Obituaries
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...
Ann Orsinelli
May 29, 2017
Prayers will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Charles Borromeo Church for Ann M. (D'Agostino) Orsinelli, 89, who passed away Monday at Marian Living Center. Ann was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Youngstown, to the late Frank and Grace (Pagano) D'Agostino. Ann...
Jennifer Pasquale
May 26, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Highway Tabernacle Church for Jennifer P. Pasquale, 55, who passed away early Friday morning at Hospice House from recently diagnosed lung cancer. Jennifer was born Aug. 18, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Bianca Mary (Rongone) Pasquale. She was a 1980...
George Dolwick
May 25, 2017
STOCKTON, CALIF. - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Christine Church in Youngstown, for George "Skip" Dolwick Jr., 66, who died May 25, 2017, at home. George was born Sept. 9, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of George and Ellen (Duby) Dolwick Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of Ursuline High School...
Marie Lacava
May 22, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Marie Antoinette (Fortunato) LaCava, 76, who died Monday morning at Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Marie was born Sept. 12, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of Fred A. and Victoria (Romanov) Fortunato. She was a 1958...
Deborah Gentile
May 20, 2017
POLAND - Deborah "Debbie" K. Gentile, 69, died unexpectedly at her home early Saturday morning. She was born May 1, 1948, in East Liverpool, the daughter of Dr. Ronald Jay and Norma Kinsey. She was a 1966 graduate of East Liverpool and later graduated from The Ohio State University in 1969. Debbie returned to the Youngstown area in 1975. Debbie...
George Cucaro
May 20, 2017
CANFIELD - Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for George J. Cucaro, 97, who passed away Saturday morning at Hospice House. George was born Jan. 12, 1920, in Youngtown, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Larocco) Cucaro. George served in the U.S. Army during World War II and...
Margaret Vidman
May 20, 2017
BOARDMAN - Prayers will be held Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for Margaret "Peggy" Ann Vidman, 80, who passed away Saturday at Hospice House. Peggy was born Sept. 21, 1936, in Struthers, a daughter of the late Gerald...
Elaine Popovich
May 15, 2017
BOARDMAN - A prayer service will be held Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Resurrection Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Church, celebrated by Fr. Philip Rogers for Elaine Popovich, 79, who passed away peacefully Monday, May 15, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born Nov. 13, 1937, in...
Joseph Skowron
May 12, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Joseph James Skowron, 84, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2017, surrounded by members of his large, loving family. Joseph lived in Austintown for nearly 60 years. He grew up on the south side of Youngstown, attending South High School and playing baseball. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Eustis, Va., but hitchhiked home...
Betty Grimm
May 11, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Private services will be held for Betty J. Grimm, 84, who died early Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center's Emergency Room. "Betty" was born June 3, 1932, in Chester, W.Va., the daughter of Lloyd and Sara (Silverthorne) Brewer. She was a graduate of Chester High School in West Virginia and a member of the Western Reserve United...
Janice Gibbs
May 11, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Funeral services will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel for Janice E. Gibbs, 79, who passed away Thursday evening at The Inn at Christine Valley. Janice was born March 30, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Grace (Foster) Black. Janice was a 1955 graduate of The...
William Mchenry
May 4, 2017
A Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10 AM at St. Christine Church for William F. McHenry, 87, who passed away Thursday, May 4th at Heritage Manor. William was born Nov. 17, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Foley) McHenry. William graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and served in the United States...
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