Obituaries
Cecelia Somers
Jun 5, 2016
ELICOTT CITY, MD. - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Roman Catholic Church, celebrated by the Rev. Gerald DeLucia, preceded by a 9:15 a.m. prayer service at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel for Mrs. Cecelia Somers who peacefully passed away of natural causes, with her family by her side in...
Dolores Orlando
Jun 4, 2016
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 6 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. Robert Siffrin as celebrant, for Mrs. Dolores "Dee" J. Orlando, 82, who passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at Liberty Health Care Center. Mrs. Orlando, affectionately known as "Dee," was born on July, 31, 1933, in...
Michael Alexander
Jun 3, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Michael Alexander, 65, was born July 10, 1950, to Dorothy Saker Alexander and Nicholas Faris Alexander in Youngstown. He was the middle son and was preceded in death by his two siblings, Nicholas and Phillip; and his parents. He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of 33 years, Diane (Poraczky); his daughter, Amy (Monica); and his...
Dr. Guido Shiavone
Jun 3, 2016
MELBOURNE, FLA. - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m., at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, officiated by the Rev. Msgr. Ken Miller, preceded by a 10:30 a.m. prayer service at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Dr. Guido E. Schiavone, 102, who passed away peacefully Friday evening at Platinum Oaks Assisted Living...
Paul Vinkler
May 29, 2016
BOARDMAN - Prayers will begin Thursday 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 Church, for Paul P. Vinkler, 90, who died Sunday evening at Shepherd of the Valley. Paul was born Jan. 31, 1926, in Youngstown, the son of John and Mary (Lipay) Vinkler....
Theresa Halczak
May 27, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m., at St. Angela Merici Church for Theresa Halczak, 89, who died Friday morning at home, surrounded by her family. Theresa was born Dec. 21, 1926, in Hillsville, Pa., the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Macri) Gennaro. She was a graduate of Bessemer High School and was...
Mary Purucker
May 27, 2016
BOARDMAN - Private family services will be held for Mrs. Mary Jean Purucker, 84, who passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Mrs. Purucker was born on June 2, 1931, in Warren, daughter of Glenn and Beryl (George) Martin. She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School. Mary Jean was...
William Marr
May 27, 2016
STRUTHERS - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at noon at Christ Our Savior, St. Nicholas Church for William "Billy" Marr, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2016, with his loved ones by his side. William "Billy" Marr was born the only living child to Pedro Marr and Mary (Reto) Marr on Jan. 6, 1943, in...
Sandra Harris
May 26, 2016
CANFIELD - Sandra S. Harris, 81, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening at Hospice House, with her loving family at her bedside. Mrs. Harris was born on Feb. 20, 1935, in Cleveland, daughter of Harlow and Elinor (Ferguson) Salter. She graduated from Shaker Heights High School, and later attended Southern Methodist University. After college, Sandra began her career as a teller...
Milton Bowlen, Sr
May 25, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - A memorial service will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Milton Lee Bowlen Sr., 79, who passed away Wednesday morning at Austinwoods. Milton was born May 27, 1936, in Fairchance, Pa., a son of the late Charles N. and Myrtle L. (Cooley) Bowlen. Milton served in the U.S. Army...
Mary Valentine
May 22, 2016
BOARDMAN - Mary Louise Chick Valentine, 93 passed away peacefully, with her loving family beside her, on May 22, 2016. Born Sept. 10, 1922, in Youngstown, Mary Louise was the first daughter of the late Louis (Luigi) Chick and Constance (Clemence Legay) Chick. Mary Louise graduated from The Rayen School in 1941, and worked at Sealtest Dairy for several years....
Carmella Smallhoover
May 20, 2016
POLAND - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Church, celebrated by the Rev. Msgr. William Connell, preceded by a 9:20 a.m. prayer service at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, for Mrs. Carmella M. Smallhoover, 80, who passed away peacefully Friday evening at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family....
Evelyn Ruggles
May 16, 2016
NORTH JACKSON - Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the First Federated Church in North Jackson for Evelyn Ruggles, 93, who passed away Monday at her home. Evelyn was born Feb. 2, 1923, in Caldwell, the daughter of the late Dewey and Stella (Brown) Caldwell. Evelyn graduated from Belle Valley High School in 1940. She worked...
Mary Damiano
May 11, 2016
BOARDMAN - A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Gerald DeLucia, for Ms. Mary Louise Damiano, 83, who was welcomed into God's heavenly kingdom by his angels on May 11, 2016, at Hospice House. Ms. Damiano, affectionately known as "Mary Lou," was born on March 31,...
Michael Griffin
May 7, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Christine Church, celebrated by the Rev. John Keehner for Michael T. Griffin, 67, who died Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Hospice House after a six and a half year struggle with colon cancer. Michael was born May 21, 1948, in Youngstown, the youngest of...
Mary Helsel
May 7, 2016
LORDSTOWN - Mary C. Helsel, 94, died peacefully Saturday evening at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Helsel was born on Sept. 6, 1921, in Mahanoy City, Pa., daughter of John and Anna (Chonko) Bush. After completing high school, Mary worked for the Ravenna Arsenal during World War II, where she met her husband. She later worked for...
Joseph Deley, Jr
May 7, 2016
SALEM - A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, for Joseph Deley Jr., 75, who died Saturday evening at Salem Regional Hospital. Joseph was born Oct. 5, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Perod) Deley Sr. He was a 1958 graduate of Chaney High School and received...
Anne Vianello
May 3, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Memorial services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, celebrated by the Rev. John Ettinger, for Mrs. Anne B. Vianello, 95, formerly of Canfield, who died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center. Mrs. Vianello was born on April 21, 1921, in Youngstown, daughter of Matthew and Zora (Glad)...
Anna Faber
May 2, 2016
SAGAMORE HILLS - Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery for Anna M. Faber, 94, who died Monday morning at Elm Croft of Sagamore Hills Assisted Living. Anna was born Nov. 27, 1921, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul and Marie (Meyers) Faber. She worked as a factory worker in the textile industry...
Patsy Romeo
Apr 27, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Prayers will be held Saturday at 8:45 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Christine Church for Patsy Romeo, 85, who passed away Wednesday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Patsy was born May 5, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Vincenzo...
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