Obituaries

Apr 29, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN - Gust Christofil, 97, died peacefully Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Gust was born July 22, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of James and Elizabeth Pandel Christofil.

He was a 1947 graduate of South High School and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.

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Apr 21, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — John H. Kegley, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born July 30, 1938, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a son of Howard B. and Thelma (Garvin) Kegley.

He was a graduate of South High School and dedicated many years of service...

Jan 5, 2026

Niles: Robert L. Streb, beloved father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend to all, passed away on January 5th at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty, surrounded by love.

He was a proud graduate of East High School and dedicated more than 30 years of his life as a pipe fitter at RMI, where he was widely known and...

Dec 21, 2025

Boardman - Julius Balogh—a long-time Boardman, Ohio, resident—passed away December 21, 2025.

Julius was born July 15, 1938, in Erd, Hungary. While he was still a young child, his parents—Stephen and Helen Kopocs Balogh—left Hungary and took Julius with them to escape deadly attacks during the Russian takeover of Hungary. Julius's older brother Stephen and most of...

Nov 28, 2025

Youngstown – Luke Leo Heffron, 61, of Youngstown, passed away at his residence on Friday morning, November 28, 2025.

Luke was born in Youngstown on March 11, 1964, the son of John and Martha (Gifford) Heffron, and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended Cardinal Mooney High School, where he played football, and later graduated...

Nov 27, 2025

Wooster, Ohio  - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandma and daughter.

Marcia Gluck of Wooster, Ohio departed this life on November 27th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on April 18th,1947 she lived a life defined by kindness and unwavering dedication to...

Nov 15, 2025

Youngstown - Carol Jean Coalmer, aged 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Antonine Village on November 15th, 2025.

Carol was born to Carl and Iola (Lewis) McKnight on June 30, 1936 in Youngstown, OH. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1955. Soon after, Carol married her high school sweetheart, James "Jim' Coalmer on June...

Jul 26, 2025

Boardman – Mary V. Dearing, 77, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 26, 2025.

Mary was born on May 22, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Johnston) DeKatch, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and began her career as a phlebotomist. Later...

May 12, 2025

Coitsville - Felix Michael George Ciszewski III, also known as Spike, 73, of Coitsville, went to be with our Lord and Savior with his family by his side on May 12,2025, following a lengthy illness.

Felix Michael was born May 14,1951 in Youngstown, the son of the late Felix John Ciszewski Jr. and Mildred Malva (Milisch) Ciszewski...

Mar 22, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN – Merle "Glee" Burton, 85, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 22, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

She was born November 30, 1939, in Youngstown, the daughter of Carleton E. Sr. and Merle (Miller) Woodruff and was a lifelong area resident.

Glee was a proud homemaker and loved...

Feb 28, 2025

Canfield – Joan Taylor, 96, of Canfield, passed away early Friday morning, February 28, 2025.

Joan will always be remembered as feisty yet graceful and for her impeccable style of fashion.

She was born January 28, 1929, in New Castle Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph and Kathleen (Byrne) Bernstein. Joan grew up in Beaver Falls...

Feb 11, 2025

Youngstown – Ruby G. Wine, 88, of Youngstown, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

She was born July 7, 1936 in Napier, West Viriginia, the daughter of the late Claude H. and Lucy (Allen) Ratliff and moved to the Youngstown area in 1954.

Ruby was a proud homemaker and a true matriarch for her...

Jan 21, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN – Gregory Steven Vrabel, 66, passed away early Tuesday Morning, Jan. 21, 2025.

He was born Nov. 19, 1958, in Youngstown, the son of Robert Sr. and Gloria Vrabel.

Greg was a graduate of Youngstown State University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in Biology.  Greg and Sherri, wife,...

Jan 7, 2025

Poland – Mary Lou Stricklin, 89, lifelong resident of Poland, passed away peacefully early, Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025.

She was born on January 17, 1935 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Mary (Pitzer) Manhollan and was a lifelong Poland resident.

Mary Lou was a graduate of Poland High School and worked at Islay...

Jan 6, 2025

North Lima - Thelma P. Hunt, 83, of North Lima, passed away on January 6, 2025 at Hospice Of The Valley - Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

She was born May 7, 1941 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Mansfield) Coler and was a lifelong area resident.

Thelma was a homemaker...

Oct 11, 2024

Austintown – Lois Anne Engelhardt, 72, of Austintown, passed away peacefully Friday evening, October 11, 2024.

She was born March 26, 1952 in Youngstown, the daughter of Rees and Hellen (Lambert) Engelhardt and was a lifelong area resident.

Lois was a 1970 graduate of South High School and continued her education at Youngstown State University...

Jul 31, 2024

David Emlyn Jones passed away peacefully on July 31st, 2024.

Dave is survived by his wife of 29 years, Claire; his sons, James Jones (Amy) of Glenview, IL, and Scott Jones of Atlanta, GA; his stepsons, Justin Davis (Kelly) of Denver, CO and Ryan Davis (Katie) of New York City, NY; his three grandchildren, Hadley, Carter and...

Jun 5, 2024

Youngstown – Linda Rae Johnson, 74, of Youngstown, made her transition to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

She was born April 18, 1950 in Youngstown, the daughter of Andrew R. Jr. and Eleanor P. (Butler) Johnson and was a lifelong area resident.

Linda graduated from Boardman High School in 1969 and was...

May 20, 2024

John Raymond Codner, 63, of Poland, passed away on Monday morning, May 20, 2024.

He was born September 14, 1961 in Boardman, the son of James N. and Sally A. (Valentine) Codner and was a lifelong area resident. He attended and graduated Boardman High in 1979.

John's passion for dirt track racing and flagging at...

Apr 10, 2024

Youngstown – Sharon Faye (Rauschenberg) Aaron, 76, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024.

She was born on April 7, 1948 in Youngstown, the daughter of Norris and Jean (Ellis) Rauschenberg and was a lifelong area resident.

Sharon was a graduate of South High School and then began her career with Packard...