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Youngstown, Ohio, and surrounding areas
Richard M Abbott
Dec 21, 2020
Youngstown – Richard M. Abbott, 89, of Youngstown, passed away Monday morning December 21, 2020 at Omni Manor in Youngstown.
Richard was born on September 26, 1931 in Buffalo, New York, a son of Joseph Martin and Marcella (Hamilton) Abbott. He grew up and spent his younger years in Buffalo where he married the love of his...
Mary Louise (Pavlik) Feret
Nov 30, 2020
BOARDMAN – Mary Louise Pavlik Feret, 96, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, November 30, 2020 with her loving family by her side.
She was born September 7, 1924 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Anna (Kral) Pavlik and was a lifelong area resident.
Mary was a 1943 graduate of Woodrow Wilson...
Shirley L. (Skinner) Staaf
Nov 22, 2020
Youngstown – Shirley L. Staaf, 94, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 22, 2020, with her loving family by her side.
Born at home in Boardman on July 19, 1926, Shirley was the daughter of Worthy and Elsa (Weschenmoser) Skinner and was a lifelong area resident.
A 1944 graduate of Boardman High School, Shirley...
David Robert Gibson Sr.
Oct 21, 2020
Granbury, Texas - David Robert Gibson, Sr. 85, passed away on Wednesday October 21, 2020 at his home in Granbury.
He was born February 12, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio to Robert E. and Marjorie West Gibson.
Dave spent five years in the United States Navy as a Medic from 1952 to 1958. He spent 30...
Michele A. (Lochrane) Hallden
Aug 25, 2020
Boardman – Michele A. Hallden, 64, of Boardman, formerly of Youngstown and Struthers, went to be the Lord on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2020.
Michele will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.
She was born January 29, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Carolynn (Johnson) Lochrane and was...
Ethel Louise (Yeany) Meek
Aug 13, 2020
Columbiana - Ethel Louise (Yeany) Meek, 83 of Columbiana, passed away early Thursday morning, August 13, 2020.
Louise will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her kindness, generosity and caring nature.
She was born August 21, 1926 in Youngstown, the daughter of David Frank and Ethel (Shook) Yeany.
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William Lee "Bill" Davis Jr.
Jul 27, 2020
Boardman - William (Bill) Lee Davis Jr., 94, of Boardman, passed away Monday July 27th at the Inn at Walker Mill, Boardman.
He was born December 24, 1925 in Youngstown OH, the eldest son of William and Elizabeth Davis. He was raised on the East side of Youngstown, graduated from East High School and was then drafted...
Jacqueline C. (Faux) Fye
Jun 15, 2020
Boardman – Jacqueline C. Fye, 95, of Boardman, passed away early Monday morning, June 15, 2020 with her family by her side.
Jacqueline will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her smile, patience and caring personality.
She was born September 27, 1924 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph C....
Dawna J. (Maine) Cole
Jun 12, 2020
Dawna J. Cole, 82, of Binghamton, New York, died on June 17, 2020, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after a non-covid illness that followed a major stroke two years ago.
She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Dr. William and Sarah Maine.
She had a varied career both professionally and as a volunteer for...
Ruth E. (Haynie) Dlwgosh
Jun 10, 2020
Youngstown – Ruth E. (Wilms) Dlwgosh, 97, of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday morning, June 10, 2020, from the Covid-19 at Park Vista Nursing Home.
Ruth will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.
She was born July 24, 1922 , in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Peter C. and Ellen (Haynie) Wilms...
Carl D. Zurcher
Jun 10, 2020
Youngstown - Carl D. Zurcher, 77, of Youngstown passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, June 10th, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Boardman Campus.
He was born February 7th, 1943 in Youngstown, the son of Donald Zurcher and Margaret Smith. He was a lifelong resident to the area.
Carl retired in 1997 from General Motors, Lordstown...
Trudy Lynn (Hall) Johnson
Jun 9, 2020
Youngstown – Trudy Lynn Johnson, 66, of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her residence.
Trudy will always be remembered and loved for her kindness, generosity and sense of humor.
She was born on August 27, 1953 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James and Ellen (Podolsky) Hall and moved to the Youngstown...
Jeanette Ann (Rodgers) Weidner
Jun 1, 2020
Boardman – Jeannette Ann Weidner 74, of Youngstown, passed away early Monday morning, June 1, 2020.
Jeanette will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.
She was born July 14, 1945 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harold W. and Lucille E. (Potter) Rodgers and moved to the Youngstown area in the...
Lenora V. "Leo" Hall
May 24, 2020
Boardman – Lenora V. Hall, 79, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, May 24, 2020 with her loving family by her side.
Lenora will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her generosity and sense of humor.
She was born May 23, 1941 in Wellsville, the daughter of Oscar Rowe...
Joseph "Joe" Rowley
Mar 23, 2020
New Springfield – Joseph "Joe" Rowley, 80, of New Springfield, passed away Monday evening, March 23, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Joseph will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his kindness, generosity and caring nature.
He was born November 23, 1939 in Georgetown, Pennsylvania,...
William "Bill" R. Smeltzer
Mar 23, 2020
Youngstown – William "Bill" R. Smeltzer, 66, of Youngstown, passed away Monday evening, March 23, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Bill will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his kindness, generosity and caring nature.
He was born July 11, 1953, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, the son of Andrew C. and...
Kathy (Podolsky) Marrokal
Mar 17, 2020
Poland – Kathy Marrokal, 71, of Poland, passed away early Tuesday morning March 17, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
She was born on July 16, 1948 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James and Ellen (Podolsky) Hall and moved to the Youngstown area in 1966.
Kathy graduated from Sharon High School and she earned...
Julia B. Barnes
Jan 22, 2020
Boardman - Julia B. Barnes passed away peacefully Wednesday January 22, 2020 at the Hospice House surrounded by family and the wonderful Hospice caregivers.
She was born on January 29th, 1941 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Lester and Hazel (Timblin) Datson. Julia was a dedicated dancer performing at many venues including the Canfield Fair...
John Karl "Jack" Dietzel
Jan 19, 2020
Youngstown - John Karl "Jack" Dietzel, 83, of Youngstown, went to be with Jesus on Sunday January 19, 2020 at Ivy Woods Manor, North Lima.
He was born September 7, 1936 in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Dorothy (Krichbaum) Dietzel and was a lifelong area resident.
Jack graduated from Boardman High School,...
Norman M. Landis
Jan 19, 2020
Norman M. Landis, 87, of Boardman, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, January 19, 2020.
He was born on April 29, 1932 in Youngstown, the son of James and Rose (Khourey) Landis and was a lifelong area resident.
Norman attended of East High School and prior to graduation he was drafted in the Korean War....
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