All Obituaries

Poland - Frederick (“Fred”) W. Viehe III, an emeritus Youngstown State University professor, historian, father and grandfather who dedicated his life to his country, his community and his intellectual pursuits, died late Monday, November 13, 2023, surrounded by his children, Ariella and Thomas. He was 79. Drafted into the military in 1963, Fred volunteered to be a paratrooper and later to go to Vietnam. Life had other plans. Discovering his aptitude for typing, the Army assigned...

Poland - Lillian J. Tessean, 90, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Lillian was born October 31, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Michael and Anna Vanca Marinak. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1952 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, she worked as a secretary for Zimmerman Insurance Company and later as a title clerk for Henderson Chevrolet. On May 26, 1956, she married Howard E. Tessean, and became a...

Poland - Shirley J. Burnett, 83, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.  She was born February 9, 1940 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Patsy and Hilda (Freshcorn) Storti. Shirley was a teacher for Canfield Local Schools. She was an active member of the Good Hope Lutheran Church, where she assisted in baking and delivering cookie gift baskets to others. She was a kind and selfless person who would read for the blind to be played on...

Struthers - Marie Kesler, 100, a lifelong Struthers resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep on  November 28, 2023 at Oasis Center for Rehabilitation.  She was born March 7, 1923 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Josephine (Bonacci) Russo. Marie graduated from South High School, and after having children dedicated her life to not only taking care of them, but also several members of her family over the years. She was a faithful and active member of the former...

Boardman - Carol Ann Ohr, age 84, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023 at Woodlands at Hampton Woods Nursing Home surrounded by her family who she loved and cherished.  Carol was born on September 17, 1939 to the late Elenor and Dr. Edward Wallace in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from Grosse Pointe High School in 1959, Carol went on to study education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Carol was an active member of her Alpha Chi Omega...

Boardman Kathryn “Kitty” Louise Emerick Mathey passed away peacefully Friday, November 17, 2023 at Hospice of the Valley surrounded by her loved ones. Kitty was born July 10, 1936 in Washington, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Howard and Ruth Dunkerly Emerick. Kitty moved to the Youngstown area in 1957, coming from western Pennsylvania.  Kitty attended Lincoln High School in Elwood City, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1956. She attended Mount Union College in Alliance, OH...

Struthers - Samuel Jackson Sr., 90, passed away Friday evening, November 24, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.  Sam was born July 2, 1933 in Struthers, Ohio, a son of Samuel and Elizabeth Murray Jackson. A lifelong resident of Struthers, Sam was a graduate of  Ursuline High School, Class of 1951. He went on to work at the Youngstown Sheet & Tube until enlisting in the United States Army. He served during the Korean Conflict from December 27, 1954 until...

Poland - Donna Jean Rowan Leone, 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born April 8, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of Helen Brenner Rowan and Albert Rowan.  Donna graduated from Struthers High School in 1962. She earned her degree in nursing from Youngstown State University and worked as an RN at Northside Hospital for many years in oncology, psychiatry, and mother/baby. Over the years, she was often thanked by a stranger as...

Struthers -Ray J. Baldelli passed away on November 17, 2023 at The Inn At Poland Way with family at his side. He was 97. He was born November 27, 1925 in Youngstown, a son of Nello and Carmella (Colangelo) Baldelli. He was a 1943 graduate of East High School where he played basketball. He was also the class treasurer. He continued his education at Ohio University. He served in the United States Navy in World War II from 1944 to 1946. During his time in service, he earned the rank of Semen...

Poland - Dolores R. Romeo, 93, a lifelong resident of Struthers, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley-Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Dolores, known by her family and friends as "Lambie", was born on January 26, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Henry and Velma (McCurdy) Landgraff. She graduated from Struthers High School in 1948. Dolores was a bookkeeper for Youngstown Sheet & Tube for several years and later for...