Obituaries

Aug 1, 2017

Loraine (Lori) Susan Lynn (Pullin) , 60, of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday, August 1st 2017.

Lori was born April 25th, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of Howard and Wanda Jean McCormick Pullin. She was a 1975 graduate of Liberty High School and later attended Youngstown State University. She was an operating engineer at Local 66 for over...

Jul 23, 2017

Rose Marie Deak, 82, of Vienna, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. Rose was born January 19, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of William and Roxie Ann (Smith) Durkin. She retired from US Steel Co. and had worked in their accounts payable department. After retiring, Rose was a babysitter for many children. She...

Jul 20, 2017

Josephine Rapcinko, 83, of Youngstown, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Briarfield Manor in Austintown. Josephine was born December 7, 1933 in Lowellville, Ohio, the daughter of Phillip and Clara (Labrie) Bellanca. She was a 1951 graduate of Lowellville High School and always enjoyed monthly dinners with her classmates. Josephine devoted her life to caring for her...

Jul 16, 2017

Ralph B. Chuey, 87, of Girard, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born May 29, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio to Andrew and Mary (Bunofsky) Chuey. He graduated from Struthers High School in 1948 and was promptly drafted into the US Army where he proudly served his...

Jul 8, 2017

Thomas R. Hays, 75, formerly of Girard, passed away on July 8, 2017 at Signature of Warren. Thomas was born July 6, 1942 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Myron and Edna (Amy) Hays.

Prior to his retirement in 2004, Thomas was a Millwright at RMI Steel for 40 years.Thomas enjoyed camping and golfing.

Thomas...

Jul 6, 2017

John J. Bevilacqua, 58, of Girard, passed away on Thursday at Akron General Medical Center. John was born on October 3, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Nicholas and Theresa (Lucilio) Bevilacqua. John was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard and a 1977 graduate of Girard High School. John worked for Syro Steel for...

Jul 5, 2017

Dolores J. Shirey, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday at Northside Medical Center. Delores was born January 24, 1936 in Madison Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clarence S. and Helen C. (Mahood) Snyder.

Delores retired from Packard Electric and dedicated herself to being a full-time homemaker. As a homemaker, she took care of her family, including spoiling...

Jul 2, 2017

Angeline "Angie" C. Mikolaj, 93, of Girard passed July 2, 2017 at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River, Florida. Angie was born January 9, 1924, in Youngstown, the daughter of the Anthony and Rose (Cavalcanti) Vadino.

Angie was employed at US Steel for seven years. After she married her husband, Steve "Bob" Mikolaj...

Jul 2, 2017

Robert J. Jones, 77, of Girard, passed away Sunday at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. Robert was born July 18, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late William J. and Sarah (Schreckengost) Jones. Robert retired from General Motors in 1996. His prior employment included Girard Sewage Plant and Ohio Leather Works.

He was a member of Trinity...

Jul 1, 2017

Tare Marie Robarge, age 30, of Liberty Township died Saturday, July 1, 2017 in Warren, Ohio. Tara was born July 25, 1986 in Youngstown, Ohio.

She graduated from Liberty High School; was accredited as an STNA and worked at Autumn Woods, Omni Manor and Brierfield Nursing Homes. Her desire was to become a Registered Nurse.

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Jun 23, 2017

Paul E. Gerke Sr., 74, of Girard, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.  Paul was born November 10, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Charles E. and Mildred L.( Harkleroad) Gerke. Paul retired in 1999 from General Motors after 33 years working as an outside driver.  Paul loved his "57"...

Jun 23, 2017

William Eugene Jones, 87, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, at his home in Girard. William was born January 2, 1930, in Hopewell, Florida, the son of William J. and Annie Mae (Howell) Jones. He was a member of Girard Liberty Assembly of God, and worked there as a custodian for 40 years. William retired after 26 years...

Jun 22, 2017

Francis P. Santarelli, 90, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Francis was born August 21, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John and Frances (Caruso) Santarelli. He retired as a truck driver and had worked for Commerical Motor Freight and Norwalk Trucking Co. Francis was a member of St....

Jun 17, 2017

Helen E. Huffman, 90, formerly of Girard, passed away on Saturday June 17, 2017, at the Omni Manor in Youngstown. Helen was born June 19, 1926 in McDonald, Ohio, the daughter of Roy Thomas and Julia Ann (Johnson) Bailey. Helen enjoyed being a homemaker and gardening.

Helen leaves to cherish her memory her children; Howard E. Huffman...

Jun 9, 2017

LaVerne A. Penza, 90, formerly of Girard, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home in New Middletown. LaVerne was born July 13, 1926 in Girard, the daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Hardwick) Krumanocker. LaVerne moved to St. Louis at a young age. At age 6 she was a band leader. During the depression she was...

Jun 8, 2017

Richard A. Conti, of Cortland, OH  died in his home on June 8, 2017 from a short bout with recently diagnosed stomach cancer. Richard was born November 13, 1945 in New Castle, PA. the son of Lawrence and Della (Booth) Conti. Richard served in the Navy as a Seamen for 3 years. After an honorable discharge, he worked as...

Jun 8, 2017

Mary Ann "Connie" DePascale, 94, formerly of Girard, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Antonine Village in North Jackson. Connie was born February 28, 1923 in Morewood,Pennsylvania, the daughter of William and Mary (Hripko) Melago.

Connie was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Vienna. Prior to retirement, she worked more than 30...

Jun 5, 2017

NILES-Private services were held for Anna Marie Harasym, 91 , who passed away Monday , June 5, 2017 at Windsor House at Champion.

Ann was born February 24, 1926 in Pennsylvania, a daughter of Gertrude  and  John  Blasick.   She moved to the Youngstown area as a young child. Once married, Ann spent most of her time in...

Jun 2, 2017

Janice “Janny” Reese Seidel, formerly of Girard, diedat home Friday, June 2 after a long illness. She was 69. Janny graduated from Girard High School in 1966.She was an active, life-long member of Girard First United Methodist Church.She was a devoted wife and mother whose lifecentered around her home and family. She is survived by her husband of 49...

May 31, 2017

Linda E. Slimmer, 74, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2017 at her residence. Linda was born July 26, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Norval and Sannie (Trunbull) Salsgiver. Prior to retiring in 2003, Linda worked as a dishwasher for Page's Family Restaurant. Linda loved playing cards and sitting on the porch reminiscing with her...