All Obituaries

Boardman – William H. Staaf, Jr., 96, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Monday, January 16, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Born in Youngstown on January 8, 1927, “Bill” was the son of William H. and Mary Betty (Hahn) Staaf and was a lifelong area resident. Growing up, he enjoyed many summers with his parents and the family trailer at Pymatuning Lake, fishing and exploring the wilderness. A 1944 graduate of South High School, Bill continued his education at...

Youngstown:  Ann M. McHale, 90, of Youngstown, passed away Monday afternoon, December 26, 2022. Ann was born January 18, 1932 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph James and Anna Gertrude (Gubany) McHale and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1950 graduate of Ursuline High School and was a long time member of St. Dominic Church. Besides being a homemaker, Ann was employed for many years in the office at General Fireproofing.     Ann is survived by her nieces and...

Youngstown - Irene F. Baun, 92, of Boardman was called home on the morning of Friday, December 9th with her daughter by her side. She was born February 28, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Charles D. and Irene M. (Luker) Snyder. Irene was a lifelong area resident.  She attended South High School and was raised on Evergreen.  She married her husband Homer and lived on Hopkins Road. Later they made their home with her daughter on Lockwood Boulevard. Irene was devoted to...

New Middletown—Dorothy Mae (Lamb) Oliphant, 96, of Youngstown passed away on Monday morning, December 5, 2022 at Masternick Memorial Healthcare Center in New Middletown.   Dorothy was born on October 31, 1926 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of George E. and Ann (Morgan) Lamb.   Dorothy was a 1944 graduate of South High School and went on to attend Denison University where she joined the sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi. She also attended Youngstown State University and worked for...

Boardman – James John “Jim” Mentzer, 62, of Boardman, passed away Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022. Jim will always be remembered by his family and friends for his pleasant, kind, easy going nature along with his generosity and kind heart. He was born August 20, 1960 in Youngstown, the son of John and Cindy (Shaffer) Mentzer and was a lifelong area resident. Jim was a 1978 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. He began his career with Zimmers which later became...

Youngstown – Nancy Jean Zoccole, 79, of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday evening, November 29, 2022 with her family by her side.   Nancy will always be remembered for her generosity, sense of humor and caring nature. She was born April 13, 1943 in Youngstown the daughter of Harry and Alice (West) Woods and was a lifelong area resident. Nancy was a 1961 graduate of Chaney High School and then began her career as a secretary for Jones Oxygen Company until she was married and had...

Youngstown - Albert Torres Jr., 86, of Youngstown, passed away on November 24, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Al (also known as Diamond) was born July 11, 1936, the middle son of Teresa and Albert Torres Sr. and was a lifelong Youngstown resident.  He attended Hubbard High School and went on to complete his education in the US Marine Corp. Al enlisted on May 31, 1954 and while serving earned the rank of Corporal with his military occupation being part of the Military...

Canfield – Margaret C. Shuler, 101, of Canfield, passed away Thursday evening, November 3, 2022.      She was born December 18, 1920 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Kathleen (Byrne) Bernstein and was a lifelong area resident.   Margaret graduated from Beaver Falls High School and was a proud United States Army Veteran serving with the US Woman’s Army Corps during World War II. Upon receiving an Honorable Discharge, Margaret was employed in sales...

Poland—Ann Allen, 89, of Struthers passed away  Monday afternoon, September 12, 2022 at Hospice House in Poland.   Ann was born on March 29, 1933 in Wichita, Kansas, a daughter of Martin and Ruth (Firebaugh) Flannery.   On May 8, 1955, Ann married the love of her life, Robert James Allen. They shared 63 years of marriage together until his passing in 2018.   Ann was a dedicated homemaker who loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-...

Columbiana – Juanita Mae (Hughes) DuVall, 90, of Columbiana, who peacefully passed away on Friday evening, September 2, 2022. She was born February 9, 1932 in Youngstown, the daughter of Ralph D. and Florence M. (Elbel)       Anderson. She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Chaney High School. Besides being a proud homemaker, Juanita began her career as a supervisor for Sears Department Store which spanned over 34 years and she retired in...