All Obituaries

Margaret P. Reed, 82, of New Middletown, died Tuesday afternoon June 19, 2018 at Masternick memorial in New Middletown from complications of Parkinson's Dementia. She was born August 10, 1935 in East Liverpool, OH, daughter of Earl Delo and Thelma Elizabeth (Dailey) Barrett and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, baking, and gambling at Mountaineer. She attended all sports in Leetonia and assisted in Leetonia School sports...

Margaret P. Reed, 82, of New Middletown, died Tuesday afternoon June 19, 2018 at Masternick memorial in New Middletown from complications of Parkinson's Dementia. She was born August 10, 1935...

Donna Lynch

Youngstown- Donna J. Lynch, 85, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 after a long illness. Donna was born June 1, 1933 in Meadville, PA, a daughter of Arthur and Elinor (Barrows) Stainbrook. Raised in Youngstown, she was a 1952 graduate of South High School. Prior to her marriage, she worked in the order department at Youngstown Sheet & Tube. She married Eugene "Gene" Lynch on June 3, 1955 and became a dedicated homemaker, wife, and mother. In her free...

Youngstown- Donna J. Lynch, 85, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 after a long illness. Donna was born June 1, 1933 in Meadville, PA, a daughter of Arthur and Elinor (Barrows) Stainbrook. Raised...

Ruth Fabek

BOARDMAN - Ruth Marie Fabek, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 16, 2018 at The Commons at Greenbriar. Born December 14, 1928, in Warren, Ohio, she was the only child of Edwin and Mary (Mallenoski) Smail. Ruth graduated from Struthers High School in 1947 and began working for her mother in the Struthers Bakery. In 1950, she became a secretary in the offices of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube. On May 16, 1953, she married Mike Fabek and together...

BOARDMAN - Ruth Marie Fabek, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 16, 2018 at The Commons at Greenbriar. Born December 14, 1928, in Warren, Ohio, she was the only child of Edwin...

John Brezinski

Austintown - John E. Brezinski, 68, passed away on Saturday evening, June 16, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House. John was born March 30, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph N. and Edith A. (Bowser) Brezinski. A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, John attended Woodrow Wilson High School and received his GED. He was a multiple trade school graduate and completed an apprenticeship program as a journeyman millwright at Commercial Intertech,...

Austintown - John E. Brezinski, 68, passed away on Saturday evening, June 16, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House. John was born March 30, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of the late...

Thomas Rutana

Thomas L. Rutana, 54, of New Middletown, OH, died June 16, 2018 at his home. He was born December 20, 1963 in Poland, OH, a son of Chester and Theresa (Harnutovsky) and had been a lifelong area resident. Tom worked as a Mechanic for Columbiana Dodge. He leaves the two persons he was most proud of, his son, Joseph Rutana of Struthers; and his daughter, Lillian (Chris) Paul of North Royalton, Ohio. He also leaves two sisters, Theresa K. Rutana of New Springfield, and...

Thomas L. Rutana, 54, of New Middletown, OH, died June 16, 2018 at his home. He was born December 20, 1963 in Poland, OH, a son of Chester and Theresa (Harnutovsky) and had been a lifelong area...

John Courter

John H. Courter, 59, of Boardman, died Thursday Morning June 14, 2018 at his home. He was born July 26, 1958 in Youngstown, OH, son of Donald and Margaret Jean (Wack) Courter and had been a lifelong area resident. He attended Poland Seminary High School and graduated from Beaver Local High School. He worked in sales most of his life. His greatest joy was working with people. He was also active in local theatre, with a wonderful singing voice. He was an experienced...

John H. Courter, 59, of Boardman, died Thursday Morning June 14, 2018 at his home. He was born July 26, 1958 in Youngstown, OH, son of Donald and Margaret Jean (Wack) Courter and had been a...

Rosemary Sontich

Poland - A mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 19 at 10 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poland for Rosemary Anne (Yallech) Sontich, who died on June 13, 2018 surrounded by her family at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born on December 22, 1931 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Matta) Yallech, Rosemary grew up in Struthers with her parents and sister Dorothy. She married Attorney Joseph P. Sontich on November 30,...

Poland - A mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 19 at 10 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poland for Rosemary Anne (Yallech) Sontich, who died on June 13, 2018 surrounded by her...

James Miller, Jr.

Struthers - James R. Miller, Jr., 59, formerly of Campbell, died unexpectedly on June 13, 2018 at his home. Jimmy was born June 1, 1959 in Youngstown, a son of James R. and Maryann (Schur) Miller, Sr. A lifelong area resident, Jimmy was a 1977 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving on the USS America until his honorable discharge in 1981. Jimmy returned to the area and began his career of more than 30...

Struthers - James R. Miller, Jr., 59, formerly of Campbell, died unexpectedly on June 13, 2018 at his home. Jimmy was born June 1, 1959 in Youngstown, a son of James R. and Maryann (Schur)...

Lois Davidson Glasgow

Youngstown- Lois Jane Davidson Glasgow, passed away early on the morning of June 9, 2018. She was 89. Lois was born July 20, 1928 on the South Side of Youngstown, Ohio to John Alderson Davidson and Marguerite Mariner Davidson. Lois attended South High School, Muskingum College and Youngstown State University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree and worked towards her Masters in Education. She taught math and science at Market Street Elementary and...

Youngstown- Lois Jane Davidson Glasgow, passed away early on the morning of June 9, 2018. She was 89. Lois was born July 20, 1928 on the South Side of Youngstown, Ohio to John Alderson...

David Hatcher

SEBRING - David Eric Hatcher passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Crandall Medical Center of Copeland Oaks after a long illness. Mr. Hatcher was born May 11, 1945, in Youngstown, to the late Marjorie and David Hatcher. He graduated from Boardman High School in 1963, where he participated in several sports. He attended the University of Miami in Florida on a football scholarship, and graduated from Findlay College in 1968. After obtaining a...

SEBRING - David Eric Hatcher passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Crandall Medical Center of Copeland Oaks after a long illness. Mr. Hatcher was born May 11, 1945, in Youngstown, to...