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Edward Joseph Protain

Edward Joseph Protain

Nov 15, 2022

Edward J. Protain, 68 passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 15, 2022. Ed was born on June 8, 1954, in Youngstown the sone of George R. Protain Sr., and Mary Louise (Cronk) Protrain. A 1973 graduate of The Rayen School, Ed proudly served in the United States Navy and was employed in the steel industry. A man of...

Robert P.  Kamenitsa

Robert P. Kamenitsa

Nov 14, 2022

After a full life, Robert “Bob” Kamenitsa, 93, passed away November 14, 2022 at Brookdale Memory Care in Austintown, where he had resided since 2017. Born on December 5, 1929 in Youngstown, Bob was the son of Tom and Irene (Costello) Kamenitsa. He graduated from South High School in 1948, and became a lifelong Canfield resident. Following graduation, Bob joined...

Charlotte R, Hough

Charlotte R, Hough

Nov 14, 2022

Charlotte R. Hough, 83 of Salem died Monday afternoon, November 14th at her residence, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born August 12, 1939 in Gilmer County, WV and came to this year after graduating from Sanfork High School. Charlotte enjoyed going to Mountaineer with her sisters and looked forward to spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and...

Margaret J. Moherman

Margaret J. Moherman

Nov 14, 2022

AUSTINTOWN-Margaret “Peg” J. Moherman, 93, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. She was born October 22, 1929 in Youngstown, a daughter of Charles F. McCreay, Sr. and Ena (Thompson) McCreay Nolan. Peg was a home-maker and a teachers aid with the Austintown School System for 15 years, retiring in 1995. Peg was a member...

Joan Ida Italiano

Joan Ida Italiano

Nov 13, 2022

Joan Ida Italiano (January 17, 1943 – 13 November 2022) died peacefully at her residence with her family by her side. Born and raised in Youngstown Ohio, Joan was the youngest child of Herbert E Stevens and Helen (Dunkle) Stevens. She was a 1961 honor graduate of Chaney High School. She married Angelo J. Italiano (Colonel, US Army – Retired)...

Frances  Lucille Nicholson

Frances Lucille Nicholson

Nov 12, 2022

Frances Lucille Nicholson, 99, passed away Saturday morning, November 12, 2022 at O’Brien Memorial Health Care Center in Masury.

Frances was born on February 22, 1923 in Monach, PA, a daughter of the late John and Mary Ann Soltis.

She was a Dunbar High School graduate and a loving homemaker for her husband and children.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bird watching, gardening, reading,...

Leoncio "Leo The Lion" Tirado

Leoncio "Leo The Lion" Tirado

Nov 12, 2022

Leoncio “Leo the Lion” Tirado, 88, of Austintown passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Vitas Health Care, Orlando, Florida. Leo was born July 7, 1934, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, the son of Casimiro Tirado and Juan Diaz. At the age of 16 he came to New Jersey from Puerto Rico to work on a farm owned by an Italian...

Eugene E. Desalvo

Eugene E. Desalvo

Nov 10, 2022

Eugene E. DeSalvo, 90 of Austintown died Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospital/Mercy Health Youngstown surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born March 3, 1932 in Youngstown, a son of the late Sestino and Angeline (DiTomaso) DeSalvo and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1950 graduate of North High School and following high school he went on...

Stephen  Ference

Stephen Ference

Nov 9, 2022

Steve Ference passed away on the morning of 9 November 2022 at his home in the Shepherd of the Valley retirement community in Girard, Ohio.

Steve was born in March 24, 1932 in New York City, New York to Steve and Theresa Ferenc. He spent his childhood in Youngstown, Ohio where he attended Catholic School and served as an altar boy....

Richard  M. Turner

Richard M. Turner

Nov 9, 2022

Richard M. Turner,74, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 09, 2022 at Trumbull Memorial Medical Center.

Richard was born in Altoona Pa, on January 27, 1948, a son of the late Cleon and Marie Turner.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, transferring to the Youngstown Air Force Base in the 70’s. He served in the Air Force...

