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Margaret "Peg" M.  Kelly

Margaret "Peg" M. Kelly

Jan 9, 2020

Margaret "Peg" M. Kelly, of Canfield, passed away January 9, 2019 at her residence, Born the daughter of the late Herman and Margaret (O'Connell) Bader in Petersburg, Ohio. Peg was a graduate of Mount Jackson High School. Upon graduation she attended Youngstown School of Nursing graduating in 1945. She started her career as a nurse for Youngstown Sheet and Tube...

M. Gretchen (Kurz) Bell

M. Gretchen (Kurz) Bell

Jan 7, 2020

M. Gretchen (Kurz) Bell, 66 There will be a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19th at Canfield Presbyterian Church for Gretchen Bell, 66, a lifelong resident of Canfield who passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with ALS. Gretchen was born March 20, 1953, a daughter of the late Robert...

William B. Locke, Jr.

William B. Locke, Jr.

Jan 7, 2020

NEWTON FALLS -William B. Locke, Jr., 61, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at his home. Bill was born August 27, 1958 in Youngstown, the son of William B. Locke, Sr. and Mary R. (Auld) Locke. He was a 1976 graduate of Jackson-Milton High School and was a self-employed Plumber. Bill was a zealous Cleveland Sports fan and enjoyed golfing...

Gary Genetta

Gary Genetta

Jan 6, 2020

BERLIN CENTER- Gary Genetta age 59 died Monday morning at his residence. Gary was born June 12, 1960 in Youngstown the son of Steve and Janet (Barger) Genetta. Gary graduated in 1978 from Fitch High School and attended YSU. He was employed at General Motors as a skilled tradesman retiring in 2018. Gary loved to travel, ride his bicycle and...

John A. Speerbrecher

John A. Speerbrecher

Jan 6, 2020

MINERAL RIDGE-John A. Speerbrecher, 93, passed away Monday evening January 6, 2020 at Greenbriar Health Care Center. He was born November 10, 1926 in Youngstown, the son of Alfred and Theresa (Zoccolia) Speerbrecher and lived in the Youngstown area his entire life. John was employed by Rad Tank & Welding Co. and was vice president and General Manager until they...

John W.  Kruppa

John W. Kruppa

Jan 6, 2020

BROOKFIELD- John W. Kruppa, beloved “Uncle Bill”, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at Community Skilled Care after a brief illness. John was born September 17, 1937 in Youngstown, the son of Edwin and Mary (Leish) Kruppa. John was a graduate of Brookfield High School. He retired from Packard Electric where he worked as a Tool and Die maker. He...

Rose Marie Sofchek

Rose Marie Sofchek

Jan 4, 2020

Rose Marie Sofchek, age 84 of Mecca Township, passed away on January 4, 2020 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. Rose Marie was born on November 11, 1935 in Connellsville, PA to Anthony & Dorothy (LaPorte) Vinch. Rose Marie spent her career serving others working as a waitress at various restaurants; the Landerhaven County Club was always her favorite. She also...

Dorothy Mae Spitler

Dorothy Mae Spitler

Jan 4, 2020

Dorothy M. Spitler, 89 of Mecca Township, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Windsor House of Champion. She was born July 2, 1930 in Venango, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Frank and Katie Luikart Black. She had been a 70 year resident of Mecca Twp. (Bristolville mailing address), coming here from Pennsylvania. Dorothy was a dedicated homemaker, raising twelve...

Keith Gary Anderson

Keith Gary Anderson

Jan 4, 2020

Keith Gary Anderson, Sr., 83, of Warren, Ohio, formerly of Brockton, Mass., died Saturday evening, Jan. 4, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary E. (Raleigh) Anderson, for 57 years. Born in Baker City, Oregon, son of the late Francis L. “Frank” and Gertrude M. (Giles) Anderson,...

Kenneth B. Goodman

Kenneth B. Goodman

Jan 3, 2020

A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 9th, 11AM at One Spirit Family Christian Church/Lane Anstrom Chapel 8387 Tod Ave., Boardman, OH for Kenneth B. Goodman who passed away Friday evening surrounded by family and friends at Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Ken was born 1/19/51 in New Castle, Pa. to Kevin and Stella (Habib) Goodman....

