May 6, 2024

Struthers - Robert A. Braho, 83, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House on Monday, May 6, 2024. Robert was born February 11, 1941 to Andrew J. and Susan (Vanta) Braho of Pulaski, PA. He graduated from Wilmington Area High School in 1959 and joined the U.S. Army where he served proudly.  His best times were served in Turkey,...

May 5, 2024

Struthers - William T. Caplinger, 69, formerly of Center, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side.  William, known by his family and friends as "Bill," was born December 5, 1954 in Monaca, PA, a son of the late Kenneth and Beatrice (Howells) Caplinger.He was a custodian...

May 5, 2024

Berlin Center - Manuela "Nellie" Lugo, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Manuela, affectionately known as "Nellie," was born January 4, 1953 in Puerto Rico, a daughter of Manuel Lugo and Julia Ortiz Cartagena. Nellie came to Ohio with her family as a toddler. She attended East High School in Youngstown, until returning to Puerto...

May 4, 2024

Lowellville - Judith A. Avdey, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 4, 2024, with her family at her side.Judith, known by her family and friends as "Judy," was born December 4, 1938 in Girard, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond and Jean (Thomas) Sturm.She was a 1956 graduate of Lowellville High School and a lifelong resident...

Apr 30, 2024

North Lima - Dr. Robert Hull Foulkes, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024 at his home. He was born March 4, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, a son of the late Robert and Laurdella (Koplin) Foulkes. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School and then earned his Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering from Case Western. He taught for...

Apr 28, 2024

Poland - Ronald D. Round, 89, of Poland, passed away April 28, 2024 at Greenbriar Healthcare Center surrounded by his loving family.Ronald was born March 30, 1935 in Youngstown, and was the son of the late  Leonard Earle and Catherine (Welker) Round.A 1953 graduate of Boardman High School, Ronald was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and worked for...

Apr 27, 2024

Sally Lou Aey 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday morning, April 27, 2024. Sally was born June 12, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio, to John C. and Ella Mae Ludt.She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Ferdinand P. Aey, to whom she was married for 64 years.Sally was a 1956 graduate of Poland Seminary High School.Sally spent...

Apr 26, 2024

Columbiana -Roy C. (Bill) Eaton of Columbiana, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 26, at Windsor House at Canfield.   Bill was born in Youngstown, OH, on July 1, 1934, the son of the late Irene B. Eaton and Roy C. Eaton, Sr. He graduated from John Marshall High School, in Rochester, NY, in 1952. He married the former Diane Tompkins...

Apr 25, 2024

Struthers - David Scott Sweeney left this earthly life on April 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.   He was born in Youngstown OH on January 27, 1953 and was the son of the late Virginia (Lambert) and Charles Sweeney.  He graduated from Chaney High School in 1972 and worked for the General Motors Lordstown plant before retiring. Dave and Mary Ann...

Apr 24, 2024

Youngstown- Garry L. Conrad, Sr., 65, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Karen Sue Conrad, whom he married on February 24, 2005. 

 Born November 15, 1958 in Youngstown, he was a son of the late George and Margarite (Vandergrift) Conrad.

 Garry served his country proudly...

Apr 23, 2024

Youngstown - Harold Samuel Luther, Jr., 75, a Struthers native, having lived in Texas and Arizona for years and returning to Youngstown for the remainder of his life, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic.Harold, known by his family and friends as "Sam," was born January 27, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late...

Apr 23, 2024

Lowellville - Nerina  Morocco, 69, passed away on April 23, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland. Nerina was born December 10, 1954 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Felix and Virginia (Testa) Iudiciani. She worked as a hairdresser for several years and ultimately retired from Republic Services. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church and was past president of...

Apr 20, 2024

Mineral Ridge - Mary Ellen Bruner, 96, formerly of Poland, died Saturday evening, April 20, 2024, at Continuing Healthcare at The Ridge.Mary Ellen was born September 7, 1927 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of Donald and Evelyn Troop McIlwain.Mary Ellen was a graduate of New Castle High School and upon graduation worked for Bell Telephone. On November 7, 1947,...

Apr 19, 2024

Apr 19, 2024

Rocco “Rocky” Louis Fumi Sr, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members in his home on Friday, April 19, 2024. Rocky was born on Christmas Eve, in 1931, in the home of his aunt and uncle on Oak Street in Youngstown, Ohio. Rocky attended East High School in Youngstown, graduating in 1950 before attending The Ohio State University where he graduated...

Apr 18, 2024

Youngstown - Shirley Ann Linebaugh,  passed away, April 18, 2024, with her family at her side, at Hospice of the Valley's, Hospice House.  Shirley was born September 22, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, one of twelve children to the late Charles and Mary Magan Reedy.Raised in Struthers, Shirley was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1950. On February 6,...

Apr 17, 2024

Poland - LaVerne Luther, 84, of Poland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday,  April 17, 2024, at her home.  LaVerne was born September 20, 1939 in Sharpsville, PA, a daughter of the late Kathryn Jennings-Davenport.  She graduated from Sharpsville High School in Pennsylvania and moved to the Youngstown area in the 1950's.  LaVerne was a member of Heritage Presbyterian Church....

Apr 14, 2024

Boardman - James E. Maytas, Jr., 55, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home.  Jim was born July 17, 1968 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of James and Donna (Aey) Maytas.  He graduated from Struthers High School in 1986. After graduation, Jim enlisted in the US Navy, serving from 1987 to 1993 and during the Gulf War. He...

Apr 13, 2024

Poland - Katherine C. Semonza, 94, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024 at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.She was born May 9, 1929 in Struthers, a daughter of the late George and Pauline (Magula) Gerak. She graduated from Struthers High School in 1947 and dedicated her life to raising her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed crossword puzzles and...

Apr 13, 2024

Poland -Sharlene K. Bucher, 59, of Poland, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband, Brian Bucher, whom she married on September 9, 1989.Born September 30, 1964, in Youngstown, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Soltez) Molnar.Sharlene was a graduate of...