May 5, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Dorothy R. Theisler Downie, 70, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022.

She was born Oct. 30, 1951, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Martin A. Sr. and Violet Virginia Bish Theisler.

Dorothy was a 1969 graduate of Chaney High School. She worked at Nationwide as an associate insurance agent for 44 years....

May 5, 2022

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Kathleen “Kathy” McKinney, 53, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2022, after a six-year battle with cancer.

Kathy was born April 7, 1969, to James and Marian Newman McKinney, in Youngstown. She remained a lifelong resident of the Canfield and Youngstown area, graduating from South Range High School in...

May 2, 2022

POLAND — Thomas Backus McKendry, 72, died unexpectedly, Monday, May 2, 2022, at home.

Thomas was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of William and June Campbell McKendry.

He was a 1969 graduate of Boardman High School. Thomas was a veteran who served his country in the Army.

He worked as...

May 2, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — John F. McGlone, 57, of Jamestown, Pa., formerly of Youngstown, died unexpectedly Monday morning, May 2, 2022, while working.

John was born March 20, 1965, the son of Joseph and Margaret “Peg” McGahagan McGlone.

John attended St. Nicholas School and was a 1983 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.

John was...

May 1, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Carrie L. Price, 69, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 11, 1952, in Youngstown, to Paul and Rosalie Watson Bryant.

Carrie was a graduate of Poland High School and worked in billing at South Side Hospital before staying home to raise her children.

She was...

May 1, 2022

COLUMBUS - Mary Catherine Morocco, 26, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 1, 2022 at home. Mary was born January 15, 1996, in Ft. Myers, FL, the daughter of Joseph and Sheila Magrini Morocco. She was a graduate of Byron Nelson High School in Ft. Worth, Texas. Mary also received an Associates degree from Tarrant Community College. Mary worked as a...

Apr 30, 2022

SALEM — John E. Yankowsi Sr., 80, died Saturday, April 30, 2022, at his residence, with his family by his side.

He was born April 15, 1942, in Youngstown, to parents Edmund C. and Lorraine V. Cahill Yankowski.

John was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked for General Motors for 34 1/2...

Apr 28, 2022

GIRARD — James Huish, 76, died peacefully at home, Thursday, April 28, 2022, with his family by his side.

James was born Sept. 14, 1945, in Youngstown, the son of Edward and Ruth Huish.

He worked as a tool and die maker for General Furniture and retired from Youngstown Tool and Die.

James...

Apr 27, 2022

WESTERVILLE - Allen Robert Speedy, 54, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday, April, 27, 2022 at his home. He was born May 21, 1967, in Athens, Ohio, the son of Robert A. Speedy and Esther J. Carnahan, and the twin brother to Amy. Allen graduated from Champion High School, Class of 1985, where he participated in band and...

Apr 24, 2022

Youngstown - Douglas James Levar, 69, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born October 4, 1952, in Cleveland, the son of Louis and Natalie (Kolmorgen) Levar. Douglas was a graduate of Orange High School and worked at Save-A-Lot. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it was gardening or...

Apr 21, 2022

ELYRIA - Jane S. Herbert, 98, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, April 21, 2022, at her home, with her family at her side. She was born Jan. 3, 1924, in Campbell, the daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie Bozek Woloszyn. Jane dedicated her life to being a wife and raising her children. Jane is survived by her three...

Apr 18, 2022

STRUTHERS - Thomas H. Varley, 76, died peacefully Monday, April 18, 2022 at Briarfield Place with his family by his side.

Tom was born July 3, 1945, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas H. and Rose (Berendt) Varley.

He was a 1964 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.

Tom began his career at...

Apr 17, 2022

STRUTHERS — Kathryn M. Mulhall, 87, died peacefully Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Maplecrest Nursing Home.

Kathryn was born July 15, 1934, in North Lima, the daughter of Herman and Marie Roepke.

She worked in food service and managed several restaurants. More importantly, she was a homemaker who dedicated her life to raising her...

Apr 16, 2022

POLAND — Carl C. Chuirazzi, 92, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his home, with his loving wife, Annette, at his side.

Carl was born in Niles, to Nicola and Antoinette Pela Chuirazzi, on March 12, 1930.

He was a 1948 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, serving as president of his senior class....

Apr 14, 2022

CANFIELD — Lawrence A. “Larry” Teaberry Sr., age 101, died Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Omni Manor in Youngstown.

Lawrence was born Nov. 29, 1920, the son of Frank and Rose Teaberry. He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Youngstown College.

Larry served our country...

Apr 13, 2022

DIAMOND — James G. Zimmer, 67, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at home.

James was born March 25, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of Stephen and Ruth Ryan Zimmer.

He was a graduate of Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh.

James enjoyed drag racing in his spare time.

He is...

Apr 12, 2022

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Edward R. Tabaka, 61, passed away after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Tuesday, April 12, 2022. He passed away in the home he built, with his family by his side.

Ed was born Sept. 12, 1960, in Youngstown, to the late Stephen J. and Frances Grusykowski Tabaka Sr. He was a longtime resident...

Apr 12, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Ted Michael Sprankle, 61, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, of natural causes.

He was born March 28, 1961, in Youngstown.

Ted was a graduate of Boardman High School and worked as a line worker at Brentwood Originals for 32 years.

He is survived by his mother, Rose Marie Turnbull; brothers, Edward...

Apr 12, 2022

MIDDLETOWN — Antoinette M. Lillo, 99, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

She was born Dec. 25, 1922, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Concetta Buccoli Bellitto.

Antoinette was a graduate of The Rayen School. She had a passion for cooking, working in the food industry...

Apr 12, 2022

BOARDMAN — Thomas B. Fagan Jr., 82, of Boardman, formerly of Lyndhurst, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, becoming a guardian angel for “his three girls.”

Born June 1, 1939, he started working as a young boy, delivering milk and later bread early in the morning before school. After completing his education, he joined the Army, serving his...