All Obituaries

Robert Ferro, Sr. Boardman

Robert F. Ferro, Sr., 82 Boardman - Robert F. Ferro, 82, passed away Friday evening, November 15, 2019 at Continuing Healthcare of Boardman. Robert was born March 28, 1937 in Youngstown, the son of the late Bernard and Sentry (Mashiska) Ferro. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1954 and from Youngstown College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1958 and from Case Western Reserve University with a Master's Degree in Business Administration in...

Robert F. Ferro, Sr., 82 Boardman - Robert F. Ferro, 82, passed away Friday evening, November 15, 2019 at Continuing Healthcare of Boardman. Robert was born March 28, 1937 in Youngstown, the son...

Edward Glavan, Sr. Villa Hills, Kentucky

Edward F. Glavan, Sr., 98 Villa Hills, Kentucky - Edward F. Glavan, 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky. Edward, knowing by his family and friends as "Ed" was born October 11, 1921 in Bessemer, PA, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Sustarick) Glavan. He graduated from Bessemer High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Army at the start of World War II. Ed served in the Blue Ridge Mtn Regiment under Gen Patton’s...

Edward F. Glavan, Sr., 98 Villa Hills, Kentucky - Edward F. Glavan, 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky. Edward, knowing by his family...

June Demetra Poland

June Demetra, 91 Poland - June Demetra, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, November 16, 2019 at the Assumption Village. June was born August 24, 1928 in Youngstown, the daughter of Martin and Georgette (Hamilton) Rhiel. She graduated from North High School (Scienceville) in Youngstown and was a lifelong area resident. June worked as a teller for Dollar Saving & Trust Bank for 43 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of Poland Presbyterian Church and the Dollar Saving...

June Demetra, 91 Poland - June Demetra, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, November 16, 2019 at the Assumption Village. June was born August 24, 1928 in Youngstown, the daughter of...

Karen Hord Struthers

Karen L. Hord, 72 Struthers - Karen L. Hord, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House with her loving family by her side. Karen was born August 21, 1947 in Louisville, KY, daughter of the late Lloyd and Audra (Ledford) Keith and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Youngstown Sheet & Tube as a counter for 15 years and later as a waitress for the Brown Derby on South Avenue, Perkins on Route 224 and before retiring in 2012...

Karen L. Hord, 72 Struthers - Karen L. Hord, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House with her loving family by her side. Karen was born...

Shirley Waters Columbiana

Shirley Ann Waters, 79 Columbiana - Shirley Ann Waters, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born December 28, 1939 in New Salem, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Bernice (Goodwin) Shaffer. She graduated from Republic High School in Pennsylvania. Shirley worked as a secretary for South Range Schools, for 25 years, retiring June 30, 2004 and later worked as a secretary...

Shirley Ann Waters, 79 Columbiana - Shirley Ann Waters, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown with her loving family by her side. Shirley was...

Harry Ponikvar Poland

Poland - Harry Lee Ponikvar, Sr., 88, died Sunday evening, November 10, 2019 at The Inn at Walker Mill, surrounded by family. Harry was born October 4, 1931 in Thomas, WV, a son of the late James and Christine (Popish) Ponikvar. Harry was raised in West Virginia and was a 1949 graduate of Thomas High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army in June of 1950, serving during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in July of 1952 with the rank of Corporal and...

Poland - Harry Lee Ponikvar, Sr., 88, died Sunday evening, November 10, 2019 at The Inn at Walker Mill, surrounded by family. Harry was born October 4, 1931 in Thomas, WV, a son of the late...

Esther Boyce New Middletown

New Middletown - Esther M. Boyce, 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House. Esther was born on January 24, 1924 in Pavonia, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Voll) Henry. She was born and raised on a rural farm, which is still owned by her family today. After graduating from a small one room classroom, Esther joined the United States Women's Army Corps to help with the war efforts during World War II. She met...

New Middletown - Esther M. Boyce, 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House. Esther was born on January 24, 1924 in Pavonia, Ohio, a...

Betty Hamilton Boardman

Betty A. Hamilton, 80 Boardman - Betty A. Hamilton, 80, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Masternick Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Betty was born October 15, 1939 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth (Schisler) Chisholm. She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1958. Betty was an well-known antique dealer in the area, along with her husband, Richard, they owned and operated Hamilton Antiques in Youngstown for over 50 years. Betty...

Betty A. Hamilton, 80 Boardman - Betty A. Hamilton, 80, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Masternick Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Betty was born October 15, 1939 in...

Patty Cooley North Lima

North Lima - Patty Lynn Cooley, age 76, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Beeghly Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, Boardman, Ohio, after suffering from complications from a brain hemorrhage earlier in September. Patty was born on November 12, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Paul Frederick and Mary Alice (Murray) Goodwin. A lifelong area resident, Patty was a 1961 graduate of Boardman High School. She earned her bachelor's and master's degree in art...

North Lima - Patty Lynn Cooley, age 76, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Beeghly Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, Boardman, Ohio, after suffering from complications from a brain...

James Wilkins Youngstown

James A. Wilkins, 74, of Youngstown, passed away suddenly into paradise with Jesus, Monday night. Jim was born May 22, 1945, a son of the late Donald F. and Mary L. Anderson Wilkins. He was raised in Youngstown and was a 1963 graduate of South High School. As a young boy, Jim worked for his dad at Wilkins Leonard Hardware store in downtown Youngstown. As he got older, his main job was driving the Store's delivery truck with Richard Keleman. Jim retired in 1974 when the store closed....

James A. Wilkins, 74, of Youngstown, passed away suddenly into paradise with Jesus, Monday night. Jim was born May 22, 1945, a son of the late Donald F. and Mary L. Anderson Wilkins. He was...