Obituaries

Jul 26, 2015

Melvin L. "Archie" Smail, 78, of Las Vegas, formerly of Girard, passed away July 26, 2015. He was born June 17, 1937 in Youngstown, the son of the late Leroy and Cora Smail. He was a graduate of Girard High School and went on to enlist in the Navy "Which he proudly served". He will be deeply missed by...

Jul 18, 2015

Marvin V. Hamilton, 82, of McDonald, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at his residence.  Marvin was born May 28, 1933 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Alva E. and Mildred A. Romesburg Hamilton.  Marvin retired in 1993 after 30 years as a security officer for General Motors. He served his country during the Korean...

Jul 16, 2015

Keith E. Miller, 37, of Girard, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2015.  Keith was born Sept. 8, 1977 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John R. and Janice Skerkavich Miller.  Keith had previously worked for IGA in Girard and Sheetz in Weathersfield, Twp.  He attended the First Baptist Church in McDonald, enjoyed singing and card...

Jul 16, 2015

ELIZABETH (BETTY) DePERRO

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blackstone’s Funeral Home, in Girard, for Elizabeth “Betty” DePerro, 96, of Girard, who peacefully entered eternal rest on July 16, 2015, at Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.  A Mass of Christian...

Jul 13, 2015

Kathy Lynn Hetrick, 61, of Girard, passed away at her home on Monday, July 13, 2015.  Kathy was born February 19, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Katherine DeVorise Mauriocourt  Kathy graduated from Girard High School in 1972. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard.  She had worked in McDonald...

Jul 11, 2015

Joyce D. Mohn, 84, of Park Vista Nursing Care Center, formerly of McDonald, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2015,  Joyce was born September 29, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Kirkland Douglas. Joyce earned her degree as a Medical Secretary at Youngstown Business College.  She had worked for Memory Lane, at the...

Jul 8, 2015

Alice Marie Hake Zagotti, 76, of Liberty Twp., passed away Wednesday July 8, 2015 at Liberty Health Care Center. She was born August 17, 1938 in Youngstown, the daughter of Norman and Mary Ridel Hake. Alice retired in 1997 as a teller for 25 years and worked for several banking businesses, Dollar Bank in Liberty Twp., National City Bank...

Jul 5, 2015

Barbara Jean Rushwin Cheatham, 63, of Liberty Twp., passed away Sunday July 5, 2015 at Park Center Nursing Home in Boardman. She was born January 3, 1952 in Youngstown, the daughter of Mitchell and Dorothy Moffo Rushwin. Barbara graduated from Liberty High School. She loved crocheting, cooking and watching her special little boy Cayden. She is survived by her...

Jul 1, 2015

Jean Marjorie (Cramer) Chambers, 87,of Liberty Twp., went to be with her Lord on July 1, 2015. She was born October 22, 1927 in Girard, the daughter of the late Claude and Jessie Beer Cramer Sr. Jean graduated from Liberty High School in 1945. She then worked at Strouss Department Store, where she met the love of her life,...

Jun 30, 2015

John Grosbeck, 93, of McDonald, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at Groves Center in Lake Wales, Florida.  John was born March 5, 1922 in Girard, the son of Charles and Frances Langham Grosbeck. He had worked in the shipping and receiving deparment for US Steel, McDonald Works, for 40 years.  John enjoyed traveling, fishing and boating on...

Jun 22, 2015

Robert M. Freeman, 64, of Girard, passed away on Monday June 22, 2015 at Northside Hospital. He was born September 29, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of William and Anna Demetruk Freeman. Robert graduated from Girard High School in 1969. He retired from U.S. Steel McDonald Works. He is survived by his parents of Girard, sisters, Sandra and Barb...

Jun 20, 2015

Wylie M. Geho, formerly of McDonald, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2015 at Omni Manor Nursing Home.  Wylie was born February 8, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Travis and Hazel Short Geho.  Wylie served his country at a young age in the US Navy during the end of WW II.  After the war he...

Jun 16, 2015

Dorothy Mae Little, 90, of Girard, passed away Tuesday June 16, 2015 at Northside Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She lived a long, fulfilling life and cherished her loved ones very much. She was born on February 15, 1925 in Girard, the daughter of the late Barnhart and Anna Berendt Gerthung. She was a active member of...

Jun 8, 2015

Leslie Duane Brode Sr., 76, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 at his residence.  Leslie was born July 2, 1938 in Ravenna, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond and Jennie Skilton Brode. Leslie retired in 2006, after working 42 years for Norfolk Southern Raiload as a brakeman and retired as an conductor. He enjoyed...

Jun 8, 2015

Paul Gregory Gustafan, 90, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Monday June 8, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.  Paul was born June 28, 1924, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Stephen and Suzanne Anderson Gustafan.  Paul was a retired metallurgist for Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. and had worked there for 32 years. He served his...

May 28, 2015

Jesse Lee Boles Sr., 90, of Liberty Twp., formerly of Girard, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Liberty Health Care Center.  Jesse was born March 2, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Charles and Blanche Boles.  Jesse served in the US Navy from 1943-1946. He served as a Pharmacist Mate, serving on Kodiac Island in Alaska....

May 26, 2015

Geoffrey Bernard Ramsey, passed away on May 26, 2015 after a lifelong struggle with illness here on earth. He is survived by his parents, Bernard and Helen Ramsey, who lovingly cared for him his whole life. He leaves behind his only sister, Connie, and his nephew Aiden, who were also a big part of his life and loved him...

May 17, 2015

Angela M. Mills, 68, of Girard, passed away Sunday May 17, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born April 30, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Aletha Summers Riley Mills. Angela retired after 31 years from Packard Electric as a puffer and worked 4 years at Girard Family Dollar. She was a member...

May 16, 2015

Cristina Migliozzi, 49, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at her residence.  Cristina was born February 20, 1966, in Youngstown, the daughter of Stefano and Vincenza Perrone Migliozzi.  She was a 1984 graduate of Girard High School. After graduating, Cristina worked as a district manager for Burger King, had owned and operated a coffee shop in...

May 12, 2015

Earle Wayne Walker Sr., 84, of Liberty Twp, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown. He was born January 25, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Harold and Charlotte Clark Walker. He attended the Pleasant Valley Evangelical Church in Liberty Twp. Wayne retired from the Carpenters Union Local #1090 and had...