Obituaries

Nov 8, 2018

MCDONALD –A memorial mass will take place at a later date for Charles L. Gilchrist, 86, who following a brief illness,passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Omni Manor Nursing Home in Youngstown. Charles was born March 2, 1932, in Girard, a son of the late Leslie M. Gilchrist and Beulah F. Eshleman. After graduating from...

Nov 6, 2018

Donald Parker Carner, 82, of Girard, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2018, with his family by his side. Don was born March 9, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Lyle and Edna (Leslie) Carner. He had worked for 38 ½ years for Youngstown Board of Education, as a stationary engineer, before retiring in 1989....

Nov 4, 2018

Inis B. Callard, 99, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Liberty Health Care Center. Inis was born September 18, 1919, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Sebastian and Perina (Tancredi) Penza. She had worked 38 years for the city of Girard mayor’s office, serving five mayors as their secretary, and retiring in 1988. Inis...

Nov 3, 2018

Teddy Meckulch, 55, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

Teddy was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 22, 1963 to Charlotte and Tom Meckulch.  After graduation from Girard High School in 1981, Teddy attended Youngstown State University where he graduated with a degree in Business Management.  During college, Teddy began working at a...

Nov 2, 2018

Sally L. Wilson, 81, of McDonald, passed away on November 2, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Sally was born November 3, 1936, in Austintown, Ohio, the daughter of Louis and Selma (Nelson) Hubbard. She was a member of Woodland Park United Methodist Church. Sally had worked for Hills department store as a stock worker for many years....

Oct 29, 2018

Lois M. (Blumetti) Helle, 87, of Girard, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018, at Liberty Healthcare Center with family by her side. Lois was born August 16, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Irene (Cunningham) Blumetti. She was a member of Church Hill United Methodist Church, and was a devoted wife and mother. Lois and...

Oct 28, 2018

Kim Marie Joynes, 61, of McDonald, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 28, 2018, at her mother's residence after a prolonged illness. Kim was born July 23, 1957, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Don and Dixie (Windle) Kosovec. She was a 1975 graduate of McDonald High School. Kim had worked for Dairy Mart in Cortland, various local bars,...

Oct 25, 2018

John A. Vigorito (Vigs), 60, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Hospice House in Poland. John was born November 6, 1957, in Warren, Ohio, the son of John and Emmy (Dumlao) Vigorito. He was a 1976 graduate of Girard High School, earned his bachelor’s in Computer Science at Youngstown State University in 1980, and taught...

Oct 21, 2018

Susanne DeRose, 87, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Continuing Health Care Solutions at the Ridge. Susanne was born October 1, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Vivo) Carosella. Susanne retired from Nickles Bakery, as a clerk. She was a member of St. Rose Church. She leaves to cherish her memory,...

Oct 21, 2018

Karen R. Karniewicz, 62, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at her home, with her family by her side. Karen was born April 25, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Gail (Summerville) Wilson. Karen was a 1974 graduate of Girard High School.  She was a hairstylist, and owned and operated, Karen's Styling Salon,...

Oct 20, 2018

Philip “Tod” Davey, 62, of Berea, passed away suddenly of cardiac arrest on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at his home. Tod was born November 28, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of Lamoine and Edna (Stambaugh) Davey. He was a graduate of Girard High School and served his country in the US Army as an E-4. He had previously worked...

Oct 20, 2018

James P. Walker, of McDonald, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Ohio Living Park Vista, in Youngstown, with his family at his side.  Jim was born March 7, 1924, in Girard, Ohio, the son of John and Mary ( Sullivan) Walker. Jim enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps In 1942, and served his country, in the US...

Oct 17, 2018

Dr. Richard M. Cannon, 84, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018, at his residence.  Dick was born July 17, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Martin and Marjorie (Archibald) Cannon. He was a 1952 graduate of Girard High School, a 1956 graduate of  Mt. Union College and graduated from Ohio State Dental School in...

Oct 11, 2018

Connie DiIullo, 88, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio with her family by her side. Connie was born November 9, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Sam and Catherine (Mauro) Vitale. Connie was a member of St. Rose Church and Missionaries of Sacred Heart Woman's Auxiliary for 25...

Oct 11, 2018

Gloria Jean Sipusic, 67, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at her home, with her family by her side. Gloria was born May 12, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Julia (Farmentino) Schuster. Gloria had worked in the accounting department for Nannicola, Stambaugh-Thompsons and Phamton Fireworks. Gloria was a former Girl Scout Leader,and...

Oct 5, 2018

Judith Ann Rider, 71, of Girard, OH, passed away Friday October 5, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, with family close by. Judy was born October 27, 1946 in Cleveland, the third born of four children by the late Dorothy and Stephen Ludwig. Sisters, Barbara (Vince) Krawulski, Loretta (Larry) Jones, and brother, George Ludwig (1941-2012). In 1971, Judy married her...

Oct 3, 2018

Martha (Niemiec) Wojciak, age 94, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family as she entered the Kingdom of Heaven 'Waltzing with Jesus'.

Martha was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA before moving to New York City, and then Cleveland, Ohio, where she taught ballroom dancing. In Cleveland,...

Oct 2, 2018

Ruth L. Corsale, 96, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, surrounded by her three loving daughters. Ruth was born September 25, 1922, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Herman and Emma Zander. Ruth had worked for the Ravenna Arsenal during WWII as one of the "Rosie the Riveters". Ruth was a devoted wife and mother to...

Sep 27, 2018

Robert Hartill, 79, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Robert was born, February 17, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of William D. and Mary (Horvath) Hartill. Robert served his country in the U.S. Marines, and he worked for many years as a grinder for RMI in Niles before his retirement. Robert was...

Sep 27, 2018

Laureen Marsico, 87, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Hospice House in Poland. Laureen was born June 19, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John and Jenny (Rich) DelBene. She was a member of St. Rose Church. Laureen was devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, to her family. Everything Laureen did in life was centered...