Obituaries

Jan 9, 2019

Virginia Paula Meshot, 101, of Boardman, passed away on January 9, 2019 at Antonine Village in North Jackson. Virginia was born May 30, 1917 in Dayton, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Nepfer) Shirley. Prior to retirement, Virginia worked at Packard Electric as an assembler for 28 years. She loved dancing with girlfriends at Maplerest Dancehall, solving the daily crossword...

Jan 9, 2019

Tonya L. Brooks, 59, of Boardman, passed away on January 9, 2019 at her residence. Tonya was born October 25, 1959 in Youngstown, daughter of Martin Mattie and Norman Jean (Johnston) Valentine. Tonya loved shopping, attending festivals and car shows, and her antique mustang. Her most valuable treasures were her grandchildren and she loved spending time with them. Tonya is...

Jan 8, 2019

Warren - Tracy Rutledge Watts, 51, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at her home. Tracy was born on October 11, 1967 in Salem, OH a daughter of the late Carol Ann Rutledge. She was a graduate of East Liverpool High School and a homemaker for her children. She will be deeply missed by her son, Noah Bowman of Warren;...

Jan 8, 2019

Private funeral services will be held for Frances Ann Schrock-Galla, 88, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8. 2019 at her home with her loved ones at her bedside. Frances was born December 25, 1930 in Youngstown the daughter of Mark S. and Myrtle (Hildebrand) Woods. She was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Chaney High School,...

Jan 8, 2019

WARREN-James F. Dougherty, Jr., 72, passed away Tuesday morning at his residence. Jim was born May 3, 1946 in Warren, a son of James F. and Thelma Rose McCue Dougherty, Sr. He was a Lead Roll Grinder with Thomas Steel Strip in Warren for over 40 years, retiring in 2008. Jim was a 1965 graduate of Warren G. Harding High...

Jan 8, 2019

LORDSTOWN-There will be Services at 12 p.m. Saturday at Lane Family Funeral Homes-Austintown Chapel for Harvey . Hood, 80, who passed away early Wednesday morning at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness. Harvey was born October 9, 1938 in Lordstown, a son of Carl and Marion Mansell Hood. He was a self-employed residential and commercial builder in the area...

Jan 7, 2019

There are no funeral services or calling hours for Mayi-Darling Ayala Donne' Oliver, who died shortly after birth on Thursday, January 7, at Akron Children's Hospital at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. She was born a twin to Qaadir E. and Ja Que'Lynn L. (Russell) Oliver. She is survived by her parents of Boardman; her twin sister Joure-Dir Alaya...

Jan 7, 2019

Thomas Bradley II, 61, passed away on January 7, 2019 at Cortland Healthcare Center. Tom was born in Warren on August 12, 1957 to Thomas & Margaret (Notman) Bradley. Tom spent his career working for Kraftmaid Cabinetry retiring after more than 25 years of service. In his free time, Tom enjoyed fishing, tinkering with computers and learning the latest in...

Jan 7, 2019

Priscilla Brothers, 66 Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Assembly Church, 3807 Mahoning Ave., Austintown for Priscilla Brothers, 66 of Youngstown who died Monday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown. Priscilla was born November 23, 1952 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Peter and Koula (Roupas) Chakos and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated...

Jan 7, 2019

CORTLAND: Charles "Chuck" G. Weeks, 72, passed away at his home on January 7, 2019. Chuck was born in Mansfield, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1946 to Kenneth L. Sr. & Ethel F. (Jerald) Weeks. After graduating from Bristol High School 1964, he started his career as a salesman. Chuck worked for Biggins Furniture for 18 years. Then he spent 40...

Jan 6, 2019

Betty Jane Miller, age 96 of Vienna, passed away Sunday at 8 a.m., January 6, 2019, at her home. She was a Vienna resident most of her life. She was born October 22, 1922 in Niles the daughter of the late Dorothy Cleal Burkett and Arnold Burkett. Betty was a 1940 graduate of Vienna High School and that summer met...

Jan 6, 2019

MECCA TOWNSHIP- William E. Bebech, age 79, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. Bill was born on December 4, 1939 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son of the late William and Anna (Listopad) Bebech. He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1957. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he was a military...

Jan 6, 2019

MECCA TOWNSHIP- John J. Peterson, Sr., age 78, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. John was born March 26, 1940 in Mecca Township to the late John H. and Irene B. (McCool) Peterson Ebbs. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1958 to 1964. John was a fulltime fireman serving Champion...

Jan 4, 2019

Robert Leo Niessner FOWLER- Robert Leo Niessner, age 88, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Hospice House. Robert was born January 21, 1930 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania to the late Leo and Violet Niessner. He was a graduate of Westview High School class of 1948. He resided in Fowler since 1959. Bob has been a faithful member of St. Roberts...

Jan 4, 2019

Memorial services celebrating the life of Jack Maravola will be held at 2pm Saturday January 19th at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. Jack passed away Friday evening after a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born October 4, 1949 in Warren the son of Andrew and Viola (Stowe) Maravola. He graduated from East High School in 1968 and continued...

Jan 4, 2019

Lydia B. Yaniw Lydia B. Yaniw Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Tuesday at Lane Family Funeral Homes, 65 N. Broad Street, Canfield Chapel for Lydia B. Yaniw, of Youngstown who died Friday afternoon at the Inn at Poland Way. Lydia was born in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Rocco and Mary (Gentile) Berardino and was a lifelong area...

Jan 4, 2019

Jan 3, 2019

Phyllys J. Savelle, age 86, of Howland went home to be with her Lord on Thursday morning, January 3, 2019 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 24, 1932, in Warren , the daughter of Glen A. and Mary Mocella Murray. After graduating from Leavittsburg High and attending Kent State Univ., Phyllys graduated from the Trumbull County...

Jan 2, 2019

Linda J. Parker, 68 of Warren, passed away Wednesday morning, January 2, 2019. She was born December 30, 1950 in Warren the daughter of the late George R. Parker and Virginia Trifilette Parker. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Howland High School. She retired in 1999 from Delphi Packard Electric, where she worked in the line service department. Linda enjoyed...

Jan 1, 2019

Private services will be held for Grace J. "Kelly" Katcher, 94, of Youngstown, who passed away Tuesday, January 1, at Austinwoods Care Center with her children by her side. Kelly, as she was known, was born June 24, 1924 in Youngstown the daughter of Raphael and Luisa (Patrone) Pallante. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and had worked...