Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the cities of Boardman, Lowellville, Struthers, & Poland in Ohio.

Stephen Charles Balogh

Stephen Charles Balogh

Mar 26, 2024

Austintown - Stephen Charles Balogh, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 26, 2024.  Steve, known by his family and friends as "Toots," was born November 12, 1931 in Struthers, OH, a son of the late Stephen J.and Mary (Maizel) Balogh.Toots grew up in the Nebo neighborhood of Struthers. In 1950, he graduated from Struthers High School and played football...

Paula Jean Johnson

Paula Jean Johnson

Mar 25, 2024

Paula Jean Johnson, 77, passed away Monday afternoon, March 25, 2024, at The Inn at Walker Mill. Paula was born August 31, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dudy Petrillo.A graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Class of 1965, Paula attended Youngstown State University and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. She...

Donald Charles Renzenbrink

Donald Charles Renzenbrink

Mar 25, 2024

Poland - Donald Charles Renzenbrink, 97, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.  He was born October 2, 1926 in Youngstown, a son of the late Charles and Edith (Freehling) Renzenbrink. He was a United States Army veteran, having served during World War II and was stationed in Panama, attaining the rank of T5.  He worked 31...

Joe Sieman

Joe Sieman

Mar 25, 2024

Boardman - Joseph J. Sieman, 81, died Monday morning, March 25, 2024, at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.Joe was born December 17, 1942 in Brownsville, PA, a son of Louis and Helen Yanatchko Sieman.A 1960 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Joe attended Youngstown Business College for one year until enlisting in the United States Navy. He proudly...

Wanda J. Wiff

Wanda J. Wiff

Mar 23, 2024

Boardman - Wanda J. Wiff, 94, of Boardman, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Briarfield Nursing Facility. She is survived by her loving husband of 74 years, Howard F. Wiff. Wanda was born June 27, 1929 in Mingo Junction, OH, daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude (Arnold) Chorjel .She was a 1948 graduate of South High School....

James A. DelFlore, Sr.

James A. DelFlore, Sr.

Mar 22, 2024

Coitsville-James A. DelFlore, Sr., 88, died March 22, 2024, in the comfort of his home.Born February 20, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Albert and Micheline "Micky" (Circella) DelFlore.He attended North High School and began working at Youngstown Foundry & Machine Shop. He then went on to work at Republic Steel & LTV Steel Mill, retiring in...

Carol Carmela  Gizzi Griffith

Carol Carmela Gizzi Griffith

Mar 21, 2024

Lowellville - Carol Carmela Gizzi Griffith, 84, passed away Thursday evening, March 21, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Carol was born March 7, 1940 in New Castle, PA,  a daughter of the late Dominic and Caroline (Sheldone) Gizzi.She graduated from Lowellville High School in 1958 and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.  Carol was...

Elizabeth Barbara Yanek

Elizabeth Barbara Yanek

Mar 20, 2024

 Elizabeth Barbara Yanek, 88, passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2024 at Assumption Village with her children at her side. Elizabeth, affectionately known as Liz, was born July 10, 1935, in Campbell, Ohio, the youngest of ten children, to Anthony and Barbara Pachla Mudryk. A lifelong resident of Campbell, Liz graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1953 and attended Youngstown University...

Brian W. Pritt

Brian W. Pritt

Mar 20, 2024

Youngstown - Brian W. Pritt, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home.  Brian was born December 6, 1970 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Winters W. Pritt and Martha L. Travaline.  He graduated from Lowellville High School in 1989 and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.   Brian worked in the parts department for...

Max L. Crawford

Max L. Crawford

Mar 19, 2024

Poland - Max Crawford, 87, passed away peacefully at Hospice House Tuesday morning, March 19th, 2024, after a brief illness.  Max was born June 18th, 1936 in Oak Ridge, PA to Boyd and Irene Crawford.He was a 1954 graduate of Red Bank Valley High School in New Bethlehem, PA. After graduation, he moved to Struthers, OH to work at Youngstown...

Stella M. McGuire

Stella M. McGuire

Mar 16, 2024

Boardman - Stella M. McGuire, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. Mary's Alzheimer Center in Columbiana surrounded by her loving family.Stella was born February 5, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Angelo and Stella (Meckes) Paolone.She came to the Youngstown area as a child, where she graduated from Austintown Fitch High School and...

Cosmo D. DeBartolo

Cosmo D. DeBartolo

Mar 15, 2024

Cosmo D DeBartolo entered the presence of his heavenly Father on March 15, 2024, just one week shy of his 100th birthday.

 

Cosmo D DeBartolo was born March 22, 1924, in Youngstown, at the family home on McGuffey Rd, a son of the late Jack and Grace (Sassanelli) DeBartolo. He graduated from South High School in 1942. He willingly served his...

Jacob A. Miletta

Jacob A. Miletta

Mar 14, 2024

Niles - Jacob A. Miletta, age 38, passed away on Thursday,  March 14, 2024.  He was an avid gun collector and took great pride in his collection, which was a reflection of his passion for history and craftsmanship.Jacob is survived by his beloved daughter, Sophia, who was the light of his life. He is also survived by his mother, Nancy...

Thomas Allen Kear

Thomas Allen Kear

Mar 14, 2024

Poland - Thomas Allen Kear, 72, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024 at Masternick Memorial, surrounded by his loving wife and children.He was born March 25, 1951 in Carey, OH, a son of the late Virgil and Alice (Clinger) Kear. Tom graduated from Carey High School in 1969. He attended The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of...

Jane E. Christofis

Jane E. Christofis

Mar 14, 2024

Jane (Auman) Christofis, 78, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024 with her devoted daughter by her side and the love of her sons ever present in spirit and thoughts. For a woman small in stature, Jane’s love for her family was larger than life, and those left to cherish her memory will continue her legacy of love in the...

Alfred A. Davison

Alfred A. Davison

Mar 14, 2024

Canfield- Alfred “Barney” Davison, 93 years old, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima. Barney was born June 30, 1930 in Youngstown to Alfred and Alice (Leroy) Davison. He attended Boardman High School. He began his working career at the Boardman Fire Department from 1955-1966, rising to the position of assistant fire chief....

Gregory V. Endsley

Gregory V. Endsley

Mar 13, 2024

Gregory V. Endsley, 65, passed away Wednesday evening, March 13, 2024.Greg was born June 12, 1958 in Pensacola, Florida, a son of the late Lee and Margaret Eck Endsley. After his father's military career, his family settled in Struthers. A graduate of Ursuline High School, Class of 1976, Greg enlisted in the United States Navy.Greg returned to Struthers and attended Youngstown...

Tina M. Rodgers

Tina M. Rodgers

Mar 13, 2024

Lowellville- Tina Marie Rodgers, 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman after a long illness. With a mouth like a sailor and a heart of gold, Tina loved everyone in her life and considered them all family, whether they were related or not. Tina was born October 2nd, 1959, at Sharon Regional...

Joseph R. Kreidler

Joseph R. Kreidler

Mar 13, 2024

Joseph R. Kreidler, 96, passed away Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born August 2, 1927 to German immigrant parents, Kate (Merk) and Joseph Kreidler in Youngstown, Ohio.He lived all his life in the North Lima area until moving to Northridge Gracious Living Retirement Community in Fishers, Indiana in 2021 to be...

John Christopher Boyd

John Christopher Boyd

Mar 13, 2024

Boardman - John Christopher Boyd, cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 13 with his wife of 56 years at his side. He will be remembered for his strength, intelligence, and a life rich in diverse interests and pursuits.Born on May 8, 1940, in Huntington, West Virginia, John was the son of Richard and Mildred Boyd. He...

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