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Richard P. Hanley

Richard P. Hanley

Jul 7, 2023

Richard P. Hanley, 74 of North Jackson died early Friday morning, July 7th at his residence. Richard was born May 6, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of the late Martin and Anna (Hrin) Hanley, Sr. and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1967 and had attended Youngstown State University. Richard was an assistant...

Daniel E King Sr.

Daniel E King Sr.

Jul 7, 2023

Daniel E. King Sr., 100 of North Jackson died Friday evening at Antonine Village, North Jackson. Daniel was born February 14, 1923 in North Jackson, a son of Dwight L. and Gladys A. (Hart) King.

He graduated from North Jackson High School in 1941 and obtained an Engineer Degree from Youngstown College. He served his country in the United States Air...

Ruth Wilson

Ruth Wilson

Jul 5, 2023

Ruth Janet (Stephens) Wilson

Ruth Janet (Stephens) Wilson, 97 of Cortland, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Shepherd of the Valley, Warren. Ruth was born June 17, 1926 in Warren, a daughter of the late Hayden and Sara (Jenkins) Stephens. She grew up in Mineral Ridge, graduating from Mineral Ridge High School in 1944, where she played in the band....

Kimberly  D.  Thompson

Kimberly D. Thompson

Jul 5, 2023

Kimberly D. Thompson, 61, passed away Wednesday morning, July 5, 2023 at her home.

Kim was born on December 6, 1961 in Warren, OH, a daughter of Ray Metheny and Barbara Scott.

She was a 1980 graduate of Howland High School and worked as a Loan Officer. After high school, she married her husband Dennis Thompson on August 7, 1982.

She enjoyed sewing,...

Martha L.  Grove

Martha L. Grove

Jul 4, 2023

Martha Louise Grove, 97, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was a resident of Armstrong Assisted Living and Windsor House Nursing homes for the past year.

Martha was born on April 25, 1926 in Cortland, OH, a daughter of the late James Carlton Saltzmann and Lillie May Casterline Saltzmann. She married George Esmond Grove...

Marlane Passarelli

Marlane Passarelli

Jul 4, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, for Marlane M. (Suetta) Passarelli, 80, who passed away on July 4, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Margaret and John Suetta.

A lifelong area resident, Marlane was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She...

Helen Ellis

Helen Ellis

Jul 4, 2023

Helen Ellis, 91, of Girard passed away July 4, 2023. Helen was born February 16, 1932 in Hubbard, a daughter of the late Francis and Blanche Carano and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Hubbard High School in 1950 and Trumbull Memorial Nursing School in 1953. Helen worked in the surgery department at the hospital and then for...

Helen "Peg" Falkenau Danziger Macker

Helen "Peg" Falkenau Danziger Macker

Jul 4, 2023

Helen “Peg” Falkenau Danziger Macker, 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at her home. She was the daughter of Helen Andrews Underwood Danziger and Maurice A. Danziger and was born on January 11, 1923. Helen graduated from Classical High School in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1941. After completing library school, she worked as a children’s librarian at Jones...

Evelyn Fowler

Evelyn Fowler

Jul 3, 2023

Evelyn M. Fowler, 96 of Lordstown, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, July 3rd at her residence. Evelyn was born August 27, 1926 in Limestone, PA, a daughter of the late Archie and Venna (Yeaney) Neill and came to this area in 1944 to work at the General Fireproofing Company. Evelyn was a homemaker; loved playing bingo and lottery scratch-offs. She...

Lorraine Nelson

Lorraine Nelson

Jul 2, 2023

Lorraine Nelson was born to John & Martha (Podolsky) Martinko on July 9, 1955, and passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by so much love and family. Lorrie had an amazing, faith-filled life. She grew up in Niles, Ohio, attending St. Stephens Church and School and graduated from JFK in 1973. Lorrie went on to get her...

Joy Judge

Joy Judge

Jul 1, 2023

Joy Louise (Ward) Judge passed away peacefully in her home Saturday July 1, 2023 in Cortland, Ohio.

