Obituaries
Shirley Jean (Goodman) Buck
Dec 12, 2024
Shirley Jean (Goodman) Buck, 87, of Youngstown, passed away on December 12th, 2024 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. She was born in Rimersburg, PA on December 17th, 1936 to the late James Goodman and Velma (Culbertson) Goodman.
Shirley was a graduate of Union High School and went on to work at Strouss-Kaufmanns for over 20 years. She married the late...
Marjorie E Akins
Dec 12, 2024
Marjorie E. Akins, 102, was taken by the Angels to be reunited with her beloved husband, Vernon C. Akins Sr., and her daughter, Carol A. Villio, on December 12th at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown.
Born November 12, 1922, in Warren, Ohio, Marjorie was the daughter of James and Margaret Garghill.
Marjorie was an avid bowler, golfer, and meticulous seamstress. She enjoyed...
Michael Gorman Stoffer
Dec 12, 2024
Michael Gorman Stoffer Sr went home to the Lord on December 12th 2024. Michael was born in Salem Ohio on June 13th 1949. He graduated from West Branch High School in 1967. He was a long time member at the American Legion post Lake Milton. He retired from General Motors after 42 years of service. He loved spending time with...
Mya K. R. Fisher
Dec 11, 2024
Mya K. R. Fisher, 21, of Austintown, passed away in the early morning hours of December 11th,2024 at home. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Scott and Tia Fisher on August 19th, 2003.
Mya enjoyed many interests such as diamond paintings and video games, but her number one joy in life was being with her family.
Mya is survived by her...
Nancy G. Higgins
Dec 10, 2024
Nancy G. Higgins, 89, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 10th, 2024.
Born October 16th, 1935, in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph and Christina Virostek, Nancy was a part of a big family with five sisters and one brother. She graduated from Vandergrift High School in...
Dr. James Paris
Dec 8, 2024
Dr. James Stanley Paris, 83, of Canfield, passed away early Sunday morning, December 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health Medical Center in Youngstown.
Born in Youngstown on August 2, 1941, Dr. Paris was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kwienski) Paris. He was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Struthers High School in 1959, where he...
Frank Sheller, Jr.
Dec 8, 2024
Frank Sheller, Jr., 70, of Mineral Ridge, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 8th, at his residence surrounded by his family, following an extended illness.
He was born September 2, 1954 in Warren, the son of Frank and Aurelia (Kracium) Sheller, Sr.
Frank was a 1972 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and was well known in his local community as owner and...
Dexter Lynn Russell
Dec 7, 2024
Dexter Lynn Russell, 67, of Warren, Ohio passed away at his residence on December 7th, 2024. He was born on March 1st, 1957 in Sulphur, Louisiana to the late Milton Russell and Margie Juanita (Kelly) Russell.
Dexter was a painter his whole life, painting everything from water towers to offshore oil rigs and was known for his sense of humor. He...
Raymond C. Schaffer
Dec 7, 2024
Raymond C. Schaffer, 89, of Salem, Ohio, passed away early Saturday evening, December 7, 2024, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.
Raymond was born on February 21, 1935, in Greenford, Ohio, the son of the late John and Pearl (Hartman) Schaffer. He worked at the General Motors Lordstown Plant, retiring in 1997. Before his career at GM, Raymond was a plasterer for...
Lenny T. Williams
Dec 7, 2024
Howland – Lenny T. Williams, 52, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home.
Lenny was born January 15, 1972 in Youngstown, OH, a son Larry L. Williams Sr. and Linda (Rahn) Williams.
He graduated from Howland High School in 1990 and worked as the union representative at Lordstown LLC until his retirement in 2020. In his free time, he worked...
Paul D. Wodianka
Dec 6, 2024
Paul D. Wodianka, 88, of Lake Milton, passed away on December 6, 2024. He is survived by his three children: Debra (Tracy) Sinn, Donna DeFranco and Paul J. Wodianka; five grandchildren: Matthew Sinn (Jonathan O’Toole), Corey (Nikki) Sinn, and Rachel, Joe and Adam DeFranco; and eight wonderful great-grandchildren. Paul’s wife, Ardith (Mudge), preceded him in death, passing away in February...
Worley "Pete" Sparks
Dec 5, 2024
Southington – Worley R. “Pete” Sparks, 80, passed away Thursday morning, December 5, 2024 at Aurora Manor.
Pete was born on May 31, 1944 in Grundy, VA, a son of the late Wesley and Gertrude Sparks.
He will be deeply missed by his sons, David (Amy) Sparks and Wesley (Renee) Sparks both of GA; grandchildren, Alexander (Ashley Frances) Sparks, Shelby (Daniel) Mercer,...
Stephen J. Chos
Dec 5, 2024
Howland – Stephen J. Chos, 79, passed away Thursday December 5, 2024 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.
Stephen was born on June 22, 1945 in Myrtle Beach, SC, a son of the late Stephen N. and Katherine Ann Chos.
He was a 1963 Howland High School graduate and attended Youngstown State University. He joined the United States Air...
William K. Alcorn
Dec 3, 2024
Cortland – William Alcorn, 83, passed away Monday, December 3, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.
William was born on December 12, 1940 in Nevada, Iowa, a son of the late Kenneth and Margaret Alcorn.
He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. After High School he joined the United States Marine Corp. Once he returned, he continued...
Norma Jean Taiclet
Dec 3, 2024
Norma Jean Taiclet, 75, passed away Tuesday morning, December 3, 2024 at Shepherd of the Valley in Liberty.
Norma was born on July 26, 1949 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Bell) Sunderman Sr.
She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and continued her education becoming an LPN from Hannah E Mulin School of...
Marshall "Matt" Martin
Dec 3, 2024
Marshall “Matt” Martin, Jr., of Youngstown, formerly of Berlin Center, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 3, 2024, at Heritage Manor. He was 90 years old.
Matt was born on October 13, 1934, in Plum Borough, Pennsylvania, to the late Marshall and Anna (Tackenberg) Martin. After graduating from high school, Matt proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Edith "Edie" A. Sternburg
Dec 3, 2024
Edith A. “Edie” Sternburg, 83, of North Lima, formerly of Ellsworth, passed away Tuesday evening at the Inn at Glenellen, due to complications of dementia.
Edie was born on August 31, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late James LeRoy and Helen Lucille (Seal) Wilson. A lifelong resident of the area, Edie was one of the first dispatchers for...
William David Edwards
Dec 2, 2024
William (Bill) David Edwards, 69, a cherished resident of Lake Milton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born and raised in Ohio to the late Pershing and Fern Edwards, Bill dedicated his life to his family and community. He...
Anastasia Cornicelli
Dec 2, 2024
Anastasia (Zenevich) Cornicelli, age 96, passed away on December 2, 2024 at Heritage Manor in Youngstown, Ohio.
Anastasia (Stasia) was born March 28, 1928, the daughter of Samuel and Martha (Balakoff) Zenevich. She lived most of her life in Youngstown, Ohio as a girl. After marrying her husband Michael (Mike), they lived first on Kenmore Avenue in Warren, later to the...
Verna Belle Bancroft
Dec 1, 2024
Verna Belle Bancroft died Sunday, December 1, after an extended illness. She was born December 16, 1940 to Leonard Jones and Vada (Stigall) Jones in Mineral Ridge, Ohio.
Following graduation from Mineral Ridge High School, Verna married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth W. Bancroft, in 1958. Together they traveled the country and overseas during Kenneth’s 20-year military service. They returned to...
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