Obituaries
David Davis
Aug 8, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services celebrating the life of David John Davis, 38, who passed away unexpectedly Monday evening at his home, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, with Pastor Fred Schrock as celebrant. Mr. Davis was born on Jan. 14, 1978, in Youngstown, son of David Davis and Linda Carr. David resided...
Patrick Dougherty
Aug 4, 2016
BOARDMAN - Patrick E. Dougherty, 81, died Thursday afternoon at the Greenbriar Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 16, 1934, in St. Paul, Minn., the son of Patrick and Rose (Necas) Dougherty. Patrick was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country during the Korean War. He worked as a driver for Consolidated Freightway...
Michael Antonoff
Aug 4, 2016
CANFIELD - 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 10 a.m. at St. Michael Church for Michael R. Antonoff, 76, who died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Michael was born Dec. 22, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Anton and...
Beverly Klepfer
Aug 3, 2016
POLAND - Beverly Jane Klepfer, 74, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Klepfer was born on Oct. 6, 1941, in New Castle, Pa, daughter of Donald and Virginia Oldfield. She graduated from Springfield High School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Petersburg. She worked for Walmart as a...
Caitlin Lowen
Aug 2, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - A memorial service will be held Monday, at 1 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for Caitlin Elise Lowen, 23, who passed away Tuesday evening. Caitlin was born Aug. 24, 1992, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Tracy (Bevan) Lowen. Caitlin was a 2011 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She loved camping, shopping, going...
John O'Neill Sr
Aug 2, 2016
"Together Again" YOUNGSTOWN - Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for John J. "Red" O'Neill Sr., 92, who passed away Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, after a brief illness, with his family by his side. John was born March 14, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late...
Irene Long
Aug 2, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Irene Jean Long, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Long was born Oct. 3, 1923, in Cleveland, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Diefendahler) Haller. Irene and her family came to the Youngstown area in 1983. Irene worked for the Medina County Gazette for 18 years as an ad proofreader,...
Ann Tobias
Jul 31, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Ann E. Tobias, 90, who died peacefully, Sunday afternoon at Briarfield Manor Nursing Home. She was surrounded by her family. Ann was born on May 30, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of Leland and Gladys (Westran) Younger. She was a 1944...
Robert Grapes
Jul 31, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Philip Imler, for Robert P. Grapes, 64, who passed away unexpectedly Sunday at his home after a brief illness. "Rob" was born on March 8, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert C. and Phoebe R....
Deborah Gruber
Jul 30, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Deborah G. Gruber, 66, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Deborah was born Nov. 4, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Piper) Gruber Sr. She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a bookkeeper for Pollick Co. from 1972 to 1983. She later worked for Holiday...
Frank Sackela
Jul 29, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services will be held Monday at 6 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Frank F. Sackela, 69, who died suddenly Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Frank was born Aug. 7, 1946, in Allentown, Pa., the son of Frank and Margaret Sackela Sr. He was a graduate of Chaney High School....
Mary Engelhardt
Jul 28, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, officiated by the Rev. John Ettinger, for Mrs. Mary Jane Engelhardt, 83, who died Thursday evening at her home. Mrs. Engelhardt was born Oct. 12, 1932, in Youngstown, daughter of James and Dorothy Filbert, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Jane...
Karen Razo
Jul 28, 2016
CANFIELD - Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Karen L. Razo, 66, who passed away Thursday afternoon at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m., at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, with Pastor Jay Eastman officiating. Mrs. Razo was born on June 29, 1950, daughter of Dr. Gordon and Marjorie (Knuth) Hopes, and was a lifelong...
Mary Reigle
Jul 25, 2016
NEW MIDDLETON - Funeral services will be held Sunday, at 4 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel for Mary E. Leone Reigle, 67, who passed away Monday evening at Masternick Memorial. Mary was born March 3, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Clara DeCola Leone. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and formerly...
Geraldine Gmitra
Jul 20, 2016
POLAND - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church for Geraldine "Gerri" M. Gmitra, 90, who passed away Wednesday at Sunrise Nursing Home. Gerri was born March 17, 1926, in Poland, a daughter of the late Shuman and Margaret (Russell) Stiver. Gerri graduated from Poland Seminary High School....
Wlliam Specht, Jr
Jul 17, 2016
CANFIELD - Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, for William J. Specht Jr., 89, who died Sunday afternoon at Briarfield Ashley Circle. William was born Feb. 10, 1927, the son of William J. and Margaret Horvat Specht. He was a graduate of the 1945 class of East High School and...
Patricia Schleyhahn
Jul 15, 2016
BERLIN CENTER - Patricia D. Schleyhahn, 81, formerly of Springfield, Ill., died Friday, July 15, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Schleyhahn was born Aug. 24, 1934, in Springfield, the daughter of Julio and Goldie (Dragoo) Baldoni, and came to the Youngstown area in March of 2015. Patricia was a loving wife and mother her entire...
Charles Costello
Jul 13, 2016
STRUTHERS - Charles Costello, 78, died early Wednesday morning at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman. Charles was born Nov. 12, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of Fred and Anne (Tomasino) Costello. He was a 1956 graduate of Struthers High School and worked as a driver for Brinks Armored Car Security. Charles was a very talented basketball player and received a...
Charles Spagnola, Jr
Jul 13, 2016
GREENSBORO, N.C. - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1125 Turin St, Youngstown, officiated by the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio, for Mr. Charles "Boots" Spagnola Jr., 88, who passed away Wednesday July 13, 2016, following a six-month fight to rehabilitate from a broken hip fall....
Frank Moran
Jul 12, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Frank Moran, 86, who died late Tuesday evening at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center. Frank was born Aug. 3, 1929, in Lowellville, the son of Joseph and...
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