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Joan M. Deming

Joan M. Deming

Jul 17, 2017

Joan Marie Deming, 77 There will be a 10;30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at Holy Apostle Parish, St. Peter and Paul Church, 421 Covington Street, Youngstown for Joan Marie Deming, 77 of Canfield who died Sunday afternoon at Hospice House of Poland. Joan was born October 7, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Sophia...

Shirley M Porter

Shirley M Porter

Jul 16, 2017

Shirley Porter, age 85, passed away peacefully from this life while at her home Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 surrounded by her daughter and grandson. Shirley was born December 8, 1931 to the late Neil and Mildred Erickson and was the second of the ten Erickson children. Shirley was a lifelong area resident who devoted her life to God and...

Joseph R Soltesiz, Iii

Joseph R Soltesiz, Iii

Jul 15, 2017

Joseph Robert Soltesiz, III, "Josh", of Boardman, Ohio, walked into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the age of 35. Josh died unexpectedly in Youngstown, Ohio surrounded by his family, after a long battle with addiction. He was born on April 15, 1982 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Patricia...

Donald E. Blockinger

Donald E. Blockinger

Jul 14, 2017

Donald E. Blockinger, 82, also known to family and friends as "Block", passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning with his family by his side. Don was born June 8, 1935 in Youngstown, a son of Ralph L. and Helen Houck Blockinger. He was a skilled tradesman as a mechanic with General Motors Lordstown Complex for 30 years,...

Gary L. Watson

Gary L. Watson

Jul 13, 2017

Gary L. Watson, age 70, of Canfield, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born on July 6, 1947 in Meadville, Pa. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served on an aircraft carrier in Vietnam. He came to the Youngstown area and began working for GM...

Patricia M Angelot

Patricia M Angelot

Jul 10, 2017

Patricia M. Angelot, 72 There will be a Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Parish, 4545 New Rd., Austintown for Patricia M. Angelot, 72 of Austintown who died Monday at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Patricia was born November 23, 1944 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael L. and Onalee (Varner) Angelot and was a...

Ronald R Repaskey

Ronald R Repaskey

Jul 9, 2017

Ronald R. "Rip" Repaskey, age 69, of Austintown, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 9, 2017 following a three year battle with ALS. Born August 10, 1947 in Struthers; he was the son of Frank R. and Mary L. (Smrecansky) Repaskey. Ron graduated in 1965 from Poland High School; received a Bachelor of Science in Education from YSU;...

Thomas A. Kidd

Thomas A. Kidd

Jul 9, 2017

Thomas A. Kidd, 65, of Boardman, passed away Sunday, July 9th at the Cleveland Clinic. Tom was born July 7, 1952 in Youngstown, a son of Harry W. and Alice Rowlinson Kidd. Tom was a Computer systems developer in several locations in NE Ohio, retiring in 2014. He was a 1970 graduate of The Rayen School and served his country...

Bertha Machuga Devarennes

Bertha Machuga Devarennes

Jul 8, 2017

Bertha (Machuga) deVarennes Bertha Machuga deVarennes, 82, passed away on July 8th at Sunrise Senior Living with her loving family by her side. Bert was born August 13, 1934 in Struthers, a daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine Zoblisein Machuga. She was a 1952 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and went on to receive her nursing degree from...

Muriel Sprague Dorn

Muriel Sprague Dorn

Jul 8, 2017

Muriel S. Dorn, 89 Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 12th at 12:00 p.m. at Lane Family Funeral Homes, 65 N. Broad Street, Canfield Chapel for Muriel Sprague Dorn, 89 of Salem who died Saturday morning at Circle of Care in Salem. Muriel was born November 25, 1927 in South Portland, Maine, a daughter of the late Harvey and Edna...

