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Francis J. O'Driscoll

Francis J. O'Driscoll

Dec 29, 2021

Francis J. “Frank” O’Driscoll, 82, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 29, 2021. Frank was born on September 19, 1939, in Youngstown the son of Leo and Catherine Patton O’Driscoll. A self-made man and free spirit Frank was employed by Youngstown Steel Door prior to their closing and then worked as an boiler mechanic with the Merchant Marines. He...

Thomas R. "Choo Choo Charlie" Shepherd

Thomas R. "Choo Choo Charlie" Shepherd

Dec 27, 2021

Austintown Twp. – Thomas R. Shepherd Sr., lovingly known as Choo Choo Charlie, 82 of Austintown Twp. passed away Monday afternoon at his home. Tom was born April 16, 1939, in Youngstown the son of James Earl and Mary Evelyn (McDonald) Shepherd. He was a 1957 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Tom...

David B. Grove

David B. Grove

Dec 27, 2021

WARREN – David B. Grove, 65, died unexpectedly Monday, December 27, 2021, at his home. Born September 26, 1956, he was the son of William and Betty Grove of West Mecca. An avid vegetable gardener and handyman for friends and neighbors, he was sporting goods manager at G.C. Murphy Co. in Warren before working for 25 years at the General...

Carole J. Allison

Carole J. Allison

Dec 27, 2021

Austintown Twp. – Private services were held for Carole J. Allison, 87, of Austintown who passed away peacefully on Monday evening, December 27, 2021, in Briarfield at Ashley Circle. Carole was born December 3, 1935, in Youngstown the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Toth) Buchenic. She was a graduate of Chaney High School, class of 1952. Carol worked...

Dotsy Louise Snowden

Dotsy Louise Snowden

Dec 26, 2021

Dotsy Louise Snowden, 66 of Cortland passed away, at her home, on December 26th, 2021. Dotsy was born June 14th, 1955, in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothea (Eakins) Snowden. Dotsy completed her GED in 1991, an accomplishment she was very proud of. She was a daycare provider through Trumbull County Job and family Services. Dotsy...

Susan L. Salvo

Susan L. Salvo

Dec 26, 2021

Susan L. Salvo, 68, passed away on Sunday, December 26 in Hospice House. She was born, August 1, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of the late Arthur and Phyllis Zimmerman Cohen. She was a 1971 graduate of Boardman High School. Before her retirement, she was employed by the office of Dr. Shah, Boardman, OH. Susan was a loving wife, devoted...

Betty  Jean Jeswald

Betty Jean Jeswald

Dec 26, 2021

North Lima– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 8, 2022, for Betty Jean Jeswald, 90, of North Lima, formerly of Youngstown, who passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Assumption Village with her family by her side. Betty was born, September 23, 1931, in Youngstown, the daughter of Natale and Virginia (Gioglio)...

Lawrence  W. Barickman Jr.

Lawrence W. Barickman Jr.

Dec 26, 2021

Lawrence W. Barickman, 88, of Canfield, passed away on December 26, 2021, at his residence. Born July 20, 1933 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, he was the son Lawrence Barickman Sr. and Eva (Carroll) Getty. Affectionately known as “Jr.”, he served his country in the United States Marine Corp and was a member of Ellsworth Post #9571, where he proudly served...

Elizabeth  E.  Wheeler

Elizabeth E. Wheeler

Dec 25, 2021

Elizabeth E. Wheeler, 82, of Austintown, passed on December 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s in Boardman. Born June 6, 1939 in Mount Haley Township, Michigan, she was the daughter of Vernon and Elizabeth (Toner) Vinson. A homemaker, she was affectionately known as “Ellie,” mom, and grams. She adored spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great granddaughter. Ellie was...

Mary  S.  Barson

Mary S. Barson

Dec 25, 2021

Warren, - Mary Ellen Smith Barson, 94, slipped peacefully into eternal life with our Lord December 25, 2021, at Shepherd of the Valley senior living in Howland, Ohio, after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Mary, the daughter of Daniel Newnan Smith and Carrie Lillian Smith (nee Youngblood), was born February 3, 1927 in Toomsboro, Georgia. She was preceded...

