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Heather Irene Joki

Heather Irene Joki

Oct 19, 2022

Heather Gingery Joki, 42, of North Jackson, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side. Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Heather was born August 18, 1980, in Youngstown, the daughter of Elwood and Carol Gingery, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1999 graduate of Jackson Milton High School and attended Youngstown State University for three years. Heather...

Robert  J.  Rohrbaugh

Robert J. Rohrbaugh

Oct 19, 2022

Liberty Twp. -- Family and friends celebrate the life of Robert “Bob” J. Rohrbaugh. Bob was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 3, 1954 to the union of Shirley "Chub" Rohrbaugh and Angelina “Jean” Barbaro. Bob leaves his wife Jean, Sons Robert Rohrbaugh II (Christy) and Jason Rohrbaugh (Nichole), stepchildren Amy Schirf (Dave), Katy Temelkoff (David), Molly Cromer (Erik), Jake...

Adrian J.  Hovanic

Adrian J. Hovanic

Oct 18, 2022

With sadness, love and profound gratitude, the family of Adrian Jerome Hovanic announce his passing on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his home with his wife Carol at his side.

A lifetime resident of Champion Twp. OH, Adrian is the last to survive and was born the youngest of thirteen children on June 29, 1932 to Steven and Anna (Radesky) Hovanic....

Dennis "Denny" Zinz

Dennis "Denny" Zinz

Oct 17, 2022

Dennis “Denny” Zinz, Sr. passed away October 17, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic. He was born May 16, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of William R. Zinz and Sarah Schuller Zinz. Denny was a 1960 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, continuing his education at Kent State University, receiving an undergraduate degree in 1964. Then went on to receive his...

Joanne Marie Mccoy

Joanne Marie Mccoy

Oct 16, 2022

Joanne (Driscoll) McCoy, 75, beloved wife and mother, of Berlin Center, OH, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 16. Born to Charles and Dorothy Driscoll, Joanne lived a happy life and enriched the lives of many.

Joanne received her diploma of nursing in 1967 and married Dale McCoy the same year, establishing a life together of more than 55 years. Joanne...

Gale R.  Hughes

Gale R. Hughes

Oct 16, 2022

Gale R. Hughes, age 66, of Cortland passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 16, 2022. She was born May 16, 1956, to the late Donald E. and Betty C. Clawson Young. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter M. Hughes; her parents; brothers, Donald M. Young and Joseph L. Young; 2 brothers-in-law; 2 nephews; and 1 great nephew.

Gale...

Janice Lynn Watson

Janice Lynn Watson

Oct 15, 2022

Janice Lynn Watson, 73 of South Euclid, formerly of Austintown, died early Saturday morning. Janice was born August 8, 1949 in Youngstown, the oldest of four children born to the late William Derral and Marion Ruth (Price) Clarke. She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1967; received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Youngstown State University in 1971, and...

Laurie E. Holmes

Laurie E. Holmes

Oct 15, 2022

Laurie E. Holmes, 59, passed away Saturday evening October 15, 2022 at Medical University of South Carolina.

Laurie was born on February 28, 1963 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late George and Ruth Dalling.

She was a 1981 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a bookkeeper for many years.

She enjoyed sitting in the sun with her dogs,...

June  "Judy" Martin

June "Judy" Martin

Oct 15, 2022

June M. Martin, 87 of Crandall Medical Center, Sebring, formerly of Berlin Center, died early Saturday morning at Crandall Medical Center. June, known as Judy was born June 25, 1935 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Norman and Frances (Buckle) Taylor and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from South High School and worked as a stenographer for...

Oralia "Wia" Lemus Rodriguez

Oralia "Wia" Lemus Rodriguez

Oct 15, 2022

Oralia “Wia” Lemus Rodriguez passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, October 15, 2022. Oralia was born in Potrerillos in the department of Cortés, Honduras on May 2, 1927, the daughter of Salomón Lemus Fernandez and Francisca Lopez de Lemus. She immigrated to the Bronx, New York in 1955 and proudly became a US citizen in the 1980’s....

