All Obituaries

Linda Hiner Struthers

On November 23, 2020, a new Star entered the night sky. Linda J Hiner, passed away early Monday morning in the loving arms of her wife and joined her family who had gone before her. Linda, born on August 17, 1955, was a lifelong resident and graduate of Struthers, Ohio Linda was a blessing to everyone she met. She took pride in the journey of co-creating The Hidden Path along with her wife. Patrons came to know her as selfless, genuine, and knowledgeable for those Seeking Peace...

On November 23, 2020, a new Star entered the night sky. Linda J Hiner, passed away early Monday morning in the loving arms of her wife and joined her family who had gone before her. Linda, born on...

Richard A. Grugel

Lowellville - Richard A. Grugel, 80, died Saturday morning November 21, 2020. Mr. Grugel was born June 12, 1940 in Cleveland, OH, a son of Ulysses and Pearl Burrow Grugel. He spent 32 years as a truck driver in the Cleveland area. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Minnie Grugel; his parents; a sister, and a nephew. He leaves behind, his daughters, Cheryl (Rick) George of Mineral Ridge and Mary Spencer of Campbell; his grandchildren, Angela George of Mineral Ridge,...

Lowellville - Richard A. Grugel, 80, died Saturday morning November 21, 2020. Mr. Grugel was born June 12, 1940 in Cleveland, OH, a son of Ulysses and Pearl Burrow Grugel. He spent 32 years as a...

Shirley "The Big Kid" Dias

New Springfield - Shirley I. Dias, also known as "The Big Kid", 86, of New Springfield, died Friday evening November 20, 2020 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born July 9, 1934 in Struthers, a daughter of Frank and Elbe (Lipley) Riesen and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a 1952 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and had worked for McKay Machine in Youngstown. She enjoyed cross stitching, stained glass work, and drawing. She hand made wool rugs, was an...

New Springfield - Shirley I. Dias, also known as "The Big Kid", 86, of New Springfield, died Friday evening November 20, 2020 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born July 9, 1934 in...

Donald Seely Struthers

Donald R. Seely, 85 Struthers - Donald R. Seely, 85, passed away Wednesday morning, November 11, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House. Donald, known by his family and friends as "Don", was born November 27, 1934 in Lowellville, the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Theil) Seely. He graduated from Struthers High School in 1953, Youngstown State University with a Bachelor's degree in 1958, and Akron University Law School with a...

Donald R. Seely, 85 Struthers - Donald R. Seely, 85, passed away Wednesday morning, November 11, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House. Donald, known by his...

Rose Marie Roth Poland

Poland - Rose Marie Roth, 91, died Friday afternoon, November 13, 2020 at Mercy Health Boardman Hospital. Rose Marie was born November 28, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Walter Maurice and Elizabeth "Betty" Agnes (Reeves) Clark. A 1946 graduate of Hubbard High School, Rose Marie continued her education at Youngstown College, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Education and later received her Master's Degree in Education, specializing in reading from Kent...

Poland - Rose Marie Roth, 91, died Friday afternoon, November 13, 2020 at Mercy Health Boardman Hospital. Rose Marie was born November 28, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Walter...

David J. Nemes

Youngstown - David J. Nemes, 72 of Youngstown, died Tuesday morning November 17, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. He was born December 6, 1947 in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Sophie (Gerlack) Nemes and had been a lifelong area resident. David was an Air Force veteran and had worked as a dispatcher for Conrail. . Besides his wife, the former Linda Russo, he leaves four sons, David Jon Nemes Jr. in Tennessee, Lance Nemes of Stow, Justin Nemes of Parma and Jason Ostavitz...

Youngstown - David J. Nemes, 72 of Youngstown, died Tuesday morning November 17, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. He was born December 6, 1947 in Youngstown, a son of Charles and...

Mildred "Milly" Chopp

Mildred "Milly" Chopp passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland with her family by her side. Milly was born June 12, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Chitarovitch) Biskupich and lived in the area her entire life. She was a lifelong member of Sts. Peter & Paul Croation Church. A member of the "Greatest Generation", starting at a young age, Milly sacrificed her time as a mill worker making goods...

Mildred "Milly" Chopp passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland with her family by her side. Milly was born June 12, 1926 in Youngstown,...

Louise Williams Poland

Louise Pine Williams, 104 Poland - Louise Pine Williams, 104, died Sunday morning, November 15, 2020 at the Greenbriar Healthcare Center in Boardman of natural causes. Louise was born April 8, 1916 in Youngstown, a daughter of Mary (Trinka) Pine and James Pine. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and Youngstown College while working at Isaly's Dairy and Strouss-Hirshberg. Being introduced to her future husband, Nathaniel H. Williams by his sister in...

Louise Pine Williams, 104 Poland - Louise Pine Williams, 104, died Sunday morning, November 15, 2020 at the Greenbriar Healthcare Center in Boardman of natural causes. Louise was born April 8,...

Lawrence "Ted" Theisen

Poland - Lawrence "Ted" Theisen, 94 of Poland, died Saturday morning November 14, 2020 at Hampton Woods. He was born November 29, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of Herbert and Ruth (Logan) Theisen and came to the area in 1958. Ted was a graduate of Cathedral Latin High School in Cleveland and had worked for Eastman Kodak for 40 years. He was a member of Holy Family Parish in Poland. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and model railroads. Ted was known to have the ability to be able...

Poland - Lawrence "Ted" Theisen, 94 of Poland, died Saturday morning November 14, 2020 at Hampton Woods. He was born November 29, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of Herbert and Ruth...

Donald "Dooney" Karis Struthers

Donald "Dooney" Karis, 63, passed away Friday evening, November 6, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Dooney was born April 11, 1957 in Youngstown, a son of the late Tony and Mary Kolos Karis. A life-long resident of Struthers, Dooney attended Struthers High School. He worked for the Youngstown Sheet & Tube and later Wean United Foundry where he retired in 2000 after 22 years of service. Dooney, a proud Nebo Boy, enjoyed gardening vegetables, canning peppers...

Donald "Dooney" Karis, 63, passed away Friday evening, November 6, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Dooney was born April 11, 1957 in Youngstown, a son of the late...