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Local Obituaries for the cities of Boardman, Lowellville, Struthers, & Poland in Ohio.
B. Marlene Ditchey
Apr 13, 2024
Poland - B. Marlene Ditchey, lovingly known as Marlene, peacefully passed away at her home on April 13, 2024, surrounded by the warmth of her family and in the comfort of familiar surroundings, just as she wished. She was born May 15, 1937 in Bedford, Ohio, a daughter of the late Francis and Bernice (Hartshorn) Rigby. She graduated from Hubbard High...
Julia Elizabeth Gott
Apr 11, 2024
Huntsville, AL - Julia Elizabeth Gott - beloved “Auntie Jay”, 100, passed peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday, April 11, 2024. Julia was born May 29, 1923, in Campbell, a daughter of John and Helen (Tomori) Gecse. After graduating from Campbell Memorial High School in 1941, Julia worked at Astatic Corporation making sonar devices for submarines during World War...
Shirley Jeanne Coller
Apr 11, 2024
Shirley Jeanne Coller, 91, passed away Wednesday morning, April 11, 2024, at Sharon Regional Hospital.Shirley was born August 12, 1932 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Richard and Laura Gupton Engwer.Her family moved to Youngstown and Shirley attended and graduated from East High School. At the young age of 15, Shirley met the love of her life, Ralph...
Joanne DeLisio
Apr 8, 2024
Joanne DeLisio, passed away Monday morning, April 8, 2024, at Masternick Memorial Health Care in North Lima. Joanne was born September 8, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio, one of eight children to Allen and Edith Knoll Aeppli.A lifelong area resident of Struthers, Joanne was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1950. She married her husband, Anthony, on June 13, 1953,...
David D. Parker
Apr 7, 2024
Youngstown - David D. Parker, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home.David was born February 20, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Marion and Dolores (McMahan) Parker.He worked for O'Reilly Auto Parts in Campbell. David was a devoted husband, father, and brother, who enjoyed cooking for family and friends. David is survived by...
James Rex Torbron
Apr 7, 2024
James Rex Torbron, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital's Emergency Room, on April 7, 2024. Known to his friends and family as Rex, he was born March 13, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio, to James B. and Jessie (Bean) Torbron. He graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1969 and studied electronics at I.T.T. Technical School. For some...
Robert L. Laing
Apr 7, 2024
Poland - Robert L. Laing, 76, formerly of Altoona, PA, passed away Sunday morning, April 7, 2024, at Hampton Woods in Poland.Robert was born March 5, 1948 in Altoona, PA, a son of the late Thomas and Aravella (Chirdon) Laing.He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1966. After high school, Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Alan D. Conzett
Apr 6, 2024
Boardman - Alan D. Conzett, 68, passed away on April 6, 2024 at the Hospice House.He was born January 29, 1956 in Youngstown, a son of Georgia (Kerr) Ramhoff of Boardman and the late Fred Conzett. Alan graduated from Poland High School. He worked in construction for over 30 years with DU Construction until his retirement. Known for his incredible work ethic...
Frances "Fran" P. Spivak
Apr 6, 2024
Stow - Frances "Fran" Pauline Spivak (ne'e Gatty) 98, of Poland, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on April 6, 2024. Mrs. Spivak was born March 28, 1926 in Struthers, OH, cherished daughter of John and Antoinette (Sappio) Gatty.Upon graduation from Struthers High School in 1944, Fran pursued her passion for beauty by attending Paramount Beauty School. As a...
Jodi A. Jorgensen
Apr 4, 2024
Struthers - Jodi A. Jorgensen, 54, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 4, 2024. Jodi was born June 20, 1969 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Everett and Evelyn (O'Hara) McCreary.She graduated from Struthers High School in 1987. In 1991, she graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and from Kent State University with a...
John J. "Jack" Palowitz, Jr.
Apr 2, 2024
Hubbard - John J. "Jack" Palowitz, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland. He was born September 5, 1940 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary (Hetner) Palowitz. He graduated from Ursuline High School, and worked many years as a truck driver for Anchor Motor Freight delivering GM vehicles. One of...
Paul T. Gucwa
Apr 1, 2024
Struthers - Paul T. Gucwa, 65, passed away on April 1, 2024, after a brief illness. Paul was born on January 1, 1959 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Thaddeus and Helen Kostecki Gucwa.Paul was a 1977 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and earned an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering from Youngstown State University. He was employed by Youngstown State...
Goldie Ann Strong
Apr 1, 2024
Goldie Ann (Moore) Strong, 69, of Struthers, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, on Monday, April 1, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Goldie was born on September 1, 1954, in Rome, Georgia. She was a daughter of the late Ralph “Blue” and Ola Mae (Minter) Moore.
She graduated from Riverdale High School and went on to...
Mary S. Giancola
Mar 31, 2024
Struthers – Mary Stella Giancola, 90, died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born October 8, 1933 in Sulmona, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Giovanna Marinucci.
She was a member of St Nicholas Church. Mary enjoyed her family, friends, gardening, cooking, and sewing. She was formally employed as a tailor...
Marsha Vazmina
Mar 29, 2024
Poland-Marsha Vazmina, 71, of Poland, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024at St. Elizabeth Health Center-Boardman, after a 26 year battle with a Secondary Progressive M.S. and a three year battle with breast cancer. Marsha was born September 24, 1952, in Struthers, a daughter of William Garfield and Mary Jane (Bohach) Vazmina. She graduated from Struthers High School in 1970...
Amy C. Marinelli
Mar 28, 2024
North Lima - Amy C. Marinelli, 96, of North Lima, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Aventura Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Marinelli, whom she married on June 13, 1959. Born January 25, 1928, in Youngstown, OH, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucia (Bisceglia) Lariccia. Amy attended East High School. She...
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
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
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
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...
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