Joy was born October 3, 1935 to Howard and Anna Ward (Hershey) in Pittsburgh, PA. Preceded in death by her parents and husband Frank J. Judge. She is survived by her children Kerry Ackison and her husband Kevin of Kokomo, IN, Janelle Hill of...

Helene L. Gresko

Helene L. Gresko

Jun 29, 2023

Helene L. Gresko, 100, of Austintown, passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Hampton Woods in Youngstown.

Born February 12, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio, Helene was the daughter of Paul and Suzan (Duncko) Kavinsky.

Helene was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Ursuline High School. She worked as a salesclerk at Sears for over 20 years and retired in 1986. She...

Joanne Mae Blockinger

Joanne Mae Blockinger

Jun 29, 2023

Joanne Mae Blockinger, 84, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2023. Joanne was born October 14, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of Thomas and Dorothy (Cover) Popovich. Joanne was a graduate of South High School, and years later still enjoyed getting together for lunch with her classmates. On October 11, 1958, Joanne married the love of her life, Donald Blockinger....

Samuel P Scardina  Jr.

Samuel P Scardina Jr.

Jun 29, 2023

Samuel P. Scardina Jr., 84, passed away on June 29th after a brief battle with ALS. He was born August 12, 1938, in Youngstown to Samuel P and Rose Pietra Scardina. He was a 1956 graduate of Austintown Fitch High school. He attended Youngstown college briefly, but in 1957 began to work for the United States Post Office to support...

Donald Edward Wright

Donald Edward Wright

Jun 28, 2023

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel at 12:00 PM, with a viewing one hour prior at the chapel.

Don was born August 7, 1930 in McKeesport, PA to Edward and June (Stotesbury) Wright. The family moved to Warren, Ohio when Don was 1 year old.

He graduated from Warren G. Harding High...

Karen Hermiller

Karen Hermiller

Jun 28, 2023

Karen L. Hermiller, 75, of Berlin Center passed away June 28, 2023 at Canton Mercy Hospital. She was born June 23, 1948 in Ashtabula, Ohio, a daughter if the late Ronald G. and Pauline Z. Morgans. She was a 1966 graduate of North Kingsville High School and a 1970 graduate of Bowling Green University. Karen was an elementary school teacher...

Loretta Elaine Cessna

Loretta Elaine Cessna

Jun 28, 2023

Loretta Elaine Cessna, 83, passed away Wednesday morning, June 28, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Loretta was born on October 15, 1939 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late William and Helen (Callahan) Cessna.

She was a 1956 graduate of Howland High School and attended Kent State University. She was self-employed working with home healthcare. She also was...

Daniel N. Slagle

Daniel N. Slagle

Jun 28, 2023

Daniel N. Slagle Jr., 72, passed away Wednesday evening, June 28. Dan was born February 25,

1951, the son of the late Daniel N. Slagle Sr. and Margaret Hayworth Slagle.

He was a 1969 graduate of Boardman High School and graduated from Youngstown State

University with a degree in Combined Sciences.

Dan devoted much of his life to serving Boardman Township Park and the...

William D. Bowser

William D. Bowser

Jun 26, 2023

William D. Bowser, 85, passed away Monday evening, June 26, 2023 in Champion

Bill was born on August 31, 1937 in Georgeville, PA, a son of the late Dale and Mary Bowser.

He was a graduate of Mecca High School and was a machinist at Republic Steel/ WCI Steel for 43 years.

He enjoyed fishing, reading, and traveling all over the United States.

Bill...

Jeff   "Lewie"  Malandra

Jeff "Lewie" Malandra

Jun 25, 2023

Jeff “Lewie” Malandra, 62, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Jeff was born October 19, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of the late Lewis and Elaine Kabetso Malandra.

He was a 1979 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and attended Youngstown State University. Mr. Malandra was a professional ballroom dancer and owned Cuddles Dance Studio in Columbus, Ohio. He won numerous...

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