Obituaries
Gregg D. Augustine Sr.
Nov 3, 2021
Gregg D. Augustine Sr., 66, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Gregg was born February 10, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Frank and Victoria (Fodor) Augustine. He was a 1973 Girard High School graduate. Gregg was owner and operator of Champion Courier Services.
Gregg was...
Susan Norling
Nov 2, 2021
Susan N. Norling, 90, formerly of Hubbard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland. Susan was born March 21, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, a twin daughter to Frank and Nancy (Austrino) Gregorace. She retired after 30 years of service at Northside Hospital on her 65th birthday in 1996....
Rose Ragan
Nov 1, 2021
Rose Ragan, 95, died Nov. 1, 2021. Rose was born Dec. 8, 1925, in Youngstown to Teresa (Acri) and Anthony Christine. She was a 1944 graduate of The Rayen School. She married Edward Ragan in 1947 and they made their home in Girard for many years. Rose was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and music. She...
Janet E. Berlin
Oct 31, 2021
Janet E. Berlin, 82, of Vienna, Ohio boarded her last flight to join her heavenly family on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
Janet was born September 2, 1939 in Mingo Junction, Ohio. One of five children to John A. and Carolyn Vehre. She met her husband Robert Berlin while they were students at Liberty High...
Patricia Louise Brewer
Oct 29, 2021
Friday October 29th, Patricia Louise Brewer passed away with her husband, the love of her life, by her side. Patricia, known lovingly by many as “Patty” was born on July 24, 1946 to Harry Zander and Louise Zander in Girard, OH. Patty graduated from Girard High School where she was a Girard Indian, and as fate had it,...
William Patrick Jr.
Oct 27, 2021
William Patrick Jr., 79, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital. William was born June 15, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio a son to the late William and Anna (Letvin) Patrick Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School. He was also a graduate of the Akron Barber College and was...
Barbara Ann Sylvester
Oct 22, 2021
Barbara Ann (Entzi) Sylvester, 80, of McDonald, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. Barb was born on December 28,1940 in Warren, Ohio to the late Robert and Viola (Shood) Entzi. Barb proudly served her country in the U.S. Airforce receiving a top rank of First Lieutenant. Barb received her nursing degree...
Darlene Marie Burton
Oct 21, 2021
Darlene Marie Burton, 75, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Darlene was born October 29, 1945 in Georgia, a daughter to the late James and Stella (Wilson) Abblett. She had worked for Packard Electric and retired after 30 years. Darlene was a member of the Girard Eagles Club. She...
Joshua F. Tibbs
Oct 20, 2021
Joshua F. Tibbs, 27, of Niles, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2021 at his home. Josh was born August 22, 1994 in Warren, Ohio. He was a graduate of Niles High School. He played football for Austintown and Niles throughout his school years. Josh worked for BRT Extrusions. He was an avid LA Chargers fan,and loved camping,...
Frank R. Hapcic
Oct 19, 2021
Frank R. Hapcic, 78, of McDonald, peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Trumbull Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Frank was born April 15, 1943 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Frank and Helen (Evich) Hapcic. He was a graduate of McDonald High School and studied at YSU. Frank proudly...
Donald C. Parker
Oct 13, 2021
Donald C. Parker, 86, of Girard passed away Wednesday October13,2021 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. Don was born June 23, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of Clayton and Evelyn (Port) Parker. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Don was a lifelong resident of Girard where he owned and operated...
Donna J. Holmes
Oct 11, 2021
Donna Holmes, 85, of McDonald, passed away on October 11, 2021 at Austintown Health Care Center. Donna was born January 6, 1936 in Warren, Ohio, a daughter to the late, William and Mary Margaret (Collins) Fisher. She was devoted to taking care of her family all her life. Donna was a member of Our...
Barbara Doran
Oct 9, 2021
Barbara Doran, 74, of Girard, passed away on Saturday October 9, 2021 at Shepherd of the Valley in Warren, Ohio. Barbara was born December 18, 1946 in Niles, Ohio, a daughter of Richard Valot and Grace (Shaffer). She was an assembly line worker at General Electric in Niles before marrying her husband, David A. Doran. Barbara always enjoyed...
Mary Lou Stevenson
Oct 7, 2021
Mary Lou Stevenson, 76, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at East Liverpool Hospital. Mary Lou was born September 3, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to James and Martha (Kail) Carmody. Mary Lou was devoted to taking care of her family. She enjoyed going to the lake and spending time at the cottage...
Joline R. Boserman
Oct 7, 2021
Joline R. Boserman, 93, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Warren Nursing Home. Joline was born April 29, 1928 in Elkins, West Virginia a daughter to the late William and Pearl (Boyle) Hinchman. She was devoted to caring for her family. Joline was a former member of Community Fellowship Church of God in Austintown....
Kester Ray "Buck" Hill
Oct 7, 2021
After an extended illness, Kester Ray Hill passes away on Thursday October 7, 2021. Affectionately known as "Buck", he was a long time resident of the Girard area. Born, February 26, 1930, in Pekin, Illinois, Buck was the son of Harper Kester and Ethel Brumfield Hill. Raised by his aunt and uncle, Bernard and Wanda Hartman in Auburn,...
Matthew Edward Jurkovac
Oct 4, 2021
Matthew Edward Jurkovac, 94, of Girard, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021, at the Hospice House, in Poland. Matthew was born March 6, 1927, in Monaca Pennsylvania, the son of the late Joseph and Johanna (Fabyanic) Jurkovac. He served his country in the Marines during WWII. He was a graduate of Geneva College where he earned his...
Clark S. Cretella Sr.
Oct 3, 2021
Clark S. Cretella Sr., 66, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by family. Clark was born April 26, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John and Janet (Clark) Cretella. He worked as a self- employed carpenter. and was an artist, photographer and woodworker. He enjoyed golfing in his spare...
Christina Hicks
Sep 27, 2021
Christina Hicks, 96, of Austintown, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at The Inn at Christine Valley. Christina was born February 24, 1925 in Spangler, Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Osia (Kieth) Anderson. She had previously worked as a nurse’s aide at Miners Hospital. Christina was a member of the Christian Missionary Church of Northern Cambria,...
Kenneth W. Franklin Jr.
Sep 21, 2021
Kenneth W. Franklin Jr. 42, of Youngstown passed away Tuesday September 21, at Hospice House. Kenneth "Kenny" was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Deerwestern(Franklin), and his brother Jesse Paul Franklin. Kenny was born May 22, 1979 in Youngstown, the son of Kenneth and Beverly (Deerwestern) Franklin Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his son Joshua...
