Obituaries

Feb 23, 2024

Walter Daniel Fishel, 65 of Poland Ohio, went home to meet the Lord early Friday morning, February 23, 2024. Dan was born May 1st, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of Margaret and Walter Fishel. He lived in Poland, Ohio, his whole life. Dan was a kitchen designer at Home Depot. He loved going to the Canfield Fair,...

Feb 23, 2024

Mr. Adam W. Shields, 54 of Austintown, died early Friday morning, February 23rd at his residence surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.  

He was born February 5, 1970 in Exira, Iowa, the son of  Dale and Trudy (Wilson) Shields.

Adam was a 1988 graduate of Hubbard High School and spent his adult life as an iron worker with Local...

Feb 20, 2024

Feb 20, 2024

Mr. William  E. Davis, Jr., 88, of Austintown, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, February 20th, at the Austinwoods Nursing Center in Austintown.

He was born April 25, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of  William E. and Edna Belle (Pearce) Davis, Sr.

Bill was a 1953 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and worked as an engineer and project manager for Panelmatic for...

Feb 19, 2024

Betty A. Stanko, 94, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by family, at Briarfield Place, following a brief illness.

Betty was born July 19, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael and Marie (Butchko) Mrofchak. She was a lifelong area resident.

Betty and her husband Michael raised their family of four children and found room in their hearts to care...

Feb 19, 2024

David J. Durda, 81, of Austintown, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024.

Mr. Durda was born on June 11, 1942, a son of the late Julius C. and Rose A. (Hoffer) Durda. David was a 1960 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He later went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. He married his wife, the...

Feb 18, 2024

Richard (Rick) M. Kubina Sr. never met or saw a person he wasn’t willing to talk to. Whether the other person wanted to talk or not, it did not matter. World matters, personal matters, news, jokes, sports, or other topics were fair game. On February 18, 2024, the world lost a consummate mixer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather...

Feb 17, 2024

Curtis L. Dungan, 88, of Lake Milton, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home to the late Fred and Gladys (McKnight) Dungan in Warren, Ohio on December 27th, 1935. Curt was a 1954 graduate of Howland High School and went...

Feb 17, 2024

Sherry Lynn Barnett, 74 of North Jackson passed away Saturday evening, February 17, 2024 at her residence.  Sherry was born June 19, 1949 in Russellville, AL, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Manselle) Rudd. 

She had worked at the Lake Milton State Park for 20 years. Sherry loved to shop and enjoyed gardening. She had a passion for cooking...

Feb 17, 2024

Steven Edsel Easter, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2024, at the age of 69. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and laughter that will be cherished by all those who knew him. 

Born in Greenfield, OH,  on March 12, 1954,  Steve was the son of Norman Edsel...

Feb 17, 2024

Richard John “Killer” Kalosky Sr., 82, of Canfield, went home to meet his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, February 17th, after a brief illness at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown. 

Born June 6, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio, Richard was the son of John and Elizabeth (Scherl) Kalosky. He was a 1959 graduate of Chaney High School.  He then went on...

Feb 16, 2024

George T. Chrismas, 101 of Victoria House, Austintown, formerly of Canfield passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, February 16, 2024. George was born January 17, 1923 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Alfred G. and Beatrice (White) Chrismas. He came to this area as a young child, growing up on the Westside and graduating from Chaney High School in...

Feb 14, 2024

Gary L. Nichols, 67, of Austintown, passed away February 14, 2024. 

Gary was born March 27, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Stella Nichols. He was a lifelong resident of Austintown, a 1975 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, and was a painter.

Gary enjoyed many hobbies, including painting models with a great artistic eye and attention...

Feb 14, 2024

Jon J. Thompson, 74, passed away Wednesday evening, February 14, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center. 

Jon was born on May 22, 1949 in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Robert and Julia Thompson. 

He was a graduate of Hickory High School and went to Cheena’s Beauty School. 

He opened his own hair salon in Niles called Just Jon Salon. He was...

Feb 14, 2024

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 pm, Monday, February 19, 2024, at Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel for Robert J. Herman, 72, of Youngstown, who passed away on February 14, 2024, after a short illness. Prior to the service, family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 11 am to 12:30 pm. 

 

Bob was born on November 27,...

Feb 13, 2024

Dorothy Ann Zitello, 87, of Austintown, passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2024 at Humility House. She was born on May 21st, 1936 in Niles, Ohio to the late Michael and Eva (Oleksiak) Peltz. Dorothy was a 1954 graduate of Niles McKinely High School and went on to marry her husband, Frank Zitello, on July 28th, 1956. They spent 55+...