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Theresa A. Derobbio

Theresa A. Derobbio

May 1, 2022

BOARDMAN-Theresa A. DeRobbio, 77, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born April 2, 1945 in Youngstown, the daughter of Louis and Sophia (Chwalik ) DeLuca. Theresa was an Investigator for Ohio Job and Family Services, retiring in 2009. She was a 1963 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. Theresa was a member of...

Gene A. Butcher, Md.

Gene A. Butcher, Md.

Apr 30, 2022

Gene A. Butcher, MD, 86, passed away peacefully April 30, 2022, in hospice care in Cortland, Ohio. He was born July 6, 1935, in Forestville, New York, the son of Nelson and Ethel (Crowell) Butcher. Gene spent most of his formative years growing up on a dairy farm in southern Michigan, later moving to West Lafayette, Indiana. He credited his...

Ray M. Burt,Sr.

Ray M. Burt,Sr.

Apr 30, 2022

Ray M. Burt, Sr. Ray M. Burt, Sr. of Hubbard, died early Saturday morning at Hospice House of Poland following a courageous battle with cancer. Ray was born March 16, 1953 in Youngstown, a son of the late Lee Michael and Lois Ella (Heckman) Burt and was a lifelong area resident. He attended North High School with the class of...

Robert  "Bob" L. Fowler

Robert "Bob" L. Fowler

Apr 30, 2022

Robert “Bob” L. Fowler passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2022 with his wife, Jill, at his side. Bob was born on December 17, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Frances Eustis and Robert L. Fowler. Bob grew up in Niles and then moved to Howland where he graduated in 1965. After high school, he attended...

Gary  Louis Wagner

Gary Louis Wagner

Apr 30, 2022

Gary Louis Wagner, 75, of Johnston Township, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Gary was born July 4, 1946, in Butler, Pennsylvania, and was a 1964 graduate of Butler Senior High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Helen (Custer) Wagner, is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,...

Doris J. Baker

Doris J. Baker

Apr 29, 2022

Doris Baker, 92, of Austintown passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Omni Manor Health Care Center with family by her side. Doris was born September 19, 1929 in Meadville, PA, the daughter of the late Herbert and Vera (Shaffer) Kibler. She graduated from Warren G. Harding High School (Warren,OH) in 1947, and from Youngstown College(YSU) in 1952...

Ida Lucarelli

Ida Lucarelli

Apr 29, 2022

Ida Lucarelli, 89 of Lordstown, died early Friday morning at Humility House, surrounded by her family. Ida was born December 17, 1932 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Didiana) Iaderosa and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from East High School and worked as a bookkeeper/accountant for Ranalli and Borda Builders and then Adolf Johnson...

Charlene Marie Vanasdale

Charlene Marie Vanasdale

Apr 28, 2022

Charlene Marie (Olesky) Vanasdale, 57, passed away April 28 at her home in West Columbia, SC. Charlene is survived by her loving husband, Eric Boomhower, former spouse, Cary Vanasdale, her four children; Carianne, Christopher, Conner and Cassie and three step-children; Monica, Jessica and Bobby. She also leaves behind her father, Charles Olesky, and four siblings: Chuck (Joyce), Sonya (Kevin), Steve...

Myrna E. Fimognari

Myrna E. Fimognari

Apr 27, 2022

Myrna E. Fimognari, 78, died April 27, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born September 19, 1944, in Meadville, PA. Daughter of the late John Bower and Isabelle Hogue Bower, the family moved to Warren, Ohio in 1955. Myrna was a graduate of Warren G Harding, class of 1962. She was part of the Warren Women’s Bowling Association. Served...

Robert N.  Cochran

Robert N. Cochran

Apr 26, 2022

Robert “Bob” N. Cochran, 71, of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side. Born on December 15, 1950 in Calhoun, Georgia, Bob was the son of Dewey and Hestie (Stewart) Cochran. Bob was a graduate of East High School and the New Castle School of Trade, where he later taught. Bob...