Mary Ann P. Lawrence

Mary Ann P. Lawrence

Dec 25, 2021

Mary Ann P. Lawrence, 82 of Austintown died early December 25th at St. Elizabeth/Mercy Health, Boardman. Mary Ann was born July 8, 1939 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Witkowski) Piechocki. She had been employed at the Ohio Lamp/G.E. Plant for 30 years. She then worked for the Tippecanoe Country Club for 10 years. She...

Albert Bandzak

Albert Bandzak

Dec 25, 2021

Albert Bandzak, age 79, passed away December 25, 2021 from a three year battle with lung cancer and COPD. Albert was the son of George and Mary (Paterchok) Bandzak born on February 9, 1942. He graduated from Farrell High School in 1960 and married his wife, Donna (Struble) in 1964. He served six years in the Army reserves in Farrell,...

Robert "Bob" Hoover

Robert "Bob" Hoover

Dec 24, 2021

Robert “Bob” Hoover, age 80 passed away peacefully at Shepherd of the Valley nursing home on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was born in Warren, OH on June 9, 1941, to the late Warren and Mary Jane Ryan Hoover. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bob loved his cats and old movies. He was a diehard Cleveland...

James H. Hope

James H. Hope

Dec 24, 2021

James H. Hope, 76 of Youngstown died Friday afternoon at Heritage Manor. James was born May 10, 1945 in Archdale, NC, a son of the late Winfred and Ada (Howell) Hope. James was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp/Air America serving in the Vietnam War. He was a former member of Zion Hill United Brethren Church and...

Thomas  Kovacich Jr.

Thomas Kovacich Jr.

Dec 23, 2021

Warren – Thomas Kovacich Jr., 53, passed away Thursday morning, December 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Thomas was born on June 16, 1968 in Frankfurt, Germany, a son of Thomas Kovacich Sr. and Sylvia Kovacich. He was a 1986 graduate of Howland High School and a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard. He...

Donald Dean Wiley

Donald Dean Wiley

Dec 22, 2021

Donald Dean Wiley,83 of Canfield, passed away Wednesday evening at Cleveland Clinic. Don was born August 20, 1938 in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of the late Henry Redolphus and Opal Marie (Smith) Wiley and came to this area in when General Motors, Lordstown opened in 1965. He graduated from Ashland High School in 1956 and served three years in...

Eileen W. Monroe

Eileen W. Monroe

Dec 22, 2021

Wadsworth, Ohio- Eileen W. Monroe, age 87, passed away Wednesday morning, December 22, 2021 at the Village of St. Edward after a period of declining health. Eileen was born September 26, 1934 in Kinsman, Ohio to the late Frances and Dorothy (Chaney) Rudkin. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School in Warren. Eileen married Earl G. Monroe...

Norma Jean Martin

Norma Jean Martin

Dec 22, 2021

Norma Jean Martin, 90, passed away on Wednesday December 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Born December 17, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, Norma Jean was the daughter of James and Anna (Barbaro) Ferreri. Norma Jean was graduate of East High School. A lifelong area resident, she was a homemaker and the mother to eight sons. Norma Jean loved...

Betty Jo Vanek

Betty Jo Vanek

Dec 22, 2021

Betty Jo Vanek, 88 of North Lima, OH, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana died in the evening on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Assumption Village Skilled Nursing Facility. Betty was born November 28, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN, a daughter of the late Tilford and Nada Conley. Betty lived most of her life in Indianapolis, IN and was a loving wife and...

Hazel  F.  Morgan

Hazel F. Morgan

Dec 21, 2021

Warren – Hazel F. Morgan, 78, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 21, 2021 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. Hazel was born on June 6, 1943 in Black Lick, PA, a daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Shirley. She loved reading, puzzles, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Hazel will be deeply missed by her loving daughter...

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