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Youngstown, Ohio, and surrounding areas

Peggy L. Lewis

Peggy L. Lewis

Feb 10, 2018

Peggy L. Lewis, 67

Youngstown:  Peggy Lee Lewis, 67, passed away Saturday evening, February 10, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Peggy was born December 7, 1950 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Helen V. (Parker) Lewis.

She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and was a lifelong area...

Albert "Al" C. Emerick

Albert "Al" C. Emerick

Feb 3, 2018

Albert C. Emerick, 77

Youngstown:  There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 12:00 pm at New Covenant Worship Center, Church of the Nazarene, 1900 Canfield Road in Youngstown with Rev. Jeff Gilkerson, Rev. Michael Byus, and Rev. Richard Stoneburner officiating for Albert C. Emerick, 77, who went to be with...

Robert "Bob" L. Caspary

Robert "Bob" L. Caspary

Jan 31, 2018

Robert L. Caspary, 64

Boardman:  Robert L. Caspary, 64, passed away Wednesday evening, January 31, 2018, at Hospice House with his loving family by his side.

Robert, known by his family and friends as "Bob", was born December 5, 1953 in Youngstown, the son of the late Arthur J. and Isabella (Baxter) Caspary.

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Darlene A. Rushwin

Darlene A. Rushwin

Jan 22, 2018

Darlene A. Rushwin, 74

Youngstown:  There will be funeral services on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 11 am at Thompson Filicky Funeral Home, 4221 Market Street in Boardman with Father John Keehner officiating for Darlene A. Rushwin, 74, who passed away Monday evening, January 22, 2018 at Hospice House with her loving family by her side.

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Amelia "Susie" Streb

Amelia "Susie" Streb

Jan 21, 2018

Amelia "Susie" Streb

Niles:  Amelia S. Streb passed away Sunday evening, January 21, 2018 at Vista at the Ridge, with her loving family by her side.

Amelia, known as "Susie" was born in Youngstown, to the late Secundino and Jennie (Guidicanno) Filaccio.

She graduated from The Rayen School and was a resident of...

Walter F. Lemley

Walter F. Lemley

Jan 15, 2018

Walter F. Lemley, 84

Poland:  Walter F. Lemley, 84, passed away Monday morning, January 15, 2018 at Hospice House in Poland.

Walter, known as "Wally", was born August 11, 1933 in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Fred J. and Hazel (Donley) Lemley.

Wally...

Delores M. Pavone

Delores M. Pavone

Jan 11, 2018

Delores M.  Pavone, 83

Youngstown:  Private funeral services will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018 at noon at Thompson Filicky Funeral Home, 4221 Market Street in Boardman with Reverend Jeff Gilkerson officiating, for Delores Pavone, 83, who passed away Thursday morning, January 11, 2018 at Omni Manor Care Center.

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Jean (Thompson)  Lookabaugh

Jean (Thompson) Lookabaugh

Jan 10, 2018

Jean Thompson Lookabaugh, known as "Jeanie,"passed away January 10, 2018 at Parker Jewish Institute (rehabilitation) in New Hyde Park, New York after a brief illness.

Jeanie was born March 19, 1919 in Struthers to James Spense Thompson and his wife, Eva Baker Thompson, and resided on Park Avenue.  In the 1940's and 50's, Jeanie...

Adam E. Simon

Adam E. Simon

Jan 5, 2018

Adam E. Simon, 40

Oakland Park Florida:  Adam E. Simon, 40, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 in Oakland Park, Florida, after a long illness.

Adam was born May 18, 1977 in Youngstown, the son of Eugene N. and Linda J. (Baumgardner) Simon.

He graduated from Boardman High School...

Robert A. Ewing

Robert A. Ewing

Dec 28, 2017

Robert A. Ewing, 84

Gulf Breeze, Florida:  Robert A. Ewing, 84, formerly of Boardman, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Gulf Breeze Hospital  in Gulf Breeze, Florida with his family by his side.

