Jul 20, 2021

CANFIELD — Alberta Vantell, 76, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Alberta, affectionately known as “Birdie,” was born March 28, 1945, in Youngstown to parents Joseph and Eleanor Dohar Beshara.

She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked as a caregiver for 25 years.

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Jul 20, 2021

BOARDMAN — Charles J. Bannon, a longtime local judge, attorney and musician who served four terms as Mahoning County Common Pleas judge, died at home peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, following complications from heart disease. He was 93.

A public servant for more than 50 years, he was respected for his integrity, his strict interpretation of...

Jul 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary T. Cleary, 92, died peacefully Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Park Vista Nursing Home. Mary was born Feb. 19, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence Garde Cleary. She was a 1947 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Mercyhust College in Erie, Pa. Mary worked as an accounting manager for GMAC...

Jul 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Tracy Thomas Jenkins, 52, continued her journey of life, with her passing on Sunday, July 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Her loss here on earth has brought all who loved her great sadness; however, we are comforted in knowing that we now have an ambassador in heaven. There, as we too make the similar journey,...

Jul 13, 2021

POLAND — Jeffrey D. Klepfer, 56, died suddenly Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, from an apparent heart condition.

He was born Dec. 20, 1964, in Youngstown, to parents Wilbur “W.F.” and Beverly Oldfield Klepfer.

Jeffrey was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School and worked in construction.

He is...

Jul 11, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Barbara Ann Conway, 88, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Omni Manor.

Barbara, affectionately known as Ann, was born Nov. 24, 1932, to parents Thomas Paul and Veronica D. Truhan Conway. A lifelong resident of the West Side, she was a graduate of Chaney High School.

She is survived by her brother, Thomas...

Jul 9, 2021

NORTH LIMA — Salvatore P. Corona, 95, died peacefully Friday, July 9, 2021, at Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Salvatore, affectionately known as Sam, was born July 17, 1925, in Rochester, N.Y., the son of Anthony P. Corona and Mary Roberto Sletvold.

He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and a veteran of the Army....

Jul 9, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Dr. David W. Ritchie III DPM., 83, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, July 9, 2021, at his home.

He affectionately was known as “Doc.” He was born Nov. 5, 1937, in New Castle, Pa., a son of the late David W. II and Maxine Ritchie. He attended elementary school and high school in New Castle, Pennsylvania...

Jul 8, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Ronald J. Petrus, 87, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Thursday morning, July 8, 2021, at The Pines of Clarkston in Michigan.

He was born July 17, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Ann Duran Petrus.

Ronald was a 1952 graduate of Chaney High School. He served his country in...

Jul 3, 2021

POLAND - Michael A. Ciavarella, 91 of Poland, died peacefully on July 3rd, 2021 at Parkside Healthcare Center after a long fulfilling life. Mike was born November 15, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio and spent many happy years on the East Side. He is the son of Angelo Ciavarella and Mary Fratino Ciavarella. He was a 1949 graduate of East...

Jun 26, 2021

NORTH LIMA — 1 Corinthians 2:9: “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”

Our mother, Irma Carlini, 89, died peacefully Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Assumption Village Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Irma was...

Jun 25, 2021

BOARDMAN — John G. “Jack” Powers, 86, died peacefully Friday, June 25, 2021, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Jack was born July 10, 1934, in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Mary Jane Buonpane Powers.

He was a 1953 graduate of Boardman High School and enlisted in the United States Coast...

Jun 23, 2021

CANFIELD - Prayers will begin Monday afternoon at 12:30 PM at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes Boardman-Canfield Chapel followed by a 1:00 PM  Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Patrick Church in Youngstown for Bernadine L. Gay age 69 of Canfield who died Wednesday afternoon at Hospice House. Bernadine who was also known as " Bernie" was born January 28, 1952 in...

Jun 23, 2021

POLAND - Thomas Henry Eisenbraun, 79, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health Youngstown Hospital.

He was born December 30, 1941, in Struthers, Ohio, a son of Wilfred and Mary Agnes (Winfield) Eisenbraun.

As a youth, Tom was active in Boy Scouts where he achieved scouting's highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank.  Tom...

Jun 20, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — John “Jack” Hamilton, 92, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with his four children by his side.

Jack was born Nov. 14, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of Leslie C. and Lavinia Reynalt Hamilton.

He was a lifelong resident of Youngstown and a 1947 graduate of South High School,...

Jun 20, 2021

CANFIELD — Diane Playforth, 82, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Salem Regional Medical Center. She received a call from her husband, George, and her heavenly father, on this Father’s Day. It was an invitation she could not refuse and which she will not be returning from. She always knew there was a limited amount of time that her...

Jun 19, 2021

BOARDMAN — Randall J. Beede, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 19, 2021, after a short stay at Hospice House.

Randall, affectionately known as Randy, was born May 29, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of Randall and Hazel Frances Steele Beede.

He was a graduate of Boardman High School and attended Youngstown State University. He...

Jun 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Alex J. Shaffo, 64, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic, due to an ongoing heart condition.

He was born Sept. 18, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of the late Alexander and Annabelle Jones Shaffo.

Alex was a 1974 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and received his bachelor’s degree...

Jun 18, 2021

NEWTON FALLS — June A. Lennox Teets, 70, died peacefully at home on Friday, June 18, 2021.

June was born June 23, 1950, in Youngstown, the daughter of Roy and Dorthea Hains Lennox.

She attended Jackson-Milton High School and was a dedicated homemaker. In her spare time, June enjoyed baking and crocheting.

June...

Jun 15, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Gladys E. Thomas, 94, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Hospice House.

She was born April 11, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of Willis and Julia Danko Weitzman.

Gladys is survived by her daughter, Elaine M. (Anthony) Severino of Youngstown; her granddaughter, Julia Severino of Youngstown; two great-grandsons, Anthony and Nickolas Severino, whom...