Frederick James "Fred" Larson

Frederick James "Fred" Larson

Jul 7, 2017

Frederick James "Fred" Larson, 67 of Braceville Township, died Friday, July 7, 2017, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. He was born February 2, 1950 in Warren, the son of the late Frank Joseph and Marie Madeline Berube Larson. He was a lifetime Trumbull county resident. Fred was a 1968 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. During his 37 year working...

Kenneth F. "Muggs" Mishorich

Kenneth F. "Muggs" Mishorich

Jul 6, 2017

Kenneth F. "Muggs" Mishorich, 77 of Johnston Township, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at his home. He was born September 22, 1939 in Vienna, the son of the late Joseph John and Anna Mikulin Mishorich. Muggs grew up in Vienna and was a 1957 graduate of Vienna High School, where he played as a forward on the basketball team. His...

Ronald D. Poloski

Ronald D. Poloski

Jul 6, 2017

April 4, 1945 - July 6, 2017 YOUNGSTOWN, OH Ronald David Poloski, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep July 6, 2017. Ron was born April 4, 1945, in Braddock, PA and, at the age of 2, came to live in Youngstown, OH, where he resided until 1979. He was a graduate of South High School and was an honorably...

Robert J. Stankich

Robert J. Stankich

Jul 5, 2017

Robert J. Stankich, age 56, of North Jackson passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Born October 13, 1960; he was the son of William and Mildred (Serbian) Stankich. Robert graduated from Ursuline High School in 1978; he retired from the Labor Union Construction; he enjoyed music and playing the drums, he was a member of C.F.U. #185; he and...

Mary Louise Bickerstaff

Mary Louise Bickerstaff

Jul 4, 2017

Mary Louise (Adams) Bickerstaff, age 90, beloved mother, grandmother and great -grandmother passed away July 4, 2017 with her family by her side. Mary Louise was born August 19, 1926 in Youngstown, the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Pearcy) Adams. Mary Louise was a resident of Mineral Ridge since 1950. She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, class...

Gloria Jean Opsitnik

Gloria Jean Opsitnik

Jul 4, 2017

Gloria Jean Opsitnik, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Born March 16, 1950 in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Joseph K. and Mary Y. (Yurich) Opsitnik. Gloria spent several years at Applecreek before coming to Gateways for Better Living in 1977, where she also worked for many years in the workshop. Survivors include a brother, Dennis...

Donald W. Nitzsky

Donald W. Nitzsky

Jul 3, 2017

Donald W. Nitzsky, Jr., 32, passed away on July 3, 2017. Donnie was born on July 24, 1984 in Youngstown to Donald W. Nitzsky, Sr. & Harriet (Young) Crumpton. Donnie was a graduate for Girard High School. Due to health complications, Donnie's entire life was centered on the grace of God. It was through God's blessings and the love of...

Ethel M Thomas

Ethel M Thomas

Jul 1, 2017

Ethel M. Thomas, age 93, of Warren, passed away Saturday morning at her residence. Ethel was born August 26, 1923 in New Boston, Ohio to the late Samuel and Stella (Skaggs) Salyer. She was a member of Easter Star in West Farmington for many years. She was a resident of Champion for over 45 years. Ethel was a proud homemaker,...

Mary B. Davis

Mary B. Davis

Jul 1, 2017

There will be Services at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Lane Family Funeral Homes-Mineral Ridge Chapel for Mary B. Davis, 91, who died Saturday at her residence. Mary was born Aug. 8, 1925 in Youngstown, the daughter of George E. and Isabel M. Humphrey Berg. Mary was a manager at Lawson's Dairy Mart for many years and then was employed...

Daisy P. Fisher

Daisy P. Fisher

Jul 1, 2017

Daisy P. Fisher, age 93, of Mineral Ridge, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Born April 13, 1924 in Niles, Ohio; she was the daughter of Lewis and Daisy D. (Smith) Amon. She enjoyed playing Bridge with friends, a former member of OES, Rebekah Lodge; active member of the United Methodist Church in Mineral Ridge where she was active...

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