Robert was born March 6, 1933 in East Palestine, Ohio, the son of the late Harold...

William Fred Rehn

William Fred Rehn

Dec 16, 2017

William Fred Rehn, 95

Cincinnati:  William Fred Rehn, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Cincinnati of natural causes at the age of 95.

He was born in Cincinnati on June 2, 1922.

William, known as "Bill", graduated from Hughes High School...

Albert "Al" E. Cerritelli

Albert "Al" E. Cerritelli

Dec 9, 2017

Albert E. Cerritelli, 92

Poland:  There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, December 14, 2107 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Dominic's Church, 77 E. Lucius Avenue in Youngstown with Father Frank Zanni officiating, preceded by a prayer service at 9:20 am at Thompson Filicky Funeral Home, 4221 Market Street in Boardman,...

James E. Penk,Ed

James E. Penk,Ed

Nov 29, 2017

James E. Penk, Sr., 71

Boardman:  Private funeral services were held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Thompson Filicky Funeral Home, 4221 Market Street in Boardman for James E. Penk, Sr., 71, who died Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

Jim was born May 10, 1946 in Youngstown, the son of the...

Luebell V. (Shields)  Smith

Luebell V. (Shields) Smith

Nov 19, 2017

Luebell V. (Shields) Smith, 89

Grant, Florida:  There will be graveside services on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 10:00 am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Market Street, Youngstown for Luebell Virginia (Shields) Smith, 89, formerly of Youngstown and Clayton, Georgia, who passed quietly on Sunday, November 19, 2017.

Luebell...

Esther G. Sarna

Esther G. Sarna

Nov 10, 2017

Esther G. Sarna, 91

Austintown:  There will be funeral services on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 11:00 am at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive in Boardman with Pastor Bob Quaintance officiating for Esther G. Sarna, 91, formerly of New Middletown, who passed away Friday morning, November 10, 2017 with her loving family...

Louise G. Boyer

Louise G. Boyer

Nov 9, 2017

Louise G. Boyer, 91

Poland:  Louise G. Boyer, 91, passed away Thursday morning, November 9, 2017 at Sunrise Senior Living in Poland with her loving family by her side.

Louise was born August 9, 1926 in Flint Michigan, the daughter of the late William J. and Anna (Klont) Parks. ...

Jack "Chris" Wolfgang

Jack "Chris" Wolfgang

Nov 5, 2017

Jack Christopher Wolfgang, 52

Youngstown: Jack Christopher Wolfgang, 52, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at his residence.

Jack, known as "Chris" was born January 17, 1965 in Youngstown, the son of the late Jack E. and JoAnne A. (Hetherington) Wolfgang.

He graduated from...

Robert L. Wayland, Sr.

Robert L. Wayland, Sr.

Nov 1, 2017

Robert L. Wayland, Sr., 87

Poland:  Robert Lee Wayland, Sr., 87, passed away Wednesday morning, November 1, 2017  at Hamptonwoods  Nursing Center with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born January 25, 1930 in Youngstown, the son of the late O.J. and Minnie (Scharlow) Wayland.

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Sandra L. Ewing

Sandra L. Ewing

Oct 18, 2017

Sandra L. Ewing, 78

Gulf Breeze, Florida:  Sandra L. Ewing, 78, formerly of Boardman,  passed away Wednesday morning, October 18, 2017 at Baybreeze Skilled Nursing Home in Gulf Breeze, Florida with her family by her side.

Sandra was born December 31, 1938 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John...

Glenn W. Killian

Glenn W. Killian

Oct 2, 2017

Glenn W. Killian

North Jackson: Our dad was a private man, but he loved to talk. He was faithful, but he loved to question. He grieved often, but he also loved generously.  He loved to argue. A good debate sustained him, yet he was a quiet man, full to the brim with unspoken ideas...

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