Obituaries
William H Green
Aug 6, 2016
William H. Green, 87, of Girard, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. Bill was born June 8, 1929, in Girard, Ohio, the son of Louis and Ruth Tillery Green. Bill had worked as a steelworker for U.S. Steel, McDonald Works and Copperweld in Girard and Youngstown, retiring in 1978. He...
Stella J (Jurczak) Lipski
Aug 5, 2016
Stella J.Lipski, 94, of Girard, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016, at St. Joseph's Health Center. Stella was born August 3, 1922 in Ambridge, PA., the daughter of Michael and Kathryn (Mastich) Jurczak. Stella had worked for Quaker Dry Cleaners, Norman Hat Co. and McKelvey's, all in Youngstown many years ago. She was a member of St. Rose...
Dennis A Robsel
Aug 5, 2016
Dennis Robsel, 64, of Girard, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. Dennis was born April 8, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Frederick M. and Dorothy A. (Berger) Robsel. Dennis had worked for 30 years at Indalex, in Girard, as a fork lift operator. He had been a member...
Roberto G Duebelt
Jul 16, 2016
Roberto G. Duebelt, 59, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Roberto was born March 25, 1957 in Hamburg, Germany, the son of Walter and Ursula Duebelt. Roberto was a 1975 graduate of Niles High School. After graduating, he played football for West Virginia University and majored in criminal justice....
Alfonsina (Riccio) DellaValle
Jul 13, 2016
Alfonsina DellaValle, 103, of Columbiana, formerly of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at St. Mary's in Columbiana. Alfonsina was born, March 11, 1913, in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Vincenzo and Bellonia Marra Riccio. She was a member of St. Rose Church and the Mt. Carmel Society. Alfonsina enjoyed playing bocce for many years. She leaves...
Albert J Revella
Jul 11, 2016
Albert J. Revella Jr., 62, of Girard, passed away on July 11, 2016 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. Albert was born on August 7, 1953, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Albert J. and Donna (Leith) Revella Sr. Albert was a 1971 graduate of Girard High School. He retired after 37 years as a shipping foreman for Trinity...
James A Stacchiotti
Jul 11, 2016
James Stacchiotti, 61,a life long resident of Girard, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016, at his home. Jim was born October 30, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Anthony J. and Grace M. (Brass) Stacchiotti. Jim was a 1973 graduate of Girard High School, where he was Junior and Senior Class President. He was inducted into the...
Charles "Chuck" D Griffiths
Jul 10, 2016
Charles D "Chuck" Griffiths, 71, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at his residence. Chuck was born September 1, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of James and Kathryn( Murtaugh) Griffiths Sr. Chuck had previously worked as a welder for Oldberg Manufacturing and Youngstown Steel Door. He had also worked for several auto body shops,...
Mary J (Capella) Zirafi
Jul 8, 2016
Mary J. Zirafi,90 ,of Girard, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Humility House in Austintown. Mary was born July 19, 1925, in Girard, Ohio, a daughter of Frances "Frank" J. and Mary J. (Caputo) Capella Sr. Mary had worked part-time delivering flowers for Perry's Flower Shop, but for most of her life she was a homemaker...
Frances M (Layshock) Bush
Jul 5, 2016
Frances M. Bush, 88, of McDonald, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Meridian Arms Living Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. Frances was born on February 24, 1928, in Youngstown,Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Strichko) Layshock. Frances was a member of Lady of Perpetual Help and was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, crafts, cards, games,...
Donald E Kocher
Jun 24, 2016
Donald E. Kocher, 77, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Northside Medical Center. Don was born May 8, 1939 in Pennsylvania, the son of Elmer R. and Mary E. Turner Kocher. Don served his country for six years in the US Navy. He had worked for General...
Robert J Housteau
Jun 24, 2016
Robert J. Housteau, 88, of Girard, passed away on June 24, 2016 at Vista Center at the Ridge. Bob was born May 5, 1928, the son of Carl and Margaret Rossiter Housteau. Bob was a Girard High School and Youngstown State University graduate and serviced his country during the Korean Conflict in the Army 101st Airborne. He later taught...
Dennis M Barrett
Jun 20, 2016
Dennis M. Barrett, 63, of Liberty Twp., died suddenly at his residence on Monday, June 20, 2016. Dennis was born August 27, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Marvin and Gertrude Lowry Barrett. Dennis owned and operated Barrett Plumbing Co. for over 30 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children; Carlie Taylor of Liberty Twp., Lisa...
Howard R. Fritz
Jun 20, 2016
Howard R. Fritz Sr., 83, of Vienna, passed away at his home on Monday, June 20, 2016. Howard was born March 29, 1933, in North Lima, Ohio, the son of George A. and Helen Oliver Fritz. Howard had worked for Isaly's as a supervisor for 16 years. He then worked for Komara Electronics for 14 years and also A-1...
Herma Carpenter
Jun 20, 2016
Herma W. Carpenter, 82, of Girard, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at O'Brien Memorial. Herma was born June 21, 1933 in Soldier, Kentucky, a daughter of Marvin and Mable Calihan Gregory. Herma was a homemaker who enjoyed the outdoors; to include gardening and walking. Herma is survived by her sons Dennis (Pamela) Carpenter Jr. of...
Rosemary Lorraine (Escover) Davis
Jun 19, 2016
Rosemary Lorraine Davis, 91, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Hospice House. Lorraine was born July 27, 1924 in Zanesville, Ohio, a daughter of John and Bernice Alwood Escover. Lorraine graduated from Brookfield High School in 1942. She married Leroy (Roy) Davis on September 30, 1944. After living in Brookfield and Youngstown, they built a home in...
Timothy M Bradley
Jun 16, 2016
Timothy Michael Bradley Sr. 1961-2016 Niles- Timothy Michael Bradley Sr., 55, of Vienna passed away Thursday June 16th, 2016 at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren Ohio. He was born May 24th, 1961 in Warren, Ohio. The son of the late Janice( Bradbury ) Bradley. He was raised in Niles, Ohio and has been a resident there...
Julian J Navarro
Jun 13, 2016
Julian J. Navarro II, 16, of Liberty Twp., passed away on June 13, 2016 at his home. Julian was born May 23, 2000, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Julian J. and Kathleen Navarro. He attended Fairhaven School for 13 years. Besides his parents,he leaves to cherish his memory, his protector and sister, Autumn M. Navarro, at home, brother,...
Robert W. Norton
Jun 10, 2016
Robert W. Norton, 74, of Girard, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Liberty Health Care Center. Robert was born on February 11, 1942, in Altoona, PA, the son Robert L. and Marian Miller Norton. Robert graduated from Ursuline High School in 1960 and attended Youngstown State. He was an Army veteran serving his country during the Vietnam...
Johnie L.W. Holmes
Jun 10, 2016
Johnie L.W. Holmes, of Vienna, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, on June 10, 2016. Johnie is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sylvia Ella (Scott) Holmes. Johnie was born in Alamo, Georgia on February 22, 1938, the son of Theo Holmes and Elease (Aikens) Holmes. Johnie worked as a...
