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Recent Obituaries
Youngstown, Ohio, and surrounding areas
Jean (Kerr) Hart
Jan 31, 2023
Columbiana - Jean Hart, 87, of Columbiana, died on Monday, January 31, 2023, at Masternick Memorial, New Middletown.
She was born on August 2, 1935 in Poland, Ohio the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth Schwartz Kerr.
A proud breast cancer survivor, Jean was an avid reader and outstanding cook. She enjoyed watching The...
William H. "Bill" (Jr.) Staaf
Jan 16, 2023
Boardman – William H. Staaf, Jr., 96, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Monday, January 16, 2023, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Youngstown on January 8, 1927, "Bill" was the son of William H. and Mary Betty (Hahn) Staaf and was a lifelong area resident.
Growing up, he enjoyed many summers with...
Ann M. Mchale
Dec 26, 2022
Youngstown:Â Ann M. McHale, 90, of Youngstown, passed away Monday afternoon, December 26, 2022.
Ann was born January 18, 1932 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph James and Anna Gertrude (Gubany) McHale and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1950 graduate of Ursuline High School and was a long time member of St....
Kathy Ann (Kent) Woods
Dec 19, 2022
Youngstown:Â Kathy Ann (Kent) Woods, 81, of Youngstown, passed away early Monday morning, December 19, 2022 with her loving family by her side.
Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be deeply missed.
She was born April 26, 1941 in Youngstown, the daughter of Donald and Kathleen...
Irene F. Baun
Dec 9, 2022
Youngstown - Irene F. Baun, 92, of Boardman was called home on the morning of Friday, December 9th with her daughter by her side. She was born February 28, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Charles D. and Irene M. (Luker) Snyder.
Irene was a lifelong area resident. She attended South High School and was...
Dorothy Mae Oliphant
Dec 5, 2022
New Middletown—Dorothy Mae (Lamb) Oliphant, 96, of Youngstown passed away on Monday morning, December 5, 2022 at Masternick Memorial Healthcare Center in New Middletown.
Dorothy was born on October 31, 1926 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of George E. and Ann (Morgan) Lamb.
Dorothy was a 1944 graduate of South High School and went on...
James John "Jim" Mentzer
Nov 29, 2022
Boardman – James John "Jim" Mentzer, 62, of Boardman, passed away Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022.
Jim will always be remembered by his family and friends for his pleasant, kind, easy going nature along with his generosity and kind heart.
He was born August 20, 1960 in Youngstown, the son of John and Cindy (Shaffer)...
Nancy Jean (Woods) Zoccole
Nov 29, 2022
Youngstown – Nancy Jean Zoccole, 79, of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday evening, November 29, 2022 with her family by her side.
Nancy will always be remembered for her generosity, sense of humor and caring nature.
She was born April 13, 1943 in Youngstown the daughter of Harry and Alice (West) Woods and was a lifelong...
Albert Torres Jr.
Nov 24, 2022
Youngstown - Albert Torres Jr., 86, of Youngstown, passed away on November 24, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Al (also known as Diamond) was born July 11, 1936, the middle son of Teresa and Albert Torres Sr. and was a lifelong Youngstown resident.
He attended Hubbard High School and went on to...
Margaret C. Shuler
Nov 3, 2022
Canfield – Margaret C. Shuler, 101, of Canfield, passed away Thursday evening, November 3, 2022.
She was born December 18, 1920 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Kathleen (Byrne) Bernstein and was a lifelong area resident.
Margaret graduated from Beaver Falls High School and was a proud United States Army Veteran serving with the...
Ann Allen
Sep 12, 2022
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...
Juanita Mae (Anderson) Hughes Duvall
Sep 2, 2022
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)Â Â Â Â Â Â Anderson. She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Chaney High School.
Besides being a proud homemaker, Juanita...
Martha Lee Alberti
Aug 28, 2022
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...
Karen Sue Zurcher
Aug 5, 2022
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...
J. Dale James
Jun 28, 2022
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...
Martha E. (Gifford) Heffron
May 31, 2022
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...
Carol Lee (Smith) Torres
May 26, 2022
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...
Marvin W. "Bud" Case
May 26, 2022
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...
Robert L. "Bobby" Mccullough
May 23, 2022
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...
John J. Rybak Jr.
Apr 27, 2022
Youngstown - John James Rybak Jr., 74, of Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on April 27, 2022.
Born on April 21, 1948 to John Sr. and Evelyn Kubes Rybak, John graduated from West High School in 1966 and attended Cleveland State University. He was drafted into the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam...
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