Sep 2, 2022

NORTH JACKSON - "Our dear mother, Donna Jean Shrader Von Schwarz, 85, passed on to heaven on Friday, Sept. 2 , 2022, with her devoted husband, Karl, by her side." Donna was born to Richard "Dick" Shrader and Augusta "Gusty" Ebert Shrader, on March 14, 1937. Donna's father died when she was young and Donna grew up as an...

Sep 2, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - William A. Leskovec, 88, a longtime area resident, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, after a brief illness. Mr. Leskovec, known by several nicknames, such as "Bill," "Les" and "Willie," was born July 27, 1934, in Youngstown to Croatian immigrant parents Andrew and Anna Stefanac Leskovec. As a first-generation Croatian, he was raised on Youngstown's West Side,...

Sep 2, 2022

KENT — Jeff T. Zimmermann, 58, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Kent, following his courageous fight with cancer.

Jeff was born June 12, 1964, in Youngstown, a son of Russell Zimmermann and Sandra Zimmermann Jenkins.

He was a 1982 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked at Youngstown Propane for many years. Jeff...

Aug 31, 2022

AUSTINTOWN- Catherine Hackett lived her last days the same way she lived her life as the matriarch of a family of 134, with faith, quiet grace and patience. Born November 23, 1930, she accepted her cancer diagnosis and spent the last year showing her family how to accept the end of a beautiful life. She passed on August 31,...

Aug 31, 2022

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Margaret “Peg” Ann Binsley, 84, of New Middletown, passed away peacefully at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at Masternick Memorial.

She was born Feb. 13, 1938, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to the late John and Catherine Abersold Smith. Peg and her late brother, Robert “Bob” Abersold were raised in Dunkirk, by their grandmother Katherine...

Aug 30, 2022

NORTH JACKSON - Thomas Howard Hawkins, 89, died peacefully Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Thomas was born June 16, 1933, in Youngstown, the son of Samuel and Flossie Mae (Smith) Hawkins. He was a 1950 graduate of Chaney High School. Thomas married his wife, Eleanor Jane Akins on November 29, 1975 at Chapel of...

Aug 29, 2022

CANFIELD — Robert M. Palma, 76, died following thyroid cancer, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at his home.

He was born July 24, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of Robert F. and Mary Helen McBride Palma.

He dedicated his life to family and the service of others. Nothing made him happier than watching one of his...

Aug 27, 2022

BOARDMAN — Richard M. Anderson, 79, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at his home.

He was born Oct. 24, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of James E. and Margaret L. Jenkins Anderson.

Richard was a graduate of Chaney High School and was a United States Army veteran. He worked for Packard Electric for 42 years....

Aug 26, 2022

CANFIELD — Mary Margaret Delahunty, 84, died Friday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2022, surrounded by her family, at Briarfield Place.

Mary was born April 6, 1938, in East Cleveland, a daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret Golden Giblin.

She graduated from Ursuline Academy of the Sacred Heart High School and attended Ursuline College. Mary was...

Aug 16, 2022

STRUTHERS — Edward J. “Boomer” Bokros, 93, died suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at home.

Edward was born May 22, 1929, in New Brighton, Pa., the son of Louis and Josephine Granchay Bokros.

He attended Struthers High School and worked as a cement finisher for Local 179 for 58 years until retiring. Edward was also...

Aug 15, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — James Lucarell, 83, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at St. Anthony Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.

He was born Sept. 22, 1938, a son of James V. Lucarell and Mary E. Hogg.

James was a 1956 graduate of East High School and upon graduation went to work as a letter carrier at the...

Aug 7, 2022

POLAND - Magdalena Covas, 92, passed away August 7, 2022 at Assumption Village.

She was born October 14, 1929 in Mallorca, Spain, a daughter of the late Juan and Margarita Camps Colomar.

Magdalena was a charter member of St. Luke's Church before becoming a member of Holy Family Church. She was a talented seamstress and...

Jul 31, 2022

POLAND — Anthony Paul Berry, 60, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence, after a brief illness.

He was born Nov. 8, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of James L. Berry and Lorraine Stinespring Powers.

Anthony attended Liberty High School prior to relocating to Palm Bay, Fla., where he completed his education. After...

Jul 30, 2022

LUTZ, Fla. — Eleanor K. Ellis, 92, died Saturday, July 30, 2022, at her residence, with her family by her side.

Eleanor was born in Youngstown, to Stephen and Anna Carrigan Sullivan, on May 25, 1930.

She was a 1948 graduate of South High School. She worked full time at the central kitchen of the...

Jul 28, 2022

CANFIELD — Dr. Marnie Murphy, 53, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Born Sept. 17, 1968, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Robert D. and Patricia Flynn Murphy.

Marnie graduated from Canfield High School in 1986 and went on to attend Youngstown State University, where she was a...

Jul 28, 2022

Poland - Gary J. Volosin, 68, passed away July 28, 2022 at his home. He was born October 27, 1953 in Youngstown, a son of the late Richard M. and Patricia S. Smith. Gary was a 1971 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and in 1976 received his Bachelor of Science in Business and Psychology Degree from Ohio State....

Jul 26, 2022

STRUTHERS - Jenny Lee Donahey, 81, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Caprice Healthcare Nursing Home. Jenny was born March 1, 1941, in Uniontown, PA the daughter of Harry and Kathleen Brown (Connelly) McIntyre. Jenny was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her family, especially her children. She married Ernest Donahey Dec. 24, 1958 and was happily married until...

Jul 26, 2022

POLAND - William J. Chrystal, 72, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born Sept. 26, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of J. Robert and Ann Hyland Chrystal. He was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. He then proudly served his country in the Navy, serving on the USS Diamond...

Jul 23, 2022

CANFIELD - Debra A. Reali, 52, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 23, 2022. Debra, affectionately known as Debbie, was born March 20, 1969 in Youngstown, the daughter of Russell and Dorothy Nelson Lubinsky. She was a 1987 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and earned a Bachelor degree in both English and Radiation Therapy from Kent State University. Debra currently...

Jul 22, 2022

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Noreen Louise Musser, 71 of New Middletown, passed peacefully Friday, July 22, 2022, at home with her family after a long battle with breast cancer.

It would be wrong, however, to say that Noreen lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly looks like.