Obituaries
Dolores E. (Meranto) Moliterno
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,...
Kathleen P Burketh
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....
Robert J Schmalzried Sr.
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...
Peter C Sicilian
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...
Mary Jane (DeConcilus) Resnik
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.,...
Gloria D (Walker) Powers
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....
Janet E. (Bonam) Fynes
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....
William H. Slabe Sr.
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....
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...
