Obituaries
Joanne Ferraro
Jun 13, 2024
With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of Joanne Martuccio Ferraro on June 13, 2024.
Joanne who was born on November 8, 1932 in Farrell, PA was a proud graduate of Girard High School and Penn-Ohio Junior College in Youngstown, Ohio. For over three decades, Joanne served as a court reporter for the Honorable Judge Reed Battin and the...
Ronald A. Wilson
Jun 9, 2024
Ronald G. Wilson, 89, of McDonald, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his residence. Ronald was born May 22, 1935 in Girard, Ohio, the son of Charles Wilson and Virginia (Davis) Giffus. He later moved to McDonald where he graduated fromMcDonald High School.Ron was a retired salesman, having worked for various companies throughout his life. He was a...
Donna J Damelio
Jun 8, 2024
Donna J Damelio, 75, of Girard, Ohio, has peacefully departed from this world on June 8, 2024. She was born on April 25, 1949, in Warren, Ohio, to John Semko Sr. and Dorothy (Kirkwood) Semko. Donna, known for her caring nature and warm spirit, touched the lives of many with her kind heart. Most of all she always wanted to...
Gary Kay
Jun 8, 2024
Gary C. Kay, 69, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Caprice Health Care Center, surrounded by his family. Gary was born June 19, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Charles S. and Mary (Cartwright) Kay.Gary was a self employed owner and operator of Gary's Heating and Air Conditioning for 50 years. He was...
Joan Catherine England
Jun 5, 2024
Joan Catherine Graham England passed away after a brief illness at Windsor House Liberty Township on June 5th, 2024Joan was born in Niles, Ohio on August 10th 1942 in Niles, she was the daughter of David Tod Graham and Ethel Rebecca Robinson Graham.Joan was a 1960 graduate of Girard High School, soon after she obtained a job from Ohio Bell...
Dorothea Polite
May 31, 2024
Dorothea L. Polite, 66, of Youngstown, passed away on May 31, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Dorothea was born September 19, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John W. and Alice (Patterson) Baili.
She graduated from Cardinal Mooney and attended YSU and received her MS Degree. She worked as a therapist at Coleman Professional Services.
Dorothea was a very...
Mark A. O'Connell
May 30, 2024
Mark Allen O'Connell, 39, passed away May 30,2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born December 22, 1984, in Youngstown, the beloved son of Mark W. and Pamela (Tacco-Davis) O'Connell, who preceded him in death. Mark graduated from Girard High School , and worked for Tuesday Morning for eighteen years.Loving all things Scottish, Mark began bagpipe lessons at ten and...
Agnes Schnarrs
May 30, 2024
Agnes Schnarrs, 94, of Girard, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Antonine Village. Agnes was born November 24, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to the late Michael and Mildred (Mikaluti) Blazina.Her career journey was marked by dedication and commitment, starting at New York Life, then serving at Chanute Airforce Base, and ultimately retiring from Peoples Bank. Outside of...
Alice M. Miller
May 30, 2024
Alice M. Miller,93, of Hubbard, passed away on Thursday May 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Alice was born July 26, 1930 in Meriden, Connecticut the daughter of Henry and Alice (Benard) McLean. Alice enjoyed painting in her free time. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Lynn (Jeffrey) Walters, Carole A. (Elmer) Guy, 6 grandchildren...
Dyllan Matthew Hopson Jr.
May 25, 2024
Dyllan Matthew Hopson Jr., 1 month, of Niles, passed away at home on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Dyllan was born April 21, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital, in Warren, the son of Dyllan M. Hopson Sr. and Olivia G. Wootton. Dyllan leaves to cherish his memory, his parents; sisters, Scarlett Wootton and Nya Hopson; grandparents, Barbara Fonderlin, Lisa Vanderkaay & Kyle...
Malfred "Monte" Campbell Jr.
May 25, 2024
Malfred L. "Monte" Campbell Jr., 79, of Youngstown, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, Ohio. Monte was born July 26, 1944 in Salamanca, New York, the son of Malfred L. and Katherine (McKenna) Campbell Sr. Monte graduated from Salamanca High School and went on to graduate from Youngstown State University in 1969 with...
Thomas L. Rinehart
May 25, 2024
Thomas Rinehart, 58, of McDonald, passed away suddenly on Saturday May 25, 2024, at his residence. Tom was born December 4, 1965 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the son of Mervyn and Beverly (Whalen) Rinehart. He was a 1984 graduate of Reynolds High School. Tom owned and operated his own auto body repair shop called the Greasy Boys Garage, in Warren, Ohio. Tom...
Gary Rodgers
May 21, 2024
Gary L. Rodgers, 84, of McDonald, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Poland on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Gary was born May 12, 1940, in New Castle, PA. the son of Delmas and Gladys (Stevens) Rodgers. Gary recently celebrated his 84th birthday surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.
Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...
Eugene J. Seach
May 21, 2024
(Gene) Eugene J. Seach, 72, of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 21, 2024. Born on December 15, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Joseph and Veronica (Tuchek) Seach. Gene trained to become an electrician while working at US Steel for 10 years. He then worked for 30...
Walter Blews
May 20, 2024
Walter Blews,76, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Monday, May 20 , 2024 at University Hospital. He was born on October 19, 1947, in New Castle, PA a son to the late Walter and Mary (Gross) Blews. Walter proudly served in the Army during Vietnam and later dedicated 30 years of his life to Mahoning Valley Fabrication before retiring in...
William "Bill" Evans
May 15, 2024
William "Bill" Evans, 84, of Girard, passed away on May 15, 2024 at his home. Bill was born on February 1, 1940, in Youngstown Ohio.
Bill was a high school graduate of East High School.
A proud Marine, Bill served his country with honor and courage.
Bill was a faithful parishioner at St.Stephen Church in Niles.
Bill dedicated over 30 years of his life...

Shelda Byers
May 15, 2024
Shelda Byers, 87, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2024 at her home. Shelda was born June 28, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter to Everett and Flora (Lawson) Davidson. She graduated from Liberty High School and worked as a aide at Hubbard Schools. She also worked at Mageros Candies until her retirement. Shelda enjoyed walking, reading, doing...
David Smith
May 14, 2024
David Smith, 79, of Girard, passed away on May 14, 2024 at Heritage Manor. He was born on January 9, 1945, in Warren, Ohio to Ralph Smith and Wanda (Brown) Smith.In his educational journey, David was a proud 1962 graduate of Howland High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University.David proudly served...
Gail Sertick
May 12, 2024
Gail Sertick, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday May 12, 2024 following a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She was born in Youngstown, May 8, 1963, to Stanley and Roseann Seifert. She lived most of her life in the Youngstown area, graduating from Liberty High School in 1981 and Youngstown State University in 1988....
Shirley Landy
May 11, 2024
Shirley D. Landy (1935-2024)
“I don’t want to leave, but I can’t stay.”
Shirley Delores Landy, 88, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on October 14, 1935 to parents Virginia Tauro (Fusco) and Louis Tauro in Girard, Ohio. A graduate of Girard High School in 1953, Shirley worked as a secretary at William...