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Joel Wood

Joel Wood

Mar 31, 2022

Girard – Dr. Joel B. Wood, 51, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, March 31, 2022. Joel was born on July 19, 1970 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Sonny and Twilla Wood. He was a graduate of CV High School in Westfield, PA and continued his education at Edinboro University receiving his BA in Business and English, and...

John Robert Balog

John Robert Balog

Mar 31, 2022

John Robert Balog, 71 of Canfield died early Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth/Mercy Health Center, Youngstown. John was born July 6, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of the late John Edward and Adella (Schmidt) Balog and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Jackson Milton High School in 1968 and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Education...

L. Dorolese "Doe" Hatfield

L. Dorolese "Doe" Hatfield

Mar 30, 2022

Mineral Ridge – L. Dorolese “Doe” (Henry) Hatfield, 96, of Mineral Ridge, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at her daughter’s home with her loved ones by her side. Doe was born July 20, 1925, in Youngstown the daughter of the late Dean Stewart Henry and Martha Ellen (Mortimer) Henry. She was a homemaker and a loving...

Richard H. Brauer

Richard H. Brauer

Mar 30, 2022

Richard H. Brauer, 85 of Canfield, formerly of Liberty, died early Wednesday morning at Hospice House of Poland. Richard was born July 30, 1936 in Girard, a son of the late Ralph T. and Della (Hacker) Brauer and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Girard High School in 1954 and received his electrician certification from ATES Trade School....

Gerald F. Durkin

Gerald F. Durkin

Mar 29, 2022

Gerald F. Durkin, 82 of Youngstown died early Tuesday morning at Canfield Healthcare Center, Youngstown. Gerald was born January 7, 1940 in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Eva (Kamrad) Durkin and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from South High School and later graduated from Culinary School in Austin, Texas. Gerald loved cars. He did not...

Gerald Durkin

Gerald Durkin

Mar 29, 2022

Gerald F. Durkin, 82 of Youngstown died early Tuesday morning at Canfield Healthcare Center, Youngstown. Gerald was born January 7, 1940 in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Eva (Kamrad) Durkin and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from South High School and later graduated from Culinary School in Austin, Texas. Gerald loved cars. He did not...

Joan Diane Kubik

Joan Diane Kubik

Mar 29, 2022

Joan D. Kubik, 77, passed away Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic after battling a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born June 19, 1944 in Louisville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Gleason “Dick” and Ruth Hathaway. She became a valley resident after marrying her late husband, Joseph “Sonny” Kubik on...

Ronald A. Morelli

Ronald A. Morelli

Mar 29, 2022

Ronald A. Morelli, 77, of Austintown, passed away on March 29, 2022, at his residence. Born July 21, 1944 in Youngstown, he was the son of Anthony and Eleanor (Schrom) Morelli. Ron was a lifelong resident. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Prior to retirement, he worked as a mechanic at Donnell Ford. Ron enjoyed spending...

Christine  J. Montgomery

Christine J. Montgomery

Mar 29, 2022

Warren – Christine J. Montgomery, 92, passed away Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022 at her home. She was cared for in her last months at home by her son Douglas and her daughter Sandra. Christine was born on July 30, 1929 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Richmond and Edith Wilkes. She was a Bazetta High School graduate...

Martin L.  Walter

Martin L. Walter

Mar 28, 2022

Canfield Twp.— Martin L. Walter Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, March 29, 2022, at Austinwoods Care Center. Martin was born July 9, 1956, in Youngstown the son of the late Martin L. Sr. and Joann (Dolan) Walter. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, class of 1974 and worked for A-1 Industrial. He was a member...

Sharon Bell

Sharon Bell

Mar 26, 2022

Warren – Sharon Bell, 78, passed away Saturday March 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on February 22, 1944 in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of the late Fredrick and Betty Schiavone. She was a graduate of Champion High School and worked at Delphi/Packard Electric until she retired. She enjoyed shopping on QVC and the...

Donna Jean Hunt

Donna Jean Hunt

Mar 26, 2022

Donna Jean (May) Hunt, age 79, of Newton Falls, OH passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. Donna was born May 24, 1942, to the late Harry and Grace May in Youngstown, Ohio. She was a graduate of Jackson Milton High School and member of the Pricetown United Methodist Church. Throughout her life, Donna served in multiple, meaningful careers including several...

Susan Jean Withers

Susan Jean Withers

Mar 22, 2022

Salem: Susan Jean (Jones) Withers, 79 passed away on March 22, 2022, at home in the loving presence of her family. Susan was born on May 25, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Earl L. and Jean B. (Sibbet) Jones. On April 17, 1964, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Withers with whom she shared fifty-seven years of...

Leonard Nichol

Leonard Nichol

Mar 22, 2022

Leonard Nichol, 94 of North Jackson died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Leonard was born Dec. 1, 1927, a son of the late Harry and Ann (Nichol) Nichol and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from South High School and worked for City Asphalt Paving hauling equipment for many years, retiring in 1997....

Linda R. Fain

Linda R. Fain

Mar 21, 2022

Linda R. Fain, 73, of North Lima, passed away early Monday, March 21, 2022, with her family by her side, at Hospice House in Poland. Born May 28, 1948 in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Clifford K. and Genevieve A. (Summers) Wire. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Woodrow Wilson. She married the love of her life,...

James David Vogt

James David Vogt

Mar 19, 2022

Warren – James David Vogt, 90, passed away Saturday March 19, 2022 at Shepherd of the Valley in Girard. James was born on January 25, 1932 in Ellwood City, PA, a son of the late William and Larue Vogt. He was a 1950 graduate from Lincoln High School and continued his education at Westminster College receiving his bachelor’s degree. He...

Donna J.  Alexander

Donna J. Alexander

Mar 19, 2022

Fowler – Donna J. Alexander, 84, passed away Saturday morning, March 19, 2022 at The Legacy Assisted Living in Farmdale. Donna was born on June 17, 1937 in Orwell, Ohio, a daughter of the late Donald and Enid Sprague. She was a 1955 graduate of Grand Valley High School. After high school, she married the love of her life, Leonard...

Donald R."Dino" Smaldino

Donald R."Dino" Smaldino

Mar 19, 2022

Donald R. Smaldino, 63 of Austintown, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at his residence. Donald, known as Dino was born September 7, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of the late Dominic and Julia (Vernell) Smaldino and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Chaney High School in 1976. Dino was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan. He enjoyed...

Gaelynne Lakshminarasimhan

Gaelynne Lakshminarasimhan

Mar 19, 2022

GaeLynne Lakshminarasimhan, 68 of Liberty died Saturday morning at St. Elizabeth/Mercy Health Medical Center. GaeLynne was born August 29, 1953 in Struthers, a daughter of the late Howard and Thelma (Ladigo) Bott and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1971 and received her nursing degree from Choffin School of Nursing. GaeLynne was a...

Jack R. Fetherolf

Jack R. Fetherolf

Mar 18, 2022

Jack R. Fetherolf, 73, of Austintown, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, with his family by his side, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown. Born March 14, 1949 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Lester and Thomasina (Krause) Fetherolf. Prior to his retirement he worked in Maintenance at General Motors for over 32 years. He owned and...

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