Obituaries

May 16, 2017

Ethel Myers Coles, 89, of McDonald, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Girard. Ethel was born March 26, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Fred and Katherine (Hoffman) Myers. Ethel attended McDonald High School and was the prom queen of the class of 1945.  It was in McDonald where she made her home and raised...

May 14, 2017

Robert "Ribby" Putigano, 94, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Manor at Autumn Hills. Ribby was born June 8, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Louis and Antonette (Monaco) Putigano.  He worked for U.S. Steel for 35 years retiring as an inspector, and was a veteran who served in the U. S. Army.  ...

May 9, 2017

Mary Nerone, 96, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2017 at her residence. Mary was born December 28, 1920 in Hillsville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Anna (Nocera) Calabrese.

Mary was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Niles. A homemaker, Mary saw to the enjoyment and comfort of all her family....

May 7, 2017

Daryl L. Kitchin, 90, formerly of Girard, passed away Sunday May 7, 2017 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. Daryl was born August 1, 1926 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Frank and Cora (Heling) Kitchin. Daryl served in the United States Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict.  He was a Machinist...

Apr 21, 2017

Mary J Tropeano , 99, of Liberty Township passed away peacefully at her residence on April 21, 2017.

She was born on September 25,1917 , daughter of Gaetano and Josephine Acerra of Girard Ohio, the oldest of four children.

Mary married John Tropeano of Pittsburgh in 1946 and they lived in Girard together for almost...

Apr 20, 2017

Phyllis Jean (Charlesworth) DelBene, 75, of Niles, passed away Thursday April 20, 2017 at her daughter’s home with her family by her side. Phyllis was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 10, 1941, the daughter of James Ward and Sara (Carlton) Charlesworth. Phyllis earned her Master's Degree in Education from Youngstown State University. She was employed as a school...

Apr 18, 2017

David A. Winkler, 65, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. David was born October 31, 1951 in Weston, West Virginia, the son of Frank and Iva (Johns) Winkler. David was a 1970 graduate of Girard High School. He was a musician and for many years was the lead singer of David Allen & The Roadwork Band....

Apr 18, 2017

Barbara Reese, 63, of Niles, passed away on April 18, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic. Barbara was born December 24, 1953, the daughter of David and Amy Hall. Barbara had worked for St. Elizabeth Hospital in the pharmacy department. She enjoyed geneology and gardening. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Richard D. Reese, whom she married September 12,...

Apr 12, 2017

Anthony R. Bartholomew Jr., 75, of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday April 12, 2017, at the Hospice House in Poland. Anthony was born October 2, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Anthony R. and Susan A. (Zarlengo) Batholomew Sr. Anthony retired in 2005 after working as a Biomedical Technician for Trumbull Memorial Hospital and previously at Northside Hospital and...

Apr 12, 2017

Philp M. Cortell Sr., 88, of Girard, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017. Philip was born in Niles, Ohio, the son of the late Nicholas and Mamie Cortell. Philip served in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps. Philip was a mechanical design draftsman. He worked at RMI Steel in his earlier years and retired from Syro Steel after...

Apr 9, 2017

Ruth Burketh, 96, formerly of Girard, passed on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Liberty Health Care Center. Ruth was born May 30, 1920 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John and Catherine (Dillion) Smith. Ruth retired in from General Electric and also worked at Ravenna Arsenal and US Steel, as a Line Worker, for many years. She is survived...

Apr 3, 2017

Louis Vivo IV, 33, of Howland, passed away on Monday April 3, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Louis was born September 25, 1983 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a 2002 graduate of Brookfield High School and had worked in fiber optics for a security system. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He leaves to cherish his memory,...

Apr 3, 2017

William Joseph (Bill) Lucas passed away peacefully on April 3, 2017 at 6:00 am at his home with his family by side. Bill was born October 10, 1935 to George and Helen (Bernat) Lucas in Youngstown, OH. He was employed at Lombard Corp. for 17 years and in Accounts Payable at St. Elizabeth Hospital for 25 years. Bill had...

Apr 2, 2017

A Memorial Service will be held on May 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Calvary Cemetery for Richard G. Allen, 68, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, who passed away April 2, 2017 in Kindred Rehab in California.  Richard was born December 1, 1948, the son of Chester Lloyd and Sophia (Pinter) Allen.

Apr 1, 2017

Bernard D. "Bernie" Desmond Jr., 61, of Girard, passed away on April 1, 2017 at the Hospice House in Poland. Bernie was born December 12, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Bernard D. and Rita (Neff) Desmond Sr. Bernie was a 1974 graduate of Girard High School. He had worked for RTI International as a welder. Bernie loved...

Apr 1, 2017

Fabian Guerra, 81, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Hospice House in Poland. Fabian was born February 24, 1936 in Valsinni,Italy, the son of Luigi and Maria Guerra. After coming to the United States in 1958 he resided in Niles for several years. He was a long time resident of Girard.  Fabian had worked...

Mar 31, 2017

Jason C. Grimaldi, 41, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 31, 2017 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown. Jason was born July 6, 1975 in Youngstown, Ohio. Jason was an autoworker for 17 years at General Motors. As a member of the McKinley Heights Fire Department in 1992, Jason found his passion, and in 2011 continued his...

Mar 29, 2017

Ronald M. Fay, 86, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his residence. Ron was born April 26, 1930 in Fayette City, Pennsylvania, the son of Lawrence and Irene (Hill) Fay. He retired after thirty years as a mill wright from Republic Steel. Ron was a Army veteran serving in the Korean War and was...

Mar 27, 2017

Norma J. Gifford, 81, of Niles, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio . Norma was born in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1935, the daughter of Haven D. and Lillian R. (Hamilton) Mowrey. Norma was a member of Liberty Assembly of God Church. Norma married the love of her life, Ray G....

Mar 24, 2017

Carl V. Demas, 92, of McKinley Heights., passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home, in Niles. Carl was born April 15, 1924 in Harding, West Virginia, the son of Dominic and Maggie (Orsine) Demas.  He served his country in the US Coast Guard during WWII in the Pacific Theater of Operations and...