Jan 12, 2025

Cortland – Elizabeth A. Hanek, 72, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2025 at St. Joseph Medical Center. 

Elizabeth was born on November 3, 1952 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Marjorie (Hudson) Hanek Sr. 

She was employed at Fairhaven Industries in Champion. A special thank you goes to her coworkers at Fairhaven Industries and the care provided...

Jan 12, 2025

Sandra G. Bellay, 82, passed away Sunday morning, January 12, 2025 at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. 

Sandra was born on June 13, 1942 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Paul Wasko and Grace (Blair) Knapp. 

She was a Warren Harding High School graduate and worked at Youngstown Business Journal before retiring to Florida. 

She was a member of SS. Peter...

Jan 11, 2025

Delma “Pat” Grimes, 86, of Austintown, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Western Reserve on January 11th, 2025. She was born in Delmont, WV to the late Leo Lang and Valerie (Linville) Lang on March 17th, 1938.

Pat was a graduate of Victory High School and went on to work at A&P Bakery and then Plastipak Packaging in Medina, Ohio before...

Jan 10, 2025

Michael L. Blosak, 75, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 10, 2025, at Assumption Village in North Lima.

Michael was born on July 27, 1949, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, a son of the late Leonard and Helen (Young) Blosak. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and dedicated 20 years of service to the Ohio Department of Transportation...

Jan 10, 2025

Warren – Joann R. Ryan, 89, passed away Friday afternoon, January 10, 2025 at Shephard of the Valley in Howland. 

Joann was born on October 24, 1935 in Warren, a daughter of the late Oscar and Caroline Rigel

She was a Warren G. Harding High School graduate and retired from Trumbull Lamp in Warren where she was employed for 30 years. 

She loved...

Jan 10, 2025

Edward S. "Ski" Kowalski, 90, of Canfield, passed away Friday morning, January 10th, at the Humility House Nursing Center in Austintown. 

"Ski" as he was affectionately known was born December 17, 1934 in Morgantown, WV, a son of Stanley P. and Mary Y. (Galambus) Kowalski.

He attended Morgantown High School before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1952, where he served...

Jan 8, 2025

Jan 8, 2025

Donald “Donny” W. Denovchek, 60, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Donny was born April 26, 1964, in Warren Oh, son of John and Mary Lee Denovchek. A 1982 graduate of Howland High School, Donny worked at the VIP in Niles and attended the police academy. He worked as a manager of many Perkins restaurants in the area and also...

Jan 8, 2025

Sheila Louise (Monroe) Muncy of Lake Milton, Ohio passed away on January 8th, 2025 of pulmonary fibrosis. She was born on April 25th, 1958, the beautiful daughter of Richard H. Monroe and Shirlanne (Kite) Monroe of New Carlisle, Ohio.

Sheila is survived by her husband of 46 years, Larry (Doug) Muncy, sons Clint Muncy and Cory (Jessica) Muncy, stepdaughter Jennifer Muncy,...

Jan 6, 2025

Karen Sue Taylor, 70, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away on January 6th, 2025. She was born on December 9th. 1954 to the late Robert Pyles and Mary (Teets) Pyles in Grafton, WV.

Karen was a graduate of Jackson Milton High School and went on to attend Youngstown State University. She worked for St. Joseph’s Hospital in Warren, Ohio as a data...

Jan 5, 2025

Richard G. Edwards, Sr., 89, of Washingtonville, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 5, 2025, at the Windsor House of Canfield.

Richard was born on April 2, 1935, in Detroit, MI, and moved to this area as a child. He graduated from Chaney High School in 1954. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was...

Jan 5, 2025

Cortland – It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kari Sue Louis, 31, on Sunday January 5, 2025. 

Kari was born on August 29, 1993 in Franklin, PA, daughter of James Nelson and Crystal Buckley. She was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed. 

She was a 2011 graduate of Howland High School and was employed...

Jan 3, 2025

Donald R. Streb, 77, of Canfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3rd, after a short battle with glioblastoma, surrounded by his family.

Donald was born February 26, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio and was the son of the late LaVerne and Ann (Dobran) Streb.

Donald was a 1964 graduate of Ursuline High School. He was a teacher for 33 years, beginning at...

Jan 3, 2025

Debbie Jane Butcher, 72, of Youngstown, passed away on Friday, January 3rd, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. 

She was born on August 7, 1953 in Warren, a daughter of William and Roberta (Donahey) Hammond. 

Debbie graduated from Newton Falls High School. On October 10, 1987 she married Thomas E. Butcher. Debbie enjoyed her time as a homemaker taking care of...

Jan 2, 2025

Pauline C. Otterson, 83, formerly of Butler, PA, passed away on January 2, 2025, at the Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

Pauline was born December 17, 1941 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Theodore W. and Bertha A. (Salsgiver) Brown.

Pauline was a graduate of Kittanning High School. She was a member of Butler First Church of the...

Jan 2, 2025

Judith Ann Livermore, 85, of Austintown passed away early Thursday morning, January 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth/Mercy Health Medical Center, Youngstown.

Judith was born on April 14, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Burndt) Fleet. She was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Chaney High School. Judith spent over 50 years as a hairdresser,...

Jan 1, 2025

Bernadette M. Berdis, 84, of Canfield, passed away Wednesday evening, January 1, 2025, at her residence, with her family by her side, after losing her 10 year battle with Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

Bernadette was born on August 11, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Pascarella) Berdis. A lifelong resident of the area, she graduated from...

Jan 1, 2025

Jonathan P. Culp, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side.

Jon was born March 8, 1942 in North Lima, Ohio, a son of the late Melvin and Elisabeth (Hoffmeister) Culp. He graduated from North Lima High School in 1960 where he developed a lifelong love for all sports. One of Jon’s greatest achievements...

Jan 1, 2025

Joan L. Minick, 96 of Niles, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord, Wednesday morning, January 1st at the Briarfield at Ashley Circle Nursing Center in Austintown.

She was born September 12, 1928 in Evansville, OH, a daughter of Godwin "Bud" and Celesta (Davis) Williams.

Joan was a 1946 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and spent her adult life as...

Dec 31, 2024

Warren – Elaine “Mum” Sawyer Hileman, 95, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2024 at Mercy Health Hospice House by Compassus in Poland with her loving family by her side.

Elaine was born on May 20, 1929 in Warren, OH a daughter of the late Dr. James W. Sawyer and Mildred B. (Fitch) Sawyer. 

She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1947,...