All Obituaries

Youngstown – William “Bill” R. Smeltzer, 66, of Youngstown, passed away Monday evening, March 23, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Bill will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his kindness, generosity and caring nature. He was born July 11, 1953, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, the son of Andrew C. and Minnie (Smith) Smeltzer and came to the Youngstown area as a child. Bill attended the First Church of the Nazarene and was employed as a sorter...

New Springfield – Joseph “Joe” Rowley, 80, of New Springfield, passed away Monday evening, March 23, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Joseph will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his kindness, generosity and caring nature. He was born November 23, 1939 in Georgetown, Pennsylvania, the son of John V. Francis (Willey) Rowley and came to the Youngstown area as a child. Joe was a self-employed truck driver for over 40...

Poland – Kathy Marrokal, 71, of Poland, passed away early Tuesday morning March 17, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She was born on July 16, 1948 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James and Ellen (Podolsky) Hall and moved to the Youngstown area in 1966. Kathy graduated from Sharon High School and she earned her Bachelor Degree in Education from Youngstown State University. Besides being a homemaker, Kathy was a teacher for over 24 years with ITT Technical Institute. She...

Boardman - Julia B. Barnes passed away peacefully Wednesday January 22, 2020 at the Hospice House surrounded by family and the wonderful Hospice caregivers. She was born on January 29th, 1941 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Lester and Hazel (Timblin) Datson.  Julia was a dedicated dancer performing at many venues including the Canfield Fair throughout her childhood.  After graduating from North Lima High School she attended Youngstown College and began her career at...

Youngstown - John Karl “Jack” Dietzel, 83, of Youngstown, went to be with Jesus on Sunday January 19, 2020 at Ivy Woods Manor, North Lima. He was born September 7, 1936 in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Dorothy (Krichbaum) Dietzel and was a lifelong area resident. Jack graduated from Boardman High School, Willington (Ohio) College and did post graduate work at Drexel University. He then worked as a chemist at Reactive Metals in Niles (which became Ajax Magnathermic),...

Norman M. Landis, 87, of Boardman, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, January 19, 2020.   He was born on April 29, 1932 in Youngstown, the son of James and Rose (Khourey) Landis and was a lifelong area resident.   Norman attended of East High School and prior to graduation he was drafted in the Korean War. Norman later received his GED. He retired as a pipefitter from LTV Steel Company. Norman was a proud United States Army Veteran serving the Korean War and earned the...

Ralph E. “Ed” Collins, 88, of Ballston Lake, NY, formerly of Blueberry Hill Drive, Canfield, OH, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020, in Port Charlotte, FL. Ed’s family and friends would describe him as astute, politically savvy and easy going, with a witty sense of humor. He was a devoted friend, husband, father and grandfather. He was born on February 18, 1931 in Youngstown, the son of Ralph LeRoy and Alice Mae (Williams) Collins. Ed was a 1949 graduated from...

Youngstown – June E. Larson, 82, of Youngstown, who passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, December 26, 2019 with her family by her side.   June will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her humbleness and quit personality.  She was born February 22, 1937, in Youngstown the daughter of Lemuel Sr. and Dorothy (Phillips) Jackson and was a lifelong area resident. June was a graduate of South High School and was employed since she was 16 years...

Youngstown – Verdine Lane Wine, 91, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away on Sunday evening, December 15, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Verdine will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends. He loved to be around people and socialize with them along with giving a helping hand to anyone in need. He was born July 26, 1928 in Orlando, West Virginia, the son of the John L. and Violet (Hinkle) Wine and moved to the Youngstown area in 1953. Verdine was employed...

Margaret Ann Bertin, 87 Youngstown – Margaret Ann Bertin, 87, of Boardman, peacefully passed away on Tuesday evening December 17, 2019. Margaret will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her loving and caring personality. She was born December 27, 1931 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Florence Jane (Hewitt) McGovern and was a lifelong area resident. Margaret graduated from Ursuline High School and attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. Margaret...