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Youngstown, Ohio, and surrounding areas

Marilyn Elizabeth Campbell Abbey

Marilyn Elizabeth Campbell Abbey

Sep 26, 2021

Poland – Marilyn Elizabeth Campbell Abbey, 85, of Poland, passed away on Sunday morning, September 26, 2021.

She was born November 21, 1935 in Butler Pennsylvania, the daughter of Leroy Thomas Campbell and Hazel Sarah Sommerville and was blessed to have in her life a step-father Alto Bowman.

Besides being a homemaker, Marilyn was employed...

Elaine Jean (Horne)  Dory-Cain

Elaine Jean (Horne) Dory-Cain

Jul 29, 2021

Youngstown - Elaine Jean (Horne) Dory-Cain, 99, of Boardman, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Elaine was born June 6, 1922, in Youngstown, to parents Anna Catherine (Miller) and Maximillion Carl Horne. She was Baptized March 18, 1923, at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Elaine lived in the Youngstown area her whole life. She graduated in...

Jerome A. "Jerry" Balluck

Jerome A. "Jerry" Balluck

Jul 3, 2021

Youngstown – Jerome A. "Jerry" Balluck, 88, of Youngstown, passed away on Saturday morning, July 3, 2021 at Hospice of The Valley, Hospice House.

Jerry was born April 18, 1933 in Youngstown, the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Broscoe) Balluck and was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated from The Rayen School in...

John W. Mentzer

John W. Mentzer

Jun 5, 2021

Boardman – John W. Mentzer, 58, of Boardman, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, from complications of a lengthy illness.

John was born May 22, 1963 in Youngstown, the son of John S. and Cindy (Shaffer) Mentzer and was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and Choffin Career Cente and...

Jeanne L. Mcmaster

Jeanne L. Mcmaster

May 16, 2021

Youngstown – Jeanne L. (Miller) McMaster of Youngstown, passed away on Sunday evening, May 16, 2021, exactly one month after her 96th birthday, surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanne was born April 16, 1925 in Youngstown, the eldest of two children, to Joseph and Margaret Miller. She was a lifelong area resident.

Upon graduating from...

John Lorenz Frech Jr.

John Lorenz Frech Jr.

Apr 22, 2021

Boardman – On Thursday morning, April 22, 2021, John Frech, 86, passed away quietly in his sleep at his home. His journey with Alzheimer's had ended. He was totally at peace and was with his beloved Donna once again.

John was born October 19, 1934 in Lowellville, son of the late John L. and Mary (Peterson) Frech...

Lauren R. Shields

Lauren R. Shields

Apr 17, 2021

Youngstown – Lauren R. Shields, 59, of Youngstown, passed away on Saturday afternoon, April 17, 2021.

She was born February 18, 1962 in Youngstown, the daughter of Harry Jr. and June E. (Whiteside) Shields and was a lifelong area resident.

Lauren graduated from Leonard Kirtz School and attended the Masco Workshop on Bev Rd., Meshel...

Edward J. "Ed" Koval

Edward J. "Ed" Koval

Apr 15, 2021

Boardman – Edward J. "Ed" Koval, 62, of Boardman, passed away suddenly Thursday morning, April 15, 2021 at his residence.

He was born September 22, 1958 in Youngstown.

Ed was a 1976 graduate of Struthers High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Youngstown State University.

He was employed...

Jane A. (Rollason)  Wellendorf

Jane A. (Rollason) Wellendorf

Apr 1, 2021

Boardman – Jane A. (Rollason) Wellendorf, of Boardman, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 1, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

Jane was born on June 16, 1941 in Youngstown, a daughter of Fred J and Josephine (Twitchell) Rollason. She was a 1961 graduate of Boardman High School and attended Youngstown State University.

On October...

Shirley Bloom

Shirley Bloom

Mar 8, 2021

Boardman – Shirley Bloom, 96, passed Monday, March 8, 2021 at her home in Boardman.

Shirley was born in on December 7, 1924 in Benezette, PA, the daughter of James S. and Edna Madge (Losey) Winslow.

