Obituaries
Sue Collins Kirkland
Nov 14, 2024
Sue Collins Eason Kirkland, 88 yrs. old, went home to be with her Lord Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2024. Born in Greene County, North Carolina on July 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Kirby Lee and Sallie Meadows Eason. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Edith Tripp Eason, son, Randy Kirkland, son-in-law, James...
Jean L. Lealand
Nov 13, 2024
Jean Lynn Lealand, 67 of Austintown passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital, Youngstown. Jean was born July 18, 1957 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas James and Jean (Brown) Lealand, Sr. and was a lifelong area resident.
Jean graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1975 and had been working as an auditor for...
Mary Ann Melia
Nov 13, 2024
Mary Ann Melia, 95, of McDonald, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 13th, at the Hospice House in Poland.
She was born February 18, 1929 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Assunta (DiGiacomo) DiStephano, and the youngest of five sisters.
Mary was a 1948 graduate of The Rayen School and worked as an aide for St. Elizabeth Hospital for...
Nicole Marie Bakos
Nov 12, 2024
Nicole Marie Bakos, 32, passed away unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth’s Health Center on November 12th, 2024. She was born on December 10th, 1991 to the late Timothy Bakos and Rebecca “Becky” (Measmer) Bakos in Youngstown, Ohio. Nicole was a 2010 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School where she was a proud member of the band, a member of the National...
John C. Springsteen
Nov 12, 2024
John Clark Springsteen, 60, of Mineral Ridge, passed away on November 12, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on December 11, 1963, in Albany, NY, to the late Clark and Della Springsteen, he moved to this area in 2020 to be closer to family. John graduated from Rensselaer Jr.-Sr. High School in 1982 and retired in 2020 after working at...
Nicole "Nikki" Dawne Lamb
Nov 11, 2024
Nicole “Nikki” Dawne Lamb, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11th, 2024. She was born on July 16th, 1992 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to her loving parents, Jeff Lamb and Lori (Kean) Lamb. She moved back to North Jackson, Ohio with her parents in 1995 and was a 2010 graduate of Jackson Milton High School.
Nikki was a beautiful...
Richard "Rich" Alan Cornelius
Nov 11, 2024
Richard “Rich” Alan Cornelius, 67, of Diamond, Ohio, passed away on November 11, 2024, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born in Warren, Ohio, on September 5, 1957, to the late Wilbur and Agnes (Orwig) Cornelius. He was a 1975 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, and upon graduation served his country in the United States Air Force, then...
Carol Jean Evans
Nov 11, 2024
Carol Jean Evans, 81, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after a very brief illness.
Carol, affectionately known as “Gokie”, was born on November 11, 1943, the beloved daughter of James Robert Brown Sr. and Pearl Irene (Wodianka) Brown and grew up in Berlin Center, Ohio. She was a 1961 graduate of Berlin Center Western...
Miranda Anna Zullo
Nov 10, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved, Miranda Anna Zullo, who tragically left us on November 10th, 2024. Miranda was involved in a motor vehicle accident and sadly succumbed to her injuries. She was born on May 25th, 1989 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH. She was the daughter of Jerry Zullo and...
Robert "Bob/Sonny" Krepps
Nov 10, 2024
Robert “Bob/Sonny” C. Krepps, Sr, 96, peacefully entered into his Savior’s arms on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born in Waltersburg, PA, on Oct. 2, 1928, a son of Harry and Wilda Murray Krepps.
Entering the military in 1945, he served for 3 years, 18 months of it in Germany as part of...
Christ H. "Hank" Melonio
Nov 9, 2024
Christ Henry Melonio, 84, of Austintown, passed away unexpectedly late Saturday evening, November 9th at his residence.
"Hank" as he was affectionately known, was born November 5, 1940 in Hillsville, PA, a son of Andrew and Mary (Yargo) Melonio.
He was a graduate of Bessemer High School and went on to achieve a bachelor of business administration degree from Youngstown State University....
Joyce Motosko Johnson
Nov 7, 2024
Joyce “Joy” Motosko Johnson, 61, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
In 1963, Stephen and Helen Motosko welcomed their fourth child into the family. Joy grew up in Youngstown’s Lansingville neighborhood. Cousins and friends were a short walk away. Summer days were spent riding bikes and swimming at Pemberton Park pool. Summer nights meant playing with friends under the streetlights. Neighborhood parents...
Dorothy A. Jones
Nov 6, 2024
Dorothy A. Jones, 93, of Boardman, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday evening, November 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 5, 1931, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Swantek) Bodnovich and was a lifelong resident of the area.
She attended East High School, Dorothy spent over 20 years working at...
Leonard F. Grbinick
Nov 4, 2024
Leonard Franklin Grbinick, of Youngstown passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio September 18, 1944 to the late, Stephen and Mary (Jesik) Grbinick. He grew up with his twin brother Lawerence Grbinick on the Westside and proudly lived his whole life in Youngstown.
He attended Chaney High School and Choffin Trade School focusing in Auto Mechanics...
Angela Marie Price
Nov 2, 2024
Angela Marie Price (Hoffman), 47, of Leavittsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, after a courageous battle with cancer, while her loving husband held her hand. She was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt, cousin, sister-in-law, “Lala”, and an overall amazing human being. Any and all who had the pleasure of knowing Angela are better for having had...
Daniel D. Olson
Oct 31, 2024
Daniel David Olson, 62, of Ashtabula, passed away peacefully at The Cleveland Clinic on Thursday, October 31st, from pneumonia and undiagnosed esophageal cancer.
He was born July 10th, 1962 in Youngstown to Norman Lee and Rebecca Ann (Coffelt) Olson.
"Dano", as he liked to be called, had a great curiosity of Life. After graduation, he joined the Army and was stationed in...
Delbert C. Mix
Oct 31, 2024
Mr. Delbert C. Mix, 98, of Berlin Center, passed away early Thursday morning, October 31st, at the Hospice House in Poland.
He was born May 31, 1926 in Deerfield, a son of Walter and Mary (Girard) Mix.
Delbert was a 1944 graduate of Deerfield High School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the A.P. O'Horo Co. for 40 years, prior...
Barry Michael Piper
Oct 31, 2024
Barry Michael Piper passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 71 years old.
Barry was born on March 19, 1953 and raised in Cortland, Ohio, the son of Edna Mary and the late George Piper. Barry graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971. Following graduation, he began his career at Packard Motor Plant....
Merle "Tom" Collins
Oct 31, 2024
Merle “Tom” Collins, 64 of Niles, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on October 31st, 2024. He was born on May 14th, 1960 in Warren, Ohio to the late Merle W. Collins and Beverly (Knowlton) Collins. Tom was the owner of Tom’s Lawncare, which he owned and operated since 1995. He married the love of his life Martie (Fellows) Collins on August...
Jack R. Maffitt
Oct 31, 2024
Jack R. Maffitt, age 92, of Cortland passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Warren on November 1, 1931, to the late Wayne C. and Violet Biddle Maffitt.
He was a steelworker for Copperweld Steel for 37 years until his retirement in 1987. He was a veteran of the United States...
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