All Obituaries

Thomas Kelty Struthers

Thomas A. Kelty, 82 Struthers - Thomas A. Kelty, 82, passed away Monday morning, March 1, 2021 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family. Tom was born March 26, 1938 in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Virginia (Knupp) Kelty. A 1956 graduate of East High School, Tom continued his education and attended Youngstown State University. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged with the rank of Private in 1960. A proud veteran, Tom was a...

Thomas A. Kelty, 82 Struthers - Thomas A. Kelty, 82, passed away Monday morning, March 1, 2021 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family. Tom was born March 26, 1938 in...

Atty. Derek Lowry North Canton

Atty. Derek J. Lowry, 49 North Canton - Atty. Derek J. Lowry, 49, of Boardman, formerly of North Canton, passed away Thursday morning, February 18, 2021 at his parent's home, surrounded by family. Derek was born November 10, 1971 in Youngstown, the son of Richard and Eudora "Dodie" (Humphrey) Lowry. A 1990 graduate of Boardman High School, Derek earned his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Kent State University in 1995 and later graduated from...

Atty. Derek J. Lowry, 49 North Canton - Atty. Derek J. Lowry, 49, of Boardman, formerly of North Canton, passed away Thursday morning, February 18, 2021 at his parent's home, surrounded...

Doris Jean Godlove

Doris Jean Godlove, 93 Doris was born on May 28, 1927 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Susanne and Oliver Anchors. Doris’ family moved to the Youngstown area when she was younger. She graduated from South High School in 1946. Doris worked for the former Dollar Bank for many years until her retirement in 1994. Doris was a very special mother and woman touching the lives and hearts of so many people. She always put everyone before herself and often gave up her needs for...

Doris Jean Godlove, 93 Doris was born on May 28, 1927 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Susanne and Oliver Anchors. Doris’ family moved to the Youngstown area when she was...

James Berry Youngstown

James Riley Berry, 78 Youngstown - James Riley Berry, 78, passed away Friday morning, February 19, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Known by his family and friends as "Jim," he was born March 22, 1942 in Jackson, Ohio, the youngest son of the late Riley and Della (Siders) Berry. His family moved to the area when he was a child and he attended Struthers High School. Before retiring in 2004, Jim worked as a machine operator for Parker-Hannifin Gear Pump...

James Riley Berry, 78 Youngstown - James Riley Berry, 78, passed away Friday morning, February 19, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Known by his family and friends as...

James "Jimmer" Watson Plant City

James T. Watson, 63, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Port Charlotte, FL, after complications from back surgery. James, affectionately known as "Jimmer", was born November 29, 1957 in Youngstown, OH, the son of the late James and Doris Ludt Watson. Raised in Columbiana, Jimmer graduated from South Range High School. Out of high school, Jimmer followed in his father's footsteps and began playing polo where he eventually played professionally for several...

James T. Watson, 63, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Port Charlotte, FL, after complications from back surgery. James, affectionately known as "Jimmer", was born...

Julia Ann Ferrara

Julia Ferrara, age 92, of Poland, Ohio, passed away on Saturday February 13, 2021, at her residence. She was born December 18, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Carmine and Gemma Ferrara. She was a graduate from Youngstown College with a degree in education and then later went on to work at GF Furniture in accounting for over 50 years, where she was well known and admired. Julia was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and great- aunt. She spent her life taking care of her...

Julia Ferrara, age 92, of Poland, Ohio, passed away on Saturday February 13, 2021, at her residence. She was born December 18, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Carmine and Gemma...

James Booth

Poland - James A. Booth, 93, died Thursday evening, February 18, 2021 at his home. James was born March 1, 1927 in Youngstown, a son of the late Arthur and Helen Garside Booth. A lifelong area resident, he attended Woodrow Wilson High School. From a young age, Jim worked in his parents' grocery store, Booth's Market on South Avenue. In 1945, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving the majority of his duties aboard the USS California during World War II. After being...

Poland - James A. Booth, 93, died Thursday evening, February 18, 2021 at his home. James was born March 1, 1927 in Youngstown, a son of the late Arthur and Helen Garside Booth. A lifelong...

Leona "Jeanne" Serich Struthers

Leona "Jeanne" Serich, 91, passed away Thursday morning, February 11, 2021 at the Greenbriar. Jeanne was born January 10, 1930 in Hartstown, PA, a daughter of John and Margaret Dupal Ondick and at the age of 3 months, Jeanne's father, John died suddenly. Several years later, Jeanne's mother married Joseph Evans, and when Jeanne was eight, they came to Struthers and made their home on Snyder Street on the North Side of Struthers. Jeanne was a graduate of Struthers...

Leona "Jeanne" Serich, 91, passed away Thursday morning, February 11, 2021 at the Greenbriar. Jeanne was born January 10, 1930 in Hartstown, PA, a daughter of John and Margaret Dupal...

Frances Hackett

Palo Alto, CA-Frances "Fran" Paige Hackett, age 78, passed away peacefully at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California on February 17, 2021. She was born in Athens, Ohio on December 29, 1942 to John and Ruth Haralambie. Fran graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown, Ohio and earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1964. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and Alpha Psi Omega while attending...

Palo Alto, CA-Frances "Fran" Paige Hackett, age 78, passed away peacefully at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California on February 17, 2021. She was born in Athens, Ohio on...

Paul Thomas

Paul M. Thomas, of North Lima, OH, passed away on Feb. 14, 2021, from Covid-related pneumonia and complications at the age of 80. Paul was born on May 14, 1940, to the late William and Clara Myers Thomas, in Youngstown, Ohio. He graduated from Boardman High School in 1959, and then served in the Army, stationed overseas in Germany. Upon his return, Paul turned one of his life’s passions into a successful business, Paul’s Taxidermy Shop, and worked as a world-renowned professional...

Paul M. Thomas, of North Lima, OH, passed away on Feb. 14, 2021, from Covid-related pneumonia and complications at the age of 80. Paul was born on May 14, 1940, to the late William and Clara Myers...