Sylvia D.  Wallace

Sylvia D. Wallace

Apr 25, 2022

Sylvia D. Wallace, age 81, of Bazetta Township passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 28, 1940, to the late William and Mary Paris Risher. She is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Wallace; parents; daughter, Lisa Wallace; brothers, Steven and George Risher. She truly...

Donna Jean (Gurd) Goist

Donna Jean (Gurd) Goist

Apr 25, 2022

Donna Jean (Gurd) Goist, 79, of Austintown, passed away on the evening of April 25, 2022, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown. Born on May 1, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, Donna was the daughter of George D. and Lavonne (Staggs) Gurd. Donna was a graduate of Vienna High School, Class of 1960. Prior to retirement in 2014, Donna was a courier...

Charles  A.  Rice

Charles A. Rice

Apr 25, 2022

Howland – Charles A. Rice, 90, passed on Monday evening, April 25, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. Charles was born on August 9, 1931, in Belmont, OH, son of the late Franklin and Stella Caldwell Rice. After graduating from Belmont High School in 1949, he continued his education at Ohio University, receiving a B.S. in Engineering in...

Leonard W.  Alexander Jr.

Leonard W. Alexander Jr.

Apr 23, 2022

Fowler – Leonard W. Alexander Jr., 89, passed away Saturday evening, April 23, 2022 at The Legacy Assisted Living in Farmdale. Leonard was born on February 27, 1933 in Ravenna, OH a son of the late Leonard W. Alexander Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Alexander. He attended Champion High School where he played basketball. He was a proud veteran of the...

William  Charles "Smitty" Smith Iii

William Charles "Smitty" Smith Iii

Apr 22, 2022

Austintown Twp. – William Charles “Smitty” Smith III passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Elizabeth – Mercy Health Boardman Campus. Bill was born February 1, 1935, in Youngstown the son of William Charles Jr. and Frances (Taylor) Smith. He attended Cuyahoga Falls High School where he was active in the sports program, especially wrestling. Bill worked in the...

Geraldine E. Dailey

Geraldine E. Dailey

Apr 21, 2022

Geraldine E. Dailey, beloved sister and aunt, passed away, April 21, 2022. Geri was the tenth of twelve children born October 9, 1935, to Joseph W. and C. Cecilia (Sloan) Dailey, in Warren, Ohio. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s in Warren, received a B.S. in Education from Notre Dame College, in Cleveland, and a Master’s in Education from...

Merry Gamichia

Merry Gamichia

Apr 18, 2022

Merry Gamichia, age 72, of Warren, OH passed away peacefully Monday, April 18, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 25, 1949, to the late Thomas Dahl and Susan Nollen. She is preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Johnny Nollen; and siblings, Susan and Gary. Merry was a loving and caring person and was...

Alice  R. Fink

Alice R. Fink

Apr 18, 2022

Duryea, PA – Alice R. Fink, 58, formerly of Bristolville, passed away Monday afternoon, April 18, 2022 at Austintown Healthcare. Alice was born on September 4, 1963 in Bellefonte, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Fink. She was a jokester who always liked to make everyone laugh and have a great time. Alice will be deeply missed...

Stephen L. Paynter

Stephen L. Paynter

Apr 15, 2022

Stephen L. Paynter, 54 died from injuries sustained following a motorcycle accident on Friday, April 15th. In Austintown. Stephen was born December 12, 1967 in Bowie, MD, a son of the late Franklin and Donna (Palmer) Paynter and came to this area in 1992. He graduated from Bowie High School in Maryland and was a shop foreman for Banner Supply...

Richard T. Kerchofer

Richard T. Kerchofer

Apr 14, 2022

Warren – Richard T. Kerchofer, 62, passed away Thursday morning, April 14, 2022 at his home. Richard was born on June 26, 1959 in Warren, OH, a son of Thomas and Mary Jane Kerchofer. He was a 1977 Howland High School graduate and a retired meat cutter at Giant Eagle. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was fishing, golfing, and...

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