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...

Dec 18, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Jean E. Huntington, 95, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.

Jean was born May 8, 1926, in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Pete and Marie Leicks McNeeley; and she was adopted and raised by Frank and Nancy Kovacs after the death of her mother at age two.

Jean was a graduate of South High...

Dec 17, 2021

STRUTHERS - Anthony F. Frattaroli, 82, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.

He was born on June 15, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of Cesidio and Marietta D'Eramo Frattaroli.

Anthony was a 1957 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and received his bachelor’s degree in business from Youngstown College. Anthony began working in the grocery store...

Dec 16, 2021

GIRARD - John Thomas Andrews III, 66, passed away unexpectedly this December at home.

John was born June 15, 1955, in Massillon, the son of the late Jean Reardon Andrews and late John Thomas Andrews Jr.

He was a graduate of St. Rose and Girard High School, and attended both Ohio State and Youngstown State....

Dec 15, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Earl D. Burnside III, 78, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 15, 2021, at Austintown Healthcare Center.

He was born March 18, 1943, in Rockford, Ill., a son of the late Earl and Rita Burke Burnside II.

Earl graduated from Chaney High School. He was employed by Amoco as a mechanic and then became...

Dec 15, 2021

POLAND -  James (Jim) Roland Turner, 63, passed away unexpectedly after battling a short illness at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, PA. on December 15, 2021.

Jim was born on Dec. 2, 1958, in Seaford, DE.  He graduated from Seaford High in 1977 where he then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps...

Dec 14, 2021

GIRARD — Margaret “Peggy” Tompkins, 88, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.

Peggy was born on a gorgeous autumn day, Oct. 17, 1933, in Youngstown. She was the first born of Atty. Joseph and Betty Johnson Modarelli.

Peggy was a graduate of Liberty High School and later graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., where...

Dec 13, 2021

POLAND — Michael Bryan Stebelton, 65, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.

Michael was born Sept. 26, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of Paul and Dolores Bryan Stebelton.

He worked as an area pharmacist for over 30 years.

Michael was an avid sports fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and...

Dec 12, 2021

STOW — Alice B. Citano, 81, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Alice was born July 19, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of Anthony and Gertrude Roberts Zebrowski.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and earned a master of science degree in education from Youngstown State University.

Dec 11, 2021

HUBBARD — “Our precious mother, Lorraine M. Propri, 65, sadly lost her life Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, due to severe complications from COVID-19, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Lorraine was born Sept. 16, 1956, in Youngstown, to the late Lawrence and Rose (Argiro) Propri. Our beloved mother was a selfless, kind and giving person with a heart...

Dec 10, 2021

LOWELLVILLE - Kimberley J. Heidel, 61, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born May 12, 1960, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late Herold and Jackie Hammon Heidel. Kimberley was a 1978 graduate of Struthers High School. She loved her dog, Zoe, was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and...

Dec 10, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Neil D. Frasca, 79, of Youngstown, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, peacefully with his family at his side.

He was born Oct. 17, 1942, a son of the late A. Dan Frasca and Lucy Nigro Frasca. Neil was a 1960 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1965 graduate of Ohio Northern University,...

Dec 9, 2021

Youngstown - Eugene Neel, 93, passed away Thursday evening, December 9, at Windsor House of Canfield. He was born September 21, 1928 in Greenville, PA the only son of the late Eugene Francis Neel and Julia Alice Clifford and stepson to the late, Parry Hicks Mould.

Eugene was a graduate of Girard High School where he played...