Obituaries

Jan 17, 2018

Carmen J. Dedonato III, 52, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Girard. Carmen was born December 16, 1965, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Carmen J. Dedonato Jr. and Clara A. (Wilkinson) Dedonato. Carmen was a 1983 graduate of Girard High School and a graduate of Youngstown State University with a double major. Carmen...

Jan 15, 2018

Anthony “Tony” James Cononico, 42, of Holly Springs NC, passed away at his home on Monday, January 15, 2018 as a result from natural causes. Anthony was born April 11, 1975 in Warren, a son of the late Thomas Cononico and Anna Marie Cardiero Cononico. He was a 1993 graduate of Girard High School. Anthony honorably served in the...

Jan 15, 2018

Emory Robert "Bob" Lane,83 of Howland, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, January 15, 2018. Bob was born April 26, 1934 in Smithfield, West Virginia, the son of Leonard and Emma (Ater) Lane. Bob served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Bob retired from Packard Electric after 36...

Jan 15, 2018

Patricia Irene (Van Ness) Blue went home to her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2018. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandma, aunt and great aunt.

She leaves behind her devoted mother Kathleen (McGee) Van Ness O'Connell, her brother Donald (Liz) Van Ness and family, her sister Kathleen Morrison and family, her loving...

Jan 12, 2018

Deborah L. Campana, 67, of Liberty Twp., passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  Debbie was born December 27, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Eileen (Foley) Fay. She leaves her beloved husband, Bob Campana, whom she married January 31, 1970, her daughters; Kimberly (Jason) Weinell of Girard...

Jan 12, 2018

Kathleen R. Spess, 72, of Vienna, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.  Kathy was born July 5, 1945 in Ashtabula, Ohio, a daughter of John and Mary Ann (Melago) DePascale.  Kathy graduated from Youngstown State University with a BSN degree and had worked for St. Elizabeth's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital and retired...

Jan 10, 2018

Lynden A. Hubler, 61, of Warren, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at his home. Lynden was born June 5, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Charles Hubler and Mary Kay (Thompson) Hubler-Orlando. Lynden was a hard worker and  had last worked at the Golden Gate Restaurant in Warren as a cook. He was a 1975 graduate...

Jan 7, 2018

Joseph J. Krumpak, Sr. 1921-2018 McDONALD—Joseph J. Krumpak, Sr., 96, of McDonald, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Ohio Living Nursing Home in Youngstown, Ohio.

Joe was born on January 21, 1921 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the son of James J. Sr. and Katherine Derrick Krumpak and moved to McDonald in 1926.  Joe moved back to...

Jan 5, 2018

Sewell D. Marsh, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018, at his home with his family by his side. Sewell was born September 21, 1932 in Bistrol, West Virginia, the son of Logan W. and Bessie (Goodwin) Marsh. He retired in 1986 from Campbell Sheet & Tube Co. and had served his country in the US Army...

Jan 1, 2018

Amy Lou Eleanor (Heasley) Hall was born on March 4th, 1924 and passed away on January 1, 2018.  Amy was the daughter of the late Raymond L. Heasley and the late Gertrude Eleanor (Noss) Heasley of Ashtabula, Ohio.  Amy married David C. Hall of Girard, Ohio on May 13th, 1950.  Amy was preceded in death by her husband David...

Dec 27, 2017

Henry J. "Hank"  Myers, 85, of Liberty Twp., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at his residence. Hank was born December 7, 1932 in Middletown, Pennsylvania,  the son of Russell and Arletta (Mortz) Myers. He retired in 1986 from Wean United as an electrician and had previously worked for REM Electronics for many years. Hank served his...

Dec 25, 2017

Mary N. Krumpak, 90, of McDonald, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Mary was born March 9, 1927 in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Bon and Margaret (Donahue) Watts. Mary had worked as a crane operator for US Steel during WW II, but for most of her life, Mary was a devoted wife and...

Dec 22, 2017

Garland Parker Dunkel Jr., 66, of Niles, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at his home. Garland was born, October 19, 1951 in Butler, PA., the son of Garland P. and Gloria (Marshall) Dunkel Sr. He had worked at Commercial Intertech as a maintenance Electrician for over thirty years. Garland was a member of the Saxon Club and...

Dec 15, 2017

Mary E. "Liz" (Ridel) Hake, 97, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2017 at her residence. Mary was born October 10, 1920 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph N. and Emma M. (Lucas) Ridel. Mary had worked at Poland Countryside Furniture in Liberty Twp. for awhile, but most of her life as spent taking...

Dec 13, 2017

John Harry Pugel entered into eternal rest at 2:10am on December 13, 2017 after fulfilling his earthly obligations for 104 years.

John was born on December 20, 1912 in Gannett, Idaho to Mary Magdalene Puhalla and John Milan Pugel who both immigrated from Czechoslovakia.

He was employed at Republic Steel in Youngstown for over 30...

Dec 9, 2017

Daniel Alfred Van Dam, 75, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at his residence. Dan was born November 19, 1942 in Bronx, New York, the son of Alfred D. and Olive (Wilkinson) Van Dam.

Dan was a 1964 graduate of Youngstown College. He was the owner and operator of D.A. Van Dam...

Dec 8, 2017

Gloria M. Garber, 86, of Warren, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. Gloria was born January 12, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Makar) Hunkus. Gloria retired from Girard City School Systems, after 37 years, as a school secretary. She was a member of St. Rose Church and...

Dec 5, 2017

Mary G. Maxim, 82, of Liberty Twp., died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Northside Medical Center.  Mary was born December 21, 1934 in Kissinger Mills, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Bruce and Mary Simpson.  Mary had worked for many years as a restaurant hostess and manager, having worked for, Talk of Town, The Lamp Post and The Twentieth Century Resaurant. ...

Nov 29, 2017

Sharon D. DelBene, 75, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Northside Medical Center. Sharon was born November 25, 1942 in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of Douglas and Mildred (Fogarty) Hauenstein. Sharon had worked for many years as a cook for Little Peppino's Restaurant in Girard. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters; Jacqueline A....

Nov 28, 2017

Gilbert “Gib” J. Woods, Sr., 87, of McDonald, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. Gilbert was born October 17, 1930 in Follansebee, West Virginia, son of Robert and Beatrice (Bowen) Woods.

Gilbert graduated from McDonald High School in 1949.  He worked at U.S. Steel McDonald Works for 30 years and owned...