Obituaries
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...
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...
Mark D. Pasha
Dec 11, 2024
Mark D. Pasha, age 69, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born June 3,1955 in Warren, Ohio to the late David and Helen Pasha.
Mark graduated from Warren Harding High School in 1973 and worked for Mercy Health for 42 years retiring in 2022. He married the love of his life, his wife Tina...
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...
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