Dec 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Bernard “Ben” Philibin, 93, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Ben was born June 18, 1926, in Youngstown, to Thomas and Mary Anderson Philibin.

He was a proud member of the Corner Boys, a group of lifelong friends from the corner of Warren and Hillman on the South...

Dec 6, 2019

NORTH LIMA — Mary Niddel, 84, died peacefully Friday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born Dec. 1, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Ambrose and Olga Bayluk Palace.

She was a graduate of South High School and spent her life as a dedicated wife and mother to...

Dec 4, 2019

POLAND — Brent S. Hendricks, 49, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his loving family.

Brent was born Sept. 25, 1970, in Youngstown, a son of Danny L. and Judy Suhar Hendricks. He was a 1988 graduate of Chaney High School and went on to attend MCCTC, where he studied heating and...

Dec 1, 2019

DUBLIN — Nancy J. Antonoff Rosko, 84, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 1, 2019, at Sunrise of Dublin.

Nancy was born Feb. 10, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Anton and Theresa Haus Antonoff.

She was a 1953 graduate of Chaney High School, where she was the head majorette. She was crowned West Side Queen in...

Nov 28, 2019

POLAND — Rose Marie Romano, 84, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. She left this earth peacefully from her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Oct. 28, 1935, in Hillsville, Pa., a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Rich Gasperoni.

Rose graduated from Bessemer High School. She worked at First Federal...

Nov 27, 2019

BOARDMAN — Sean Patrick Durkin, 49, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019.

He was born Dec. 30, 1969, in Youngstown.

Sean grew up on the West Side of Youngstown, attending St. Brendan School and Ursuline High School, where he was an honors student and athlete. He graduated from Ursuline in 1988 and went on to...

Nov 24, 2019

POLAND — Patricia E. “Patty” Kelty Johnson, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the Hospice House, with her family by her side.

Patty was born June 26, 1947, the daughter of Robert J. and Eileen Shea Kelty.

She was proud to make Youngstown her home for her entire life. Whenever reminiscing Patty...

Nov 24, 2019

BOARDMAN — Barbara Ann Wise, 84, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Barbara was born April 14, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Robert and Lucille McMahan.

She was a graduate of Wilson High School where she met her late husband Russell A. Wise.

She was employed by...

Nov 22, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Marlene Bryant, 77, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 22, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born Aug. 3, 1942, a daughter of the late Robert and Janet Young Adams.

Marlene was a 1960 graduate of South High School and received her secretarial associate’s degree from Youngstown University.

She worked...

Nov 21, 2019

BOARDMAN - Katherine "Eleanor" Hitter, 98, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Omni Manor. She was born November 25, 1920, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Fred and Catherine (Welther) Theis. Katherine was the oldest daughter of nine children. She forfeited her high school years and living at home, to help support her younger siblings, with living and...

Nov 20, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Geraldine F. Cownden, 76, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony and Agnes Tomczak Daniszewski. Geraldine was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked for General Electric for 41 years. She loved animals, especially her dogs. She enjoyed sewing, reading,...

Nov 19, 2019

AUSTINTOWN — Anita Jo Miller, 53, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Anita was born April 5, 1966, in Royal Oak, Mich., the daughter of John and Pauline Pugliesi Bielski.

She was a graduate of Berlin Center High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Anita was a homemaker who...

Nov 19, 2019

POLAND - Sophie "Judy" Pavlich, 94, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born October 28, 1925, in Warren, Ohio, a daughter Tom and Gabriella (Kolar) Bubanich. Sophie was a graduate of Rayen High School and worked at General Electric for 5 years before starting her family. She was a member of Holy Family...

Nov 19, 2019

James L. Johnson Jr, 92, of Canfield, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Health Center Youngstown. He was born July 25, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late James L. and Regina M. (McGowan) Johnson Sr. James was a 1945 graduate of South High School, and attended Youngstown College. He served his country in the Navy...

Nov 18, 2019

Poland - A celebration of life will be held at 11a.m. on Monday November 25th at Church of The Rock, 7025 Luteran Lane, Poland with Pastor Reid Lamport officiating for Elaine T. Mulichak, 72, of Poland. Elaine passed away peacefully at Hospice House on Monday evening, November 18th, with her family by her side. Elaine was born November 1,...

Nov 17, 2019

BOARDMAN - Esther Mineo, 91, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 17 while surrounded by her loving family at Hospice House in Poland. She was born to the late Joseph and Patricia (Geraci) Scalisi on February 20, 1928 and named Pasqua Scalisi in the village of Porticello, Sicily. Pasqua is the Italian word for Easter, the day of Jesus’ resurrection....

Nov 15, 2019

POLAND - Prayers will begin Thursday morning November 21, 2019 at 9:15 AM at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel followed by a Catholic funeral mass celebrated at 10:00 AM at St. Luke Catholic Church in Boardman for Richard (Dick) Rezek who died on Friday, November 15, 2019 at age 89 at Sunrise of Poland.

He was...

Nov 14, 2019

TITUSVILLE - Nancy Lou Smith, 73, formerly of Austintown, passed away Thursday at Country Acres Personal Care Home in Titusville, PA. Nancy was born October 27, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Agnes “Nancy” (Crosbie) Eckert. Nancy received a Masters Degree in English from Youngstown State University. She taught high school English Literature for 20...

Nov 9, 2019

MUNROE FALLS — Heidi J. Semivan, 52, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at her residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Dec. 1, 1966, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph Jr. and Theresa Conroy Kistler.

Heidi was a 1985 graduate of Austintown Fitch and received her bachelor’s degree from Youngstown...

Nov 9, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Elizabeth Timmerman, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Nov. 9, 2019.

Elizabeth was born June 18, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of William A. and Nettie Sprankle Timmerman.

She was a South High School graduate and attended Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia. Elizabeth later graduated from the Cleveland Institute of...