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Virginia R. Hann

Virginia R. Hann

Feb 27, 2020

Virginia Hann, 96, former resident of Austintown Twp., passed away to eternal life Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Tucson AZ. Virginia was the daughter of Robert and Ruth Paugh. Her beloved husband of 68 years, Howard Hann, passed away in June 2017. Virginia graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1941. Virginia studied at Youngstown College and then worked as...

Lori Diane  Akins

Lori Diane Akins

Feb 27, 2020

Warren – Lori Diane Akins, 56, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday February 27, 2020. Lori was born on August 29, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of John and Phyllis (Hansen) Peterson. Lori was very crafty, always staying busy with her knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching. She loved all kinds of animals, especially cats and dogs. She also...

John David Callahan

John David Callahan

Feb 27, 2020

Warren – John Callahan, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday February 27, 2020. John was born on December 27, 1935 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. There are many things that John enjoyed doing in his life. He enjoyed watching the Steelers and going to local taverns with his friends. He loved being in the outdoors. There wasn’t anything...

Angel Rodrigo

Angel Rodrigo

Feb 26, 2020

Angel Rodrigo, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Angel was born April 23, 1937 in Youngstown, the son of the late Angel and Rose (Rinaldo) Rodrigo. He was a graduate of Girard High School and served in the US Army from 1961 until 1963. Angel retired in 2002 from Kennametal as a CNC...

Jack E. Harvey

Jack E. Harvey

Feb 25, 2020

Jack E. Harvey, 83, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Jack was born on February 20, 1937 in Jamestown, New York, the son of Addison D. and Margaret Gunton Harvey. He was a 1955 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Republic Steel...

Patricia Ann Houser

Patricia Ann Houser

Feb 24, 2020

Patricia A. Houser, 85, of Austintown, passed away Monday February 24, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital with her loved ones by her side. She was a Ft. Wayne, IN Native and had been a member of the First Wesleyan Church near Columbus, IN, since 1956. She was preceded in death by a son, Jon Houser at age 33, who was...

James Robert Gordon

James Robert Gordon

Feb 24, 2020

James Robert Gordon, 57, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home from complications with COPD. James was born February 6, 1963 in Warren, the son of James L. and Doris June (McCormick) Gordon. He was a graduate of Niles High School, and most recently was a graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics...

Michael Robert Shugart

Michael Robert Shugart

Feb 24, 2020

There will be a memorial service 3:00 pm Saturday at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for Michael Robert Shugart, 33 of Youngstown who died Monday. Michael was born October 31, 1986 in Youngstown, a son of Robert J. and Betsy A. (Hilton) Shugart, Jr. He graduated from Chaney High School in 2005 and had worked at various local restaurants,...

Bernard M.  Solic

Bernard M. Solic

Feb 23, 2020

Bernard M. Solic passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Main Campus. Bernard was born January 4, 1940 in Youngstown the son of the late Michael Solic and Leona Thomas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He retired in 2000 from General Motors Lordstown where he had worked for 30 years. Bernard also worked for...

Stephen B.  Brannon Sr.

Stephen B. Brannon Sr.

Feb 23, 2020

Masury - Stephen B. Brannon, Sr. peacefully passed away on February 23, 2020. He was born March 2, 1943, to Clyde E. Brannon Sr. and Jane E. Brannon in Sharon, PA. He was an epically legendary father, grandfather and soon to be great grandfather. He enjoyed donning his super hero cape to help a friend or family member out (that...

Larry K. Johnson

Larry K. Johnson

Feb 22, 2020

CANFIELD-Larry K. Johnson, 77, passed away Saturday morning, February 22, 2020 at his home. He was born April 25, 1942 in Salem, a son of Wayne M. and Doris E. (Trimmer) Johnson. Larry was a self-employed farmer. He was a 1960 graduate of Greenford High School. Larry was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of...

Martha  Jane  Hammond

Martha Jane Hammond

Feb 22, 2020

Martha Jane Hammond, 89, formerly of Austintown, Ohio, passed away February 22, 2020 at The Inn at Christine Valley. Martha was born July 17, 1930 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Patrick H. and Ida M. (Roshon) Powers. Martha was a member of St. Christine’s Church and a past member of the Saxon Club. Prior to retirement in...

Donna L.  Fletcher

Donna L. Fletcher

Feb 21, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN-Donna L. Fletcher, 74, passed away early Friday morning, February 21, 2020 at her home. She was born December 2, 1945 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph and Louise (Orlandi) Mendish. Donna retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 28 years. She was a 1963 graduate of St. Xavier High School in Latrobe, PA and then received her Bachelor’s...

Richard A. Dando, Jr.

Richard A. Dando, Jr.

Feb 21, 2020

AUSTINTOWN-Richard A. Dando, Jr., 60, passed away early Friday afternoon, February 21, 2020 at his home. He was born August 11, 1959, the son of Richard A. and Nancy L. (Davis) Dando, Sr. Rick was a Laborer and Cement Finisher with Labors International Union of North America, Local 125. He was a 1977 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School. Rick...

Edward C. Wurm

Edward C. Wurm

Feb 20, 2020

Edward C. Wurm, 99 Edward C. Wurm, 99 passed away on Thursday, February 20th at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers. Edward was born on February 8, 1921 in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Helen (Krishner) Wurm. He was a lifelong resident of Struthers and a parishioner at Christ Our Saviour/St. Nicholas Church. Edward graduated from Scienceville High...

Maxine Vera Fontanarosa

Maxine Vera Fontanarosa

Feb 19, 2020

Private funeral services were held for Maxine Vera Fontanarosa, 85 of North Lima, who died Wednesday morning at her residence. Maxine was born June 5, 1934 in Bobtown, PA, a daughter of the late Clarence and Edna (Wright) Chadderton. She graduated from Point Marion High School and came to this area shortly after graduation. She worked for American Standard and...

Dolores  "Doe" Ruth Roberts

Dolores "Doe" Ruth Roberts

Feb 19, 2020

Dolores "Doe" Ruth Roberts peacefully passed away at home with family by her side on Wednesday February 19, 2020. She was born August 31, 1930 in Warren, OH the daughter of William and Cecelia (Dean) Roberts. She graduated from Warren G Harding High School in 1948 and resided in the Warren area all her life. Doe was a lifelong member...

Diane  Marie  Tatarka

Diane Marie Tatarka

Feb 19, 2020

Diane Marie Tatarka,62, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 19, 2020 at her home. Diane was born January 9, 1958 in Youngstown the daughter of Dick and Gloria (Palmer) Dutton. She was a 1976 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Diane was a Catholic by faith and formerly attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She was a homemaker, loving wife and...

Timothy  Shahan

Timothy Shahan

Feb 19, 2020

Hubbard – Timothy Shahan, 57, passed away Wednesday morning, February 19, 2020 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital with his family by his side. Tim was born on December 6, 1962 in Madison, OH, a son of the late David and Lucille Shahan. He was a graduate of Newton Falls High School and worked with construction and technology. He was active...

Robert "Bob" E.  Turner

Robert "Bob" E. Turner

Feb 19, 2020

Robert “Bob” E. Turner Sr., 75, of Lordstown, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown. Bob was born November 17, 1944 in Columbus, the son of the late Noel L. and Margaret L. (Lanning) Turner. Bob is a 1963 graduate of North Ridgeville High School. Upon graduation, Bob proudly served his country in the United...

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