Oct 7, 2020

POLAND — Joseph Alexander Balog, 81, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman.

Joseph was born July 25, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Mary Alberta Aderhold Balog.

He was a graduate of Wilson High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University.

Joseph...

Oct 7, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Private family services will be held at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Kim Marie Toohey, 59, of Austintown, who died Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, 2020, at her home, after a lengthy illness. Kim was born Nov. 25, 1960, in Youngstown, the daughter of Slavko “Steve” and Mildred “Mitzi” Blazevich Jurich. She was a 1978 graduate of...

Oct 7, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Frank Paul Doperak, 77, aka “Pap,” “Franco Bertuzzi,” aka “The Prince of West Samoa,” aka “Amigo #1,” passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, 2020, at Assumption Village nursing home.

Today the world lost its biggest lover of oatmeal raisin cookies. In his final years, he would look forward to that simple confection that...

Oct 7, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - On October 7, 2020, our son, Brent Verdinek passed away peacefully at University Hospital in Cleveland with his parents at his bedside. Brent passed away from many years of physical problems that culminated in his life ending. His parents Bonnie and Wayne held his hands and hugged him as he passed to the arms of Jesus. They...

Oct 7, 2020

Catherine Colla, 93, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020. Born March 22, 1927 in Porticello, Palermo, Sicily she immigrated to Youngstown, Ohio with her family as her husband pursued his career in medicine. Catherine was a loving mother and wife that dedicated her life to caring for her immediate and extended family and bringing love to all occasions....

Oct 5, 2020

POLAND — Beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen Anne Ramson, 90, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, with her family near. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, John, and a sister, Emma Cain. The daughter of Florence and Raymond Park Eckels, she was born in Warren, Jan. 8, 1930. She...

Oct 4, 2020

BOARDMAN - Lucille L. Gray, 81, passed away Sunday at her home.

She was born Sept. 30, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (La Volpa) Petaccio.

Lucille graduated from South High School.  She was a foreman for Salata Family Foods for 20 years and Maui Toys for 19 years, retiring...

Oct 4, 2020

Struthers - Robert F. Lamphier, 86, passed away Friday at St. Elizabeth Health Center Youngstown.

He was born Dec. 30, 1933 in Redding, CA, a son of the late Frank and Viola (Hill) Lamphier.

Robert graduated from Dunsmuir High School. He services his country in the United States Marine Corp. during the Korean Conflict.  He...

Oct 1, 2020

Austintown......  Anthony T. "Tony" DiOrio, 98, died peacefully Thursday afternoon October 1,2020,at his residence surrounded by his family. Tony was born June 25,1922 in Youngstown, the son of Louis and Antonette (Fusco) DiOrio. He was a 1941 graduate of Chaney High School and later the Carpentry Trade School Local Union 171.  He had worked as a carpenter with the Local 171...

Sep 30, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Mary Louise Morley was called to rest in the prayer and strength that she spread in abundance for 98 years. She died peacefully at her home, where she was born and raised, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.

Mary was born Aug. 2, 1922, in Youngstown, to Edgar T. and Mary Ann (Naughton) Morley.

She...

Sep 30, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Harry Summers, 93, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born Feb. 24, 1927, in Dennison, a son of Virgil and Margaret (Cox) Summers. He married Margaret Summers on June 7, 1947, and she preceded him in death July 10, 2002.

Harry was a member of the...

Sep 27, 2020

BOARDMAN — Funeral services will be held noon Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, in Boardman, for Daniel L. Conser Sr., 98, who passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at home peacefully with his family.

He was born March 18, 1922, in New Garden, Ohio, a son of Arthur and Jennie...

Sep 27, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — John E. Klamer, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

John was born Aug. 18, 1934, son of the late John and Vera (Jones) Klamer Sr.

He was a veteran of the Army, stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. from 1953-1956 and served in the reserves until January...

Sep 26, 2020

WARREN — Marilyn M. Roseman, 82, died peacefully Saturday morning, Sept. 26, 2020, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 16, 1938, in Spangler, Pa., the daughter of Delmont and Katherine Miller.

Marilyn worked as a baker and cook for Glenview Manor in Mineral Ridge for many years until retiring.

She...

Sep 25, 2020

CANFIELD — Thomas John Pompura, 88, died peacefully Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Thomas was born May 3, 1932, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Julia Kubanda Pompura.

He was a 1951 graduate of East High School. Thomas worked as a firefighter for the city of Youngstown for 30 years and...

Sep 25, 2020

Eleanore A. Lilko passed away on September 25, 2020 at the age of 91 in Powell, Ohio where she had lived for the last 11 years. She was born on April 19, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Andrew and Susan (Jusko) Hrifko. Eleanore graduated from Chaney High School in Youngstown. She had worked as a beautician and...

Sep 25, 2020

Canfield - Loren Joseph Less, 85, passed peacefully Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 29, 1934, in Salem, OH the son of Ernst and Helen (Arner) Less. Loren served his country in the United States Army.  He was a graduate of Canfield High School class of 1953 and Akron...

Sep 25, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - David Eugene Leaghty, 37, died on Friday, September 25, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown surrounded by his children, Victoria and Dominic.

David was born July 1, 1983, in Youngstown, the son of William and Maxine (Wasakoski) Leaghty.

He was a graduate of Newton Falls and worked as a truck driver for...

Sep 24, 2020

LOWELLVILLE — Michael Anthony McAuliffe, 62, died unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at his home. Michael was born April 29, 1958, in Flint, Mich., the son of James and Mary Eleanor (Shea) McAuliffe. Mike was a 1977 graduate of Canfield High School, where he was an outstanding athlete holding many school, county and state records in football and track (high...

Sep 22, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Rose Marie Dunlap, 79, died peacefully Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, 2020, at Austinwoods Nursing Home. Rose Marie was born Aug. 8, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of Andrew and Emma Bisker Tavolario. She worked as a medical processor for Trust Mark Insurance for many years until retiring. Rose Marie was a member of St. Brendan Church. She is...