Oct 30, 2023

James Pezzone, a lifelong Struthers resident, passed away on October 30, 2023. Born in Youngstown on November 9, 1945 to Anne and Samuel Pezzone, "Jimmy" lived in various areas of Struthers, most notably, the Nebo neighborhood. He could often be found carrying a transistor radio throughout his Struthers travels. Jimmy was known as "The Polka Kid" due to his...

Oct 29, 2023

Poland - Josephine Carabbia, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, with her loving family at her side.

Josephine, affectionately known by family and friends as "JoJo," was born December 6, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Rocco and Mary Marr Constantino.

A lifelong area resident, JoJo was a graduate of...

Oct 28, 2023

Poland - Thomas J. Mentges, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in the emergency room at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Thomas known by his family and friends as "Tom," was born July 11, 1949 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Amil and Lois (Farmer) Mentges.

He graduated from Chaney High School...

Oct 28, 2023

Boardman - Terry Nicholas Tomko, 60, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on October 28, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Terry was born November 28, 1962 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Geraldine "Geri" (Matasic) Tomko. He graduated from Canfield High School where he raised the bar for student athletes and went on...

Oct 27, 2023

Columbiana - Helen M. Evans, 80, passed away on October 27, 2023 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana.

She was born March 9, 1943 in Avon Lake. For a brief time she worked at Northside Hospital, but after having children, decided to stay home to raise them.

Helen was a woman of faith who...

Oct 26, 2023

Poland - Ernest G. "Skip" Schmid Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023 at Briarfield Manor.

He was born March 13, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of the late Ernest and Nina (Wille) Schmid. Skip's family moved to Struthers when he was three years old, and he graduated from Struthers High School in 1954. He...

Oct 26, 2023

Poland - James Earl D'Eramo, 75, formerly of New York City, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at The Cleveland Clinic, with his husband, Will by his side.

James, known by his family and friends as "Jim," was born March 9, 1948, in Youngstown, OH, the son of the late Guy and Philomena (Manna)...

Oct 25, 2023

Poland - Mary Helen Hadley, 93, passed away on October 25, 2023 at Shepherd of the Valley.

She was born October 4, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Freda (Reble) Reifinger. She graduated from Rayen High School, and then went on to graduate in nursing from the Youngstown Hospital Association. Over the course...

Oct 25, 2023

Struthers, Ohio - Laurie Edwin “Dutch” Flack, 89, a lifelong resident of Struthers, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley-Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

Laurie, known by his family and friends as "Dutch," was born at home on the hottest day on record for the Mahoning Valley, 103 degrees, on...

Oct 24, 2023

Struthers - Roselyn A. Mikolich, 81, passed away on October 24, 2023 at her home.

She was born April 27, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Francis and Rose (Hackett) Danks. She proudly was part of the first class to attend all four years at Cardinal Mooney when they opened. She worked as in corporate...

Oct 24, 2023

Poland- Brenda Lee Popa, 74, died suddenly on October 24, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Health Center in Youngstown.

She was born September 25, 1949 in Youngstown, daughter of Arvel and Alice (Hilbert) Smith. She was a graduate of South High School & worked in marketing and scheduling for Forum Health.

Brenda and her husband, Bob,...

Oct 24, 2023

Struthers - Bronica Rosemary Baker, 95, formerly of Fifth Street in Struthers, passed away Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023,  at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown, surrounded by her loving family.

Bronica was born February 20, 1928 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Krall) Kolmacic.

She graduated from Campbell Memorial High...

Oct 23, 2023

Marion Creed passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Maplecrest SkilledNursing and Rehabilitation after suffering from a stroke in 2022.

Marion was born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 18, 1938, the youngest of five children, to Thomas and Theresa Basic.

She was a 1956 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Choffin Career Center where...

Oct 22, 2023

Boardman - Margaret Ann Wellington , 78, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital  surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born May 27, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry and Eileen (Mangan) Wellington.

She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1963, graduated from Youngstown...

Oct 19, 2023

Columbiana - Anita L. Miller, 66, died October 19, 2023, at the Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 14, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Bowser Brezinski.

Anita was a 1975 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and earned her certificate in Graphic Design from the Choffin...

Oct 17, 2023

Struthers - Brenda L. Bekoski, 51, passed away Tuesday morning, October 17, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of family.

Brenda was born December 17, 1971 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Clarke Jr. and Judith Conway.

A lifelong resident of Struthers, Brenda was a graduate of...

Oct 16, 2023

Poland - Mary Jo McLandrich Nyers, 76, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer on October 16, 2023, at Assumption Village Nursing Home.

She was born March 15, 1947 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Visnic) McLandrich. She grew up in Struthers, spending most of her childhood years on Runge...

Oct 15, 2023

Boardman - Karen L. Moore, 76, passed away Sunday morning, October 15, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of family.

Karen was born July 3, 1947, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to the late Marshall and Virginia Webb Hartsock.

Karen was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1965,...

Oct 14, 2023

Struthers- James Scott Phillip “SUPER JIMMY” Griffiths, 25, passed away in his mother’s loving embrace with his family by his side on October 14, 2023, at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Despite being a fighter and defying all expectations from day one, just one day after his twenty-fifth birthday, Jimmy’s organs could no longer keep up with the demands...

Oct 10, 2023

Boardman - Robert Amsi Taylor, Jr., 58,  formerly of Chula Vista, CA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Robert, known by his family and friends as "Amsi" or "JR," was born April 13, 1965 in Oak Harbor, WA, a son of the late Robert and...