Aug 13, 2021

POLAND — Cecilia Day, 99, passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at her home, with her family by her side.

She was born Oct. 19, 1921, in Campbell, a daughter of the late John and Katherine Maxgay Lyda.

Cecilia graduated from New Springfield High School. She devoted her life to taking care of her family...

Aug 10, 2021

POLAND — Twyla Mrenak, 93, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at the Inn at Poland Way, surrounded by her family.

Twyla was born Feb. 13, 1928, in Middletown, but moved to Boston, Pa., as an infant, with her parents, August J. and Mary Winfield Ludwig III. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School.

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Aug 10, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Michael F. Schneider, 46, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021.

He was born June 13, 1975, in Cincinnati, the son of Donald and Edith Payne Schneider.

Mike graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1993 and received his associate degree in computer networking from ITT Technical Institute.

Formerly an assembly worker at...

Aug 9, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Ernesteen Millan, 96, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Ernesteen was born Nov. 20, 1924, in Ovapa, W. Va., the daughter of Ernest and Eva King Strickland.

She worked as a baker at St. Elizabeth Health Center for 27 years until retiring in 1976. In her spare time, Ernesteen...

Aug 6, 2021

POLAND - Harry Frederick Lockhart, 93, passed away Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.

He was born Feb. 7, 1928 in in the Hazelwood section of Pittsburgh Pa., a son of the late Harry J. and Margaret E. (Miller) Lockhart. He was preceded in death by two brothers, J. Roy and Donald Lockhart.

A graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School in...

Aug 5, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Ruth Elizabeth Vendemia, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born July 4, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Hilda Scheetz Rentsch. She will forever be a “Yankee Doodle Dandy;” her family will miss the tradition of her singing the song each year.

Aug 4, 2021

STRUTHERS - Rebecca “Becky” McCauley, 84, formerly of Liberty Twp and most recently of Struthers passed away quietly in her sleep on Wednesday morning at her home she made with her daughter, Leola Sandine and son-in-law Mark.  She was born in the small town of Philippi, West Virginia on January 21st, 1937 and entered into rest on August 4th,...

Aug 4, 2021

BOARDMAN - Angela L. Powers, 32, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 4, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by family. She was born December 27, 1988 in Youngstown. Angela was a 2007 graduate of Boardman High School. She spent time doing gymnastics and had a love for giraffes. Her greatest love was for...

Aug 1, 2021

STRUTHERS - Anne Grich, 91, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Maplecrest Nursing Home. She was born December 27, 1929, in Youngstown, to parents Louis and Ethel (Stretts) Maxymych. She completed a 3 year program at Youngstown College to become a Medical Technologist and was employed by various medical facilities in the area. Anne was a member of St....

Aug 1, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Caroleann Yargo, 81, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born December 27, 1939, in Youngstown to parents Clark S. and Elizabeth (Brink) Bennington.

Caroleann was a 1957 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She married David Yargo on March 6, 1976 and dedicated...

Aug 1, 2021

WARREN — Eric T. Stevens, Sr., 49, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, at home.

Eric was born Aug. 3, 1971, in Warren, the son of Walter H. Sr. and Genevieve M. Patrick Stevens.

He was a graduate of Western Reserve High School and was a self-employed mechanic and carpenter.

In his spare...

Jul 30, 2021

NORTH JACKSON — Louis R. Cervone, 63, died Friday, July 30, 2021, at home.

Louis was born Jan. 17, 1958, in Warren, the son of Peter and Helen Valent Cervone.

He was a 1976 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from Youngstown State University.

Jul 30, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Ralph V. Traino, 91, passed away peacefully at home July 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Jan. 9, 1930, in Youngstown, the son of Sam and Rose Lepore Traino.

Ralph was a 1948 graduate of Chaney High School. He was employed for 32 1/2 years for U.S. Steel Ohio...

Jul 30, 2021

NORTH JACKSON — Louis R. Cervone, 63, died Friday, July 30, 2021, at home.

Louis was born Jan. 17, 1958, in Warren, the son of Peter and Helen Valent Cervone.

He was a 1976 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from Youngstown State University.

Jul 29, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Karen Jean Lastic, 70, died peacefully Thursday, July 29, 2021, at University Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Karen was born March 1, 1951, in Youngstown, the daughter of Rocco Anthony and Margaret Nicola Palermo.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as a cake decorator at Giant Eagle for...

Jul 27, 2021

BOARDMAN - Marybeth Ann Hamrock, 52, passed away Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born Jan. 6, 1969, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas Hamrock and Carol Costy Hamrock. Marybeth was a 1987 graduate of Boardman High School. She enjoyed crafts, coloring, watching the Disney Channel and collecting stuffed animals. Marybeth loved...

Jul 27, 2021

POLAND — Kathleen P. Pavuk, 74, died early Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born Nov. 19, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary McNeeley Nelson.

She was a 1964 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked in the billing department for Falcon trucking...

Jul 26, 2021

NORTH JACKSON - Delbert J. Leichliter, 86, passed away Monday morning, July 26, 2021 at his home. He was born May 2, 1935 in Niles, OH a son of the late Paul and Lillian (Dunn) Leichliter. Delbert graduated from Jackson Milton High School.  He retired from Republic Steel in Warren as an overhead crane operator.  Delbert enjoyed fishing, gardening and...

Jul 26, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Thomas S. O’Hara Sr., 78, died Monday afternoon, July 26, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Tom was born April 29, 1943 in Youngstown, the son of the late Thomas O’Hara and Helen Marrie O’Hara Schabel. He graduated in 1962 from Chaney High School.

Tom worked at GM Lordstown for 32 years as...

Jul 23, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - William V. Stiner Jr., 67, passed away Friday morning, July 23, 2021, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 15, 1953, in Cleveland, a son of the late William Sr. and Anna Grace Rose Stiner. Bill graduated from South High School. He was employed by General Motors as a spot welder for 34 years. After...