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John J. Maxim, Jr.

John J. Maxim, Jr.

Nov 14, 2019

CANFIELD-John J. Maxim, Jr. passed away Thursday evening, November 14, 2019 at his home. John was born October 9, 1946 in Youngstown, a son of John J. and Grace V. (Hull) Maxim, Sr. He was employed by General Motors Corp., Lordstown Complex for 35 years, retiring in 2007. John was a 1965 graduate of Liberty High School and served his...

Karen L. Goldner

Karen L. Goldner

Nov 14, 2019

BERLIN TOWNSHIP – Karen Goldner, 71, of Berlin Center passed away at her home on November 14, 2019 following a long illness. Karen grew up in Youngstown on the city’s West Side and attended Chaney High School. Her neighborhood friends and family were her passion and delight. She simply lived for her children and grandchildren. Karen was a remarkable cook...

Nancy Ann Urs

Nancy Ann Urs

Nov 14, 2019

Nancy Ann Urs, age 57, passed away November 14, 2019 due to natural causes. She was born May 7, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio to Gordon and Rose Lindquist. Nancy was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She cherished her children as well as every moment she spent with them. She especially loved being a "Grammy" and called her granddaughter her...

Leslie L.  Prentice

Leslie L. Prentice

Nov 14, 2019

Warren – Leslie L. Prentice, 75, passed away Thursday morning, November 14, 2019 at Washington Square in Warren. Les was born on November 17, 1943 in Warren, OH, a son of the late Albert and Doris Prentice. He enjoyed nature through fishing, playing horseshoes, and the occasional backyard fire. Les was loved dearly by his family, and a friend to...

Joyce Tarbet Halliday

Joyce Tarbet Halliday

Nov 13, 2019

Joyce Tarbet Halliday 87, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 13 2019. Joyce was born in Bellaire, Ohio the daughter of Roy E and Hazel E Weiss Tarbet on January 26, 1932. Joyce spent her early years on her family’s dairy farm, she was active in 4-H, spent summers at her Granddad’s cabin in Michigan and...

James A. Petrarca

James A. Petrarca

Nov 12, 2019

James A. Petrarca, 75 James A. Petrarca, 75 of Austintown died Tuesday afternoon at his residence following a long illness. James was born February 9, 1944 in Butler, PA , a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Christopher) Petrarca. He graduated from Girard High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. James worked as...

Doris Walker-Gunther

Doris Walker-Gunther

Nov 12, 2019

CORTLAND: Doris Walker-Gunther, 73, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 after a long battle with dementia. Doris was the youngest of 10 children born in Mumford, Alabama to the late Cleveland and Annie Mae Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Jessica Tyler; sisters Ruby Walker and Idella Walker-Murray; brother Roosevelt and Cleo Walker and stepbrother Eddie Bias....

Louis G. Dinardo, Jr.

Louis G. Dinardo, Jr.

Nov 11, 2019

BOARDMAN-Louis G. DiNardo, Jr. was born in Youngstown, Ohio on December 21, 1956, a son of Louis and Willa Mae (Horner) DiNardo, Sr. After a brief fight with cancer, he died here on November 11, 2019. He married his wife, Karin on June 11, 2011. His profession was software engineering. He loved the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes....

Donita Lucille Pfahl

Donita Lucille Pfahl

Nov 11, 2019

Donita L. Pfahl, 63, of Youngtown, passed away on November 11, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown. Donita was born March 3, 1956 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of the late Donald Harlan and Mary Lou (Gear) Barnes. Donita was a 1974 graduate of Dixon High School and was the first female to letter in three sports, softball, track,...

Stephen Martin Kachur

Stephen Martin Kachur

Nov 10, 2019

CORTLAND — Stephen M. Kachur, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio. Steve was born August 12, 1923, in Smock, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Mary Kachur, immigrants to the United States from Bardejov, Slovakia. Steve moved with his family to Mecca in 1933 and graduated from Mecca High...

Gary Lee Luzadder

Gary Lee Luzadder

Nov 10, 2019

Lordstown -- Gary Lee Luzadder, 63, of Lordstown, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. Gary will always be remembered for the love he had for his family. He was born November 5, 1956 in Fairmont West Virginia, the son of the late Robert and Claudette (Gibson) Luzadder. He was a 1976 graduate of Lordstown High School, the last class of...

Geraldine T.  Strawser

Geraldine T. Strawser

Nov 10, 2019

Geraldine T. Strawser, 80, of Ellsworth passed away peacefully Sunday November 10, 2019 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle with her loved ones by her side. Geraldine was born December 10, 1938 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of Basil and Lucille (Mayfield) Foster. Geraldine was a housekeeper throughout the years. One of her greatest joys in life was her love of...

Richard W. Dales, Sr.

Richard W. Dales, Sr.

Nov 9, 2019

Richard W. Dales, Sr., 86, of Cortland, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on November 9, 2019. Richard was born on July 3, 1933 in Warren to Ray & Edna (Barnard) Dales. After proudly serving his country in the Army, Richard married the love of his life the former Delores (Dolly) List who preceded in him death in 2015 after...

Robert E.  Boyer

Robert E. Boyer

Nov 9, 2019

Robert E. Boyer Jr., 86, of Austintown passed away peacefully Saturday November 9, 2019 at Hospice House with his loved ones by his side. Bob was born November 14, 1932 in Youngstown, the son of Robert E. Sr. and Anna (Yates) Boyer. He was a 1950 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and served in the U.S. Army stationed in...

Sheila M. Culver

Sheila M. Culver

Nov 9, 2019

Sheila M. (Davenport) Culver, 75, of Bristolville, passed away on November 9, 2019 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center after a brave battle with cancer. Sheila was born on June 12, 1944 in Oil City, PA. Sheila spent her career working for Ohio Lamp; retiring after 33 years. It was while working she met the love of her life, Charles Culver...

Grace L. Berry

Grace L. Berry

Nov 8, 2019

Grace L. Berry, 91 Grace L. Berry, 91 of New Middletown died Friday evening at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, New Middletown. Grace was born September 16, 1928 in Mineral /Ridge, a daughter of the late Georga A. and Laura B. (Hofius) Garland and was a lifelong area resident. She had worked in the transcript department at Youngstown State University,...

William L. Hobson

William L. Hobson

Nov 6, 2019

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for William L. Hobson, 79 of Austintown who died early Wednesday morning at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. William was born in Cleveland, a son of the late John and Evelyn (Gortz) Hobson. William served in the United States Air Force and worked as a machinery repairman...

Robin L. Wells

Robin L. Wells

Nov 6, 2019

Robin L. Wells, 58, passed away unexpectedly following complications from a stroke on November 6, 2019. Robin was born in Amherst, OH on January 11, 1961 to Robert & Shirley (Hamrick) Sponsler, Sr. Robin was united in marriage to Paul Wells on February 14, 1987 who survives. A woman of great faith, Robin believed in Jesus Christ as her Savior...

Joseph V. Chermansky

Joseph V. Chermansky

Nov 5, 2019

LIBERTY: Joseph V. Chermansky, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 5, 2019 at home. Joseph was born on September 22, 1964 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Mary (Novotny) Chermansky. He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and Youngstown State University receiving a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree where he studied geology. He was a...

Barbara Ann Hawkins

Barbara Ann Hawkins

Nov 5, 2019

Barbara Ann Hawkins, 72, of Berlin Center, passed away November 5, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman. Barbara was born April 9, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edward and Blanche (Zdrojewski) Wisniewski. Barbara was full of life and dabbled in many hobbies such as gardening, coloring, dancing to big band music, shopping and biking. She was a...

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