Obituaries
Ruth Mechling
May 1, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - A memorial service will be held at a later date for Ruth J. Mechling, 82, who died peacefully Monday morning, May 1, at Omni Manor Nursing Home. Ruth was born March 12, 1935, in Austintown, the daughter of Fred and Beatrice (Pershing) Russell. She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, and was a bus driver for...
Dorothy Morneau
Apr 28, 2017
STILLWATER, MINN. - Dorothy D. (Minarik) Morneau, 83, former Boardman resident of 40 years, passed peacefully surrounded by family at the Gables of Boutwells Landing in Stillwater. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Peter; parents Joseph and Katherine; and siblings Mary McGuire, William, Leonard, Gertie Wiegel, Herbert and Edward. She will be missed by her family and...
Rosemary Jenkins
Apr 26, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Monday at 9:15 AM at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church for Rosemary F. Jenkins, who died peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Rosemary was born March 20, 1935, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Michael...
Joseph Parilla Jr
Apr 21, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - A very unique an special man died on Friday, April 21, 2017. "He was doing what he has always loved - being out with nature - the birds, the flowers, the trees, cutting the grass, feeding our feral cat, and taking care of our home." Joseph Peter Parilla Jr. was born in Girard on March 7, 1943, to...
Elizabeth Conroy
Apr 19, 2017
MINERAL RIDGE - A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mineral Ridge, for Elizabeth "Betty" Conroy, 65, who died late Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded in love by her family. Betty was born Jan. 19, 1952, in Salem, the daughter of Carl and Jean...
Judith Santilli
Apr 19, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Judith M. Santilli, 73, died unexpectedly on Wednesday at home. Judith was born May 25, 1943, in Youngstown, the daughter of George J. and Theresa (Coridetti) Savarin. She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a server for DiMichaelangelo's Restaurant for many years. Judith was always very proud of her Italian heritage and enjoyed...
Anna Garcia
Apr 19, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Christine Church for Anna Marie (Baldelli) Garcia, 86, who was escorted to Heaven by angels on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family and her sweet cat, Bunny. "Ann" was born in Youngstown on July 9, 1930, the daughter of...
Richard Dill Sr
Apr 18, 2017
"Together Again" POLAND - Funeral services will be held Saturday at noon at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel for Richard J. Dill Sr., 97, who passed away Tuesday morning at Sunrise of Poland. Richard was born Aug. 24, 1919, in Struthers, a son of the late George E. and Bessie (Fithian) Dill Sr. Richard served in the U.S. Army...
Marilyn Pipoly
Apr 17, 2017
POLAND - Prayers will begin Saturday 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 Church, for Marilyn Senn Pipoly, 80, who died early Monday morning, at Sunrise Nursing Home. Marilyn was born Aug. 14, 1936, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Josephine (McKenzie) Senn....
Dominic Prologo Jr
Apr 15, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Prayers will begin Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christine Church for Dominic P. "Creed" Prologo Jr., 74, who died early Saturday morning, surrounded by his family. Dominic was born July 9, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of Dominic P. and Emma (Smetana) Prologo...
Robert Carlson
Apr 13, 2017
POLAND - Robert Carlson, 61, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack in Sarasota, Fla. on April 13. He is survived by his wife, MaryAnn, of nearly 30 years; their children, Neal and Alexandra (partners Beth Jewett and Steve Mayo, respectively); his sister, Barbara Sullivan (William); father-in-law Gino LaMarca; brother-in-law Gino LaMarca (Debra); loving nieces and nephews; and extended family....
Mary Smotrilla
Apr 12, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Prayers will begin Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Brendan Church for Mary M. "Mickey" Smotrilla, 91, who died Wednesday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown surrounded by her family. Mickey was born Dec. 11, 1925, in Youngstown, the...
Mary Guarino
Apr 12, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel for Mary Kay Guarino, 57, who died Friday morning at her residence. She was born March 31, 1960, in California, a daughter of Lynn Cumminings Donley, and moved to this area in 1999. Mary Kay was the best mom and...
Shirley Chuck
Apr 8, 2017
STRUTHERS - Shirley A. Chuck, 82, passed away Saturday afternoon at her home with her family by her side. Shirley was born April 20, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Herbert and Naomi (Daniels) Sprinkle. Shirley retired after 35 years with Nemenz Food Stores as an accounts payable clerk. She attended the Greenford Christian Church. She enjoyed the...
Victor Mohl
Apr 8, 2017
CANFIELD - Victor Charles Mohl, 89, was born July 6, 1927. He made his home with his daughter, Carol Sicilia. He died April 8, 2017, at home, with his daughter by his side. Victor was born in Pittsburgh, the son of Victor George and Marie (Jufer) Mohl. His parents were born in Switzerland. He was married for 61 years to...
Rose Ritzler
Apr 7, 2017
UNIONTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 300 N. Broad St. in Canfield, for Rose Marie Ritzler, 89, who passed away Friday at Altercare of Hartville. Rose was born Feb. 13, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Leo A. and Rose W. (Sattler) Billock. Rose was a...
James Lawrence
Apr 5, 2017
NORTH JACKSON - A memorial service will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at the First Federated Church for James B. Lawrence, 71, who passed away Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. James was born April 6, 1945, in Southgate, Calif., a son of the late Berlin and Ruth (Phillips) Lawrence. James was a retired cement contractor and...
Margaret Chrystal
Apr 5, 2017
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Church in Youngstown for Margaret "Peggy" L. Chrystal, 58, who passed away Wednesday evening at her home. Peggy was born Feb. 5, 1959 in Youngstown, daughter of the late J. Robert and Ann (Hyland) Chrystal. Peggy graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and was a...
Virginia Reedy
Apr 2, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church for Virginia M. Reedy, 81, who died Sunday morning at Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Virginia "Ginny" was born May 19, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of William H....
Robert Kopey
Apr 1, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Thursday, at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, for Robert J. Kopey, 78, who died Saturday morning at Hospice House, surrounded by his family. Robert was born Jan. 28, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of John and Mary...
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