Obituaries

Mar 12, 2023

Charlotte McGill, 87, passed away Sunday evening, March 12, 2023 at her residence.

Charlotte was born on December 18, 1935 in Willoughby, OH, a daughter of the late Bill and Katherine Baxter.

She was a graduate Warren G. Harding High School and worked at Packard Electric until she retired in January of 1999.

She enjoyed reading, playing Bingo, cards, and board games, and...

Mar 12, 2023

Leslie Mosier, 56, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, while visiting her granddaughter in Canfield, OH, to celebrate their birthdays.

She was born March 8, 1967, in Seattle, WA, to Doug Church and Alice Spear Church. She worked in the restaurant industry before becoming a realtor. She joked that she loved every dog she met more than most people she knew....

Mar 11, 2023

Mabel Catherine Hughes, 84, of Austintown, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home.

Born January 26, 1939 in Washington County in Pennsylvania, Mabel was the daughter of Earl Blades and Beatrice Swinhoe.

Mabel was a 1956 graduate of Boardman High School. She was an X-ray Clerk for Northside Hospital prior to retirement. She was a member of the 1st...

Mar 10, 2023

Mar 9, 2023

Audrey Jean Barnes Leapline, age 84, of Warren passed away with her family by her side on March 9, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1938, in Somerset, PA to the late Lewis C. and Lillian G. Lopes Barnes. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years William H. Leapline; great granddaughter, Lillian Rose Leapline;...

Mar 9, 2023

Mary D. Petiya, 92, passed away Thursday morning, March 9, 2023 at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland.

Mary was born on July 26, 1930 in Aliquippa, PA a daughter of the late Jay and Nellie Doverspike.

She was a graduate of Hopewell High School in Aliquippa, PA and worked at Packard Electric for 36 years. She was a member of St....

Mar 9, 2023

Mark William Black, 66, of Austintown, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.

Born January 9, 1957 in Warren, Ohio, Mark was the son of Alex and Patricia (Chambers) Black.

Mark was a 1975 graduate of Niles McKinley. He was of Roman Catholic faith. Prior to retirement in 2010, he worked as a press operator...

Mar 8, 2023

Bobby J. Vancil, 1933-2023

After a brief illness, Bobby J. Vancil, 89, of Mineral Ridge, Ohio, passed peacefully away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on March 8, 2023 with loved ones at his side. Born on December 18, 1933 to Walter Isaac “Ike” and Lillie Ann (Marfio) Vancil of Murphysboro, Illinois, Bobby was the eldest of two children.

He was never one to...

Mar 8, 2023

Charlotte Walter, 84 of Austintown, died Wednesday afternoon, March 8th at Hospice House of Poland. Charlotte was born January 5, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Karl and Katherine (Elgin) Walter. She graduated from North Jackson High School and had worked as a bank teller for various local bank, including the former Mahoning Bank, where she had worked...

Mar 8, 2023

Mary Elenore Barbour Hulick, age 80, of Newton Falls passed away peacefully March 8, 2023. She was born on October 26, 1942, in St. John's, Newfoundland to the late Arden Ray and Mary Ethel Seward Barbour. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert D. Hulick; sisters, Mildred Barbour Carpenter, and Margaret Orr Brown. Mary and her husband Robert...

Mar 7, 2023

Trina Lynn Bates, 68, of Austintown, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Born December 13, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, Trina was the daughter of Michael and Virginia Direnzo.

Trina was a 1972 graduate of Austintown Fitch Highschool and lifelong resident. She was a wonderful homemaker who enjoyed more than anything spending time with her granddaughter,...

Mar 7, 2023

Robert “Polecat” Alan King, age 69, of Niles passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023. He was born on December 31, 1953, in Glovers Gap, WV to the late Max A. and Elsie L. Haines King.

Robert was a loving father and friend, who will be missed by those who knew him. He enjoyed spending time with family, Harley Davidson’s, working...

Mar 7, 2023

Carl Wilson, age 95, of Cortland passed away March 7, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1927, in Fowler to the late Earl J. and Elsa Trumbull Wilson. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Harry Wilson, Minnie Wilson Almburg, Maryalice Wilson Hanawalt, and Gene Wilson.

He patiently taught several generations of nieces, nephews,...

Mar 5, 2023

Barbara Ann Montgomery, 41 of Boardman lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, March 5th at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Barb was born November 11, 1981 in Upper Heyford, U.K. Her parents, Terence and C.J. Fogg served in the military and Barb lived many places including California, South Dakota, Idaho, Oregon, Virginia and Ohio. She graduated from Rapheal’s School of...

Mar 4, 2023

Christine M. “Teeny” Clower,98, passed away Saturday morning March 4, 2023 at Windsor House at O’Brien’s Memorial in Masury.

Christine was born on August 10, 1924 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late John Amel and Leonna Mackey.

She spent winters in Clearwater FL, for 45 years with her husband Jay. While she lived in Florida, she was the president of...

Mar 3, 2023

CANFIELD-Rita C. Renze, 76, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born May 16, 1946 in Youngstown, the daughter of Patsy and Mary Louise (Vellucci) Renze. Rita was the Office Manager for Allen’s Drug Town for many years and was then employed with the Cafaro Corp. in the payroll department. She was a 1964 graduate...

Mar 2, 2023

Eugene R. Green, 93, passed away Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 at Ohio Lake Vista in Cortland.

Eugene was born on May 14, 1929 in Youngstown, OH a son of the late Arba Ostins Green and Grace Rodgers Green Kephart.

On July 7, 1956 he married his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy Lee Ressegger, who survives. They lived in Champion, where...

Mar 2, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for Stephen Fred Napolitano, 76, formerly of Austintown, who passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the Hospice House in Poland.

Born September 11, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, Stephen was the son of Fred and...

Mar 1, 2023

John J. Chupa, 79, of Canfield, passed away peacefully and surrounded with love on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

John was born June 25, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John and Stella (Markovich) Chupa.

He was a 1960 graduate of Struthers High School. John honorably served his country as a Boatswain's mate in the United States Navy. He was a truck...

Feb 28, 2023

Hubert H. McKenney, age 91, of Warren passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023. He was born in Indian Draft, WV on May 9, 1931, to the late Leo and Lottie McKenney. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Mary H. Ketter McKenney; and brother, Warren Dale McKenney.

Hubert attended a one room elementary school in Indian...