Jan 4, 2021

COLUMBIANA - James R. "Jim" Golladay, passed peacefully Monday morning with his wife by his side. Jim was born Sept. 21, 1944, in Steubenville, the son of Robert and Thiery (Lodge) Golladay. He was a 1962 graduate of Cambridge High School. Jim was a tremendous person to all—furry friends and humankind alike. If you were fortunate to have met...

Jan 4, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Joyce Lynne Markovitch, 75, died Monday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born Sept. 24, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of Bernard and Edith Mayhew Scharsu.

A 1962 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Joyce worked as a cosmetologist and hairdresser for Brownlee Woods and as a instructional...

Jan 3, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Valerie J. Wickham, 57, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born January 22, 1963, in California, a daughter of Terry and Janette (Mack) Wickham.

Valerie is survived by her three children, Nicholas (Angela) Lam, of Deerfield, Brandy (Joseph) Sutcliffe, of Deerfield, and Reid Amey, of Austintown; her...

Jan 2, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Patricia Parish, 87, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at Omni Manor Health Care. She was born June 28, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of Elizabeth Dosch Cox and Herbert Cox. She moved to Youngstown and attended North High School, where she was a cheerleader. She then married the love of her life, Anthony Parish, on May...

Dec 31, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Samuel J. Pachell, 91, died peacefully late Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Samuel, affectionately known as "Pap", was born Aug. 26, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of Nicholas and Carmel (Cardaline) Pachell. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and enlisted in the United States Army after graduation. Sam worked for...

Dec 31, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Mary Lou Hurd, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, peacefully at her home.

Mary Lou was born May 18, 1932, in New Castle, Pa., the daughter of Vito and Josephine Bonoro Johngrass.

She enjoyed traveling, league bowling, and casino trips, and was proud to have been a poll worker for over 53 years....

Dec 31, 2020

POLAND — Charlotte Kluge, 74, died suddenly, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Charlotte was born Dec. 10, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of Charles and Anna Jean Perna.

She was a graduate of North High School and earned a master’s degree from Youngstown State University.

Charlotte worked many years...

Dec 30, 2020

BELOIT - Janice L. Melott, 67, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.   Janice was born Feb. 18, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of Pete and Edna (Carnes) Boston.  She was a graduate of Leetonia High School and worked as a cashier for many years until retiring.   Janice loved to cook and bake....

Dec 29, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Thelma B. Griffith, 86, passed away Tuesday evening at Briarfield Manor.

She was born Sept. 25, 1934 in Philippi, WV a daughter of the late Arthur and Anna B. (Strawderman) Boyles.

Thelma was a graduate of Philippi High School.  For 20 years, she was a seamstress for Plakie Toys, sewing outfits for the dolls. When...

Dec 28, 2020

POLAND — Anna Maria Eul, 89, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at her residence, with her loving family by her side.

She was born Feb. 10, 1931, in Oberhausen, Germany, a daughter of Emil and Elfride Puschmann Buchholz.

Anna married her husband, Otto K. Eul, in Germany, on Dec. 23, 1950. They came to...

Dec 25, 2020

POLAND - Jacqueline June Heidel, 81, passed away Friday morning, December 25, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 8, 1939, in Huntingdon, Pa., a daughter of the late Leroy and Thelma (Cummings) Hamman. Jacqueline worked in home healthcare as a caretaker for Comfort Keepers for 5 years. She was a member of...

Dec 25, 2020

POLAND — Patricia A. Benson Andrews, 87, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 30, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Medicus Herman.

Patricia graduated from South High School. She began her career as a tax preparer for H&R Block...

Dec 24, 2020

POLAND — Dino Mario D’Alesio, 61, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at his home. Dino was born Dec. 20, 1959, in Youngstown, a son of Mario C. and RoseAnn Perruzzi D’Alesio. He was a 1977 graduate of Chaney High School and he worked in sales and support services at Valley Industrial Trucks. Dino married the love of his life,...

Dec 23, 2020

NORTH JACKSON — Max Johnson, 78, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, after battling a number of health issues complicated by COVID-19.

Max was born in Mason City, Iowa, on Jan. 27, 1942, a son of Marion R. and Gazina Becker Johnson.

While living in Mason City, he met his first wife, Mary deBuhr. Together...

Dec 23, 2020

SALEM - Alberta F. Kirkpatrick, 86, died peacefully at her daughter's home in Mansfield, TX on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Alberta was born April 22, 1934 in Kittanning, PA, the daughter of Harry and Elva (Heffelfinger) Miller. She spent most her life as a homemaker, who dedicated her life to her family. Alberta will especially be missed by her...

Dec 20, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Elizabeth “Betty” Garhammer, 83, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Betty was born April 23, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of Theodore and Margaret Kicos Terlesky.

She was a graduate of The Rayen School. Betty worked for Hills Department Store as an office manager, and retired as an assistant...

Dec 20, 2020

DUBLIN — Elizabeth “Betty” Helen Terpak, 95, passed away in the comfort of hospice on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, a Columbus suburb where her daughter, Betty Minnie, lived nearby. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert “Bob” Joseph Terpak, in February 2016 at age 89.

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Dec 19, 2020

NORTH JACKSON — Janice E. Maloy, 76, died peacefully Saturday evening at Briarfield Nursing Home, surrounded by her family.

Janice was born April 8, 1944, in Charleroi, Pa., the daughter of John and Mary Abbott Young.

She was a graduate of California High School. Janice spent her life as a homemaker who dedicated her life...

Dec 18, 2020

BOARDMAN — Milena M. Perrotta D’Apolito, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.

Milena was born March 13, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul and Philomena Petrucci Perrotta.

She graduated from South High School, and on Feb. 19, 1949, she married Andrew P. D’Apolito. Together they had four...

Dec 18, 2020

STRUTHERS - Carmen Tanferno, 39, died unexpectedly Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Carmen was born Jan. 18, 1981, in Youngstown, the son of Carmen Tanferno and MaryAnn Campana.

He was a 1999 graduate of Hubbard High School and was currently enrolled at Youngstown State University where he was...