Arnold "Arnie" A. Sabo

Arnold "Arnie" A. Sabo

Nov 7, 2022

Arnold (Arnie) A. Sabo passed away on November 7, 2022. Arnie was born in Austintown, a son of Louis and Barbara Bosynak Sabo and was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local for 65 years, retiring in 1995. He worked on many large jobs one of which was tearing down the steel mills. He enlisted...

Harold James Varney

Harold James Varney

Nov 7, 2022

Austintown- Harold James Varney passed away Monday morning November 7, 2022. Harold was born March 18, 1948, to Harold and Ethel (Selken) Varney in Grants Pass, Oregon coming to this area as a child. He graduated from Western Reserve High School in Berlin Center in 1967. After graduation Harold enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War. Harold always dreamed...

Curtis L. Gibson

Curtis L. Gibson

Nov 7, 2022

Curtis L. Gibson, 81, passed away Monday morning, November 7, 2022 at Continuing

Healthcare of Niles.

Curt was born on June 15, 1941 in Warren, Ohio, a son of the late W.B. and Helen Gibson.

He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and continued his education receiving his

bachelor’s degree at Bowling Green State University.

Curt was an avid outdoorsman and a...

Larry  Tomlin

Larry Tomlin

Nov 7, 2022

Larry Tomlin, 81, went to be with the Lord following a brief illness on November 4, 2022 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Larry was born March 3, 1941 in Warren, OH, a son of the late Beily and Sally Tomlin.

He was a graduate of Champion High School and continued his education receiving his bachelor’s degree from Bethany College in Bethany, WV. He...

John W.  Meredith

John W. Meredith

Nov 6, 2022

Girard – A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Noon celebrating the life of John W. Meredith, 77, who passed away Sunday morning, November 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health. John was born June 21, 1945, in Youngstown the son of Walter and Charlotte (Hiedinger) Meredith. He was a graduate of South High School...

William J. Hammer

William J. Hammer

Nov 5, 2022

DIAMOND-William J. Hammer, 83, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Canfield Health Care. He was born July 15, 1939 in Youngstown, a son of Thomas and Margaret (Mullen) Hammer. Bill was a brick layer by trade and also an Ordained Minister with the United Christian Church in Cleveland Tennessee, where he would travel Evangelizing. He served his country for...

Tommy Goff

Tommy Goff

Nov 4, 2022

North Lima, Ohio – Tommy Goff, 72, of North Lima, Ohio, formerly of Ft. Myers, FL, went home to be with the Lord Friday evening, November 4, 2022, in St. Elizabeth Mercy Health Main Campus with his loved ones by his side. Tommy was born July 9, 1950, in Batesville, AR, the son of the late Jerry and Kathryn (Varnell)...

Jacqueline Ann Bragg

Jacqueline Ann Bragg

Nov 4, 2022

Mineral Ridge – Jacqueline “Jacci” Bragg, 81 of Mineral Ridge passed away Friday November 4, 2022, at Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. Jacci was born December 11, 1940, in Cleveland the daughter of the late Jack and Thelma (Indermill) Stevenson. She was a graduate of Leetonia High School and the Choffin Career Centers Nursing program and work as...

Edward  L Johnson

Edward L Johnson

Nov 2, 2022

Edward L Johnson, 85, died November 2, 2022, with his family by his side in Austintown, Ohio. Per his wishes, private services were entrusted with Lane Family Funeral Homes – Austintown Chapel and he was laid to rest at Greenhaven Cemetery in Austintown, Ohio.

Mr. Johnson was born July 3, 1937, in Scriba, NY to Ralph and Francis Johnson. Edward served...

Byron Michael Williams

Byron Michael Williams

Nov 1, 2022

Petersburg – A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 13,2022 at 3 PM in the social hall at St. Columba Cathedral. The celebration of the life of Byron Michael Williams, 79, of Petersburgh. Byron passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Hospice House. He was born February 7, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of Emerson and Ruth (Sutton) Williams....

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