Obituaries
Kathryn Irene (Nimmo) Fennell
Oct 9, 2016
Kathryn Irene Fennell, 95, of Girard, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 9th, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 7, 1921. She married the love of her life, Richard Claude Fennell, on July 1, 1943, and they went on to celebrate 55 glorious years together before...
Thomas S Weaver
Oct 3, 2016
Thomas S. Weaver, 70, of Medina, formerly of Girard, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic. Thomas was born April 18, 1946 in Girard, the son of George W. and Margaret W. (Candler) Weaver. Thomas had worked 26 years at Key Bank in the Stock Transfer Department. He was a member of the First United...
Susan L (Watts) Owens
Oct 2, 2016
On Sunday, October 2, 2016, Susan Lee Watts Owens, "Suzy" of Austintown, Ohio, succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Suzy was born on January 1, 1952 to her cherished parents, Robert and Leona Watts, of McDonald. Being the first born in Trumbull County in 1952,...
Jacqueline (Himes) Brode
Sep 30, 2016
Jacqueline (Himes) Brode, 75, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 at her residence. Jacqueline was born July 28, 1941 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, the daughter of the late Henry Edward and Gertrude Ann (Frank) Himes. Jacqueline was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, baking and gambling. She is survived by her...
Sunday (McRoberts) Emprich
Sep 29, 2016
Sunday Emprich, 68, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at her residence. Sunday was born February 9, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio, and was the daughter of Emery E. and Katherine (Greathouse) McRoberts Sr. Sunday enjoyed gambling and spending time with her family. She is survived by her siblings, Emery E. (Pam) McRoberts Jr., Girard; Jenny (Bob)...
John Bell
Sep 23, 2016
A memorial service will be held October 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Blackstone’s Funeral Home 672 Churchill Road in Girard, Ohio for John A. Bell, 57, of Niles, Ohio who passed away at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Youngstown on September 23, 2016. Mr. Bell was born October 14, 1958 in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Elizabeth J. Bell. ...
Francesca Minniti
Sep 15, 2016
Francesca Minniti, 81, of Girard, passed away with nearly her entire family at her side on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at St. Elizabeth’s in Youngstown, Ohio. Francesca was born July 18, 1935, in Lazarro, Province of Reggio Calabria, Italy and was the daughter of Francesco Romeo and Felicia Minniti. Francesca was a devoted wife, mother, ...
Julian J Navarro
Sep 14, 2016
Julian J. Navarro, 75, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Vibra Hospital. Julian was born August 14, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Margarito and Mary Navarro Suarez. Julian served his country in the Marine Corp and was a Girard Firefighter for more than 25 years before retiring. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. He was...
Marjorie (Hirst) Kornbau
Sep 10, 2016
Marjorie Kornbau, 73, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Northside Hospital. Marjorie was born June 12, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Harmon and Esther (Cook) Hirst. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed needlepoint, cooking and sudoku puzzle books. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Timothy Kornbau, whom she...
Louise T (Kowardy) Pavlock
Sep 3, 2016
Louise T. Pavlock, 91, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Liberty Health Care Center. Louise was born May 18, 1925 in Spangler, PA., the daughter of the late John and Amelia Savage Kowardy. Louise had previously worked for Meidings Drug Store, Girard A&P, and Dr. Loeser and Dr. Dickstein as a medical assistant. Louise was...
Ruth Lucille Krause
Sep 1, 2016
Ruth L. Krause, 103, formerly of Girard, passed away on Thursday September 1, 2016, at Liberty Health Care Nursing Home in Liberty Twp. Ruth was born July 13, 1913 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late August and Bernice (Higgot) Krause. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Youngstown until she moved to Girard in 1976. She graduated from...
Barbara M (Mizera) Wilson
Aug 30, 2016
Barbara M. Wilson, 68, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday August 30, 2016, at Cleveland Clinic. Barbara was born September 12, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Steven and Barbara (Mulac) Mizera. Following retirement from Delphi Packard Electric after 30 plus years, Barbara owned and operated her own business Crystiques LTD. She enjoyed bocce, gambling, bowling, her trips...
Lewis "Lou" Kenner
Aug 28, 2016
Lewis (Lou) Kenner, 84 of McDonald, OH passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Washington Square Nursing Home in Warren, OH after a courageous battle with cancer. Lou was born November 9, 1931 in Vandergrift, PA, the son of Arthur and Revennia Kenner. Lou proudly served his country in the United States Army. As a young man, Lou...
Elsie M (Harkleroad) Sheppard
Aug 28, 2016
Elsie Sheppard, 98, formerly of Girard, passed away on Sunday August 28, 2016 at Shepherd Of The Valley in Niles. Elsie was born October 13, 1917 in Clinton, Tennessee and moved to Girard, Ohio when she was six. She is the daughter of William and Mae (Harrel) Harkleroad. Elsie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Girard....
Anita A (Scarnecchia) Chase
Aug 25, 2016
Anita Chase, 78, of Niles, formerly of Girard, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. Anita was born March 12, 1938, a daughter of Sam and Mary Scarnecchia. Anita retired after 34 years from Packard Electric. She was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard. Anita enjoyed crocheting, crossword...
Andrea "Andy" Carmelo Vigorito
Aug 19, 2016
Andrea "Andy" Carmelo Vigorito, 79, of Girard, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 19, 2016. Andy was born on July 16, 1937 in Corleto Monforte, Italia, a son to Gabriele and Eleonora Greco Vigorito. In 1967 Andy traveled to the United States and found employment with family in Girard. Prior to retiring Andy...
Joseph J Guarino
Aug 15, 2016
Joseph J. Guarino Sr., 86, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at his residence. Joseph was born January 19, 1930 in Niles, Ohio, the son of Dominic and Antionette Mauro Guarino. He retired after 32 years as a steelworker for LTV Steel. Joseph was a member of St. Rose Church, St. Rose Seniors and United Steelworker SOAR. Joseph was...
Rodney A. Helsel, Sr.
Aug 12, 2016
Rodney A. Helsel Sr. 50 , of Youngstown, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at his residence. Rodney was born July 18, 1966 in Lake Milton, Ohio, the son of John T. and Joyce (Wirth) Helsel Sr. He is survived by his sons, Rodney Allen Helsel Jr. of Girard, Brandon Lee Tice of Youngstown, and Christian Michael Allen...
Eleanor (Chechitelli) Avona
Aug 11, 2016
Eleanor Avona, 93, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at her home. Eleanor was born March 23, 1923 in Elkins, West Virginia, the daughter of Frank and Verna Chechitelli. She was a member of St. Rose Church, the Tri-County Red Hatters and the Girard Multi-Generational Center, where her and her friends enjoyed spending time together....
Margaret A. (Kuzman) Rex
Aug 9, 2016
Margaret A. Rex, 95, of Girard, died peacefully Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Heritage Manor with her family at her side. Margaret was born November 14, 1920 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Mary Rose Gallagher Kuzman and Angelo Kuzman, second of eight siblings. Margaret moved to Girard as a baby and lived her entire life in Girard. Margaret married Donald...
