Obituaries

Dec 25, 2020

Daniel Alan Valentine, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after succumbing to complications from Covid-19, at the age of 62, on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Marianne Valentine (Eighan); his two children, Daniel Alan Valentine Jr. and Stephanie (Cody) Ann Cunningham;...

Dec 25, 2020

Frances S. Beck, 70 of North Jackson passed away peacefully on Christmas day after living with Alzheimer’s disease. She was a wonderful and loving mother, wife, and grandmother. Frances was born on June 29, 1950 to James and Katherine Sahli. In death Frances has been reunited with her parents who she loved and adored. Frances worked at Packard Electric for...

Dec 25, 2020

STUART, FLA. – Carole J. Runyan, 85, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Jeanne Henneman, after a lengthy illness. Carole was born Feb. 2, 1935, in Warren, the daughter of the late Ivan and Ethel Rufener Smith. Carole was a 1952 graduate of Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Ohio. She worked many years at Trumbull...

Dec 25, 2020

Esther M. McClain, 90, formerly of Austintown, passed away December 25, 2020 at Shepherd of the Valley in Liberty. Born March 10, 1930 in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, Esther was the daughter of Frank and Carolyn (Shire) Ritts. Prior to retiring, Esther worked as a Cook at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Esther was a member of Richard Brown Church and frequently volunteered there....

Dec 25, 2020

Robert “Russ” Russell entered eternal life early Christmas morning as the snow gently fell providing him with one last White Christmas. Russ passed away peacefully and is reunited with the love of his life Charlene as they live together in eternal glory with our Lord! Russ was born in Alliance, Ohio on May 10, 1939 to Carol and Larry Russell...

Dec 24, 2020

Robert Lee Dunlap, 71, passed away of natural causes at his home in Alamogordo, New Mexico on December 24, 2020. Robert was born on June 20, 1949 in Warren, Ohio to AlBernice and Harry Dunlap. He grew up in Mineral Ridge, Ohio where he graduated high school in 1967. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserves....

Dec 24, 2020

Alfred “Al” R. Letoha,, 85, of Austintown, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Austinwoods Health Care Center. Born April 16, 1935 in Campbell, Ohio, Al is the son of Anthony and Julia (Kenczel) Letoha. Al served his country in the United States Army. Prior to retirement he worked at US Steel. He was a Boston Red Sox fan...

Dec 24, 2020

Warren – William J. Thiry, died of natural causes; in the comfort of his own home; surrounded by loved ones, on December 24th, 2020. William was born on his Grandfather’s farm in Champion, Ohio on February 3rd, 1930 to the late Marcel Thiry and Regina Collet Thiry. William deeply loved his wife, Rosemarie Brandenstein and they shared 57 love filled...

Dec 24, 2020

Elaine Marie Boomhower, 82, passed away peacefully with family at her side, Christmas Eve, in Youngstown, OH. Elaine was born in Youngstown, Aug. 24, 1938, to Rudy and Mary Franken. She lived the entirety of her life in the Youngstown area, and was a graduate of Ursuline High School. She was devout in her Catholic faith as a long-time member...

Dec 23, 2020

William “Bill “ F. Stanyard Sr., 95, of Canfield, passed away December 23, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman. Born in December 8, 1925 in Youngstown, Bill was the son of James and Emma (Woods) Stanyard. Bill served his country in United States Navy. Prior to retirement in 1987 he worked as a Carpenter for Youngstown Board of Education....

Dec 22, 2020

Martha J. Williamson, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital Forum Health. She was born May 8, 1938, in Canonsburg, Pa., the daughter of Charles Kahlil and Toufica Abraham Duey. Through the years Martha worked for Dray Office Supply, Gibson Greeting Cards, and Sher Distributing Company although most of her...

Dec 22, 2020

Sally Lou (nee Pilgrim) Swanson, 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Omni Manor in Austintown. Sally was born Feb. 5, 1932 in East Palestine, Ohio. A daughter of Ernest and Ethel Pilgrim (nee Meek). She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Dorothy Swanson (nee Pilgrim). Sally was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....

Dec 21, 2020

Arthur Lee Hough Sr., 82, passed away Monday morning, December 21, 2020 at his home. Art was born April 14, 1938 in Canfield, the son of LeRoy and Mary (Knox) Hough. He was a graduate of Canfield High School, class of 1957 and was a Mechanic with Anchor Motor Freight, retiring in 1999. Art enjoyed watching his grandchildren at their...

Dec 21, 2020

Robert D. Ingalls, 80 of Youngstown died Monday afternoon at Hospice House of Poland. Robert was born January 20, 1940 in Wellston, Ohio, a son of the late George and Helen Rita (Timmons) Ingalls. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in Springfield, OH in 1957, and following graduation he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy as an electronics...

Dec 21, 2020

Stephen Glazzy, 85, passed away Monday December 21, 2020 at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was born on March 2, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Stephen and Edith Pallo Glazzy. He grew up in Youngstown where he graduated from Chaney High School. In March 1957 he married Dorothy B. Bittner. They eventually moved to Austintown,...

Dec 21, 2020

Mary Ann (Fecko) Halt, 78, passed away on December 21, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Boardman. Mary Ann was born on July 30, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Holecko Fecko. A graduate of Wilson High School, Mary Ann attended cosmetology school prior to her employment of 10 years at General Motors. Mary Ann was...

Dec 20, 2020

Antoinette G. Borden February, 8, 1934 - December 20, 2020 Antoinette was a woman of fiery spirit, determination, and spunk. She was known by many to have carried herself well with a firm confidence in what she believed. Nothing could shake her from what she knew to be true. She was a constant mover and shaker with an adventurous soul,...

Dec 20, 2020

Rickey Smith, 63 of Austintown Twp. passed away early Sunday morning, December 20, 2020 at Caprice Health Care Center. Rickey was born August 7, 1957 in Brinkley, KY, the son of Richard A. and Gladys (Lewis) Smith. Rickey was a truckdriver with CCX for many years retiring in 2008. He was a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Group and...

Dec 20, 2020

Dec 20, 2020

Theresa A. Galla, 59 of Austintown was called to Heaven on December 17, 2020. Theresa, known as Terry was born January 17, 1961 in Youngstown, a daughter of Richard L. and Helen “Cherry” (Nelson) Marsh and had lived most of her life in this area . She graduated from Ursuline High School and received an Associate in Applied Science in...