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Dawn Davis Dewitt

Dawn Davis Dewitt

Feb 19, 2021

Dawn Ellen Davis Dewitt passed peacefully on February 19th, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, after a short illness. Dawn was born September 27, 1959 to Joyce Fullerton and Raymond Davis, in Warren, Ohio. She was a graduate of Champion High School, in 1977. Dawn was a people person, very friendly, easy-going. Dawn was an artist and she enjoyed...

Harold E. Hupp

Harold E. Hupp

Feb 19, 2021

Harold E. Hupp, of Richmond, Virginia and formerly of Austintown, Ohio, stepped into his eternal life with Jesus on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at Heritage Green Assisted Living Center in Mechanicsville, VA. He was 96 years old. Mr. Hupp was born February 11, 1925 in Youngstown, OH, the son of the late Max and Margaret Hupp. Mr. Hupp is survived...

James Alexander Hall, Ii

James Alexander Hall, Ii

Feb 18, 2021

The Mahoning Valley is mourning the loss of esteemed educator James Alexander Hall II, who passed away peacefully on February 18, 2021 after a brief illness. Born on June 7, 1941 to parents William and Margaret (Myers) Hall, Jim was raised in Youngstown and graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1959. After briefly attending seminary at Loras College in...

Harold W. Mellott

Harold W. Mellott

Feb 18, 2021

Harold W. Mellott, 78, of Austintown, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, surrounded by his family, at his residence. Born April 23, 1942 in Youngstown, Harold was the son of Fred and Effie (Neff) Mellott. Prior to retirement in 2004, Harold worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Operating Engineer Local 66. Harold enjoyed the outdoors and his favorite hobbies...

Phyllis S.  Diorio

Phyllis S. Diorio

Feb 18, 2021

Phyllis S. DiOrio, 80, of Canfield passed away Thursday evening, February 18, 2021 at Hospice House with her loved ones by her side. Phyllis was born July 24, 1940 in Youngstown, the daughter of Philip and Lotti (Puskacik) Houser. She was a graduate of Chaney High School, class of 1958. Phyllis was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother....

Jeffrey Fields

Jeffrey Fields

Feb 18, 2021

Jeffrey Fields, 58 of Youngstown, passed away on Thursday at his residence. Jeffrey was born December 30, 1962, a son of John E. Fields, Sr. and Theresa (Bulger) Fields Jackson and was a lifelong area resident. Besides his father of Birmingham, AL, he leaves four brothers, Michael Fields of Stockbridge, GA, Glen Floyd of Youngstown, Anthony Fields and John Fields,...

Doris "Jean" Hamlin

Doris "Jean" Hamlin

Feb 17, 2021

Doris Jean Hamlin, 86, of Austintown passed away February 17 at Austinwoods Nursing Center surrounded by her family. Jean, as she liked to be called, was born September 8, 1934 in Huntington West Virginia. She was the daughter of Garrett Hobart and Cora Mae (Childers) Adkins. She graduated from Huntington East High School in 1952. She was devoted to her...

Louise Yasinow Shultz

Louise Yasinow Shultz

Feb 16, 2021

CLEVELAND- Louise Yasinow Shultz, 87, died on February 16, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born in Cleveland on January 30, 1934, the daughter of Dr. Aaron B. and Rose (Makoff) Yasinow, and had lived in Warren, Ohio, most of her adult life, until she moved to Stone Gardens in Beachwood in 2018. She was a January 1952 graduate of...

Daniel "Danny" P. Riggs

Daniel "Danny" P. Riggs

Feb 15, 2021

Daniel “Danny” P. Riggs, 41, of Berlin Center, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home. Born May 25, 1979 in Youngstown, Danny was the son of William E. and April (Pierce) Riggs. Danny was a 1997 graduate of Western Reserve High School. To his friends, he was affectionately known as “Hot Rod Riggs.” Danny was a...

Thomas N. Johnson, Jr.

Thomas N. Johnson, Jr.

