Feb 24, 2020

BOARDMAN — Margaret R. “Peg” Fire Magmore, 92, passed away Feb. 24, 2020. Peg was born Nov. 4, 1927, in New Castle, Pa., to Patsy and Marie Natale Fire of Struthers. She graduated from Struthers High School in 1946. She was secretary of her class reunions. Peg was the first school secretary of St. Luke School, from 1964 to 1973....

Feb 21, 2020

POLAND - Christopher E. McVittie, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born July 29, 1979, in Detroit, Michigan.

Christopher was a 1997 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and received his bachelor’s degree from DeVry University. He was employed by Allstate as the Claims Service Leader. Chris lead...

Feb 17, 2020

CANFIELD — Robert J. “Bobby Joe” Durkin, 77, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

Robert was born Sept. 1, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Marie Dailey Durkin.

He was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School and a graduate of...

Feb 15, 2020

POLAND - James D. Carlos, 81, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 15, 2020, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center He was born Oct. 13, 1938 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late James D. and Helen M. (Ontko) Carlos Jr. James was a 1956 graduate of Farrell High School. He served his country in the United States Army....

Feb 12, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Patricia Dunn, 83, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at Omni Manor.

Patricia was born March 17, 1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of Virgil and Mildred Cukec Stein.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School and was a dedicated homemaker for her family.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Lawrence...

Feb 11, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Albert J. Morocco, 95, passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, 2020, at Hospice House, on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette, two of his favorites.

He was born Nov. 7, 1924, in Smoky Hollow, a son of Camillo and Assunta Fontana Morocco. He was a graduate of The Rayen School....

Feb 11, 2020

POLAND — John K. “Jack” Milliken, 79, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, 2020, at Masternick Memorial.

He was born Oct. 14, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anna Rea Milliken.

He graduated from South High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Jack was honorably discharged from the U.S....

Feb 9, 2020

BOARDMAN — Thomas Neil Lowry, 86, died peacefully Sunday afternoon at Sage Park Nursing Home.

Thomas was born April 8, 1933, in Youngstown, the son of Clarence and Grace Mullin Lowry.

He was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Thomas worked as an electrician for IBEW Local...

Feb 9, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Donald Scott Phillips, 52, died Sunday afternoon of an apparent heart attack at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Don was born Sept. 26, 1967, in Salem, the son of Joseph J. and Evelyn Priscilla (Cox) Phillips.

He was a 1987 graduate of Struthers High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Don's...

Feb 9, 2020

CANFIELD — Benjamin L. Crowers, 90, formerly of Zionsville, Pa. left us to reunite with his wife, Barbara, in heaven Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020.

He was born April 17, 1929, the first son of Charles Benjamin and Katherine May Lease Crowers, in Philadelphia, Pa.

He graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia. He was a teacher...

Feb 6, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph Colonna, 90, died peacefully late Thursday evening, Feb. 6, 2020, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Joseph was born Aug. 5, 1929, in Youngstown, the youngest of 10 children to Pasquale and Marie Antoinette Pachell Colonna.

He was a 1949 graduate of Chaney High School, where he was a three-year letterman...

Feb 6, 2020

Austintown... A prayer service will be held Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Higgins - Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Christine Church (3165 S.Schenley Ave) for John Gallagher, 81, of Austintown, who died peacefully on February 6, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his...

Feb 5, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Guy Joseph Vendemia, 95, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Feb. 5, 2020, at The Inn at Christine Valley.

Guy was born Sept. 27, 1924, at home in Sharon, Pa., the son of Pasquale and Angeline DeMaio Vendemia.

He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1942. Following graduation, he served...

Feb 4, 2020

BOARDMAN — Frances C. Reents, 88, passed on to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley Assisted Living.

Frances was born April 21, 1931, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Samuel and Rose Lepore Traino.

She was a 1949 graduate of Chaney High School.

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Feb 3, 2020

POLAND — Debra Ann Kepics Minerd, 66, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, Feb. 3, 2020, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

Debra was born July 15, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Connie Kepics.

She had worked for more than 14 years as a hospice...

Feb 2, 2020

Frank Marsco, 70, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 2, 2020 at home. He was born July 14, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Thomasine (Vecchione) Marsco. Frank was a 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School and received a degree from Youngstown State University. He worked in the golf shop at Mill Creek Metroparks Golf Course....

Jan 31, 2020

POLAND - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathryn “Kathy” M. Lundeen, 81, who passed away Friday January 31, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Kathy was born November 19, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of John A and Marie (Klus) Thomas.

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Jan 30, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Ronald D. "Rear" Coppola, 72, who passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side. He was born December 9, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Louis and Margaret (Bakalar) Coppola. Ron was a 1966 graduate of Struthers High School.  He was honorably discharged, from the Army, after serving...

Jan 24, 2020

Laura Ann Williams, 54, passed away unexpectedly January 24, 2020. She was born February 11, 1965, in Brownsville, PA. a daughter of Russell and Lynn (Kline) Moorehouse. Laura was a graduate of South River High School in Edgewater, Maryland. She loved animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed cross stitching, needle point, crocheting and quilting. Laura was known to all as...

Jan 21, 2020

CANFIELD — Howard S. Hartzell, 73, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Howard, affectionately known as Howie, was born Oct. 17, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of Marvin and Loretta Mancini Hartzell.

He was a 1964 graduate of Fitch High School and received his bachelor’s degree in accounting...