Obituaries
Diva (Schiavoni) Higby
Dec 19, 2018
Diva Elodia Claudia (Schiavoni) Higby, 96, formerly of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at her daughter's home in New York City. Diva was born July 21, 1922, in Trisungo, Italy, the daughter of Antonio and Colomba (Rigolassi) Schiavoni and she was the youngest of a crew of first cousins belonging to five families all living on...
William L. Glass
Dec 16, 2018
William "Bill" L. Glass, 83, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his home, with his family by his side. Bill was born October 29, 1935, in Cresson, PA., the son of Leo and Hortense (Dashner) Glass. Bill had worked for the Ohio Leather Works for 14 years and then retired from General Motors, after...
Richard L. Taylor
Dec 12, 2018
Richard L. Taylor, 62, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio. Rich was born November 13, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Richard L. and Mildred (Tillery) Taylor Sr. Rich was a 1975 graduate of Girard High School and had worked as a tow motor and crane operator for...
Mark S. Timmins
Dec 11, 2018
Mark S. Timmins, 61, of Liberty Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at his residence. Mark was born September 10, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Swartz) Timmins. Mark was a 1975 graduate of Liberty High School and had worked in the optical profession as a licensed optician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Stanley L. Marsh
Dec 10, 2018
Stanley L. Marsh, 84, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 10, 2018, at his residence. Stanley was born December 17, 1933, in McDonald, Ohio, the son of Peter and Florence (Greathouse) Marsh. Stanley retired from the City of Girard, in the waste water treatment plant. He had belonged to the Moose Lodge in Warren, and enjoyed woodworking...
Kathleen "Honey" (McGee) O'Connell
Dec 8, 2018
Kathleen L. "Honey" O'Connell, 92, of Girard, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at her home, with her family by her side, just hours before her 93rd birthday. Honey was born December 9, 1925,in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Patrick J. and Margaret E. (Eicher) McGee. She was a 1944 graduate of Girard High...
Helen M. Virgillitti
Dec 5, 2018
Helen M. Virgillitti 99 of Girard , had fallen asleep in death peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in the presence of her loving family .Helen was born on July 3, 1919 in Girard Ohio The daughter of Edward and Mary (Carson)Baptist . Helen had worked as management for Lerner’s Department Store first in downtown Youngstown...
Mary (Capogreco) Mihalick
Dec 5, 2018
Mary F. Mihalick, 82, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Mary was born October 17, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Salvatore and Carmella (Irilli) Capogreco. She was a 1956 graduate of Girard High School. Mary graduated from South Side School of X-ray Tech and worked...
Jack Carlton
Dec 4, 2018
Girard - Jack Carlton's story unfolds like his art. Shaped and layered with rich and varied experiences that inform his work with images, languages, and methods that became entirely his own. He was a vagabond at heart. Traveling from one place, one medium, one idea to another throughout much of his illustrious career. He lived and worked in Morocco,...
Allen E. Bansberg
Dec 4, 2018
Allen E. Bansberg, 69, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. Allen was born February 26, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Edward and Irma "Mim" ( Juslin) Bansberg. Allen retired in 2005 from RMI, in Niles, as a press operator. He was a member of the Mosquito Bowman's Club...
Gail J. (Bradley) Ryan
Dec 1, 2018
Gail J. Ryan, 71, of McDonald, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday December 1, 2018. Gail was born March 18, 1947, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Glenn and Jeanette (Sprankle) Bradley. Gail received her Associate Degree from Youngstown State University, and had previously worked for Northside Hospital, as a hospital administrator, and also...
Nancy L. (Scannell) Hettrick
Nov 28, 2018
Nancy L. Hettrick, 77, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Nancy was born October 30, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of Myron and Jules (Pugh) Scannell. Nancy had worked as a legal secretary at Attorney Douglas Toot's office for many years. She loved quilting, and was excellent at making many...
Edward J. Bush
Nov 25, 2018
Edward J. Bush, 92, of McDonald, passed away on Sunday, November 25,2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, surrounded by the people he loved. Edward was born November 17, 1926, in Cleveland, the son of Clarence and Naomi (Davies) Bush. Edward graduated from McDonald High School in 1944. After graduation he served his country in the Navy during World...
Peggy H. (Hardwick) Polois
Nov 24, 2018
Peggy H. Polois, 81, of McDonald, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at her home, with her family by her side. Peggy was born February 21, 1937, the daughter of Johnny and Evelyn (Palmer) Hardwick, as they were fleeing Dyersburg, Tennessee, on a barge due to the severe flood of the Mississippi River. She retired from Packard Electric...
Sandra L. Boccieri
Nov 18, 2018
Sandra L. Boccieri, 53, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at her home, with her family by her side. Sandra was born March 16, 1965, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of James and Dorothy (Hodge) Welch. She had worked at Liberty Arms Assisted Living for 11 years. Sandra was very artistic, and loved drawing and painting....
Ray B. Nevel
Nov 18, 2018
Ray B. Nevel, 82, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Liberty Health Care Center in Liberty Twp., Ray was born May 30, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Llewellyn D. and Fanny R. (Wright) Nevel. Ray retired in 2005, after 34 years in the insurance business. Ray had participated in multiple golf leagues and...
Florence A. (Bowser) Vukelich
Nov 13, 2018
Florence A. Vukelich, 95, of Youngstown, formerly of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at The Inn At Walker Mill, in Youngstown. Florence was born October 11, 1923, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles and May (Titus) Bowser. Florence retired from Packard Electric, as an assembly line worker. She had an admiration for all animals....
Larry Burns Jr.
Nov 11, 2018
Larry Burns Jr, 73, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at his residence. Larry was born, April 12, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Larry and Sylvia Marsh Burns Sr. Larry worked as a truck driver and was a 32nd degree Mason. He served his country 13-1/2 years in the Navy and 2 tours...
Marjorie Ellen (McPheron) Duganne
Nov 10, 2018
Marjorie Ellen Duganne, 85, of Liberty Twp., formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Youngstown, Ohio. Marjorie was born January 29, 1933, in Hubbard, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Ellen (Howke) McPheron. Marjorie was a member of Hubbard Nazarene Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, her...
Helen M. Moadus
Nov 10, 2018
Helen M. Moadus, 96, of McDonald, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018 her 96th birthday, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Youngstown. Helen was born November 10, 1922 in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Matthew Drovdlic (Dulovich) and Barbara Lodic. Helen was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, in McDonald. She leaves to cherish her memory,...