Besides being a proud homemaker, Shirley was a member and officer of the Youngstown Women Bowling League and the ...

Tracey Lynn Johnstone

Tracey Lynn Johnstone

Feb 19, 2021

Austintown – Tracey Lynn Johnstone, 52, of Austintown, passed away with her family by her side on Friday afternoon, February 19, 2021 after battling with medical issues for many years.

Tracey will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her smile, generosity, caring and supportive nature.

She was born in Youngstown...

Thomas M. "Tom" Korhely Sr.

Thomas M. "Tom" Korhely Sr.

Feb 17, 2021

Youngstown – Thomas M. "Tom" Korhely Sr., 83, of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday evening, February 17, 2021.

Tom will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He was born on February 5, 1938 in Youngstown, the son of John J. and Mary (Rutkay) Korhely and was a...

Marion Ure (Person)  Thompson

Marion Ure (Person) Thompson

Feb 17, 2021

Marion Ure (Person) Thompson, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 25, 1926 the daughter of Oscar and Marion (Anderson) Person.  She graduated from high school in Gary, Indiana and attended nursing school at St. Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.  She worked as a nurse in Youngstown and...

Beverly Rae (Shively)  Woods

Beverly Rae (Shively) Woods

Feb 3, 2021

Kalispell, Montana - Beverly Rae Woods, 78, died peacefully with her daughter by her side, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, in Kalispell, Montana, on February 3, 2021, trusting in Jesus Christ, for her eternal salvation and so looking forward to seeing her Lord and Savior and others whom she loved and have gone to Heaven before...

Mary Louise (Mcclurg)  Smith-Baldwin

Mary Louise (Mcclurg) Smith-Baldwin

Feb 2, 2021

Mount Lebanon, PA – Mary Louise (McClurg) Smith Baldwin, 102, of Asbury Villas, Mount Lebanon, PA, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

She was born on November 19, 1918 in Youngstown, the only child of John Howard and Lucia Janette (Dunbar) McClurg.

Upon graduated from South High School, Louise attended Mount...

Mildred “Millie” “Mel Gee” (Leong)  Lee

Mildred “Millie” “Mel Gee” (Leong) Lee

Jan 24, 2021

Poland - Mildred "Millie" "Mel Gee" (Leong) Lee, 91, of Poland, who passed away peacefully Saturday January 24, 2021.

She was born on July 21, 1929 in Manhattan, New York to Chuck Ping and Lily Wong Leong.

Millie graduated from Washington Irving High School where she then started working for the Bowery Savings Bank in...

Robert J Rushwin

Robert J Rushwin

Jan 18, 2021

Youngstown:   Robert J. "Bob" Rushwin, 78, passed away Monday morning, January 18, 2021 at Canfield Place Nursing Facility in Youngstown.

Bob was born on August 7, 1942, the only child of Jospeh and G. June (Kramer) Rushwin.

He was a proud graduate of East High School and was a lifelong area resident.

Bob...

Lucille Mae (Horst)  Wright

Lucille Mae (Horst) Wright

Jan 5, 2021

Youngstown – Lucille Mae Wright, 91, of Youngstown, formerly for over 65 years of Calla Rd., North Lima, passed away early Tuesday afternoon January 5, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

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

She was...

William "Bill" Tabaka

William "Bill" Tabaka

Dec 31, 2020

Blacklick, Ohio – William "Bill" Tabaka, 86, of Blacklick, formerly of Boardman, passed away  on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home.

Bill was born on May 31, 1934 in New Middletown, Ohio, the youngest of 10 children of Frank  and Catherine (Mogelski) Tabaka.

Bill graduated from Springfield High School and went on to work...

Melanie J. (Rehn)  Mckinnie

Melanie J. (Rehn) Mckinnie

Dec 22, 2020

Cincinnati - Melanie J. (Rehn) McKinnie, 69, of Cincinnati, formerly of Boardman, passed away on December 22nd from complications related to the coronavirus.

Melanie was born on June 24th 1951 at Mahoning County Hospital in Youngstown, the daughter of the late William F. and Betty J. (Yeany) Rehn.

She lived in Boardman attending Market Street...

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