Obituaries

Aug 13, 2015

Carolyn K. Gregori, 77, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Carolyn was born June 14, 1938, in Sutton, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Leda Kiddy Waugh. Carolyn was a graduate of Glenville State College in West Virginia, and had worked as a dietitian for several years.  ...

Aug 12, 2015

Anthony DePasquale, 87, of Girard, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday August 12, 2015 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. He was born July 2, 1928 in Niles, Ohio, the son of the late Samuel and Margaret Corso DePasquale. He was a Navy WWII Veteran.  Anthony retired from Alcan Aluminum in Warren as a Slitter Operator in 1998....

Aug 11, 2015

Richard Wayland, 58, of Girard, passed away Tuesday August 11, 2015 at Northside Hospital. He was born June 11, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late John and Aileen L. Hinerman Wayland. He was a  Navy Veteran. Richard graduated from McDonald High School in 1975. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his brothers, Gary...

Aug 11, 2015

Betty Jean Moody O’Connell Bilger passed away on August 11, 2015 at home in the peaceful comfort of her faith and family. Betty was born in McDonald to Benjamin and Emma Shaw Moody. She graduated from McDonald High School in 1946, a member of the “Seven Angels,” and has remained true to her school and community, generously supporting the...

Aug 10, 2015

Robert L. Jones Jr., 63, of McDonald, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015, at Hospice House. Bob was born October 17, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Robert L. and Violet Courtney Jones Sr. Bob worked for General Motors as a benefits representative for 45 years.  He was a 1970 graduate of McDonald High School and was...

Aug 5, 2015

Mildred Thomas, 87, formerly of Girard, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center. She was born February 1, 1928 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Braho Ratvasky. Mildred devoted her life to family, raising her children, enjoying her grandchildren, and had a special compassion for seeing to the...

Aug 1, 2015

Richard W. Micha, 72, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital in Warren, Ohio. Richard was born January 16, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Elsie Kruger Micha. Richard was a retired welder and  had worked for Kopper's Steel Co. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church...

Jul 27, 2015

John P. "Tiger" Demas Sr., 83, of Girard, passed away Monday July 27, 2015, at home, with his family by his side. He was born May 22, 1932, in Girard,  the son of the late Dominic and Maggie Orsine Demas. Tiger was a 1946 graduate of St. Rose School and a 1950 graduate of Girard High School.  Tiger received...

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...