Obituaries
Samuel Huffstetler
Jul 14, 2017
Samuel H. Huffstetler: comedic, music/movie whiz, and animal lover, of North benton, Ohio, went home to the Lord on Friday July 14th, 2017. He was born on May 3rd, 1959 in Warren, Ohio to Gene and Harlene (Eckels) Huffstetler. He took immense pride in his work at General Motors where he provided for his family for 39 years. He spent...
Dolores Paul
Jul 12, 2017
Jacksonville - Prayers will begin Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, 2726 Center Road., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, for Dolores Ann Fortunato Paul, 90, who died Wednesday morning at her residence in Florida. Dolores was born Aug 3, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio,...
Michele Barnett
Jul 12, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - A memorial Mass will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Michele M. Bondi Barnett, 47, who died Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Michele was born Nov. 20, 1969, in Youngstown, the daughter of Daniel M. and Linda (Joseph) Bondi. She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and attended Kent...
John Waller
Jul 7, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - John Waller, 44, died unexpectedly Friday, July 7, 2017. He was born July 11, 1972, in Youngstown, the son of Joanne Waller Jeswald. John attended Fitch High School. He loved cooking and running Waller Concession Stands at area fairs and festivals. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. John enjoyed fishing and playing foosball. His favorite hobbies included...
Mary Roznoy
Jul 6, 2017
MOSELEY, VA. - Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, for Mary (Duponty) Roznoy, 89, who passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2017. Mary was born on May 5, 1928, to the late James and Anna (DeLuca) Duponty. Mary graduated in 1948 from Campbell Memorial High School and after graduation, entered...
Dr. William Diorio
Jul 4, 2017
POLAND - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Church in Poland, officiated by Msgr. William Connell for Dr. William "Bill" Diorio, 74, who died Tuesday evening at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Bill was born Dec. 13, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late William Sr. and...
Sally Stein
Jun 29, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - A prayer service will be held on Monday at 12:15 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. at St. Christine Church in Youngstown, officiated by Fr. John Keehner for Mrs. Sally Stein, 75, who died Thursday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Sally was born...
Dr Theall
Jun 26, 2017
Dr. Michael Theall, 75, of Poland, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, following a lengthy battle with multiple cardiovascular issues. He was born on February 16, 1942 in Manchester, NH, a son of John and Doris Theall. Michael was a captain in the US Air Force, serving from 1965 to 1970. He earned his...
Richard Mershimer
Jun 25, 2017
POLAND - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Church, for Richard "Dick" Mershimer, 81, who died Sunday evening at Sunrise Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. Richard was born April 18, 1936, in West Sunbury, Pa., the son of Ford and Edith (Hall) Mershimer. He was a 1954 graduate of...
Russell Ramirez Sr
Jun 23, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Private family services were held for Russell L. Ramirez Sr., 82, who passed away Friday morning at the Woodlands at Austin Woods. Russell was born Sept. 15, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of the late Luis and Elsie (Pratt) Ramirez. Russell retired as a pharmacist from Franklin Pharmacy in Warren. He also worked with the Ohio State Pharmacy...
Dennis Rigley
Jun 21, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Private family funeral services were held for Dennis M. Rigley, 80, who passed away Wednesday morning at his home. Dennis was born Feb. 21, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Anne (Friedman) Rigley. Dennis was a Special Education teacher in the Atlanta school system. Dennis leaves his sister, Virginia (Dom) Lucarell of Youngstown; a...
Robert Kolar
Jun 19, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Friday at 12:15 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 4303 Mahoning Ave., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, for Robert J. Kolar, 83, who died Monday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Robert was born Jan 1, 1934, in Worthington (Yellow Dog), Pa., the son...
Catherine Rousseau
Jun 17, 2017
STOW - A memorial Mass will be held on July 8, 2017, at 10 a.m. at St. Christine Church in Youngstown for Mrs. Catherine V. Rousseau, 96, formerly of Kent and Canfield, who died on June 17, 2017, at Hospice Care Center in Akron. Catherine was the first of nine children born to James J. and Rebecca (Bees) McHugh on...
Dr. David Pichett
Jun 9, 2017
BOARDMAN - Dr. David E. Pichette was peacefully called home, Friday, June 9, 2017, after a year-long bout with cancer. He passed away at St. Elizabeth Health Center, where he spent most of his life tending to others so they may live. He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Ginny," whom he married in 1969; four sons, John of Cleveland,...
Gerda Thomas
Jun 7, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Gerda Thomas, 94, who died Wednesday afternoon at Vista Care Nursing Home. Gerda was born Feb. 20, 1923, in Youngstown, the daughter of Herman and Helen (Seremack) Baker. She was a devoted homemaker, who dedicated her life caring for her husband...
Jack Lindsay
Jun 7, 2017
POLAND - A prayer service will be held on Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church for Mr.Jack Patrick Lindsay, who passed away peacefully at Briarfield at Ashley Circle on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, after an extended illness. Born on April...
Jaciel Leon
Jun 3, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Funeral services will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Jaciel Leon, 68, who died Saturday afternoon at home. Jaciel was born Feb. 28, 1949, in Hidalgo, Mexico, the son of Alberto and Magdalena (Cortez) Leon. He was most recently employed as a truck driver for Valley Foods. Jaciel enjoyed spending...
Marion Nischwitz
Jun 1, 2017
COLUMBUS - Prayers will begin Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Church, for Marion E. Nischwitz, 91, who died early Thursday morning at Columbus Colony Nursing Home. Marion was born Feb. 18, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of Patrick and Lorene Hughes...
Richard Habeger
Jun 1, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - A memorial service will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for Richard "Tike" L. Habeger, 80, who passed away Thursday morning at his home, with his family by his side. Tike was born Dec. 11, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frederick and Mildred (Leonhart) Habeger. Tike was a...
John Sontich
May 31, 2017
POLAND - On Wednesday morning, May 31, 2017, John T. Sontich was taken to his final resting place by the Lord Jesus. He passed away unexpectedly, but comfortably, at his home in the presence of his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Joseph S. Rudjak on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 10 a.m. at...
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