Apr 20, 2024

Mineral Ridge - Mary Ellen Bruner, 96, formerly of Poland, died Saturday evening, April 20, 2024, at Continuing Healthcare at The Ridge.Mary Ellen was born September 7, 1927 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of Donald and Evelyn Troop McIlwain.Mary Ellen was a graduate of New Castle High School and upon graduation worked for Bell Telephone. On November 7, 1947,...

Apr 19, 2024

Apr 19, 2024

Rocco “Rocky” Louis Fumi Sr, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members in his home on Friday, April 19, 2024. Rocky was born on Christmas Eve, in 1931, in the home of his aunt and uncle on Oak Street in Youngstown, Ohio. Rocky attended East High School in Youngstown, graduating in 1950 before attending The Ohio State University where he graduated...

Apr 18, 2024

Youngstown - Shirley Ann Linebaugh,  passed away, April 18, 2024, with her family at her side, at Hospice of the Valley's, Hospice House.  Shirley was born September 22, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, one of twelve children to the late Charles and Mary Magan Reedy.Raised in Struthers, Shirley was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1950. On February 6,...

Apr 17, 2024

Poland - LaVerne Luther, 84, of Poland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday,  April 17, 2024, at her home.  LaVerne was born September 20, 1939 in Sharpsville, PA, a daughter of the late Kathryn Jennings-Davenport.  She graduated from Sharpsville High School in Pennsylvania and moved to the Youngstown area in the 1950's.  LaVerne was a member of Heritage Presbyterian Church....

Apr 14, 2024

Boardman - James E. Maytas, Jr., 55, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home.  Jim was born July 17, 1968 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of James and Donna (Aey) Maytas.  He graduated from Struthers High School in 1986. After graduation, Jim enlisted in the US Navy, serving from 1987 to 1993 and during the Gulf War. He...

Apr 13, 2024

Poland - Katherine C. Semonza, 94, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024 at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.She was born May 9, 1929 in Struthers, a daughter of the late George and Pauline (Magula) Gerak. She graduated from Struthers High School in 1947 and dedicated her life to raising her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed crossword puzzles and...

Apr 13, 2024

Poland -Sharlene K. Bucher, 59, of Poland, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband, Brian Bucher, whom she married on September 9, 1989.Born September 30, 1964, in Youngstown, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Soltez) Molnar.Sharlene was a graduate of...

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...

Apr 11, 2024

Struthers - Steven J. Willis, 43, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.Born May 22, 1980 in Youngstown, a son of Willard and Sandra (Berstling) WillisSteve was an extremely hardworking, huge hearted, and gentle man. His skill set was unmatched in the concrete and construction field that he spent his life perfecting. Family was...

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...

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...

Apr 10, 2024

North Lima - Norma A. Friedrich, 92, formerly of Poland, passed away on April 10, 2024, at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima.Norma was born December 26, 1931 in North Jackson, a daughter of the late James and Marian Akins Jones.Norma married her husband, Donald Friedrich, on April 10, 1954. Together, they shared 61 years of marriage until his...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...