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Barbara J. Cua

Barbara J. Cua

Jul 10, 2021

Barbara J. Cua, 86 of Berlin Center died Saturday morning at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born July 15, 1934 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Violet (Hollenberry) Burt and was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Wilson High School in 1952. Barbara loved the outdoors, gardening, tending to her flowers and...

Donna Jean Masters

Donna Jean Masters

Jul 10, 2021

On July 10,2021 Donna Jean Masters, 93, went home to be with loved ones who have gone before her. Donna was born on April 25, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio to Charles and Dorothy (Finch) Moore. She was the eldest of ten children and resided in Youngstown her entire life. Donna was the beloved and respected Matriarch of her family. A...

Benita Brickhouse

Benita Brickhouse

Jul 10, 2021

Benita Brickhouse was born June 30,1951 in Detroit to Lee Ethel Williams Brickhouse and George H. Brickhouse. Benita loved life, and was the kind of person who asked, What do I want to do today? And then did it. Benita always had her passport handy and enjoyed adventurous travels, concerts, casinos, and shopping. Her favorite destinations included St. Croix and...

Patricia L.  Black

Patricia L. Black

Jul 10, 2021

Patricia L. Black, 80, of Austintown, passed away early Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her residence in Austintown. Born August 20, 1940 in Santa Monica, California, Patricia was the daughter of Ernest and Linda (Mackey) Tenney. Patricia was a member of Pro Bass, Bass Angler Society, Mahoning County Coon Hunters and Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 3298, Ladies Auxiliary. She...

Helen L. Grivensky

Helen L. Grivensky

Jul 9, 2021

Austintown- A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, with Father Gregory Fedor officiant, for Helen Grivensky, age 92, who passed away Friday evening at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Helen was born August 20, 1928 in Central City, Pennsylvania to the late Metro and Anna Tilnak Hook. Helen met...

Mark S.  Raub

Mark S. Raub

Jul 8, 2021

WARREN-Mark S. Raub, 64, passed away Thursday evening, July 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1957 in Marietta, Ohio, the son of Thomas F. and Ruth A. (Moore) Raub. Mark was the owner and operator of Raub’s Spray Painting and had also been employed in the construction industry. He was a 1975 graduate of Austintown Fitch...

John Wesley "Jack" Miller

John Wesley "Jack" Miller

Jul 8, 2021

John Wesley Miller, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday evening at his residence. John, affectionately known as Jack, was born August 16, 1936 in Girard, a son of the late Olin W. and Irene M. (Pearce) Miller. A lifelong area resident, Jack was a graduate of McDonald High School. Soon after, he was drafted into the United States Army and served...

Robert Francis Badyna

Robert Francis Badyna

Jul 7, 2021

PALM BAY, FLORIDA- Robert “Bob” Francis Badyna, age 84, passed away Wednesday, July 7th at the Hospice House in Poland after a brief illness. Bob was born September 9, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Casimer Badyna and Lucille Clark Miller. He was a graduate of Macomber High School in Toledo where he was a standout basketball player. Bob...

John Frederick Palmer

John Frederick Palmer

Jul 7, 2021

John Frederick Palmer, 77 John Frederick Palmer, 77 of Niles passed away peacefully early Wednesday, July 7th at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. John was born August 13, 1943 in Calcutta, Ohio, a son of the late John Wilford and Myrtle Marie (Seevers) Palmer. He graduated from Beaver Local High School , East Liverpool in 1961 and...

Deborah Jo Patek

Deborah Jo Patek

Jul 7, 2021

Liberty Twp. – Deborah Jo Patek, 64, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at her home. Debbie was born May 3, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of John F. Sr. and Patricia A. (Moore) Patek and was a lifelong area resident. She attended the MASCO Workshop and received excellent care at the MCBDD on Javit Court for many...

Thomas D. Mitlow, Jr.

Thomas D. Mitlow, Jr.

Jul 6, 2021

BERLIN CENTER-Thomas D. Mitlow, Jr., 85, passed away Tuesday evening, July 6, 2021 at Briarfield Place in Boardman with his wife by his side. He was born June 26, 1936 in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Thomas D. and Mariam Agnes (Flemming) Mitlow, Sr. Tom was a Carpenter and the owner and operator of Mitlow Builders, Inc. He was also...

Dolores  "Dolly" Demay

Dolores "Dolly" Demay

Jul 6, 2021

Masury - Dolores “Dolly” DeMay age 84 passed away surrounded by loving family in the early hours of Tuesday, July 6 2021 at Obrien’s Memorial Nursing Home under the guidance of All Caring Hospice. Dolly was born December 1, 1936 to the late John and Catherine Soltis Smith. She married Regis “Leo” DeMay August 12, 1967; he preceded her in...

Jerold "Jerry"  Polakoff

Jerold "Jerry" Polakoff

Jul 5, 2021

CORTLAND- Jerold “Jerry” Polakoff, age 67, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at the Avenue at Aurora Care and Rehab Center after a valiant battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Jerry was born January 18, 1954 in Youngstown to the late Max and Lois (Lerner) Polakoff. Jerry attended the Rock of Grace Church. Jerry was an auto dealer for over 30 years,...

Thelma J. Petiya

Thelma J. Petiya

Jul 4, 2021

Cortland – Thelma J. Petiya, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 4, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Thelma was born on June 13, 1937, in West Virginia, the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Richards) Jenkins. Thelma was a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Thelma enjoyed many things...

David V  Drake

David V Drake

Jul 3, 2021

NORTH JACKSON-David V. Drake, age 91 died Saturday evening at his residence. David also known as “Punk” was born December 7, 1929, in North Jackson the son of Verl and Edith (Russell) Drake. Punk graduated from North Jackson High School in 1947 and attended Youngstown College. He served four years in the Army Reserves from 1949 to 1953 reaching the...

Terry Lee Boles

Terry Lee Boles

Jul 2, 2021

CORTLAND – Terry Lee Boles, 71, peacefully passed away on Friday July 2, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Terry was born on August 31, 1949, in Livingston, TN, the son of the late Robert D. and Loma (Beaty) Boles. Terry proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1970 until he was honorably discharged in...

Julia Ann Ellert

Julia Ann Ellert

Jul 1, 2021

Julia Ann Ellert, 51, entered into eternal peace on July 1, 2021, at home in Austintown, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Julia was born in Lakewood, Ohio on November 24, 1969 to Diven Gency and Mary (Gilbert) Gency. Julia was a 1988 graduate of Jackson Milton High School and received her cosmetology license from MCCTC, working as a...

Joyce  J.  Malolepsi

Joyce J. Malolepsi

Jun 29, 2021

Joyce J. Malolepsi, 96 passed away on June 29, 2021, in the comfort of her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on March 9, 1925, in Washingtonville, Ohio the daughter of George and Frieda (Bowker) Lynch. Joyce was united in marriage to William Malolepsi on November 22, 1947, with whom she shared forty-eight years of marriage. A...

Preston D. Walker

Preston D. Walker

Jun 29, 2021

Warren – Preston D. Walker, 65, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Preston was born April 29, 1956, in Meadville, PA, the son of the late Melvin Walker, Sr., and Wilma Louise Walker. Preston had proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before being honorably...

Gail Mamula-Seekins

Gail Mamula-Seekins

Jun 29, 2021

Howland- Gail Mamula-Seekins, age 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, June 29th at her residence with family by her side. Gail was born June 14, 1938 in Greene Township to the late Miles and Harriett (Krahl) Taylor. She was a 1956 graduate of Greene High School. In her youth she enjoyed playing the trumpet and piano. In her more recent...

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