Gail Ann Treharn

Gail Ann Treharn

Jan 3, 2020

Gail Ann Treharn, age 69 of Warren, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 3, 2020. Gail was born in Cleveland on August 4, 1950 to Michael & Doris (Stowe) Nadiak. On February 15, 1969, Gail was united in marriage to the love of her life, Michael Treharn, Sr. who survives. Gail spent many years working as a nurse’s...

Shirley Ann Kijowski

Shirley Ann Kijowski

Jan 3, 2020

Shirley A. Kijowski, 83 of Niles, died Friday morning, January 3, 2020, at her home in Niles surrounded by her family. She was born May 8, 1936 in Marietta, the daughter of the late George Bernard and Florence Ethel Needs Elliott. Shirley was a 1955 graduate of McDonald High School. She worked for many years, first for Barbe Trucking as...

William H Williamson

William H Williamson

Jan 2, 2020

Warren: William H. “Bill” Williamson, 84 passed away on January 2, 2020 at the Justin T. Rogers Care Center surrounded by his family. Bill courageously battled pulmonary fibrosis with dignity and grace. Bill was born in Niles on October 18, 1935 to George and Laura Butler Williamson. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. On May 15, 1981...

Timothy E. Evans

Timothy E. Evans

Jan 2, 2020

Timothy E. Evans, 66, departed this earthly life on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Tim was born on January 29, 1953 to Edward and Theresa (Hughes) Evans. After graduating from Austintown Fitch High School, Tim proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1976. Tim owned and operated EVCO, a custom cabinet and countertop shop, and was also a Project...

Margery Ellen Uhlir

Margery Ellen Uhlir

Jan 2, 2020

Margery Ellen Uhlir, 93 passed away unexpectantly on January 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Margery was born in Niles, Ohio on November 26, 1926 to Samuel & Catherine Nash Urmson. She was a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Niles McKinley High School in 1944. She was employed as secretary to the Plant Superintendent at Packard Electric...

Sonia P. Einfeldt

Sonia P. Einfeldt

Jan 2, 2020

Sonia P. Einfeldt, 81 Sonia P. Einfeldt, 81 of Canfield died Thursday evening at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown. Sonia was born February 10, 1939 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Eugene and Elizabeth (Streeter) Pronko. She attended the Millcreek school system graduating from Millcreek, McDowell High School. She was honored with election to the National Honor Society...

Jim "Suk Ho" Yun

Jim "Suk Ho" Yun

Jan 1, 2020

Jim (Suk Ho) Yun of Canfield, passed away at the age of 83 on January 1, 2020. He leaves behind his devoted family -- cherished wife Nancy (Soon Ye), daughters Jaimie (Brad), Wendy (Michael) and June (Peter); son Danny (Lana), and grandchildren Morgan, Aisling, Brandon, Natalia and Eleana. He is also survived by his brother and sisters, Suk Kyu Yun,...

Elsie Burke

Elsie Burke

Jan 1, 2020

Elsie Burke, 99 of Assumption Village, North Lima died Wednesday afternoon at her residence. Elsie was born May 2, 1920 in Campbell, a daughter of the late Andrew B. and Jessie C. (Bentfield) Anderson and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Ursuline High School and was employed at Standard Slag for 20 years, retiring in 1983. She was...

Laura  Lynn Ward

Laura Lynn Ward

Jan 1, 2020

Laura Lynn (Stephens)Ward of Canfield went home to be with her Lord and Savior after a courageous 4-year battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her family. Born Laura Lynn to Floyd and Nancy Stephens of Austintown, she was an avid school musician, playing clarinet in the Fitch Band under Larry Snell. Laura excelled at the clarinet and won many OMEA...

Jack E. Smith

Jack E. Smith

Dec 31, 2019

Jack E. Smith, 86 Jack E. Smith, 86 of Canfield died Tuesday afternoon at Hospice House. Jack was born August 7, 1933 in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Elsie (Brennan) Smith, one of eight children. He was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Canfield High School and receiving his B.S. Degree in accounting from Youngstown State University....

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