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William J. Schoenfeld

William J. Schoenfeld

Dec 6, 2022

William John Schoenfeld, 87 of Canfield, died Tuesday evening, December 6, 2022 at Austinwoods Nursing Center. William was born September 1, 1935 in Butler, a son of the late Walter and Blanche “Sal” (Walker)Schoenfeld and came to this area in the 60’s. He graduated from Grove City College with a Metallurgical Engineer degree. William was a proud veteran of the...

George R. Cole

George R. Cole

Dec 6, 2022

CANFIELD-George Richard Cole, 70, died of Parkinson’s disease on December 6, 2022. He was born October 28, 1952 in Youngstown, the son of the late Murray and Norma (Opria) Cole. Raised in Boardman, George was a graduate of Boardman High School, class of 1971. He enlisted in the U.S Army Reserve in 1971 and was honorably discharged in 1977. On...

Donald  "De" Woods

Donald "De" Woods

Dec 6, 2022

Donald “DE” Woods, 79, passed away Tuesday afternoon. December 6, 2022 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

Donald was born on July 4, 1943, a son of the late Julius H. woods and Alice J. Parker.

He was a graduate of Franklin High School and worked at General Motors until he retired in 1999.

He had a great love for cars, motorcycles, and airplanes....

Shirley Megown

Shirley Megown

Dec 5, 2022

Shirley A. Megown

Shirley A. Megown, 85 of Austintown went to be with the Lord on December 5th 2022 at her home, surrounded by her beloved husband, her sons, her cat Liberty and her pastor Pam Kelly. Shirley was born April 18, 1937 n Youngstown, the daughter of the late Lorin and Mildred Guilkey and was a lifelong area resident.

She was...

Robert J. "Bobby" Cochran

Robert J. "Bobby" Cochran

Dec 4, 2022

Robert J. “Bobby” Cochran, 42 of Youngstown passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, December 4th at his residence. Robert was born June 18, 1980 in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert N. and Alice D. (Foose) Cochran and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1998 and had been a carpet cleaner for Steam Action...

Anthony Petrilla

Anthony Petrilla

Dec 2, 2022

Anthony Petrilla, 96, dedicated husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend passed away Friday evening, December 2, 2022 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center with his daughter by his side.

Anthony was born on January 8, 1926 in Niles, Ohio, son of the late Sam and Josephine Marino Petrilla. He was a World War II veteran enlisting in the US Navy at 17...

Theresa Litchko Banic

Theresa Litchko Banic

Dec 2, 2022

Theresa Litchko Banic, 92, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born on January 31, 1930, daughter of the late John and Bertha Litchko of Ashland, PA. She is the last surviving child of the Litchko’s eighteen children.

Theresa met her husband, Robert, in New York City and they were married on September 2,...

Thomas M.  Gladd

Thomas M. Gladd

Dec 1, 2022

MECCA – Thomas M. Gladd, 61, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Mercy Health - St. Joseph’s Hospital in Warren following a short illness.

Tom was born December 8, 1960, the third child of the late Frank and Adella Gladd. He was a 1980 graduate of Maplewood High School and a lifelong resident of Mecca Township.

He grew up working...

Ray Allen Starr Jr.

Ray Allen Starr Jr.

Dec 1, 2022

Coral Springs, FL – Ray Allen Starr Jr., 58, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Broward Health Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Ray was born June 19, 1964, in Youngstown, the son of Ray Allen Sr. and Beverly Ann (Hash) Starr. He was a graduate of Canfield High School, class of 1982 and was a self-employed business owner...

Donald L. Foster

Donald L. Foster

Nov 30, 2022

Canfield- Services celebrating the life of Donald Foster will be 11:00 am Wednesday at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. Don was born November 6, 1943, in Youngstown the son of John and Blanche (Burgy) Foster. Don lived in North Jackson for most of his life before downsizing with the move to Canfield. He passed away Wednesday afternoon at his...

Donna J. Mccomb

Donna J. Mccomb

Nov 30, 2022

Austintown –Donna J. (Costello) McComb, 86, of Austintown passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by the love of her family after a short illness. Donna was born January 7, 1936, in New Springfield, the daughter of Martin and Mary C. (Wise) Costello. She came to Youngstown as a child. She graduated from South High...

Phyllis Jean Roberts

Phyllis Jean Roberts

Nov 30, 2022

Phyllis Jean Roberts, 64, passed away on November 30, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born on July 1, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of Herbert and Dallas (Mutter) Hess. On August 12, 1978, she married the love of her life and next-door neighbor, David A. Roberts. Phyllis was a member of Austintown...

Thomas Edward Zimmer

Thomas Edward Zimmer

Nov 29, 2022

Thomas Edward Zimmer, age 65, of Cortland passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1956, to James Albert and Dorothy Ann Kraynak Zimmer.

Tom was born and raised in Vienna Township; he was a Mathews High School graduate with the class of 1975. He married the love of his life in 1984 and...

Nina  Leslie  Smith

Nina Leslie Smith

Nov 28, 2022

Mineral Ridge -- Nina Leslie Smith, 73, of Mineral Ridge passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 28, 2022, with her loved ones by her side. Nina was born January 16, 1949, in Warren, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Conger) Powell. Nina was a graduate of Warren Harding High School, class of 1966 and had worked as...

Rose  Marie Fisher

Rose Marie Fisher

Nov 28, 2022

Rose Marie Fisher, 83, passed away Saturday morning, November 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Rose Marie was born on May 15, 1939 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late George and Rose Whiteside.

She was a graduate of South High and worked at Packard Electric. She enjoyed painting, flowers, and a good blueberry donut.

Rose Marie will be...

Shaffer Cormell

Shaffer Cormell

Nov 27, 2022

Shaffer V. Cormell, 93 of Austintown OH, died early Sunday morning, Nov.27th at St. Elizabeth /Mercy Health Care Center of Youngstown OH. Shaffer was born March 16, 1929 in Youngstown OH, a son of the late Vonia and Alma B. (Ireland) Cormell and was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1947, and...

Dorothy  Mae  Patrick

Dorothy Mae Patrick

Nov 27, 2022

Dorothy Mae Patrick, 93, of Hubbard, OH passed away November 27, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born on February 25, 1929 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Balzic.

She was a Hubbard High School graduate and a member of St. John’s Orthodox Church in Hermitage. She enjoyed reading, shopping, and flowers. Most of all...

Margaret Wiant Lesch Wurster

Margaret Wiant Lesch Wurster

Nov 27, 2022

Margaret LaBelle (Wiant) Lesch Wurster, 104, of Canfield, OH, died peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Austintown Health Care Center amongst family, friends, nurses and aids. She recently celebrated her 104th birthday with family and friends. She was thrilled to meet her great grandchildren.

Margaret was born on November 16, 1918, in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio, the second daughter...

Charles Robert Plato

Charles Robert Plato

Nov 27, 2022

 A private memorial service celebrating the life of Charles Robert Plato will be held at a later date. Charles (Chuck) passed away in the early morning on Sunday, November 27th, surrounded by family at his side. Charles was born on July 9, 1937, in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late Willard E. and Dorothea (Gilmour) Plato. He was...

Barbara Sue Kalbes

Barbara Sue Kalbes

Nov 26, 2022

Barbara (Barb)S. Kalbes (Cooper) gained her wings on Saturday Nov. 26, 2022. Her journey started in

Russell Co. Virginia, to the loving parents Jeff T. and E. Pauline Cooper on September 11, 1943. After moving to Ohio, she was a 1962 graduate of Austintown Fitch where she made a lot of friends who still called to see how she was doing....

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