Obituaries

Sep 25, 2024

Phyllis Jean (Ferrando) Buckner, 84, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away peacefully at her residence on September 25th, 2024. She was born the daughter of the late Phillip Ferrando and Vick (Koening) Ferrando in Youngstown, Ohio and was a graduate of Chaney High School. She worked in retail for years and later became a nanny. She loved flowers, arts and crafts...

Sep 25, 2024

 

Jay H. Kelley, Jr., 76 of Austintown died Wednesday evening, September 25, 2024 at his residence. Jay was born October 18, 1947 in Youngstown, a son of the late Jay H. and Anna E. (Shaffer) Kelley, Sr..

 He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1966 and worked as a Correction Officer for the Ohio State Penitentiary for many years, retiring...

Sep 23, 2024

Cortland – Sherry J. Weese,75, passed away Monday morning September 23, 2024 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.

Sherry was born on March 16, 1949 in Punxsutawney, PA, daughter of Warren and Jean F. Pearce.

She was a 1967 graduate of Howland High School. Shortly after high school, she married Roger Weese in June of that year and started their family....

Sep 23, 2024

 

Commilla Mae Rich, 88 of Austintown, passed away Monday, September 23rd, at Hospice House of Poland, surrounded by her family. Commilla was born January 4, 1936 in Bainbridge, Ohio , a daughter of the late George W. and Bertha M. (Robinette) Hern and came to this area as a child. 

She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School and had been an...

Sep 23, 2024

Mr. Thomas J. Kuty, 65, of Austintown, died Monday afternoon, September 23rd at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. 

He was born June 12, 1959 in Youngstown, a son of Gabor L. and Margaret A. (Gregosits) Kuty.

Tom attended the Leonard Kirtz School and worked in their workshops for 35 years, retiring to the Center at Javit Court in 2014.

He was a...

Sep 20, 2024

Carol L. Smerdell, age 90 of Warren passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born in Mannington, WV, the daughter of James M. Glasscock and Amanda Calvert Bland.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter and great grandchildren. She was the pianist and lifelong member of Warren Baptist Temple. She enjoyed word search puzzles, her...

Sep 17, 2024

 

Wanda Jane Snoddy, 83 of Lehigh Acres, Florida, formerly of Canfield passed away Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024 at St. Elizabeth/Mercy Health Center, Boardman. Wanda was born January 15, 1941 in Mars, PA, a daughter of the late Wayne and Pearl (Kelly) Shorts. 

Wanda attended Mt. Union College where she studied music. She was very accomplished on the piano and organ,...

Sep 17, 2024

Sep 16, 2024

 

Joyce Irene (Cecil) Postlethwait passed away quietly on September 16th at the age of 81.

 She was a Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend to many. She was loved for her candor, humor, kindness and laughter. Always devoted and loyal to those she loved. 

Joyce was born in 1943 at Proctor Creek, Wetzel County, West Virginia to John and Doretta Cecil. She was...

Sep 14, 2024

Carla Kay Alfred, age 61 of Warren passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born in Elizabethtown, KY on November 2, 1962, to the late William and Phyllis DeZarn.

She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed traveling to the beach and going on cruises. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her...

Sep 14, 2024

Andrew “Mike” Cerny, age 76 of Warren passed away on September 14, 2024. He was born on August 21, 1948, to the late Andrew and Theda Miller Cerny.

He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a lifelong resident of Trumbull County who graduated from Champion High School with the Class of 1966.

He was a member...

Sep 14, 2024

Warren - Marjorie Cless died peacefully on September 14th, 2024. 

She was born Marjorie Eleanore Zabel on April 2nd, 1931 to Grant and Kathryn Zabel in Long Beach, California. Shortly after her birth, the family relocated to Warren, Ohio. 

After graduating in the January ‘49 class from Warren G. Harding High School, she was voted Miss Sesquicentennial, Queen of Warren to which...

Sep 13, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia L. Knutti, 64, of Mineral Ridge, passed away Friday afternoon, September 13th, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born January 20, 1960 in Youngstown, a daughter of Benedict and Gertrude (Rochford) Crocker.

Cynthia was a 1978 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as a secretary/receptionist for Extreme Machine and Fabrication in Hermitage for...

Sep 13, 2024

Therefore what God has joined together let not man separate. (Matthew 19:6)

Carl Lee Gump joined his beloved wife and best friend Mary Belle (Sheppard) Gump in heaven on Friday September 13th, 2024. Carl was born May 2nd, 1940, and Mary was born March 5th, 1942, they were both born and raised in Fairview, West Virginia. They met in primary school...

Sep 13, 2024

Loretta E. Dannessa

October 13, 1932-September 13, 2024

Loretta Ellen Dannessa (nee Clouser), 91, passed away on September 13, 2024, one month short of her 92nd birthday at The Inn at Poland Way. Formerly of Austintown, she was a lifelong resident of Youngstown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel T. Dannessa, her sister Joann Peacock, and parents Anna M....

Sep 11, 2024

Fowler – Tammy L. Blanton, 61, passed away Wednesday evening September 11, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland.

Tammy was born on May 3, 1963 in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Claire and Mary Lou Riggle.

She worked at the Girard Free Library for 30 years.

She enjoyed being outdoors whether she was fishing or camping in the mountains. She also...

Sep 11, 2024

Masury – Lawrence E. Shacklock, 85, passed away Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024 at his daughter’s residence, surrounded by his family. 

Lawrence was born on August 27, 1939 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Arthur and Jennie Shacklock. 

He joined the United States Army in 1962 and served active duty for two years before transferring to the reserves and receiving...

Sep 10, 2024

John J. Martin passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024

John was born March 13, 1935, in Painesville, OH. John was the youngest of four children born to John & Marie Martin.

John graduated from Painsville Harvey High School and from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. John was a member of ROTC. After graduation John joined the Air...

Sep 8, 2024

Fowler - It is with heavy hearts of sorrow and yet full of joy that the family announces Dexter A. Peterson, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8. His faith was unwavering in his Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, admired by his friends and neighbors.

Dexter was born January 12, 1941, in...

Sep 7, 2024

Mrs. Mary Ellen Conroy, 76, of Canfield, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, September 7th, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. 

She was born September 12, 1947 in Youngstown, the daughter of Donald I. and Dorothea (Glynn) Meenachan.

Mary Ellen was a 1965 graduate of Chaney High School and worked as a bookkeeper for All Weather Supplies in Boardman for many years,...