Obituaries
Shelda Lovins
Jun 28, 2022
BOARDMAN - Shelda Lovins, 94, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by her family. Shelda was born Nov. 18, 1927, in Dunlow, WV, the daughter of Chapman and Mary Maynard Salmons. She was a graduate of Wayne High School. Shelda spent her life as a homemaker, who dedicated her life to her family. Shelda's husband,...
Donald Lombardo
Jun 28, 2022
POLAND - Donald J. Lombardo, 74, died peacefully Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Assumption Village, surrounded by his family.
Donald, affectionately known as Don, was born Sept. 6, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Nicholas and Lucille DeSantis Lombardo.
He was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School. Shortly after, Don enlisted in the United...
Monty Martin
Jun 26, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN — Monty J. Martin, 72, passed away Sunday June 26, 2022, at his home.
He was born July 22, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Connie Silsbe Martin.
Monty graduated from Canfield High School and worked for McDonald Steel. He served his country in the Army, a 630 Ordnance Company...
Diana Jones
Jun 26, 2022
BOARDMAN - Diana Lynn Jones, 70, passed away Sunday June 26, 2022 at her daughter's home. Diana was born April 30, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Fred and Patricia (Mills) Hale. She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She enjoyed reading, watching reality tv and spending time with her family. Diana is survived by...
Robert Walkinshaw
Jun 24, 2022
Robert Paul Walkinshaw, 77, went home to the Lord on June 24, 2022 in Boardman, OH.
He was born December 23, 1944, in New Bern, NC, a son of the late Paul Reiner and Ida (Erwin) Walkinshaw.
Robert was raised in Derry, PA. He served in the Army National Guard. His career brought him to Ohio where he...
Nancy Shugart
Jun 22, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN — Nancy Shugart, age 80, died Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022, from complications preparing for surgery.
Nancy was born March 26, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Thomas F. and Marjorie “Midge” Burns.
She was a 1960 graduate of Ursuline High School and had served the Ursuline Community. Her collegiate...

Ronald Williams
Jun 21, 2022
AUSTINTOWN — Ronald P. Williams, 63, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his residence, with his family by his side.
He was born on April 18, 1959, in Warren, a son of David and Regina Yannacey Williams.
Ronald graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and worked for Vallourec (previously NSSO) as a refractory...
Brian Ward
Jun 20, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Brian Christopher Ward, 39, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Brian was born May 20, 1983, in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Beverly (Fabian) Ward. He was a 2001 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He attended New Castle School of Trades and had a passion for woodwork. He was...
Julie See
Jun 20, 2022
CANFIELD — Julie Ann See, 56, passed away Monday morning, June 20, 2022, at home, in the presence of her loving family.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Patricia See of Canfield; sisters, Catherine (Greg) Miller of Milpitas, Calif., Diane (Gunter) Karg of Las Vegas, Nev. and Wendy (Mark) Riffie of Roseville,...
Ela Elvines
Jun 16, 2022
DALLAS — Ela Elvines, 94, formerly of Youngstown, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Medical City Dallas Hospital, with her family by her side.
Ela was born Jan. 1, 1928, in Joliet, Ill., the daughter of Arthur and Sarah McSkimming Elvines.
She worked as the manager in corporate payroll for GF Furniture Systems for 41...
Frederick Bell
Jun 15, 2022
WARREN — Frederick T. Bell, 98, died peacefully Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the home of his daughter, Susan, who was his caregiver the past five years.
Fred was born June 13, 1924, in Youngstown, the son of the late Mike and Helen Stretafski Bell.
He was a graduate of South High School.
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Dr. Jagdish Mehra
Jun 15, 2022
AUSTINTOWN - Dr. Jagdish Chand Mehra, 87, died peacefully Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Hospice House. Jagdish enjoyed a 38-year career at Youngstown State University as a Professor of Economics. He had a thirst for knowledge, lived life on his own terms, and while reserved in nature, he loved his family. Jagdish was born on November 12, 1934,...
Edward Price Iii
Jun 15, 2022
Youngstown — Edward H. Price III, 75, of Youngstown, was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday morning, June 15, 2022, at The Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his loving family.
Edward was born Feb. 1, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of Edward H. Jr. and Catherine L. Eddleblute Price. He was a 1965 Boardman High...
Carol Duvall
Jun 13, 2022
CANFIELD — Carol A. Duvall, 81, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022.
She was born June 23, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Helen Gaytko Degli-Uomini.
Carol was a 1958 graduate of Chaney High School and a 1962 graduate of Ohio Northern University, where she studied pharmacy. She became one of the first...
James Spencer
Jun 13, 2022
AUSTINTOWN — James F. Spencer Sr., 83, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, after a two-year courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones, who will continue his legacy.
He was the husband of Andrea “Babe” Spencer. They shared 56 years of a loving marriage together.
Born in Youngstown, he was the son of...
Dr. Madeleine Haggerty
Jun 11, 2022
CANFIELD — Dr. Madeleine Haggerty died peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the age of 82, with her family by her side.
Dr. Haggerty was born Nov. 4, 1939, in Cherry Valley, Pa., to John Bertovich and Zelinda Panconi Bertovich. She spent most of her life in Youngstown and attended Ursuline High School,...
Charles Serenko
Jun 11, 2022
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Charles A. Serenko died peacefully at his home Saturday, June 11, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Dec. 6, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of Andrew and Theresa Tabaka Serenko.
Charles was a 1975 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and worked for Marucci and Gaffney Excavating as...
Kasey Conricote
Jun 9, 2022
CANFIELD — Kasey Conricote, 28, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 9, 2022.
Kasey, affectionately known by family and friends as Kasey “Marie,” was born Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1994, a son of James and Gail Conricote.
He graduated from Youngstown State University Police Academy. After graduation, he was a valued member of the Mercy Health...
David Mcleroy
Jun 8, 2022
POLAND - David T. McLeroy (Dave), 73, passed away Wednesday June 8th, 2022.
David was born January 15, 1949 in Bremen Alabama to John Paul McLeroy and Berla Ralph.
He graduated from Highland High School and went on to earn a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
David was President and...
Dolores Wilson
Jun 6, 2022
POLAND - Dolores J. "Dolly" Wilson, 92, died peacefully on June 6, 2022 at the Woodlands Assisted Living Facility in Poland, Ohio.
Dolly was born on April 23, 1930, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Roger and Gladys (Gregory) Heard. Her husband, William "Bill" Wilson to whom she was married for 53 years preceded her in death...
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