Jan 10, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — David W. Spohn, 74, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born Sept. 21, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late David W. and Helen Toth Spohn Sr.

David was a 1967 graduate of The Rayen School. He kept himself busy working several jobs. David...

Jan 10, 2022

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Roger G. Sherman, 80, died Monday, January 10, 2022.

He was born on August 30, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of Ralph and Hepsy (Evans) Sherman.

Roger was a 1960 graduate of Canfield High School. He was employed by Metal Carbines as a tool builder and machinist. He was an active member of...

Jan 9, 2022

HILLIARD - Loreen Pero was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 2, 1925 and died January 9, 2022 in Hilliard, Ohio. Loreen was raised in Youngstown and was the daughter of John Vincent and Lucille Mahoney (Constable).

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert Mahoney (Phyllis), and her husband of 68 years, John...

Jan 8, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Martha L. McDonald, 74, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 8, 2022, at her home.

She was born June 10, 1947, in Fayetteville, N.C., a daughter of the late Theo and Carrie Johnson Fisher.

Martha devoted her life to taking care of her family and raising her children.

Martha is survived by...

Jan 8, 2022

MADISON - Anita Virag, 79, formerly of Youngstown, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 8, 2022, at Lantern of Madison. She was born Oct. 26, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Helen D. Fitch Moran. Anita was a 1960 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She was a Realtor for eight years with Coldwell Banker....

Jan 3, 2022

PETERSBURG - Thelma L. Rohrbaugh Patrick, 94, peacefully passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Harman, W.Va., a daughter of the late Elwood and Mary Clayton Roy. Thelma was a homemaker. She loved feeding everyone and her Jell-O desserts were her specialty. She also enjoyed making Christmas cookies during...

Jan 1, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Karen I. McKenna Shoman, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and Aunt KiKi, formerly of Charleroi, Pa., passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Youngstown, surrounded by her loving family.

Kim, as she was called by her family and friends, was 73 and a proud graduate of Charleroi High School Class of 1967.

Kim was...

Jan 1, 2022

LOWELLVILLE — Kathleen A. Fox, 71, died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Ivy Woods Nursing Home, surrounded by her family.

Kathleen was born Sept. 26, 1950, in New Castle, Pa., the daughter of Harold and Cecelia Norene Taafe Penwell.

She was a graduate of Mohawk High School and worked as a dog groomer until...

Dec 31, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Ivan L. Croell, 79, died peacefully December 31, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

On May 7, 1942, Marshall and Marie (Donham) Croell welcomed their first born, beloved son Ivan who was affectionately known as Ivy by those who love him. A true patriot, Ivan served in the United States Army from 1961-1963, and...

Dec 31, 2021

STRUTHERS — Katharina “Kathi” Pittmann, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Maplecrest Nursing Home.

Kathi was born Oct. 10, 1930, in Yugoslavia, the daughter of Mathias and Theresa Matternick Negovan.

She and her husband, John, moved to the United States in 1951. They were married June 16, 1951.

She was...

Dec 29, 2021

CANFIELD — Ernest W. Manauzzi, 69, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Ernie was born Feb. 9, 1952, in Ellwood City, Pa., a son of Theresa Nash Simko and Vincent Manauzzi.

He was very proud to have served in the Army and Navy.

Ernie enjoyed playing his guitar, singing,...

Dec 28, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Sharon Torok, 65, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.

She was born on Feb. 29, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of Victor and Jean Page Torok, both of whom preceded her in death.

Sharon spent her entire career as a registered nurse, specializing in obstetrics and worked at several local hospitals before finishing her...

Dec 27, 2021

POLAND — Robert L. Cunningham, 83, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2021.

He was born July 22, 1938, in Hautzdale, Pa., a son of William J. and Elizabeth L. Lauer.

Robert was a National Guard veteran. He worked at the George Mitchell Co. as a hydraulic engineer for more than 40 years. He was involved with...

Dec 27, 2021

POLAND — Richard C. Carano, 68, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside with his family by his side. Rick fought a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

He was born Sept. 1, 1953, in Youngstown, the son of Herman and Betty Jane Carrollyne Carano.

Rick received his bachelor of science in Pharmacy from Ohio...

Dec 26, 2021

LOWELLVILLE — Linda L. Daisher, 74, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021.

She was born Aug. 14, 1947, in Columbus, a daughter of Frank and Evelyn Case Ontko.

Linda was a graduate of Walnut Ridge High School in Columbus where she was the swim team captain and attended The Ohio State University. She worked in retail...

Dec 25, 2021

CANFIELD — Mary Madeline Cavalier, 83, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at home, with her loving family by her side.

Mary was born Sept. 27, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late George and Madeline Deskin Bannon.

She was a 1956 graduate of Ursuline High School. During her years at Ursuline, Mary met her...

Dec 24, 2021

BRONX, N.Y. — Donald Lee Hart, 67, entered heaven Friday, Dec. 24, 2021.

Donald “Donnie” was born June 21, 1954, in York, Pa, to James and Wilma Myers Hart. He moved to Ohio as a child.

Donnie was a 1972 graduate of Struthers High School. He was a member of the marching band while a...

Dec 24, 2021

STRUTHERS ­ - Shane Michael Holmes, 44, died unexpectedly at home Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, of natural causes. Shane was born March 8, 1977, in Youngstown, the son of Jimmy E. Shaffer and Denise P. Holmes. He attended Struthers High School and graduated from Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. Shane received a football scholarship from Temple University, where...

Dec 22, 2021

CANFIELD - Gladys Welty, 94, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 at Over the Rainbow Nursing Home in Cortland. Gladys was born Aug. 31, 1927, in Youngstown, the daughter of Herschel G. and Loretta Schultz Hall. She was a graduate of The Rayen School and worked as a time clerk for General Fireproofing Office Systems for 33 years until...

Dec 21, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Ted R. Sloan, 66, died Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his twin daughters by his side.

Ted was born Dec. 30, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of William and Emilia Cua Sloan.

He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School.

Ted worked for the family...