Obituaries
Joyce Lawrentz
Jan 13, 2025
Joyce L. Lawrentz, 92, of Girard, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 13, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Joyce was born March 22, 1932 in Hancock, Maryland, the daughter of Glen and Ruth (Barnhardt) Heller.
Joyce started her working career at J.C. Penney in Liberty Twp. She later worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. in the office, Tony...
John Richard Matuszwski
Jan 13, 2025
John Richard Matuszwski, 93, of Girard, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 17, 1931, in Niles, Ohio, the son of Michael and Anna (Somensky) Matuszwski.
A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, John served with distinction during the Korean Conflict, embodying bravery and an unwavering sense of...
Terri Lynn Herron
Jan 12, 2025
Terri Lynn Herron (Mosley), 63, of Niles, Ohio passed away at home on January 12, 2025. Terri was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania on May 21, 1961, and was the daughter of the late Harold Lloyd Mosley & Dolores Jane Morrow (Winner). She lived her early childhood in Masury, Ohio and then moved to Liberty Township. Terri attended Liberty High...
Sally Revella
Jan 11, 2025
Sally Arnott Revella, 74, of Girard, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2025.
Born December 8, 1950, to Robert and Dorothy (Deeley) Arnott, Sally is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Michael, and her cherished daughters Jordana (Csaba Orosz) and Sara (John) Deskin, as well as four granddaughters, Cecilia, Nora, Fiona, and Ellie. Sally is...
Margaret May
Jan 9, 2025
Margaret Jean (Martin) May , affectionately known as Marge, 82 of McDonald, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones and family dog Tazer on January 9, 2025.
Marge was born February 24, 1942 to Marion Halliday and John Martin Sr. in Youngstown, Ohio.
She graduated from McDonald High School in 1960, married and became a homemaker and later in life...
Fred Whitacre Sr.
Jan 6, 2025
Fred Whitacre Sr., 76, of Warren, passed away Monday, January 6, 2024 at his home.
Fred was born on October 22, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Pershing “Mickey” and Mary (Bailey) Whitacre.
He was a 1966 graduate of Girard High School.
Fred devoted a significant part of his career to the steel industry, spending over twenty years as an employee at...
Edward J. Noufer Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Edward James Noufer Sr., 85, of Girard passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Edward was born March 25, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, youngest son to Andrew and Rose (Gruver) Noufer.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Edward was a lifelong member of St. Rose Church in Girard, the Girard American Legion post 235, and...
Dale
Jan 2, 2025
Dale Thailing, 63, of Girard, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Dale was born May 30, 1961 in Parma , Ohio, the son of Donald and Doris Mae (Slovachik) Thailing.
He was a devoted carpenter, proudly dedicating 32 years of his life to Starr Construction Company, where he earned the respect and admiration of...
Nevadia Cleo Kramer
Jan 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce Nevadia Cleo Kramer, 81, of Girard, Ohio passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on January 2, 2025. Cleo was born October 3, 1943, the daughter of Harold and Ruby (Lunsford) McCormick.
Cleo worked in the field of chemical dependency for over 30 years helping many people during this time. She...
Jennifer L. Winwood
Dec 25, 2024
Jennifer Winwood, 48, of Niles passed away on December 25, 2024 at Metro Health hospital in Cleveland Ohio.
Jennifer was born August 6, 1976 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Joseph Winwood and Sheila Janutolo-thiry.
Jennifer graduated from Crestview High School.
In her spare time Jennifer enjoyed cooking, especially her specialty, a delicious roast. She spent time selling on ebay and the occasional...
Nicholas C. Carson
Dec 22, 2024
Nicholas C. Carson, 46, of Salem, formerly of Lowellville, passed away on December 22, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. Born on September 18, 1978, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Roseann (Tomasino) and Larry Carson.
His spirit was nurtured in the small community of Lowellville, where he graduated from high school in 1998,...
Concetta Julia Protich
Dec 19, 2024
Concetta Julia DeFabio Protich, 80, of Austintown, passed away Thursday December 19, 2024 at home with her family by her side. Connie was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 24, 1944 to the late Ralph DeFabio and Carmel Ruberto Chine DeFabio.
She retired from Packard Electric in 1999. She enjoyed bowling and going to the casino. Most of all family was...
Patrick Leo McNicholas
Dec 13, 2024
Patrick Leo McNicholas, beloved husband, father and life long parishioner of St. Rose Church, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by his family.Patrick was born on May 31, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio to Alice (Murphy) McNicholas and James McNicholas. He attended St. Rose School, graduated from Girard High School in 1956, and attended Notre Dame...
Patricia Lewis
Dec 12, 2024
Patricia Lewis, 77, of Girard,passed away on December 12, 2024, at the O'Brien Memorial in Masury, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 8, 1947, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Jacqueline (Sabatini) Palermo.
Patricia's education journey began at Niles High School, from which she proudly graduated in 1965. She further honed her skills in...
Richard Sherock
Dec 10, 2024
Richard Sherock,74, of Girard, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2024.
Rick was born March 20, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Nicholas and Betty (Kovachik) Sherock.
Rick was a graduate of Girard High School, class of 1968. Immediately out of high school Rick worked for approximately 10 years for US Steel in McDonald until their closing where he...
Emma Louise Small
Dec 8, 2024
Emma Louise (Johns) Small, 89, of Washington, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at The Village at Marymount, in Garfield Heights, Ohio, with her family by her side.
Emma was born February 2, 1935, in Washington, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Margaret Virginia Johns “Dolly” and William Johns (Kelly).
Anyone blessed to know her, knew her as a social butterfly....
Nancy Price
Dec 7, 2024
Nancy Price, 88, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Girard, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Advent Health Hospice Care in Orlando, Florida.
Nancy was born April 14, 1936 in Van, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Wilmer and Ruth (Acree) Scott.
Nancy was a faithful member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in McDonald, Ohio, where she belonged...
Patricia Slabe
Dec 4, 2024
Patricia R. Slabe, 94, formerly of Liberty, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at Keystone Pointe in Lagrange, Ohio. She was born on January 6, 1930, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to Marvin and Stella (Thomas) Host.
Patricia received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and started her professional life as a registered nurse for Dr. Chalker and later at Cafaro...
Filomena "Phyllis" DiCesare
Nov 30, 2024
Filomena DiCesare, 86, of Girard, passed away on November 30, 2024 at Omni Manor in Youngstown, Ohio.
Filomena, also affectionately known as Phyllis, was born on March 10, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to John and Josephine (Isgro) Tamburelli.
A proud graduate of East High School, Phyllis devoted much of her professional life to working in various nursing homes throughout the...
Sheryl Meigs
Nov 28, 2024
Sheryl Ann Meigs (Slater), 63, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her beloved family by her side after a courageous one-year battle with cancer.
Sheryl was born on March 15, 1961, in Brownsville, PA, a daughter to William and Rebecca Slater (Bixler).
After earning her degree from The Ohio State University,...
