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Recent Obituaries
Youngstown, Ohio, and surrounding areas
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....
Ralph "Ed" Collins
Jan 15, 2020
Ralph E. "Ed" Collins, 88, of Ballston Lake, NY, formerly of Blueberry Hill Drive, Canfield, OH, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020, in Port Charlotte, FL.
Ed's family and friends would describe him as astute, politically savvy and easy going, with a witty sense of humor. He was a devoted friend, husband, father and grandfather.
...June E. (Jackson) Larson
Dec 26, 2019
Youngstown – June E. Larson, 82, of Youngstown, who passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, December 26, 2019 with her family by her side.
June will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her humbleness and quit personality.
She was born February 22, 1937, in Youngstown the daughter of Lemuel Sr....
Margaret Ann (Mcgovern) Bertin
Dec 17, 2019
Margaret Ann Bertin, 87
Youngstown – Margaret Ann Bertin, 87, of Boardman, peacefully passed away on Tuesday evening December 17, 2019.
Margaret will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her loving and caring personality.
She was born December 27, 1931 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Florence...
Verdine Lane Wine
Dec 15, 2019
Youngstown – Verdine Lane Wine, 91, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away on Sunday evening, December 15, 2019 with his loving family by his side.
Verdine will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends. He loved to be around people and socialize with them along with giving a helping hand to anyone in need.
...Charity Ann Robertson
Dec 13, 2019
Charity Ann Robertson, of Youngstown, passed away Friday morning, December 13, 2019.
She was born August 22, 1975, and was a 1994 graduate of Woodrow Wilson Highschool. She attended YSU and online college, and although she pursued multiple different careers, her passion was being a mom to her 5 children and a wife to her beloved husband,...
Charles "Cel" Larson Jr.
Nov 26, 2019
Youngstown – Charles E. "Cel" Larson Jr. 58, of Youngstown, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 26, 2019 after a long illness.
Cel will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his sense of humor and how he enjoyed socializing with people.
He was born October 2, 1961, in Youngstown the...
Wesley H. "Swede" Larson
Nov 26, 2019
Canfield – Wesley H. (Swede) Larson, 92, of Canfield, passed away Tuesday evening, November 26, 2019 with his family by his side.
Swede will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his big laugh, sense of humor and quick wit.
He was born January 5, 1927, in Youngstown, the son of...
Abby Lynn Cooper
Nov 5, 2019
Sarasota, Florida - Abby Lynn Cooper, 56, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on November 5, 2019 due to a heart condition and was surrounded by friends and family with love in her final days from natural causes.
She was born May 6, 1963, in Youngstown and was a 1981 graduate of Boardman High School....
Gary Schrum
Oct 13, 2019
Gary Schrum, 78, of Poland, finished his journey on earth on October 13, 2019.
Gary will always be remembered for his generosity, his big heart, and his love and concern for other people.
He was born on March 28, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Betty M. Schrum and Harry L. Schrum.
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Patricia Jane "Pat" Trebus
Sep 5, 2019
Youngstown – Patricia Jane "Pat" Trebus, 84, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday afternoon, September 5, 2019 at her residence.
Pat will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her generosity, strong faith and caring nature.
She was born February 16, 1935 in Youngstown, the...
Carolyn Barbara (Burdick) Payne
Aug 5, 2019
Carolyn Barbara Payne, 89 Youngstown - There will be a funeral service held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 11:00 am at Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W Main St., Canfield, with Pastor Larry Bowald officiating for Carolyn Barbara Payne, 89, of Youngstown, who went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home on Monday, August 5, 2019 with...
Betty L. Dezee
Jul 26, 2019
Canfield: Â Betty L. DeZee, 88, of Canfield, passed away Friday afternoon, July 26, 2019 after a long illness with her family by her side.
She was born November 18, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Fiehler) Peake and was a lifelong area resident.
Betty was a proud homemaker and loved being around...
Christine L. (Baechly) Johnstone
Jul 9, 2019
Canfield – Christine L. Johnstone, 76, of Canfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 after a short but brave battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born in Youngstown on January 14, 1943 and was the only child of the late John Jacob and Virginia Mae (Baker) Baechly.
Christine was a 1961 graduate of Canfield...
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