Obituaries
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...
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...
