Obituaries

Apr 21, 2022

Youngstown – Edward Joseph Korchnak, 83, of Youngstown, who passed away at Briarfield Manor on Thursday evening, April 21, 2022 with his loving wife and daughters by his side.

Eddie was born March 18, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph P. and Christina (Backus) Korchnak and was a lifelong area resident.

Edward attended St....

Apr 9, 2022

Youngstown – James Richard Rauschenberg, 48, of Youngstown, passed away on Saturday evening, April 9, 2022 after a long but courageous battle with Crohn's Disease.

Jim was born August 3, 1973 in Youngstown, the son of Richard Alan and Myrna Lee (Nesbitt) Rauschenberg and was a lifelong area resident.

Jim was a graduate of Jackson...

Apr 4, 2022

Youngstown – Mike J. "Mikey" Corfios, 54, of Youngstown, passed away at home on Monday, April 4, 2022.

He was born March 10, 1968 in Youngstown the son of Anthony and Susan (Woods) Corfios and was a lifelong area resident.

Mike was a graduate of Chaney High School and was employed as a draftsman for...

Apr 1, 2022

Youngstown – Patricia C. "Patty" Faber, 75, of Youngstown, who passed away Friday evening, April 1, 2022 with her loving family by his side.

Patty will always be remembered and loved for her generosity, kindness and the way she always put others before herself.

She was born June 9, 1946 in Youngstown the daughter of...

Feb 26, 2022

Austintown – Beverly Melba Dingey, 95, of Austintown, passed away early Saturday morning February 26, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

She was born September 29, 1926 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Erwin and Dorothy Mae (Deppen) Huff.

Beverly graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and moved to the Youngstown...

Feb 18, 2022

Poland – Donald F. Plunkett, 85, of Poland, passed away on Friday morning, February 18, 2022 with his family by his side.

He was born November 9, 1936 in Chest Springs, Pennsylvania, the son of Leo and Alice (Goodrum) Plunkett and moved to the Youngstown area in the late 1950's.

Donald was employed of over...

Jan 26, 2022

Youngstown – Edward William "Ed" Wright, 93, of Youngstown, formerly for over 65 years of Calla Rd., North Lima, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 26, 2022.

He was born July 15, 1928 in Campbell, the son of Kellie B. and Millie (Back) Wright and was a lifelong area resident. Ed was a 1946 graduate of North...

Jan 22, 2022

Youngstown – Kenneth M. "Ken" Signor Jr., 87, of Youngstown, passed away Saturday morning, January 22, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

He was born June 20, 1934 in Youngstown the son of Kenneth M. Sr. and Mary (Terlecki) Signor and was a lifelong area resident.

Ken was a graduate of The Rayen...

Jan 7, 2022

North Lima – Donald J. Jones 87, a lifelong resident of Youngstown and Boardman, passed away January 7, 2022 at Assumption Village.

Donald known by his family and friends as "Red" was born January 16, 1934 in Youngstown, the son of the late J. Myron Jones and Geraldine E. (Morris) Jones.

He graduated from South...

Jan 7, 2022

Poland – Cathy Ann (Malone) Patterson, 68, of Poland, who passed away early Friday morning, January 7, 2022.

Cathy will always be remembered for her generosity, sense of humor and caring nature.

She was born February 1, 1953 in Youngstown, the daughter of Calvin and Irene (Cline) Malone and was a lifelong area resident.

Jan 4, 2022

Columbiana – Timothy E. Meek, 64 of Columbiana, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman with his family by his side.

Tim was born on March 17, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of the late Hugh and Ethel L. (Yeany) Meek.

He was a 1975 graduate...

Dec 25, 2021

Boardman - Sally Margaret Reedy passed away early Christmas morning, December 25, 2021. She was surrounded by family, who held her until the very end and made sure she knew just how much she was loved.

Sally was born on September 11, 1940 in Youngstown, the only daughter of William Garrison and Margaret (Weaver) Billings and was...

Dec 9, 2021

Hubbard - Scott Raymond Musser, 55 a beloved son, brother, father, husband, uncle, and friend to many rejoined his parents in heaven upon losing his struggle with COVID 19 on Thursday Dec 9 2021

His mom always called him her beautiful dreamer and that he certainly was.  He loved life and loved his family and his friends...

Dec 7, 2021

Youngstown – Barbara Ickert, 95, of North Lima passed away Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021 at the Inn at Christine Valley.

Barbara was born on December 21, 1925 in Croatia, a daughter of Jakob and Katrina (Elgede) Asperger.

In 1953, when Barbara was 28, she moved to the United States with her family.

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Nov 22, 2021

Boardman – Ruth Jane (Stiffler) Park, 77, of Boardman, peacefully passed away on Monday morning, November 22, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Ruth will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her kindness, smile, generosity and upbeat personality.

She was born December 24, 1943 in Boardman, the daughter...

Nov 13, 2021

Poland – Carl Cledith "Junior" Beckett Jr, 96, of Austintown passed away on Saturday afternoon, November 13, 2021 at Hospice House in Poland .

Carl was born on April 16, 1925 in Youngstown, a son of Carl Cledith Sr. and Daisy May (Workman) Beckett.

Carl was a 1943 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, where...

Nov 7, 2021

Youngstown – Doris Ruth Jones, 69, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 7, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Doris will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her kindness, smile and generosity.

She was born July 18, 1952 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania the daughter of William...

Nov 7, 2021

Boardman – Edith Jane Renfrew, 95, of Boardman, peacefully passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 7, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Edith will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her gentleness, humility and generosity.

She was born February 5, 1926 in Youngstown, the daughter of Phillip and...

Nov 6, 2021

Boardman – Gary Lynn Egolf, 68, of Boardman, passed away on Saturday afternoon, November 6, 2021.

Gary was born July 24, 1953 in Youngstown the son of Edward and Ann Marie (Wilkes) Egolf and was a lifelong area resident.

Gary graduated from Poland Seminary High School and he retired after working as a laborer for...

Oct 25, 2021

Youngstown – Brenda Joyce (Miller) Hilbert, 81, of Boardman passed away Monday morning, October 25, 2021at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown .

Brenda was born on July 22, 1940 in Youngstown, Oh, a daughter of Chesley and Etta (Schaffer) Jones.

Brenda graduated from The Rayen High School and was lifelong area resident. Besides being...