May 4, 2021

POLAND — On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Louise Anita “Lou” Davis, 86, passed away peacefully.

A true mother in all ways, Louise worked hard all of her life to provide a good home for her three children. As a young mom, Lou worked at home as a cosmetologist. Her whole life was devoted to her family, her...

May 2, 2021

POLAND — Michael Andrew Kachmer, M.D., 90, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many, passed peacefully in his sleep of natural causes, May 2, 2021, at his home.

Born June 22, 1930, in Youngstown, to Michael and Helen Kachmer, he graduated from Ursuline High School and Youngstown College. He received his medical degree from The University of...

May 2, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Mary Jean Zlogar Kohler, 91, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her son and daughter, after a long illness.

Jean was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Youngstown, to Mary and Joseph Zlogar.

She graduated from Chaney High School, Class of 1948, and for many years enjoyed meeting with...

May 1, 2021

POLAND — Brian Varley, 49, died unexpectedly early Saturday morning, May 1, 2021, at his home.

Brian was born Oct. 13, 1971, in Youngstown, the son of James H. and Nancy Walcott Varley. He married his Camp Fitch crush, Kelly Patton of Hubbard, on June 17, 1995. Together they started a family rooted in love, ethnic traditions...

Apr 29, 2021

POLAND — Margaret E. “Peg” Barnhart, age 85, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Hospice House.

Peg was born Jan. 25, 1936, in Youngstown, the daughter of Michael and Mary Coyne Lyden.

She was a 1953 graduate of Ursuline High School, and worked at Yampolsky’s Merchandising, and Mahoning County Child Support before retiring.

Apr 29, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Jack A. Steiner, 79, passed away Thursday morning, April 29, 2021, at Windsor House at Canfield.

He was born April 9, 1942, in Cleveland, a son of the late Morris and Rosalie Steiner.

Jack attended Cleveland Glenville High School in ninth grade prior to graduating from Windham High School in 1961. He served...

Apr 29, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Breeze, 101, passed peacefully in her Austintown home, Thursday, April 29, 2021. She died of natural causes and was lovingly supported by caretakers and family members in her final days. Betty was born in Cleveland, on March 12, 1920, the only child to parents Ward Russell and Linda Harbolt Russell. She grew up in...

Apr 29, 2021

Youngstown - Bernard R. "Bernie" Willoughby, 78, passed away Thursday at University Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born March 15, 1943 in Steubenville, a son of the late Charles T. and Thelma (Schnippert) Willoughby. Bernie was a 1963 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Apr 28, 2021

POLAND — Audrey “Dottie” Baker, 87, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at The Inn at Poland Way.

She was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of Patrick and Bridget Conroy Ruane.

Dottie was a 1952 graduate of Ursuline High School. She married her husband, Raymond L. Baker on Jan. 21, 1956; and...

Apr 28, 2021

STRUTHERS - Jerry T. Walsh, 62, died peacefully April 28, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his daughters, after a courageous year long battle with cancer.

Jerry was born Sept. 15, 1958, in Painesville, the son of Donald Walsh and Marilyn (Wade) Getz.

He was a 1977 graduate of Struthers High School....

Apr 28, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas “Pete” McBride, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at his home.

He was born Nov. 27, 1933, in Youngstown, to John and Helen Marrie McBride.

Tom was a 1953 graduate of East High School, where he was inducted into the athletic hall of fame. He retired in 1995 from the...

Apr 28, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — William Robert Hart, age 74, of Austintown, died Wednesday, April 28, 1921, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Bill was born March 16, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of William L. and Donna Jean Roberts Hart.

He was a graduate of Youngstown East High School, earned his bachelor’s degree in speech from Kent State...

Apr 24, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN- Lynn Marie (Emery) Revak, 47, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman, OH, in the the arms of her loving husband and best friend, Billy Revak, straight into the arms of Jesus, alongside their son Nick, dog Hercules, surrounded by family and close friends.  Lynn, “Leonard” “Lynyrd Skynyrd” (Wife, Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Best Friend, and all time favorite title, Mom),...

Apr 22, 2021

POLAND — Dorothy Braccolino, 94, died peacefully Thursday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Born Dec. 30,1926, at home in Youngstown, Dorothy was the eldest daughter of Felix and Florence Parella Ciccotelli.

She grew up on Hine Street on the East Side of Youngstown during the Great Depression and helped her mother raise her younger...

Apr 18, 2021

CANFIELD — Edward A. Osipchak, 90, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021.

He was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Youngstown, a son of John and Ann Sherbak Osipchak.

Edward was a 1949 graduate of Chaney High School and served in the United States Army. He received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Carnegie Mellon University...

Apr 12, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - John Silver, 68, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Omni Manor Healthcare Center. He was born April 28, 1952 in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert and Helen Geras Silver Sr. John worked in construction with home improvements for his brothers. When he wasn't working, he took great care of his parents before their passing. John...

Apr 7, 2021

CANFIELD — Mr. Paul V. Reardon, 90, died Wednesday evening, April 7, 2021, at his residence.

Paul was born Nov.12, 1930, in Warren, the son of Edward A. and Lucy Bailey Reardon.

He attended St. Rose Grade School and was a 1949 graduate of Ursuline High School. Paul was an Air Force veteran, serving during...

Apr 5, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Mark A. Haag, 38, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born Feb. 7, 1983, in Youngstown. Mark started working for Independent Cab and then became a cook for Belleria in Boardman. He loved fishing, taking walks at the lily pond, shooting pool, bowling, car shows, camping, cookouts or just sitting...

Apr 2, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Ronald Silver, 70, died peacefully Friday, April 2, 2021, at Hospice House. Ronald was born Nov. 30, 1950, the son of Albert and Helen Geras Silver Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of South High School and worked as a pipefitter for Thomas Steel for over 30 years until retiring. In his spare time, Ronald enjoyed golfing,...

Mar 31, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Brett J. Liller, 25, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at his home. He was born June 6, 1995, in Youngstown, a son of Brad Liller and Kimberly Moffo Rocha. Brett worked in construction with asphalt / paving. He was very artistic and loved to write music, draw and tattoos. Brett is survived by his mother, Kimberly...