Obituaries
James D. Kather
Dec 24, 2016
James D. Kather, 93, of McDonald, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Autumn Hills Nursing Home. James was born July 7, 1923 in Dallas, Texas, the son of John C. and Zelma Kather. James had served his country in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. After the war, he worked as an independent truck driver for...
Donald Edwin Culver Jr.
Dec 23, 2016
Donald Edwin Culver, Jr., 69, from Liberty Township, Ohio died on December 23, 2016. Donald was called home to eternal rest on Friday at his daughter’s home in Howland Township, Ohio surrounded by the family he cherished so much in life. Donald was born on March 15, 1947 in Bristolville, Ohio son of Donald Sr. and Michelina (Margie Laprocina)...
Mary Ann (Monroe) Strong
Dec 23, 2016
Mary Ann Strong, 85, of Howland, passed away on December 23, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic. Mary Ann was born on April 14, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Richard and Jane (Williams) Monroe. She was a member of Girard First United Methodist Church in Girard. She devoted her life to lovingly caring for her home and her...
Stella G. (Gawdyda) Bettura
Dec 23, 2016
Stella G. Bettura of Girard, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Hospice House. Stella was born in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Theodore and Tekla Unitsky Gawdyda She had worked for Packard Electric for 25 years retiring in 1980.Stella was a member of St. Rose Church where she volunteered in the school cafeteria and bingo nights...
Elberta H (Hevner) Parker
Dec 22, 2016
Elberta H. Parker, 79, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Autumn Hills Nursing Care Center. Elberta was born September 5, 1937 in Elkins, West Virginia, the daughter of Arnold and Beatrice Bradley Hevner. She had worked for Great Beginnings Pre School and was lovingly known as "Miss Bert" to all. She was a member of...
Loraine A Maksim
Dec 21, 2016
Loraine A. Maksim, 56, passed on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Northside Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. Loraine was born October 1, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Richard P. and Lois J. (Thompson) Maksim. Loraine was a 1978 graduate of Liberty High School and previously worked as Dietary Aide at Park Vista of Youngstown. She enjoyed cooking, photography,...
John A. Martin Sr.
Dec 18, 2016
John A. Martin Sr., 80, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his residence. John was born January 15, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Filberto and Bertha W. (Plasky) Martini. John was a graduate of Youngstown State University and had worked for Copperweld Steel as an industrial engineer. He was a member of the...
Joann C. (Milliman) Kay
Dec 15, 2016
Joann C. Kay, 85, of Liberty Twp., died Thursday December 15, 2016 at her residence. Joann was born December 12, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles V. and Bertha (Froman) Milliman. Joann retired from Windsor House Inc. as a secretary and had also worked for First Federal Bank of Youngstown and Fithian Realty...
Kathleen (O'Connor) Houck
Dec 14, 2016
Kathleen Houck, 93, formerly of Girard, died Wednesday December 14, 2016 at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles. Kathleen was born April 9, 1923, in Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Zink) O'Connor. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in McDonald. She spent her life lovingly caring for her home,...
Barbara Ann Smith
Dec 13, 2016
Barbara Ann Smith, 61, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Lake Milton, Ohio. Barbara was born February 23, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Charles J. and Mary M. McCay Smith Sr., Barbara was a graduate of Mount Union University and a member of Church Hill United Methodist Church. For most of her...
Rudolph Blazina
Dec 11, 2016
Rudolph Blazina, 92, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. Rudolph was born November 7, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Michael and Mildred (Mikaluti) Blazina. He had worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. for 32 years retiring as a blooming mill roller. Rudolph was a member of...
William E. Tanner
Dec 9, 2016
William Tanner, 82 of Austintown, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Bill was born November 10, 1934 in Lawton, Oklahoma, the son of Willie and Emma Nunley Tanner. Bill had worked as a welder- diesel mechanic for Heckett Engineering, Dowell Schlumberger and retired from Dearing Compressor. He was a member of the Jehovah's...
Robert L. Blinco Sr.
Dec 8, 2016
Robert L. Blinco, 89, of Weathersfield Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Northside Medical Center. Robert was born October 2, 1927 in Martinsferry, Ohio, the son of Robert and Nellie (Shaw) Blinco. He was retired from U.S. Steel and was an Army veteran of WWII. He is survived by his son, Robert L .Blinco Jr. Robert...
Mary M (Williamson) Norman
Dec 5, 2016
Mary Margaret Williamson Norman, 92, formerly of Girard, passed away Monday December 5, 2016 at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles. Mary was born December 29, 1923, the daughter of George and Laura Butler Williamson. Mary worked as a Press Operator for more than 43 years before retiring from Metal Products in Niles. Mary loved to travel, play cards,...
Harvey W. Lowery Jr.
Dec 4, 2016
Harve W. Lowery, Jr., 76, of Girard, passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Harvey was born September 3, 1940 the son of Harve W. Lowery, Sr. and Jean Cook Lowery. Prior to retirement Harvey worked at the General Motors plant...
Richard A Wydick Jr.
Dec 3, 2016
Richard A. Wydick Jr., 53, of Liberty Twp, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Youngstown. Richard was born July 25, 1963, the son of Richard A. Wydick of Florida and Lona (John) Pastore Consier of Liberty. Richard owned and operated Iron Security Door for twenty years. He was drawn to nature and found peace in the outdoors. He...
Julius Klepec Sr.
Dec 2, 2016
Julius Klepec Sr., 84, of Girard passed away Friday December 2, 2016, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1932 in Slovenia, the son of George and Josephine (Pezdirc) Klepec. He worked at Ohio Leather for 17 years and as a Press Operator at Commerical Intertec for 23 years before retiring....
Julius Klepec Sr
Dec 2, 2016
Julius Klepec Sr., 84, of Girard passed away Friday December 2, 2016, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1932 in Slovenia, the son of George and Josephine (Pezdirc) Klepec. He worked at Ohio Leather for 17 years and as a Press Operator at Commerical Intertec for 23 years before retiring....
Anne L. (Bahn) Milne
Dec 1, 2016
Anne L. Milne, 89, of Girard, passed away at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Howland, Ohio on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Anne was born May 23, 1927 in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Komlanc) Bahn. Anne was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, music and especially the time...
Linda L (Callard) Ross
Nov 29, 2016
Linda L. Ross, 75, of Girard, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Linda was born December 10, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur and Tiva (Orsine) Callard. She had operated and was a co-owner of Big Red Quick Print for 10 years in Liberty Twp. and was a former employee at Blackstone Funeral...
