All Obituaries

James Clyde Vickers Sr, 84, of Boardman, passed away the afternoon of March 9, 2022 surrounded by the love and company of family at the Woodlands at Austinwoods nursing facility. James, known by friends and family as “Jim,” was born on July 2, 1937, in McKeesport, PA. He was the son of the late William and Lelah Vickers.   Jim was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Gail Ann Vickers (Campbell), whom he met at a dance as teenagers. He was also preceded in death by...

Boardman - Marjorie Ann Fergus, 91, of Boardman, died Sunday evening, June 19, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. She was born July 18, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of Charles and Mildred (Luebben) Brant and had been a lifelong area resident. Marjorie was a 1948 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and had worked as a file clerk for the American News Company where she had met her husband, Robert. She left her working career to raise her family, then returned to work at...

Poland-Howard B. Friend 96, passed away peacefully, early Friday morning, December 31, 2021, at the Inn at Poland Way with his children at his side. Faithfully and lovingly, Howdy spent a well-lived life serving his God, country, students and community. At the time of his passing, a private graveside service, followed by full military honors, was held for immediate family only at Poland Riverside Cemetery, due to the pandemic. The family is inviting friends to now join them at a public...

Kathleen M. Carbon, 52  Struthers - Kathleen M. Carbon, 52, passed away Saturday morning, June 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her husband and children.   Kathleen was born May 7, 1970 in Youngstown, OH,  the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Untch) Damelio. She graduated from Chaney High School and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. Kathleen was a member of St. Brendan Church in Youngstown and a member of  the AMVETS Post 44 Ladies...

Poland-Alma Grace Patterson, 93, went to be with the Lord, June 19, 2022, after passing peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. Alma cared deeply about her family.  Indeed, family had a big presence in her life from its very beginning.  Alma came into a family with six siblings on September 16, 1928, born to LeRoy and Margaret LaCelle Bartelmay. She later became a big sister, making her one of eight siblings. Alma began a family of her own in 1948 when...

Struthers - Russell F. Bloom, 66, of Struthers, passed away June 15, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. He was born January 1, 1956 in Youngstown, a son of William Bloom and Reba Scott.  Russell lived quite a life. He married Brenda Bloom in 1984 and they were blessed with three children. He became a widowed father in 1993 after the sudden passing of Brenda. He enjoyed pole vaulting in his younger days until he was no longer able. Russell was a standup comedian...

Kenneth Bernerd Allen, 74, passed away Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022 at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House. Ken was born November 26, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Bernerd and Willabell Smith Allen. A lifelong resident of Struthers, Ken was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1966. He went on to receive his Associate's Degree from Youngstown College. Ken worked for WKBN, Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, Copperweld, and retired from Youngstown State...

Youngstown - Helen Louise (Epperson) Warden, 94, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022 at Park Vista Retirement Center.  Helen was born April 9, 1928 in College Park, Georgia, a daughter of John and Katie (Dinsmore) Epperson and relocated with her family as a young child to the Mahoning Valley.  Raised in Youngstown, Helen was a graduate of Scienceville High School. In 1948, she married John Warden and moved to Townville, PA. Helen was a dedicated homemaker,...

Mary Alice Soltis, 90      Canfield - Mary Alice Soltis 90, of Canfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House.      Mary Alice was born July 21, 1931 in Cleveland, OH to Curtis "Coach" and Sarah Pelmonte.      She was raised in Parkman, OH and graduated from Parkman High School in 1949. After high school, Mary Alice began working for the federal government and remained working there...

Charlotte P. (Brauer) Gilliland, 97  Boardman - Charlotte P. Gilliland, 97, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 12, 2022, at her home with her daughter, Lori and grandsons, Doug and Ross at her bedside.   Charlotte was born on December 15, 1924 in Struthers, OH, the daughter of the late  John  and Helen (Calladine) Brauer. She graduated from Struthers High School in 1941.  In 1946, she graduated from Youngstown Hospital Association School of...