Obituaries

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...

Mar 1, 2024

Boardman – Elaine M. Fleischer, 87, of Youngstown passed away peacefully on Friday evening, March 1, 2024 at Caprice Healthcare in North Lima.

Elaine was born on July 9, 1936 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Wilbur and Leona (Sternagle) Goodman.

Graduating from Berlin Center High School in 1954, Elaine was a lifelong area resident....

Dec 7, 2023

Kinsman – Jeffrey T. May, 72, of Kinsman, formerly of Boardman, passed away peacefully at his home.

Jeff will always be remembered for his fun loving and easy-going personality along with his generosity.

He was born November 29, 1951 in Youngstown, the son of Elmer and Frances (Johnson) May and was a lifelong area resident....

Nov 9, 2023

Michigan - Dianna Hallahan, 80 years old, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio passed away on November 9, 2023 at her apartment in Pontiac, Michigan.

Dianna was born on January 21, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Rena Mae Murphy and James Haittas.

Dianna was lifelong resident of Youngstown Ohio and a private caregiver to many...

Oct 9, 2023

Youngstown –Paul F. Hudak, 66, of Youngstown, passed away Monday evening, October 9, 2023 after a brief illness.

He was born September 17, 1957 in Youngstown, the son of Louis and Betty (Hnatiwn) Hudak.

Paul was a 1975 graduate of South High School. He decided to move to Jacksonville, Florida in 1986 and was employed...

Oct 4, 2023

Youngstown—Lois E. Blackson, 97, of Youngstown passed away on Wednesday evening, October 4, 2023 at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.

Lois was born on January 28, 1926 in Lawrence County, PA, a daughter of Guy and Olive (Blystone) Trezona.

Growing up in Fredonia, PA, Lois graduated high school and married the love of her life, Carl...

Oct 2, 2023

New Middletown—Mildred Irene Boda, 99, of New Middletown and originally from Youngstown, passed away on Monday evening, October 2, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Mildred was born on October 30, 1923 in Youngstown, daughter of William and Susan (Shearer) Gollner.

Mildred was a proud homemaker and also worked for her husband's business,...

Sep 12, 2023

Longs, South Carolina – Edward Harold "Eddie" Kirby, 60, of Longs, South Carolina, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 12, 2023.

He was born on the United States military base in Rota, Spain on November 8, 1962. He was the son of the late Edward and Mabel (Corcoran) Kirby. He was brought to New Jersey as an...

Aug 29, 2023

Poland – Charles V. Price, 85, of Poland, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

He was born May 31, 1938 in Youngstown, the son of Victor and Mary (Kraft) Price and was a lifelong area resident.

Charles graduated from Boardman High School and retired after being the owner and operator of CVPE Dart Supply...

Aug 17, 2023

Youngstown –Lucretia "Lucy" Flickinger, 37, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, August 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Type 2 Diabetes.

She was born April 10, 1986 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Martha (Ealy) Flickinger and was a lifelong area resident.

Lucy was...

Jul 19, 2023

Youngstown – Margaret E. Flicker 95, of Youngstown, made her transition to her heavenly home on Wednesday evening, July 19, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Margaret will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend along with her generosity and smile.

She was born...

Jun 19, 2023

Boardman – Delbert F. "Pix" Wolfcale, 95, of Boardman, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 19, 2023. Delbert was a man of faith who walked with Jesus every day of his life and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene for nearly 70 years.

He was born October 14, 1927 in Youngstown, the...

Jun 2, 2023

Youngstown – Jeanne Claire (Dellinger) Kozma, 100, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at her residence Friday evening, June 2, 2023.

Jeanne will always be remembered for her smile, kindness and loving nature.

She was born on April 15, 1923 in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Lettie (Durshal) Dellinger and was a lifelong area resident....

May 23, 2023

HERNDON, Va. — George Bannon, 83, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Mr. Bannon was born May 3, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of George and Alberta Bannon.

He received bachelor's and master's of music degrees as well as a master's degree in education from Youngstown State University.

He worked in the Liberty Local...

Apr 30, 2023

Youngstown - Jean D. Layne, 94, of Youngstown: Jean was reunited with her husband, Delson in heaven during the early morning of Sunday, April 30th.

She was born September 23, 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Charles D. and Irene M. (Luker) Snyder.

Jean was a lifelong area resident.  She attended South High...

Apr 24, 2023

Austintown – Patricia A. "Pat" Hobbs, 80, of Austintown, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, April 24, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Pat will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.  The common thread of Pat's friends and loved ones was "It's the least I could...

Apr 19, 2023

Boardman - It is with solemn hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Lou Trout at the age of 94. She departed this life in her home on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 surrounded by her children.

She was born September 25, 1928, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania to George and Goldie Fern Wagner.  On November...

Mar 24, 2023

North Lima – Erma (Pinkston) Mahadeviah, 96, of North Lima, formerly of Canfield, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon March 24, 2023.

She was born December 29, 1926 in Winston Salem, North Carolina the daughter of Julius Allen and Lelia (Dwire) Pinkston and shortly afterwards the family moved to Salisbury, North Carolina.

Erma graduated from...