Betty W.  Donaldson

Betty W. Donaldson

Oct 14, 2022

Betty Mae (Wilson) Donaldson, age 94, of Warren, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born in Warren, Ohio, on March 3, 1928, the daughter of Robert and Bessie Wilson. She graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1946 and went on to earn...

Dorothy  A.  Palumbo

Dorothy A. Palumbo

Oct 14, 2022

Dorothy A. Palumbo, 90, passed away Friday afternoon October 14, 2022 with her family by her side, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy in Canton.

Dorothy was born on May 25, 1932 in Farrell, PA a daughter of the late John and Barbara Chrnko.

She was a graduate of Farrell High School. She worked at Westinghouse until she married the love her life John...

Ronald D. "Ronnie" Knarr

Ronald D. "Ronnie" Knarr

Oct 13, 2022

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 22nd at the Lord of Life

Lutheran Church in Canfield for Ronald D. “Ronnie” Knarr who passed away on

Thursday, October 13th at his home. Ron was born October 2, 1941 in Troutville, PA,

the son of John and Martha (Smyers) Knarr. He graduated from South High School in

1959 where he was...

Richard A.  Mayhugh

Richard A. Mayhugh

Oct 13, 2022

Richard “Rick” Mayhugh, 66, passed away Thursday afternoon October 13, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on April 8, 1956 in Warren, OH a son of the late Antoinette Capito.

He loved spending time outdoors, whether he was fishing or camping. He enjoyed shooting pool, watching the Cleveland Browns, and going to car shows. He had a...

Maria "Rosaria" Difelice

Maria "Rosaria" Difelice

Oct 12, 2022

Maria “Rosaria” DiFelice, 82 of Canfield,who was lovingly devoted to the Catholic faith, passed away Wednesday evening at St. Elizabeth/Mercy Health, Youngstown. Rosaria was born December 14, 1939 in Sulmona, Italy , a daughter of the late Pasquale and Anna (Lucci) Centofanti. She lived a very simple and beautiful life, true to her heritage after immigrating here from Abruzzo, Italy...

Max Ruby

Max Ruby

Oct 10, 2022

Max Ruby, 89, of Austintown, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2022, at Windsor in Canfield, Ohio.

Born June 30, 1933 in Woodvale, PA, he was the son of Eldon and Elizabeth (Rabenstein) Ruby.

Max was a graduate of Saxton- Liberty High School in Saxton, PA and prior to retirement he was a welder at Youngstown Steel Door for 40 years. He...

William "Billy" Arthur Leach

William "Billy" Arthur Leach

Oct 10, 2022

William Arthur Leach, 63, of Warren, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Trumbull Regional Hospital.

Born March 18, 1959 in Youngstown, he is the son of William A. Leach and the late Donna (Davison) Leach.

Affectionately known as Billy, he was a graduate of Chaney High School. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Prior to his...

Jo Anne Lander

Jo Anne Lander

Oct 9, 2022

Jo Anne Lander passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022. She was born Jo Anne Rish on February 9, 1930 in Warren, Ohio, where she lived her whole life, except for a brief career as an army wife in the early 1950s.

Jo Anne’s mother, Fern Bowen, died when Jo Anne was just four years old. She was raised by her...

Charles "Chuck" M. Winchell, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" M. Winchell, Jr.

Oct 9, 2022

NORTH BLOOMFIELD-Charles M. “Chuck” Winchell, Jr., 54, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. He was born November 11, 1967 in Ashtabula, the son of Charles M. and Sarah A. (Poff) Winchell, Sr. Chuck was employed with Mercury Plastics. He attended Maplewood High School and he was a Gulf War veteran who served his country in the U.S. Army. Chuck loved...

Linda Ann Gray

Linda Ann Gray

Oct 8, 2022

Linda Ann Gray, 77, passed away Saturday evening, October 8, 2022 at Warren Nursing and Rehab.

Linda was born on December 26, 1944, in Dover, OH, a daughter of the late Al Whitt Sr. and Margaret Whitt.

She was a 1963 graduate of Girard High School and worked at Packard Electric. She married the love of her life William Gray on February...

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