Dec 1, 2021

Youngstown......Arlene Claypoole, 85, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born September 13,1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Dorothy (House) Landy. Arlene graduated from East High School in 1954. She was a homemaker and was the original Mrs. Clean. She was a member of the Try-Hards at Wedgewood Lanes...

Nov 30, 2021

BOARDMAN - Anna Hafner, 88, passed away early Tuesday November 30, 2021 at Hospice House. She was born June 25, 1933 in Yugoslavia, a daughter of the late Peter an Magdalena (Pints) Helleis. Anna graduated high school in Austria.  She devoted her life to caring for her family.  Anna was a Sam's Club demonstrator for eight years and worked in the...

Nov 30, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - JoAnn R. Maxgay, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday November 30, 2021. She was born February 13, 1945 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Ann (Bindas) Fekete. JoAnn graduated from Chaney High School.  She was a very active member at St. Matthias and was devoted to Mother Mary.  She worked in the...

Nov 27, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael J. Crish, 73, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Michael was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of Sam and Marcella Bourey Crish. He was a 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School and received his bachelor's degree from Ohio University, where he was on the football team. Michael was an Army...

Nov 24, 2021

David “Dave” Philibin, 61 passed away Wednesday November 24 th at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday December 4 th at 10:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church officiated by the Rev. Edward Noga.

Dave was born Jan. 7, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of the late Bernard “Ben” and Deloris “Dee Dee”...

Nov 22, 2021

CANFIELD — Billie Jane Berndt, 95, passed away at home Monday, Nov. 22, 2021.

Billie Jane was born May 25, 1926, in Martinsburg, the daughter of Victor and Herma Price.

She was a 1944 graduate of Boardman High School and a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Austintown. Following graduation, she worked at Peoples Bank...

Nov 21, 2021

AKRON - Paul Fickers, 79 passed away early Sunday November 21, 2021 at Copley Health Center. He was born September 8, 1942 in Sewickley, PA, a son of the late Edward Fickers and Elizabeth (Sigmund) Fickers Siman. Paul was a 1960 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Paul loved sports,...

Nov 20, 2021

CANFIELD - Patricia A. Quinn, passed away Saturday at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born June 21, 1956 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Granchay) Donchatz. Patricia was a 1974 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and received a nursing degree from YSU. She started her nursing career in 1977 at Southside Hospital then...

Nov 20, 2021

STRUTHERS - Barbara Mae Hill, 72, died peacefully Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Hospice House surrounded by her family. Barbara was born Sept. 12, 1949, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of John and Wanda (Davies) George. She was a graduate of Emerson High School and attended Indiana University. Barbara moved to the Youngstown area in 2000 and began working...

Nov 20, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Myrna Lynne Tillman, 59, passed away Saturday at her home. She was born May 21, 1962 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Richard and Delores (Ohl) Wheeler. Myrna was a 1980 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and was Past Honored Queen for Job's Daughters of the Niles Masonic Temple. She worked for Nodays, Brentwood Originals,...

Nov 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Marcella C. "Marcie" Dickey, 66, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 18, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Marcie graduated from Chaney High School in 1973. Shortly after, she began her bartending career, bringing smiles and joy to many patron's faces daily. Marcie was known as the best bartender in town, pouring the coldest drinks at several taverns...

Nov 18, 2021

CANFIELD - Doris J. Puerner, 87, passed away Thursday morning November 18, 2021 at Windsor House of Canfield. Doris was born June 25, 1934 in Whitewater, WI to the late William and Minnie (Luebke) Tobison. Doris was the youngest of three daughters who was raised on the family's dairy farm. Her work ethic was instilled in her during those years....

Nov 12, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Charles “Chuck” Edward Molaskey, 87, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Nov. 12, 2021, at Briarfield Place.

He was born Sept. 14, 1934, in Sharon, Pa., to the late Joseph C. Molaskey and Mary Tebelak Molaskey. He married his high school sweetheart, Naomi “Nickie” Starkey Molaskey, on Feb. 11, 1956. He had an ESSO gas...

Nov 11, 2021

MINERAL RIDGE — Jennifer C. McCon, 54, went to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday evening, Nov. 11, 2021, at her home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born Feb. 22, 1967, in Charleston, S.C., a daughter of John A. Orr and Judith Wiseman Orr.

Jennifer was a 1985 graduate of Canfield...

Nov 10, 2021

STRUTHERS - Anne A. Martino, 92, passed away Wednesday morning November 10, 2021 at Maplecrest Nursing Home. She was born March 27, 1929 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Mathew and Elizabeth M. (Kaldos) Stokan. Anne graduated from Chaney High School and devoted her life to taking care of her family. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles daily....

Nov 9, 2021

NORTH LIMA — Beverly Ann Johnson Rudawsky, known as “Bee,” “Mom,” “Grandma Bee,” and “Great-Grandma,” joined her gentle spirit with those of her husband, Sam, and son, Gregg, on Tuesday morning, Nov. 9, 2021, at Hospice House in North Lima.

Bee was born in Charleroi, Pa., on May 23, 1930, a daughter of George and Elsie Johnson....

Nov 9, 2021

CANFIELD — Susan L. Raubenstraw, 67, went home to her Lord, surrounded by loving family, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Hospice House.

Susan L. was born July 23, 1954, in Mansfield, the daughter of the late Stephen and Dorothy Schramm Whiteman.

Susan received her bachelor’s degree in hearing and speech sciences in 1976, from Ohio...

Nov 8, 2021

POLAND - Robert J. Lautner, 80, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 8, 2021, at his home. He was born March 8, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late Leonard and Elizabeth Kozma Lautner. Robert was a 1959 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. He retired after 30 years working for Superior Beverage. Robert started out playing drums for...

Nov 7, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Diane LaPaze, 70, passed away Sunday evening November 7, 2021 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center. She was born April 9, 1951 Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Violet (Barnes) Kane. Diane was a 1969 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and became a secretary for many years for State Farm Insurance and running other business...

Oct 30, 2021

POLAND — Dr. Daniel Rocco D’Amato, O.D., 93, passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Daniel was born Aug. 17, 1928, on 12th Street in Campbell to the late Donato Daniel and Maria Coletta D’Amato.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...