Feb 15, 2021

Thomas Nels Johnson, Jr., 72 of Boardman died Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Boardman, with his family by his side. Thomas was born July 20, 1948 in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas N. and Betty Jane (Beam) Johnson, Sr. and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Chaney High School in 1966 and served in...

Patricia Louise Byler

Patricia Louise Byler

Feb 15, 2021

Patricia Louise Byler, 88, of Poland Township, formerly of Canfield passed away Monday morning, February 15, 2021 at Hospice House. Pat was born April 21, 1932 in Lisbon, the daughter of William T. and Mildred (Carlisle) Downs. She was a graduate of Boardman High School, class of 1950. Pat was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She...

Sandra Louise Oblinger

Sandra Louise Oblinger

Feb 14, 2021

There will be a memorial service at 6:00 pm Friday at Old North Church, 7105 Herbert Rd., Canfield for Sandra Louise Oblinger, 80 of Canfield who died Sunday evening at her residence, surrounded by her family. Sandra was born April 7, 1940 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Howard and Jessiella (Petersen) Welsch and lived most of her life...

Sandra Jean Johnson

Sandra Jean Johnson

Feb 14, 2021

Sandra Jean (Godney) Johnson, 69, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Sandy was born on November 20, 1951 in Alliance, Ohio the daughter of Andrew and Mildred (Harris) Godney. A graduate of Mineral Ridge High School, Sandy was a member of Believers Church. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother she enjoyed reading and spending time...

James M. Carter

James M. Carter

Feb 14, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN-James M. Carter, Sr., 72, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia, a son of William Edward and Irma Katherine (Hatfield) Carter, Sr. He was employed at both Target and Dinesol Plastics, retiring in 2016. Jim was a member of Highway Tabernacle Church. He loved spending time with...

Jean Probst  Duffett

Jean Probst Duffett

Feb 14, 2021

Long time Canfield resident Jean Probst Duffett, 92, died peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, on her birthday, Born February 14, 1929 to William and Wilma Probst, Jean was a resident of the Youngstown area all of her life. She completed her formal education at Austintown Public Schools graduating from Fitch High School in 1947 as Valedictorian and member of the...

Emily E. Roofner

Emily E. Roofner

Feb 13, 2021

Emily E. Roofner, 91 of Ellsworth died Saturday evening at her residence. Emily was born November 13, 1929 in Nowrytown, PA, a daughter of the late Hiram and Mildred F. (Smith) Calhoun and came to this area in 1948. She had attended Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church and was a member and Past Worthy Matron of Meander O.E.S. Emily worked as...

Amy M. Hornbeck

Amy M. Hornbeck

Feb 12, 2021

Warren – Amy Marie Hornbeck, 44, passed away on February 12, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Amy was born on January 20, 1977 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Rita (Blake) Kook. Amy was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured the time she spent with her friends and family. She had a determined personality...

Ian Patrick Stevenson

Ian Patrick Stevenson

Feb 11, 2021

Ian Patrick Stevenson, 25, passed away unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth Hospital on February 11, 2021. Ian was born on July 23, 1995 the beloved son of James G. and Christine (Rothwell) Stevenson. A 2014 graduate of Boardman High School he was employed by O’Reilly Auto Parts in Canfield for the past 3 years. In 2015 Ian enlisted in the Ohio...

Gene A. Potter Sr.

Gene A. Potter Sr.

Feb 10, 2021

Gene A. Potter Sr. 88, of North Jackson passed away Wednesday Evening, February 10, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Gene was born August 18, 1932 in Chicago, IL, the son of Claude J. and Anna Frances (Davis) Potter. He was a graduate of Struthers High School, class of 1950. After high school, Gene served in the U.S. Marine...

Bertha "Tootie" Kaloci

Bertha "Tootie" Kaloci

Feb 10, 2021

Bertha “Tootie” Kaloci, 82 passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 at Sunrise Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls. Tootie as she was affectionately known was born at home on July 10, 1938 in North Jackson, Ohio the daughter of William P. and Alvera (Ray) Bingham. Tootie attended Lordstown Local Schools where she was later employed as a cafeteria cook. She...

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