All Obituaries

Clarence Smith, Jr. Negley

Former Chairman of Compco Industries and former Mahoning County Republican Chairman, Clarence R. "Sonny" Smith, 92, died Tuesday, April 13 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. He also operated Adamas Gem Shop at Market Street and McClurg Road, and Diamond Steel for many years. He served as county GOP chieftain from 1998 to 2010; and was a member of the Mahoning County Board of Elections from June 1998 to January 7, 2013. Active in the community, Mr. Smith was a strong supporter of...

Former Chairman of Compco Industries and former Mahoning County Republican Chairman, Clarence R. "Sonny" Smith, 92, died Tuesday, April 13 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. He also...

Ralph Grady Winchester, VA

Ralph J. Grady, 78 Winchester, VA - Ralph J. Grady, 78, formerly of Boardman, OH, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Winchester, VA surrounded by his family. Ralph was born February 6, 1943 in Sharon, PA, the son of the late Albert and Mary (Herrick) Grady. He graduated from Reynolds High School in PA, in 1961 and attended Youngstown State University. Ralph served in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman from 1961 until...

Ralph J. Grady, 78 Winchester, VA - Ralph J. Grady, 78, formerly of Boardman, OH, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Winchester, VA surrounded...

Jonathan Panick North Lima

Jonathan David Panick, 32 North Lima - Jonathan David Panick, 32, passed away tragically from an automobile accident Tuesday morning, April 13, 2021. Jonathan, known by his family and friends as "Jon," was born October 8, 1988 in Youngstown, the son of Linda M. Berry and William C. Panick, Sr. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 2007. Jon later attended St. Bonaventure University in New York and Columbus Community College in Ohio,...

Jonathan David Panick, 32 North Lima - Jonathan David Panick, 32, passed away tragically from an automobile accident Tuesday morning, April 13, 2021. Jonathan, known by his...

Jenny Armeni Austintown

Jenny L. Armeni, 83, passed away with her loving family at her side, Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2021 at Briarfield Manor. Mrs. Armeni was born May 4, 1937 in Acosta, PA, a daughter of Nicholas and Louise Zaksek Gentile. In 1945, Jenny's family moved to Struthers and she later attended Struthers High School. While raising her two children, Jenny worked as a waitress and later worked at Commercial Shearing where she retired as Lead Supervisor in 1986 after 20 years of...

Jenny L. Armeni, 83, passed away with her loving family at her side, Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2021 at Briarfield Manor. Mrs. Armeni was born May 4, 1937 in Acosta, PA, a daughter...

Nancy Woolweaver Youngstown

Nancy L. Woolweaver, 77 Youngstown - Nancy L. Woolweaver, 77, passed away Tuesday evening, April 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born February 26, 1944 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Lisle and Luella (Heasley) Gearhart. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1962 and was a lifelong area resident. Nancy worked in the payroll department at the former Woodside Receiving Hospital in Youngstown for 18...

Nancy L. Woolweaver, 77 Youngstown - Nancy L. Woolweaver, 77, passed away Tuesday evening, April 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born...

Mona Walker Canfield

Mona R. Walker, 100 North Lima - Mona R. Walker, 100, formerly of Talsman Drive in Canfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021, at Assumption Village surrounded by her family. Mona was born December 19, 1920 in Youngstown, the daughter of Owen and Rachel (Rees) Roberts. She graduated from South High School and was a lifelong area resident. Mona worked in the payroll department for Republic Steel in...

Mona R. Walker, 100 North Lima - Mona R. Walker, 100, formerly of Talsman Drive in Canfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021, at...

Roberta E. "Bobbie" Crum

Poland - Roberta E. "Bobbie" Crum, 96, of Poland, died Friday, April 16, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. She was born January 25, 1925 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Carl and Jennie (Houston) Altman. Bobbie was a graduate of New Castle High School and had worked for G.C. Murphy then later had been an assistant manager for Johnston Hardware in Poland for many years. She enjoyed bowling, roller skating, dancing and playing Bingo. Bobbie was an avid fan...

Poland - Roberta E. "Bobbie" Crum, 96, of Poland, died Friday, April 16, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. She was born January 25, 1925 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of...

Richard Grimm

Lowellville - Richard A. Grimm, 81, passed away Sunday evening, April 11, 2021 at Wickshire of Poland. Richard was born January 15, 1940 in Youngstown, a son of Eugene and Matilda Grimm. A lifelong area resident, Rich was a 1958 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. Mr. Grimm spent the majority of his career as a painter and paper hanger, working for Harris Painting and later retiring from Bochert Brothers Painting. A talented craftsman and passionate about music,...

Lowellville - Richard A. Grimm, 81, passed away Sunday evening, April 11, 2021 at Wickshire of Poland. Richard was born January 15, 1940 in Youngstown, a son of Eugene and Matilda Grimm. A...

Darlene Antonucci

Youngstown - Darlene Ann Antonucci left this Earth suddenly on December 27, 2020 at the young age of 60. Darlene was born November 16, 1960 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Jane Polak Cefalde. She was a 1977 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Youngstown State University. After her schooling, she chased her dreams of living by the ocean and relocated to Sarasota, FL. Darlene wanted to share her love of the sand and sea with her daughters, creating many...

Youngstown - Darlene Ann Antonucci left this Earth suddenly on December 27, 2020 at the young age of 60. Darlene was born November 16, 1960 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and...

Earl "Dig" Coffin

Boardman - Earl "Dig" Thomas Coffin, 90 of Boardman, died Monday morning, April 5, 2021 at his home. Mr. Coffin was born April 4, 1931 in Springfield, MA, a son of Roger and Grace Coffin. He came to the area in 1953. He was a graduate of Springfield Tech High School in Massachusetts and had later earned his bachelor's degree from Youngstown College. Mr. Coffin worked as a professional electrical engineer for Pascoe Engineering in New Castle, PA. for many years and later...

Boardman - Earl "Dig" Thomas Coffin, 90 of Boardman, died Monday morning, April 5, 2021 at his home. Mr. Coffin was born April 4, 1931 in Springfield, MA, a son of Roger and Grace...