Obituaries

Feb 9, 2017

Verna A. Dando, 78, of Girard, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, Thursday February 9, 2017, at her residence. Verna was born January 7, 1939 in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Verna (Sveda) Esposito. Verna worked in sales at Girard Hardware, Stringers Jewelry Store, and JC Penny's prior to retiring. She was a member of...

Feb 5, 2017

Emma Purnell, 87, of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, Sunday February 5, 2017, at her residence. Emma was born November 3, 1929 in Youngstown, the daughter of Michael and Eva May (Hindman) Cuprik. Emma was a 1948 graduate of East High School. She was a Forklift Operator for Packard Electric and retired in 1991...

Feb 4, 2017

William E. Kowalczyk, 78, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Hospice House in Poland. Will was born February 6, 1938 in Warren, Ohio, the son of John and Victoria (Dulemba) Kowalczyk. He had worked for US Steel McDonald Works and had retired from RMI,after 20 years, in 2001. He was an Army veteran. Will was...

Feb 3, 2017

Helen Mary Franko, 94, of Niles, formerly of Girard, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Shepherd of The Valley Nursing Home. Helen was born January 24, 1923 in Lambert, PA., the daughter of John and Mary (Shuba) Beck. Helen had worked as a crane operator for Republic Steel during WW II, but for most of Helen's life...

Feb 2, 2017

John P. Mikacinich, 92, of Girard, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 2, 2017. John was born June 28, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA., the son of John G. and Veronica (Grgica) Mikacinich. He was an Army veteran, serving in the 69th Division during WW II. John retired in 1980 as a machine shop foreman for US...

Jan 31, 2017

Gale "Cokie" L. Kerr, 65, of Liberty Twp., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at her residence. Cokie was born November 4, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Gale (Hennessy) Thorsby. She was a 1969 graduate of Liberty High School. Cokie had worked as a PBX operator for General Fireproofing for 10 years and...

Jan 30, 2017

John "Jack" F. Kincaid, 81, of Girard, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. John was born May 22, 1935 at West Liberty Street, Girard, the son of Harry and Margaret (Baumgartner) Kincaid. John was a 1954 graduate of Girard High School. He served his country in the Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He had...

Jan 26, 2017

Fred P. Faustino, 77, of Liberty Township, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2017 at his home. Fred was born October 8, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Carmen and Josephine (Addeo) Faustino and has been a lifelong resident. He was a graduate from Liberty High School in 1957. Fred was a Captain with the Liberty Police Department...

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...