Obituaries

Feb 25, 2014

James B. Nabors, 95, of Boardman, formerly of Girard, passed away on Tuesday February 25, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.  James was born December 28, 1918 in Dumas, Mississippi, the son of the late Lonnie F. and Louetta Hodges Nabors.  James graduated from Mississippi State University in 1942 and joined the Army serving his country during WWII.  ...

Feb 23, 2014

Anna Commarata, 100, of Austintown, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on Sunday February 23, 2014 at Meridian Arms.  Anna was born October 28, 1913 in Cianciana, Italy, a daughter of the late Pete and Maria Ciccarillo Cilone.  Anna devoted her life to being a homemaker for her family and was a member of St. Rose Church.  Anna is...

Feb 23, 2014

Seymour R. Williams, 84, of Girard, died Sunday February 23, 2014 at Northside Hospital. He was born October 5, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Seymour R. and Beatrice Evans Williams Sr. He made his career in the military serving in the Navy for 4 years and the Airforce for 16 years as a medic. He...

Feb 20, 2014

Francis A. "Frank" Smith, 78, of Girard, passed away on Thursday February 20, 2014 at Beeghley Oaks in Boardman.  Frank was born December 12, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of the late Arthur and Edith Holt Smith.  Frank retired from Aeroquip ( Republic Rubber Co.) in Youngstown.  He was a member of St. Rose Church, the Butler Institute of...

Feb 19, 2014

Douglas Earl Scarbrough, 59, of McDonald, died Wednesday February 19, 2014 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born February 8, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Talmadge C. and Carmel Gelsomino Scarbrough. Doug made his career serving his country in the Marine Corp for 20 years. He currently worked as a Bar Manager for Lake Club in Poland. He...

Feb 16, 2014

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, McDonald, OH on Monday, February 24, 10:00 A.M. for Barbara Maysak.  Barbara passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Williamsport Retirement Village in Williamsport, MD. Barbara was a longtime resident of McDonald, OH. She was born January 11, 1919 in Pittsburgh, PA,...

Feb 13, 2014

Dorothy Testa Keller, 85, of Hubbard, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2014 at her residence.  Dorothy was born Juy 18, 1928 in Manchester, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Milton and Mary Powell Laroe . She had previously worked for Benata Aluminum, Foto Mat at Union Square Plaza and Mr. T's House of Gold.  Dorothy was a...

Feb 13, 2014

"Together Again"

Lena B. Carson, 97, of Girard, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2014 at her residence.  Lena is the daughter of the late Anthony and Grace Pannunzio Phillips.  She was a 1936 Graduate of East High School where she was in the National Honor Society. Lena had worked as a secretary for Griffith Insurance Agency...

Feb 10, 2014

Helen E. Williams, 86, of Girard, died Monday February 10, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 13, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Herbert and Agnes McCall Campbell. Helen retired from Loganway Value King as cashier for 30 years. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. She is survived by her daughter Diane (Jeff) White with...

Feb 9, 2014

Anthony "Tony" Augustine Santisi, 88, passed away peacefully due to complications from acute leukemia February 9, 2014 at Humility of Mary Hospice House. Born April 7th, 1925 to the late Antoinette (Messuri) and John Santisi in Girard, Ohio, he graduated Girard High School in 1942. At age 17 he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Pacific Theatre...

Feb 5, 2014

Martin D. Zulick, 77, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Martin was born Nov. 9, 1936 in Houtzdale, Pa., the son of the late Daniel and Mary Fetchu Zulick.  Martin had worked for Republic Steel in Youngstown and later for General Motors where he retired in 1988.  He was a member of...

Jan 31, 2014

Eileen L. (Foley) Fay, 86, of Liberty Twp., passed away Friday January 31, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family.   Eileen was born Feb. 8, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Francis and Marie Mackin Foley.  Eileen was a homemaker and dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family. She was a...

Jan 28, 2014

Marjorie Ann Michalchick, 89, of Liberty Twp.,formerly of Vienna, passed away on  Tuesday January 28, 2014 at Liberty Health Care. She was born June 29, 1924 in Frederick, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Guy T. and Blanche Andres Hastings. She retired in 1990 after working for 29 years as a supervisor in all three cafeterias for Liberty School...

Jan 24, 2014

Lawrence L. Whetson, 87, of Keller, Texas, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on Friday January 24th, 2014 at The Legacy at Bear Creek.  Larry was born January 15, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Sevilla Waltman Whetson. Larry attended Poland Seminary High School and served in the Navy and Army during WWII. He...

Jan 23, 2014

Grace Marziani, 92, of Girard, passed away on Thursday January 23, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Grace was born January 26, 1921 in Connellsville, Pa., the daughter of the late Francesco and Anna Astone DiStefano.  She retired in 1984 after 30 years in housekeeping from St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Grace was a member of St. Rose Church, was a homemaker...

Jan 23, 2014

Jane L. DeCavitch, 89, of Liberty Twp., died Thursday January 23, 2014 at Liberty Health Care Center. She was born May 7, 1924 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Bronwen Thomas Laase. She retired from Rosenblums Aluminum Plant where she worked for many years. Jane was an avid bowler, loved fishing and doing crafts....

Jan 20, 2014

Caroline Klenovich, 100, of McDonald, passed away on Monday January 20, 2014 at the Humility House in Austintown.  Caroline was born August 24, 1913 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ignatius and Maria Blazinec Simir.  She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in McDonald, the Altar and Rosary Society, Croatian Fraternal Lodge #593...

Jan 19, 2014

Leonora Zora Patrick, 98, of Girard, passed away Sunday January 19,2014 at 8:50 in the evening at Nugents Nursing Home in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Leonora's family and friends provided continuous support during her illness. Leonora was born on December 30, 1915 in Harmony, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Cyril and Frances Balich Furlan. She graduated from Farrell High School...

Jan 19, 2014

Loretta J. Mason, 91,of Girard, entered eternal peace on Sunday, January 19, 2014, at 9:15 PM while she was a patient in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown, following a brief illness. She was born October 28, 1922, in Rouseville, Pennsylvania, a daughter to Walter and Bertha (Dickinson) Winters. A 1940 graduate of Oil City H.S., Loretta devoted her life...

Jan 17, 2014

Phyllis K. Zaleski, 65, of Girard, died Friday January 17, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 14, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late Adam & Teresa Guerrieri Zaleski. Phyllis graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelors Degree and was a teacher in the Cleveland School Systems. She is survived by her brother Michael...