Nov 7, 2019

McDONALD — Sean M. Murphy, 60, died peacefully Thursday evening, Nov. 7, 2019, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Sean was born July 5, 1959, in Youngstown, the son of James and Mary Murphy Murphy.

He was a graduate of The Rayen School and earned a bachelor’s degree in education and history...

Nov 7, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Eugene Stanley Barber, 91, died peacefully Thursday afternoon at Hospice of the Valley surrounded by his family. Eugene was born July 17, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas and Frances (Cordova) Barber. He was a graduate of East High School and was drafted in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Eugene worked for Republic...

Nov 6, 2019

BOARDMAN - Arthur Jess Thomas, 61, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Caprice Health Care Center. He was born December 18, 1957, in New Castle, Pa., the son of Arthur and Gemma (Rauso) Thomas. Arthur was a 1975 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Following high school, he worked as a steelworker in Youngstown. He then worked as a security...

Nov 6, 2019

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Dorothy J. Lucente, 90, died peacefully early Wednesday at Windsor Assisted Living. Dorothy was born June 2, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Concetta (Buccolo) Bellito. She was a graduate of The Rayen School. Dorothy worked as a hairdresser at Car-Mae's Beauty Salon until retiring to raise her family in 1957. She returned to...

Nov 5, 2019

POLAND - Naomi M. (Arnold) Keffer, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at her residence.

She was born June 1, 1923, in Geneva, New York, a daughter of J. and Grace (O'Niel) Keffer.

Naomi worked as a bookkeeper for Ohio Water for 30 years.

She is survived by her husband,...

Nov 5, 2019

MaryAnn Komara, 92, who passed away Tuesday November 5, 2019 at Hampton Woods. MaryAnn was born November 20, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Hnatiw) Shellogg. She was a Jan. 1945 graduate of Chaney High School and attended the Dana School of Music. She was a model in New York for Macy's during the...

Nov 1, 2019

Sally L. Pakalnis, 91, passed away November 1, 2019 at her home. Sally was born February 10, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Marie (Hartman) Graham Sr.. She attended St. Patrick Church grade school and South High School. She worked in downtown Youngstown at Klivan's Brothers Jewelers and then for the State of Ohio Liquor...

Oct 30, 2019

AUSTINTOWN — William T. Shea, 91, died peacefully Wednesday morning at home, “just where he wanted to be.”

William was born March 9, 1928, the son of Timothy and Ruth Samuels Shea. He grew up on the North Side of Youngstown and attended The Rayen School.

After serving his country in the U.S. Army during...

Oct 29, 2019

GIRARD — Lynn Alfred Hatch, 91, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 29, 2019, at Park Vista.

Lynn was born July 8, 1928, in Hubbard, the son of Harvey and Nola Powell Hatch.

He was a graduate of Hubbard High School and Youngstown State University. He was a United States Navy veteran. He worked for Nationwide...

Oct 29, 2019

MINERAL RIDGE — Richard “Dick” T. Conroy, 72, died unexpectedly Tuesday in St. Pete Beach, Fla.

Dick was born July 16, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Richard J. and Kathryn E. Mentges Conroy.

He graduated from Chaney High School in 1965 and earned a Bachelor of Science in education from Youngstown State University.

Oct 28, 2019

MACEDONIA - Paul N. McCollum, 83, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at Avenue of Macedonia. Paul was born January 26, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Ann (Sellers) McCollum. He was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School. He received a BA Degree in Psychology and a MA Degree in Counseling from YSU and...

Oct 25, 2019

SARASOTA - Ronald B. Sanders, 87, died peacefully Friday evening at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland surrounded by his family. Ronald was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Pittsburgh, the son of Walter and Ruth (Clifton) Sanders. He was a graduate of St. Mary of the Mount High School in Pittsburgh and received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from...

Oct 22, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Christopher J. Moffo Sr., 58, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley.

He was born Dec. 21, 1960, in Youngstown.

Christopher is survived by his mother, Patsy Moffo; his wife, Tammy Hogan Moffo; his children, William Hogan, Dana Nail, and Christopher J. Moffo Jr.; two brothers, Anthony Moffo...

Oct 19, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Zeno Joseph Foley, 87, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born March 25, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of Alphonsus and Margaretta McCurdy Foley.

He attended Sacred Heart High School in Salem, Oregon. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served in...

Oct 17, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Raymond A. Seidita, 68, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 11, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Joseph and Helen (Strichek) Seidita. Raymond was a 1969 graduate of Wilson High School and attended Youngstown State. He played football at Wilson and at Y.S.U. He was a Youngstown Fire Fighter for...

Oct 11, 2019

James J Connor, 76, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Jim was born May 12, 1943, in Revere, Massachusetts, the son of the late Christine (DiRosa) Connor. Jim came to this area with his mother at an early age. He was raised in the area by his mother and father, Ralph W. Connor. Jim served...

Oct 9, 2019

BOARDMAN — Robert Thompson, 74, passed away suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 27, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of Robert A. and Elsie M. Maurer Thompson.

After graduating from Wilson High School, Robert earned his bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University. While at Youngstown State, he played on...

Oct 9, 2019

BOARDMAN — Ann C. Patella, 90, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, 2019, at Briarfield Manor, surrounded by her family.

She was born Jan. 26, 1929, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of Gabriel and Adeline DeBonaventura DiLorenzo.

Ann was a graduate of New Castle High School. She devoted her time to her family, who...

Oct 7, 2019

Florence Lucille Lupo, 94, passed away Monday October 7, 2019 at Hospice House. She was born February 22, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Fabey) Zoltowski. Florence devoted her time to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, who were the center of her life. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, Sunday dinners with her family, and...

Oct 5, 2019

Youngstown - John J. Thurik, Jr., 44, died unexpectedly Saturday at his residence, October 5, 2019.

John was born July 2, 1975 in Youngstown, a son of John J. and Patricia (Campbell) Thurik, Sr.  He attended Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to trade school after that. John was an ASE certified Mechanic for over 20 years...