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Youngstown, Ohio, and surrounding areas

Richard M Abbott

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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