Obituaries

Aug 23, 2018

Nicholas A. Harasyn, 89, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at his residence. Nick was born January 15, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio. Nick served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He had first worked for US Steel, as a machinist, and then for Ford and Chevy manufacturers...

Aug 21, 2018

Joseph Merle Lewis Jr., 17, passed away, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his home. Joey was born June 4, 2001, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Joseph Merle Lewis Sr., and Bobbie J. Poe. He had attended Girard High School. Joey had wanted to join the military and enjoyed hunting and playing video games. Besides his parents, he is...

Aug 18, 2018

John was born December 7, 1935 to Joe and Lucille (Muir) Hoffer in Meadville, Pennsylvania, the youngest of four children. After graduating from high school, he enjoyed adventures such as hitchhiking to Florida, a stint in the Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes, and riding his motorcycle. Then his older sister introduced him to a co-worker at the Talon...

Aug 18, 2018

Samuel J. Revella, 90, of Girard, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at his home. Sam was born July 5, 1928, in Girard, the son of Salvatore and Carmel (Ruggiero) Revella. Sam served his country in the Army during the Korean War, as a corporal and cooking instructor. He first worked...

Aug 11, 2018

Donna J. Hall, of Youngstown, formerly of Girard, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Omni West Assisted Living. Donna was born July 4, 1920, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Harold and Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Thorpe. Donna had worked at Sleigh Bell Nursing Home as a nurse's aide and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She...

Aug 2, 2018

Katherine B. “Kay” Sefcik Katherine “Kay” Sefcik, 87, passed into Eternal Life on Thursday, August 2, 2018.  Kay was born on November 26, 1930, in McDonald, Ohio, as the only daughter of the late Steven Cvetnic and Maria Kovacich Cvetnic, and was a lifelong resident of McDonald.  She was a graduate of Roosevelt Elementary, and McDonald High School.  Kay...

Jul 30, 2018

Andrew “Joe” Pignanelli died peacefully in the arms of his wife surrounded by beloved family members at his McDonald home in his Ohio State room on Monday, July 30th, following a year of treatments for an aggressive brain tumor.

Joe was proud of the fact that he shared his birthday with King Elvis on January 8. He...

Jul 29, 2018

Shirley Joan Fitch, 88, of Girard, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 29th, 2018, at St. Mary’s in Columbiana. Shirley was born April 10, 1930, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Hugh and Kathryn (Howells) Holland. She was a member of Girard First United Methodist Church, where she belonged to the Lydia Circle and the Girard Literary Club. She...

Jul 26, 2018

McDonald, Ohio - Sally "Butch" Hanshaw, 74, of McDonald, Ohio, formerly of Bonita Springs, Florida, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2018, while a patient at Beeghly Oaks Center, Boardman, Ohio, following a long illness. She was born on February 2, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to William J. and Dorothy (Ryan) Cozadd. Sally was a former member...

Jul 22, 2018

Regina "Jeanie" Kihm, 63, of Girard, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Hospice House in Poland. Jeanie was born October 15, 1954, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of William and Beulah (Reiner) Reed. She had previously worked for Weatherby Coates, in Youngstown, and Brentwood Originals, as a seamstress, for the...

Jul 20, 2018

Anne M. Kogovsek, 91, of Girard, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles. Anne was born March 1, 1927, in Niles, Ohio, the daughter of Frank & Ann (Verhovnik) Butcher.  Anne had worked for Atlantic Mills, in Youngstown, for twenty years as a stock person, and for most of her life was...

Jul 18, 2018

Laura M. Betts, 70, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Vista at the Ridge in Mineral Ridge.  Laura was born April 11, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Roy and June (Williamson) Betts. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxillary in Girard, and Weight Watchers. Laura had a love for all animals....

Jul 16, 2018

Rosemarie Fissel, 63, of Girard, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018, at Liberty Health Care Center.  Rosemarie was born August 2, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Donald and Frances ( Tomalka) Garrett. Rosemarie loved children, especially her grandchildren, and was a professional nanny for many years. She enjoyed nascar and was an avid Steelers fan....