All Obituaries

Loran Martin Poland

Poland- Loran P. "Coach" Martin, 68, died Wednesday evening, April 17, 2019 at Vibra Hospital. Loran was born August 9, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of Loran W. and Eleanor Van Dyke Martin. He attended Hubbard High School and East High School. During high school, he coached little league football for the Royal Oaks and North Side Knights. In 1969, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War on the USS J. P. Kennedy Jr. Upon his discharge, he returned...

Poland- Loran P. "Coach" Martin, 68, died Wednesday evening, April 17, 2019 at Vibra Hospital. Loran was born August 9, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of Loran W. and Eleanor Van Dyke...

Evelyn Democko Struthers

Evelyn Dorothy Democko, 88, a life long resident of Struthers, died Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House. Evelyn was born April 15, 1931 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Marie Petrus Ceplece. A graduate of Struthers High School, Evelyn married her high school sweetheart, Charles Democko on July 8, 1950 and they made their home in Nebo. Evelyn and Charlie, along with his business partner and family, built D&S Sales in Boardman and...

Evelyn Dorothy Democko, 88, a life long resident of Struthers, died Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House. Evelyn was born April 15, 1931 in Youngstown, a...

Sophie "Sue" Colaluca

Sophie "Sue" Colaluca 91 Poland - Sophie Colaluca, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Sophie, who was known by her family and friends as "Sue" was born November 25, 1927 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Voyak) Gulas. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and moved to Poland in 1955. Sophie worked in the credit office for Strouss' Department Store in downtown Youngstown...

Sophie "Sue" Colaluca 91 Poland - Sophie Colaluca, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Sophie, who was known by her...

Mildred "Millie" Brooke Youngstown

Youngstown - Mildred "Millie" Brooke, 96, died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home. Mildred, affectionately known as "Millie" was born December 24, 1922 in Adrian, PA, a daughter of Archie and Mildred Swarm Graham. She was a 1940 graduate of Punxsutawney High School and came to Youngstown in 1941. She worked at the YMCA until her marriage to Richard "Dick" Brooke on November 18, 1943. After getting married, Millie went to Ft. Bragg, N.C. to be with her...

Youngstown - Mildred "Millie" Brooke, 96, died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home. Mildred, affectionately known as "Millie" was born December 24, 1922 in Adrian, PA, a...

Roger Hughes Poland

Roger D. Hughes, 82 POLAND - Roger D. Hughes, 82, died Sunday morning April 14, 2019, at his home. He was born Oct. 7, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph R. and Virginia (Johnson) Hughes and was a lifelong area resident. Roger was a 1954 graduate of South High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Bryan College in 1959, where he also played basketball. Roger worked as a driver/salesman for UNSCO. He was a member of Evangel Baptist Church in...

Roger D. Hughes, 82 POLAND - Roger D. Hughes, 82, died Sunday morning April 14, 2019, at his home. He was born Oct. 7, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph R. and Virginia (Johnson)...

Edith (Edie) Crosbie Boardman

Boardman - Edith (Edie) H. Crosbie, 96 of Boardman, Ohio, died April 11, 2019 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born July 13, 1922 in New Springfield, OH, daughter of Lee and Henrietta (Geiger) Seidner. Edith was a graduate of New Springfield High School. She was a homemaker and a member of Woodworth Church of the Brethren. She was also a member of Rebekah Lodge in Canfield, the Saxon Club in Youngstown and the North Lima Grange. Although she was a resident of Boardman, Edith enjoyed...

Boardman - Edith (Edie) H. Crosbie, 96 of Boardman, Ohio, died April 11, 2019 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born July 13, 1922 in New Springfield, OH, daughter of Lee and Henrietta...

Ethel Kotheimer Ramage Boardman

Ethel Kotheimer Ramage, 94 Poland: Ethel Kotheimer Ramage, 94, formerly of S. Cadillac Drive, Boardman, passed away Tuesday morning, April 9, 2019, at her home at The Inn at Poland Way with her family by her side. Ethel was born August 1, 1924, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Veronica (Pitoniak) Kavinsky. She was a 1943 graduate of South High School. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, the Altar Rosary Society, the Mission Group and the bowling league. She...

Ethel Kotheimer Ramage, 94 Poland: Ethel Kotheimer Ramage, 94, formerly of S. Cadillac Drive, Boardman, passed away Tuesday morning, April 9, 2019, at her home at The Inn at Poland Way with her...

Barbara Harris Poland

Barbara J. Harris, 68 Poland - Barbara J. Harris, 68, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 8, 2019 at her residence. Barbara was born January 13, 1951 in Ellwood City, PA, the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Paul) Johns. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Ellwood City, PA, in 1968 and from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1994 and a Master of Arts in English in 2001. Barbara began her career as a secretary for the...

Barbara J. Harris, 68 Poland - Barbara J. Harris, 68, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 8, 2019 at her residence. Barbara was born January 13, 1951 in Ellwood City,...

James Powell Youngstown

Youngstown - James W. Powell, 57, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home. James, affectionately known by most as "Jimmy" was born October 10, 1961 in Youngstown, a son of Donald and Elaine (Pompoco) Powell. A lifelong area resident, Jimmy was a 1980 graduate of Boardman High School. He worked most of his career in health care and was a certified nurses aide. For the last 24 years, he worked for Ohio's Choice Home Health, most recently as their...

Youngstown - James W. Powell, 57, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home. James, affectionately known by most as "Jimmy" was born October 10, 1961 in...

James Martini, Sr. Hubbard

Hubbard- James M. Martini, Sr., 69, died Friday, April 5, 2019 after a courageous fight over the last two years with several health issues. Jim was born February 1, 1950 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late George and Emma (Kernayt) Martini. A lifelong area resident, Jim was a 1969 graduate of the The Rayen School. A talented carpenter, Jim ran his own carpentry business for 10 years before taking a position with Choffin Career & Technical Center. At Choffin, he taught carpentry...

Hubbard- James M. Martini, Sr., 69, died Friday, April 5, 2019 after a courageous fight over the last two years with several health issues. Jim was born February 1, 1950 in Youngstown, OH,...