Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" Rose Wood
Dec 25, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Rose Wood, 90, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2024. She was born on July 29th,1934 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late George “Bud” Cox and Lillian Cox and was a 1952 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, where she was majorette there and for the Warren Junior Military Band.
Betty married the love of her...
Paul Michael Katona, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Paul M. Katona, Jr., age 86, of Southington passed away at his home on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. He was a 1955 graduate of W.G. Harding High School. He worked at Robins, Daniel, and Ohio Theaters for four years as assistant manager, also working for Sears & Roebuck, then went to work at Republic Steel for 41 years and...
Charlotte Moelter
Dec 24, 2024
Charlotte Moelter, 103, of Salem, Ohio, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 24, 2024, at Salem North Healthcare Center.
Charlotte was born January 22, 1921, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Bertha (Szush) Gantz. A lifelong area resident, she worked in the offices of Youngstown Sheet and Tube for 13 years, retiring in 1976.
Charlotte had a love for...
Richard Duane Kostoff
Dec 23, 2024
Hartford– Richard Duane Kostoff, 79, of Hartford passed away Monday morning December 23, 2024 after a fierce battle with pneumonia.
Richard was born on October 18, 1945, in Sharon, PA, the only child of Mary (Bartolin) Kostoff and Theodore Kostoff.
He was a 1963 graduate of Joseph Badger High School and Dana School of Music at YSU. He loved music and gave...
Brian "Scott" Riffee
Dec 20, 2024
Brian "Scott" Riffee, 58, of Mineral Ridge, died peacefully early Friday morning, December 20th, 2024 surrounded by his family at his residence after a short, but fierce, cancer battle.
Scott, as he was affectionately known, was born May 21, 1966 in Fairmont, West Virginia, a son of Donald and Marylin (Franks) Riffee.
His family moved to Lake Milton where Scott spent his...
Donna Jean Whitehouse
Dec 20, 2024
Donna Jean (Creese) Whitehouse, 84, of Austintown, Ohio passed away on December 20th, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 8th, 1940 to the late Earl and Betty Creese.
Donna married the love of her life, Kenneth J. Whitehouse Sr. on May 26th, 1961, with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage and raised 3 children...
Pearl L. Dixon
Dec 20, 2024
Mrs. Pearl L. Dixon, 87, of Campbell, died early Friday morning, December 20th, surrounded by her family, at her residence .
She was born May 8, 1937 in Woodland, PA, a daughter of Daniel and Odessa (Graffius) Fry.
Pearl attended Bellfonte High School and spent her adult life as a homemaker, raising and caring for her family.
She married William P. Dixon on...
Pamela J. Ripple
Dec 19, 2024
Pamela J. Ripple, 63, of Austintown, passed away on Thursday, December 19th, in Pennsylvania.
Born May 5, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Edward and Lois (Glenn) Ripple.
Pam graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1979. She furthered her education by attending Youngstown State University. Pam was previously employed by Bi Lo Market in Warren, Ohio until their...
Barbara J. Laprocina
Dec 18, 2024
Barbara J. Laprocina age 90, of Sebring, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Barbara was born on January 9, 1934, in Warren, Ohio. She was the daughter of Vernon and Gertrude (Jeffries) Stroup. Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School.
Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Peter, on August 5, 1952. Barbara retired from Packard Electric...
Elnor M. Cline
Dec 17, 2024
Elnor Cline died Wednesday December 17, 2024, at the Hospice House in Poland Elnor was born on November 21, 1929, in Meyersdale PA. The daughter of the late George Yaish and Bertha Nagy.
Elnor was a bookkeeper for many years at Union Auto Parts and First Row Video.
On April 15, 1969, she married William Cline whom preceded her in death on...
Judith C. Sjostrom
Dec 17, 2024
CORTLAND - On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Judith C Sjostrom, 78, earned her iridescent wings and began her new journey surrounded by all the pink hearts and white light she ever sent out to others.
She entered this world on September 23, 1946, bright eyed and bushy tailed. Some may have even said older and wiser beyond her years.
Judy married her...
Gloria Jean Jones
Dec 15, 2024
Gloria Jean Jones, 62, of Austintown, affectionately known to her loved ones as “Goo Goo”, gained her angel wings in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 15th, surrounded by her loved ones, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.
She was born October 28, 1962 in Youngstown, a daughter of Jack W. and Dorothy G. (Whiteside) Gardner.
Gloria was a lifelong...
John E. Sandberg
Dec 15, 2024
John Edward Sandberg, 99, peacefully passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House. John was born September 27, 1925, the son of Karl and Alice (Rowan) Sandberg.
John graduated from South High School in 1943, and then joined the Army during WW2 where he served as Master Sergeant with the 303rd Field Artillery Unit in Germany...
Richard J. Bush
Dec 14, 2024
Richard J. Bush, 77, of North Jackson, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Richard was born August 30, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Richard J. and Veronica D. (Ruz) Bush.
Richard graduated from Western Reserve in 1965 and continued his education, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Youngstown State University. He worked at...
Katherine L. Sausman
Dec 14, 2024
Katherine L. Sausman, 63, of Austintown, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 14th.
Born March 28, 1961 in Beaver Falls, Katherine was the daughter of Floyd and Raynette (Gower) Murton.
Katherine attended Youngstown State University to study business. She worked locally as a realtor for Century 21, Northwood and Berkshire Hathaway.
She was a member of the Christian Motorcyclist Association. She...
James W. Ferris
Dec 13, 2024
James “Jim” Ferris passed away suddenly on Friday, December 13, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Jim, son of the late Bill and Ruth (Lord) Ferris, was born February 3, 1955 in Tillsonburg, Ontario Canada.
He graduated from Valley Heights High School in 1973.
Jim moved to Youngstown in 1976 to make a life with Cheri Leach, the love of his life. They...
Heather Ann Robinson
Dec 13, 2024
Cortland – Heather Ann Robinson, 50, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Heather was born on November 21, 1974 in Warren, OH, a daughter of John and Wendy (Williams) Robinson.
She graduated from Fairhaven Schools and continued working at Fairhaven Industries in Niles for 20 years. She was a special Olympic swimmer and...
Kathleen Marie Baytos
Dec 12, 2024
Kathleen Marie (Babik) Baytos, 73, of North Jackson, Ohio, passed away at her residence on December 12th, 2024. She was born on January 5th, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Elmer Babik and Louise (Toth) Babik.
Kathleen graduated from Ursuline High School and went on to work in the steel industry as well as Wal-Mart in her later years. She...
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...
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