Obituaries

Jan 24, 2017

Helen M. Kuzman, 87, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. Helen was born September 7, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Peter and Julia (Zyvar) Kroliski. Helen owned and operated Kuzman's Bar in Girard with her late husband for over 50 years. She was a graduate of Girard...

Jan 23, 2017

Helen Merrick, 92, formerly of Liberty Twp,peacefully  passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Omni Manor in Youngstown, where she had been a resident for the past eight years. Helen shouldered the burdens of her declining health with dignity, strength and courage. She was born June 7, 1924 in Girard, Ohio,to the late  Michael and...

Jan 22, 2017

Donald R. White, 73, of Liberty Twp., passed away on January 22, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Don was born October 26, 1943 in Kittanning, PA., the son of Gerald and Laura (Edwards) White. Don owned and operated White's service station for over forty years in Girard and it's present location in Niles, and was...

Jan 20, 2017

Charles L. Meuser, 81, of Girard, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, after a long illness. Charles was born December 22, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of Walter and Jeanette ( Spatholt) Meuser. Charles was a 1953 graduate of Girard High School, and went on to graduate from Westminster College.  He had worked...

Jan 19, 2017

Michelle D. Daugherty, 50, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 19th, 2017, at her home. Michelle was born September 1, 1966 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Roy and Elaine (Heck) Toney. Michelle devoted most of her life to raising her children and caring for her family. She was a member of Austintown First Free Will Baptist...

Jan 19, 2017

Norma L. Cramer, 86, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Grace Woods Village in Niles, Ohio. Norma was born July 20, 1930 in Hubbard, Ohio, the daughter of Alva and Ruth (Huff) Lowry. Norma worked for Packard Electric retiring in 1995. She was a member of Church Hill United Methodist Church in Liberty...

Jan 18, 2017

Michael Pozega, 90, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Omni Manor Nursing Home. Mike was born November 11, 1926 in Girard, the son of Michael and Barbara (Molinar) Pozega. He had worked as a tanner for the Ohio Leather Works for 20 years before retiring. Mike loved music and enjoyed playing the tamburitza. He was...

Jan 17, 2017

Virginia F. David, 91, of Girard, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, with her family by her side. Virginia was born November 29, 1925 in Girard, the daughter of John and Anna (Morale) Leskovec. She had worked for the Ohio Leather Works, after graduating from high school, for a little over a year and then...

Jan 15, 2017

Jerry L. Adams, 69, of South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his residence. Jerry was born January 7, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late David and Betty (Craig) Adams.

Jerry was a Service Technician for IBM in Atlanta Georgia. He served his country in the Navy during Vietnam. He enjoyed...

Jan 12, 2017

Thomas Seidler Sr, 76, of Austintown, passed away January 12, 2017 at St. Elizabeth  Hospital. Thomas was born March 9, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of William and Elizabeth (Gallite) Seidler. Thomas was a member of St. Rose Church and served his country in the United States Army.  Prior to retirement he worked as Foreman for Saw Hill...

Jan 10, 2017

Lina Picierro, 78, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Lina was born July 1, 1928 in Italy, the daughter of Sam and Annette (Arogona) Salvitore. She was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard. She spent her life lovingly caring for her home and her family. She...

Jan 9, 2017

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at St. Rose Church in Girard with Msgr. John Zuraw officiating for Denise M. Zitnik, 85, who passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. Denise was born December 18, 1931, in Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Osias and Helen (Boliduc) Allard. She...

Jan 8, 2017

Dolores E. Moliterno, 86, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017, after a brief illness at the Hospice House in Poland, surrounded by her family. Dolores was born December 6, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Ursula (Lambert) Meranto. Dolores had a non-traditional work history, including working at a movie theater, in her teens,...

Jan 7, 2017

Kathleen P. Burketh, 76, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Northside Hospital. Kathleen was born February 28, 1940 in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Abbul and Ruth E. (Smith) Burketh. Kathleen retired from Kent State University, in the food service department, after many years. Besides her mother, she is survived by her brothers, William R....

Jan 7, 2017

Robert J. Schmalzried Sr., 68, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at his home. Robert was born November 27, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Bernard and Alice (Geis) Schmalzried. Robert was a graduate of Youngstown State University and retired as a  co-owner and operator of A&B Unfinished Furniture in Warren, where he had...

Jan 6, 2017

Peter C. Sicilian, 81, of Hubbard, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Peter was born February 28, 1935 in Mercer, Pennsylvania, the son of Carmen and Felicia (Ratkowski) Sicilian. Peter was a 1965 graduate of Youngstown State University, receiving his BA in Science and Business Administration. He served his country in the US...

Jan 2, 2017

Mary Jane Resnik, 63, of Austintown, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Mary Jane was born December 2, 1953 in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Louis and Helen Mae (Carbon) DeConcilus. She had worked as a receptionist for the Ursuline Sisters in Canfield. Mary Jane attended Shiloh House of Praise Church in Beaver Twp.,...

Jan 1, 2017

Funeral services will be held at 12 P.M., Thursday at Blackstone Funeral Home for Gloria D. Powers, 90, of Girard, who died on Sunday the 1st of January at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center in Youngstown, Ohio. Born November 30, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, Gloria was one of four and the only daughter of Harold L. and Charlotte E....

Dec 31, 2016

Janet E. Fynes, 79, of Girard, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Janet was born October 24, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Herman and Kathryn (Bunnell) Bonam. Janet devoted her life to raising her children and taking care of her family.  Janet was a very active member of the First Christian Church....

Dec 27, 2016

William "Bill" H. Slabe Sr., 91, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Park Vista Nursing Care Center. Bill was born November 2, 1925, in Struthers, Ohio, the son of Matthew T. and Mary Steblaj Slabe. Bill served his country during WWII in the Navy and then served in the Army during the Korean Conflict....