a daugher of the late Simeon and Elizabeth (Valyo) Hardy. Rose was a 1957 graduate of Chaney High School. She was a member of St. Michael Church. She enjoyed going to the monthly card club with the girls, crafting, and...

Sep 19, 2019

Frederick W. Rosko, Sr., 86, passed away September 19, 2019, at Sunrise of Dublin, Ohio. Fred was born in Youngstown in 1933, the son of the late Josef and Margaret Rosko. He was a 1952 graduate of Chaney High School, attended Youngstown College, and served his country as a Corporal in the US Army Infantry. Fred was a member...

Sep 16, 2019

CANFIELD — Kevin Ray Channell, 50, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at his residence after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer.

Kevin was born Feb. 15, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of Kenneth and Naomi Louise Bender Channell of Columbiana.

He was a 1987 graduate of Crestview High School and received his bachelor’s degree...

Sep 16, 2019

POLAND — Joan A. Lind Henry-Rubino, 86, died peacefully early Monday morning, Sept. 16, 2019, at Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Joan was born March 18, 1933, in Harmony, Pa., the daughter of Edvin and Adga Anderson Lind.

She graduated from South High School in 1951 and attended Youngstown State University. She worked at Strausbaugh Motor...

Sep 12, 2019

POLAND - Robert Walters, 79, passed away Tuesday morning, September 12, 2019, at his home. He was born July 20, 1940, in Garfield Heights, the son of Clarence and Florence (Mantifel) Walters. Robert was a United States Army veteran and played the trombone in the military band during his deployment in Germany. He received his bachelors degree from Kent State...

Sep 11, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Lester “Ted” L. McIntyre, 84, passed away September 11, 2019 peacefully with his wife by his side. Ted was born May 4, 1935 in Clarksburg, WV the son of the late Howard and Pauline (Oldaker) McIntyre. Ted served his country in the United States Army. He retired from General Motors, Security Dept., in 1995. He enjoyed hunting, cooking...

Sep 9, 2019

BOARDMAN — Katheryne Jo “Kathy” Glaros, 62, died Monday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born Jan. 27, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of William G. and Jane Massaro Glaros.

After graduating from Ursuline High School she began a lifelong career in sales. Kathy worked in the cosmetic departments at Strouss’, Carlisle’s, JC...

Sep 9, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Michele Garcar, 76, passed away Sept. 9, 2019, at Victoria House Assisted Living.

Michele was born Dec. 5, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Aldrich and Catherine Smith Bolash.

She attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and worked for St. Elizabeth Hospital as a neonatal intensive care nurse for 30 years....

Sep 9, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Michele Garcar, 76, died Monday morning, Sept. 9, 2019, at Victoria House Assisted Living.

Michele was born Dec. 5, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Aldrich and Catherine Smith Bolash.

She attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and worked for St. Elizabeth Hospital as a neonatal intensive care nurse for 30...

Sep 6, 2019

SALEM — Etta “Lorena” Shehy, 93, died peacefully Friday morning at home surrounded by her family.

Lorena was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of John M. and Verna I. (Gray) Hulburt.

She was a 1944 graduate of Scienceville High School. Lorena worked as a bookkeeper in the accounting department for Lyons Medical...

Sep 5, 2019

AUSTINTOWN — Roy E. Bush, 70, died Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after a short courageous battle with cancer.

Roy was born Feb. 26, 1949, in Steubenville, the son of Roland C. and Mary Bates Bush.

He was a 1967 graduate of Salem High School and attended Youngstown State University’s Dana School of...

Sep 3, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Alex Treharn, 34, died on September 3, 2019, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown due to heart failure. Alex was born September 27, 1984, in Youngstown, Ohio. He attended Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a construction project manager for Store Crafters. He was most recently employed by B.J's Restaurant in Boardman. Alex enjoyed camping, being...

Aug 26, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN -  A funeral service will be held on Friday Aug. 30, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, for Ronald Moran, 85, who died Monday morning at Caprice Nursing Home.

Ronald was born March 3, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of Norbert and Rebecca (McGuire) Moran.

He attended South High School...

Aug 25, 2019

POLAND - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at 6 p.m. at St. Dominic Church, in Youngstown, for Mr. Joseph S. Illencik Sr., 85, who died Sunday evening at Continuing Health Care of Boardman.

Joe was born June 9, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of Stephen and Anna (Murphy) Illencik....

Aug 25, 2019

POLAND - Private family services were held at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, for Marilyn B. Benson, 88, who died peacefully Sunday afternoon at Hospice of the Valley surrounded by her family.

Marilyn was born March 24, 1931, in Meadville, Pa., the daughter of John and Alta (Stainbrook) Brown.

She was a 1949 graduate...

Aug 19, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 6 PM at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Patricia L. Alli, 73, who passed away early Monday morning at Hospice House. Patricia was born August 6, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Leonard and Patricia (Collins) Hians. She was a graduate of Chaney High School. She...

Aug 18, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - A memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for Ross E. Vitullo, 76, who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, after a lengthy illness.

Ross was born on April 9, 1943, in Youngstown.

He graduated from Struthers High School in...

Aug 17, 2019

BOARDMAN - Prayers will begin Friday morning at 9:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m., celebrated at St. Dominic Church, for William J. Hardie, 78, who died Saturday morning, surrounded by family at the home of his son in Boardman.

Bill was born Sept. 19,...