Obituaries

May 21, 2024

Mecca - Clarence “Pete” E. Winegardner Jr., of Mecca, age 99, died on May 21, 2024.

He was born on May 4, 1925, to the late Clarence E. and June Miller Winegardner, at his family’s home in Fishertown, PA. He graduated from East Saint Clairsville High School in 1943. Pete played in the Fishertown Community Band, together with his father and...

May 19, 2024

 

 

Patricia Ann Flick, 63 of Canfield passed away early Sunday morning, May 19th at Salem Regional Medical Center. Patricia was born February 27, 1961 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Lyda) Glista and was a lifelong area resident. 

She graduated from Canfield High School in 1979. Patricia loved the outdoors and could often be seen taking care...

May 19, 2024

Cortland – Concetta J. Mangine, 69, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. 

Concetta was born in January 17, 1955 in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Harry and Hazel  Farace.

She was a graduate of Archbishop High School in Baltimore. She was a loving person who always took care of everyone else before...

May 16, 2024

William Jack Barnett, Jr., SFC, 76 of North Jackson passed away Thursday afternoon, May 16, 2024 at St, Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown.  William, known as Jack, was born March 25, 1948 in Cullman, Alabama. He graduated from Coffee High School in Florence, Alabama and was drafted June 8, 1967 into the U.S. Army. 

Jack served with the 1st Battalion 14th Infantry...

May 16, 2024

Daniel D. Kumher, age 84 of Cortland passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born in Wauseon, OH on November 3, 1939, to the late Stephen and Anna Kumher.

Dan was a loving husband, father, and Papa. He was a graduate of Gustavus High School with the class of 1957. He met the love...

May 16, 2024

Catherine B. (Kachur) Drawl passed away on May 16, 2024 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio at the age of 98. She was born on November 11, 1925 in Smock, Fayette County, Pennsylvania to Slovakian immigrants, John Andrew Kachur and Mary Susan Baran. The Kachur family moved to Mecca, Ohio in 1933, where they started a dairy farm. Catherine was among...

May 15, 2024

Frank E. Roberts Jr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home on May 15, 2024.

Frank was born on February 23, 1938 in McKeesport, PA, a son of the late Frank E. and Celia E. (Salo) Roberts Sr.

He was a 1956 graduate of Glassport High School and was proud to grow up in Glassport, PA.  After high school, he continued his...

May 14, 2024

Brookfield – Jane M. Devlin, 72, passed away Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024 at Hospice House in Poland. 

Jane was born on September 23, 1951 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Dr. Leonard and Ruth (Daughtery) Roman. 

She was a High School graduate of Warren High School. She was a loving aunt, great aunt, and sister. She also was an...

May 12, 2024

Champion – Jean L. Caldwell, 91, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Shephard of the Valley in Howland, surrounded by her family. 

Jean was born on November 20, 1932, in Altoona, Pa, a daughter of the late George and Elsie Jane Viola. 

She moved to Ohio in 1952. She began working at Ohio Lamp and Kay Dee Manufacturing until she retired...

May 12, 2024

Irene G. Was, 103, teacher, world traveler, gifted actress, singer, church organist, artist, gardener, great, great grandmother and unique spirit joined the kingdom of heaven on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on December 2, 1920, to immigrant parents from Poland, Benjamin and Louise (Press) Garstka. She grew up speaking Polish and English. She and her...

May 11, 2024

Julia C. Cicchillo, age 102 of Warren passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on April 6, 1922, in Youngstown to the late Angelo and Maria Simeone Napolitan. 

Julia was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was the surviving child of 8 siblings and a parishioner of St. William Catholic...

May 11, 2024

Joan A. Shrodek, age 96 of Cortland passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1927, in Niles to the late August and Filomena Fraino Madish. 

Joan was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren. She was a...

May 10, 2024

Mr. Roberto "Cano" Serra Sr., 80, of Youngstown, died late Friday afternoon, May 10th, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.  He was born May 10, 1944 in Corozal, Puerto Rico, a son of Roberto and Andrea (Diaz) Serra.Roberto worked as a mechanic for the city of Youngstown for 30 years, retiring in 2011. He married the former Ruth Church on...

May 10, 2024

Mr. Alexander  Papiernik, 73, of Mineral Ridge, died Friday morning, May 10th, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.He was born April 20, 1951 in the United Kingdom, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Kozma) Papiernik.Alex came to the U.S. as a baby and was raised in Youngstown.  He was a 1969 graduate of Ursuline High School and then went...

May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

Frank Charles Oviatt, age 81 of Warren passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born on May 9, 1942, in Warren to the late Frank and Barbara Kudrich Anderson. 

He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to those fortunate enough to know him. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid...

May 7, 2024

Marie I. Dornshuld, 96 of Canfield, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 7th at her residence, surrounded by her family. Marie was born May 4, 1928 in Boardman, a daughter of the late Charles V. and Dorothy E. (Chapman) Martin and was a lifelong area resident. 

She graduated from Boardman High School in 1946. She enjoyed crafting, collecting lucky stones and rocks...

May 6, 2024

Neng Oconer Shaffer of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away in the early morning of Monday, May 6th, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was a beloved mother, wife, sister, friend, and most of all, Lola (grandma). Neng was born on November 28th, 1947, in Manila, Philippines, to the late Jaime Aquino Oconer and Narcisa Abaya Oconer.

Neng graduated from the University of...

May 3, 2024

John Richard Strong, Sr. age 92, of McDonald passed away surrounded by his family on May 3, 2024. He was born on March 25, 1932, in Niles to the late John and Irene Kidd Strong.

 

He lived 92 years, he married his late wife Jenny Strong in 1974 who passed in 2021. He had 2 sisters, Helen Strong Fusselman, preceded in...

May 2, 2024

Charles, 90, was born in 1933 to Charles W. Mitchell, Sr. And Margaret M. Robinson in Youngstown, Ohio and passed away May 2nd, 2024 in Lumberton, Texas.

He was a 1952 graduate of Fitch High School.  Charles served 2 years in the Naval Reserve and 4 years in the United States Air Force. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Hattie Mitchell, brother Richard...