All Obituaries

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...

Boardman - Martha Lee Alberti, 59, of Boardman, passed away August 28, 2022 after a prolonged illness. Martha was born March 15, 1963, daughter of the late Patrick and Rita (Guerriero) Alberti.  Prior to her illness, Martha worked as a STNA at Assumption Village for fifteen years. Martha relocated to Rock Hill, SC in 1986 and spent twelve years there before returning home to Boardman. She loved the Carolinas and especially trips to the beach. She went on to become a STNA and spent the...

Youngstown – Karen Sue Zurcher, 69, of Youngstown passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, August 5, 2022 with her loving daughters and close friends by her side. She was born September 4, 1952 in Youngstown, the daughter of James Daley and Ann Hubert. She was a lifelong area resident. Karen also was blessed to have a wonderful step father, Sam Brent, whom helped raise her. Karen graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1970 and was of the Catholic faith. Karen took great pride...

Austintown – J. Dale James, 76, of Austintown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, June 28, 2022.  He was born August 31, 1945 in Youngstown, the son of Jimmy and Wilma (Maizel) James and was a lifelong area resident. Dale was a graduate of Struthers High School and began his career working at General Motors Lordstown for a few years and then had Jim’s Village Motors and Autobody. He was a member of the Johnson Club in Hillsville, Pa, the Croatian Club in...

Youngstown – Martha E. Heffron, 79, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 with her family by her side. Martha was born on September 17, 1942 in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Ida Mae (Moss) Gifford and was a lifelong area resident.   She was a graduate of South High School, and began her career as a waitress for Howard Johnson where she met her beloved husband John F. Heffron. She then was a proud homemaker raising her family and always caring...

Youngstown - Carol Lee Torres, 82, of Youngstown, passed away on May 26, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 29, 1940, eldest daughter of Delbert and Mary (Pflug) Smith and was a lifelong area resident. Carol was a graduate of East High School and a proud homemaker always making her family her top priority. She enjoyed renovating their homes with her husband, reading, cooking/baking, sewing, ceramics, and crocheting.  She was active in several...

Columbiana - Marvin W. “Bud” Case, 93 of Columbiana, passed away on Thursday morning, May 26, 2022, at Wickshire Senior Living in Poland, OH. Marvin was born on February 10, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio to Roy Albert Case and Mary Elizabeth (Johns) Case.  He was a member of Boardman Baptist Church where he served for over 40 years as a Deacon, Church School teacher, and trumpet soloist in music ministry.  He also played trumpet for over 12 years with the Youngstown Area...

Poland – Robert L. “Bobby” McCullough, 76, of Poland, passed away Monday morning, May 23, 2022 with his loving family by his side.   He was born November 14, 1945 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert B. and Elizabeth J. (Demko) McCullough.   Bobby was a graduate of West Branch Area Junior Senior High School. He then enlisted in the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War. Bobby earned the rank of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Second...

Hubbard - Scott Raymond Musser, 55 a beloved son, brother, father, husband, uncle, and friend to many rejoined his parents in heaven upon losing his struggle with COVID 19 on Thursday Dec 9 2021 His mom always called him her beautiful dreamer and that he certainly was.  He loved life and loved his family and his friends Like his father he knew no stranger He was the sweetest, kindest give you the shirt off his back kind of guy.  If you ever needed anything he would be there...