Sep 20, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Martin “Marty” T. Chrystal, 64, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Specialty Hospital of Youngstown.

He was born Dec. 6, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of J. Robert and Ann (Hyland) Chrystal.

Marty was a 1974 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and following high school, worked for P&LE Railroad and later...

Sep 19, 2020

NILES — Raymond Kottar Flere Sr., 95, Niles, formerly of McDonald, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at The Suites at Continuing Healthcare of Niles.

Ray was born Aug. 11, 1925, in Renton, Pa, a son of Ignace and Frances (Kottar) Flere. He was a 1943 graduate of McDonald High School.

Ray was a Marine Corp....

Sep 13, 2020

CANFIELD - William J. Shugart, 18, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 13, 2020.

He was born April 6, 2002, in Youngstown, the son of Billy Shugart and Kerry Mayberry.

Will was a senior at Canfield High School where he excelled in academics. He was an accomplished gymnast at The Ohio Gymnastics Institute in Austintown. He was...

Sep 11, 2020

BOARDMAN - Peggy Ann D'Amico, age 81, died peacefully  Friday evening, September 11,2020, at home surrounded by her loving family . Peggy was born April 15,1939, in Columbiana, the daughter of Kendall  and Maryanne (Foray) Cason. She was a graduate of North Lima High School and had worked at General Foods as an Executive Secretary . Peggy married Thomas "Tom" D'Amico...

Sep 10, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas James Loney, 83, died suddenly Thursday morning, Sept. 10, 2020, at his home.

Tom was born July 28, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of Emmett and Ann Haney Loney. He was a 1955 graduate of Wilson High School and was a member of the Pipefitters Union Local 396 for over 62 years....

Sep 9, 2020

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SEP 11, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — William H. Hankey, 82, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Sept. 9, 2020, at Humility House in Austintown.

William was born June 21, 1938, in Butler, Pa., the son of William H. and Frances May (Hockenberry) Hankey. Bill served his country in the...

Sep 7, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Beloved daughter and sister, Denise Marie Bouslough, left this world unexpectedly, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. At 62 years, she was the youngest of five siblings.

Denise was born Feb. 2, 1958. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Davis, and her parents, Geri and Emerson Bouslough. Her mom, Geri, had just passed away...

Sep 6, 2020

POLAND — Seth Allon Altany Hammond, 21, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at home. Seth will always be remembered for his kindness and good sense of humor. He was an avid musician, lover of science and logic, defender of preserving nature and champion for the survival of the planet. He desired to be accepted for the deeply empathic soul...

Sep 3, 2020

CANFIELD — Katherine M. Vaccaro, 93, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020.

She was born March 12, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of Dominic and Mary Ford Dundee (“Donadio”)

She was a woman of much personal strength and overcame many health challenges throughout her life. For this reason, she was affectionately known...

Sep 1, 2020

Linda J. Grbinick, 73, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2020 at her home, with her family by her side. She was born June 18, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William George Llewellyn and Donna Jean (VanHorn) Cooper. Linda devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting, dancing and baking, especially her famous...

Aug 28, 2020

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Diane M. Blasko, 96, passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 28, 2020, at Hospice House.

She was born March 26, 1924, in Monaco, a daughter of the late Mario and Julie (Saletti) Improvisi. She came to this country March 5, 1947, from Nice, France.

Diane enjoyed crocheting and knitting, and was an...

Aug 28, 2020

STRUTHERS — Dr. Brian S. Sullivan, 64, passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 28, 2020, at his home, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born Sept. 25, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stuart Charles and Dolores (VanEskay) Sullivan.

Brian graduated from Boardman High School in 1973. He recived his B.A....

Aug 27, 2020

COLUMBUS — Christopher “Chris” Jenkins, 68, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, after suffering a sudden heart attack, while working an antique fair at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds.

Chris was born Dec. 27, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of Monte and Monica Jenkins.

A graduate of Canfield High School, he later became a self-employed...

Aug 26, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Nathan Andrew McStowe, 16, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Akron Children's Hospital, from injuries sustained in an accident.

He was born April 21, 2004, the son of John McStowe and Oksana (Rudnytsky) McStowe.

Nathan was currently a student at Potential Development where he had just begun his junior year.

Nathan...

Aug 24, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Betty Lou “Betsy” Koneval, 80, passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at her daughter’s residence, under hospice care.

Betty was born Jan. 10, 1940, the daughter of Louis and Betty Nelson Bushling.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and was a member of Wickliffe Presbyterian Church. She worked at City...

Aug 23, 2020

CANFIELD - Diane B. (Bruno) Gittlin, 83, passed away Sunday evening, August 23, 2020 at her home. She was born July 16, 1937 in Austintown, a daughter of the late Julius and Vera (Iagulli) Bruno. Diane was a 1955 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, received a bachelor's degree from YSU and a master's degree from Westminster College.  She taught...

Aug 22, 2020

POLAND - Steven M. Streb Sr., 62, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, August 22, at Hospice House.

He was born Dec. 17, 1957 in Youngstown, a son of Jerry and Constance (Williams) Streb.

Steve graduated from South High School.  He was a medical supply deliverer for Primus Medical 2004 to 2015.  Steven loved old cars,...

Aug 22, 2020

Poland - Linda J. (Schirra) Fox, 71, died peacefully at home, on Saturday, August 22, 2020 after a brief illness.

Linda was born May 27, 1949, the daughter of the late Daniel and Jane Schirra.

She graduated from Penn Hills High School and Edinboro University with a Bachelor’s in education. Linda married the love of...

Aug 22, 2020

BOARDMAN — Robert M. “Bobby” Linhart Jr., 59, died unexpectedly early Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Bobby was born Jan. 3, 1961, in Youngstown, the son of Robert and Leona (Debozy) Linhart Sr.

He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as an auto body painter his entire...

Aug 21, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Mrs. Elizabeth Ray-Worst, 72, died Friday morning, Aug. 21, 2020, at Humility House.

Liz was born Sept. 29, 1947 in Canfield, a daughter of Raymond and Mary Davis Gearhart. She was a 1965 graduate of Canfield High School.

Liz had worked for Attys. Crawford-Ioltin-Wexlar-Richardson Law Firm and the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning...