Dec 7, 2021

BOARDMAN - Andrew Waback Jr., 82, died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, Dec. 7, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Andrew was born Oct. 9, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Mary Dussek Waback Sr. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and a veteran of the United States Army. Andrew began working at Lordstown General Motors...

Dec 6, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Judith M Hanek, 84, passed away early Monday December 6, 2021 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. She was born July 27, 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alexander "Sam" and Josephine (Martino) Cicatiello. Judy was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School. She retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital as a telephone operator/supervisor. Judy was a...

Dec 6, 2021

GARRETTSVILLE - Richard C. Culp Sr., 90, finished his last race and entered the presence of the Lord surrounded by his family early Monday December 6, 2021 at his home. He was born June 22, 1931 in Leavittsburg, a son of the late Fred A. and Evelyn M. (Goldner) Culp. Richard was a graduate of Leavittsburg High School. He...

Dec 6, 2021

NORTH LIMA — Grace Wardle, 101, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, surrounded by her four loving sons.

A lifelong resident of Youngstown, Grace was born July 16, 1920, to the late Mark H. and Mary V. Anzivino Andio. She waited four years for the love of her life, John Wardle, to return from World War...

Dec 5, 2021

CANFIELD — Jeanette DeCapua Klukan, 68, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, peacefully, with her family by her side.

Born June 5, 1953, in Youngstown, to James and Theresa Martinko DeCapua, Jen / Jenny, as she was called, graduated from Ursuline High School in 1971. She went on to obtain her nursing degree from St. Elizabeth School...

Dec 4, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN- Paul T. Simone Jr. , 61, of New Middletown, OH passed away Saturday evening December 4, 2021 at his home. He was born April 8, 1960 in Youngstown, a son of Paul T. and Shirley (Millhorn) Simone Sr. Over the course of a more than 45 year career, Paul was responsible for the design and construction of...

Dec 4, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Margaret Ellen “Sally” Moran, 84, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 4, 2021, at Victoria House.

She was born Jan. 4, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward Francis and Margaret Ellen McGuire McCarragher.

Sally was a 1955 graduate of Ursuline High School. She was a member of St. Christine Church and...

Dec 2, 2021

POLAND - Joseph P. Strines, 77, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Medical Hospital, Youngstown.

Joseph was born March 25,1944, in Youngstown, the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Zack) Strines.

He graduated in 1962 from Ursuline High School and received his Bachelors degree from YSU.  Joseph had been a regional manager...

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....