Sep 27, 2023

Youngstown - Bruce Thomas Murar, 90, passed away on September 27, 2023, at the Hospice House in Poland.

Bruce was born December 21, 1932, in Youngstown where he lived all his life. He was the son of the late Michael and Katherine (Liposchak) Murar. He graduated from East High School and then joined the United States Army....

Sep 27, 2023

Poland - Beverly Jean Flynn, 96, passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Kent on September 27, 2023.

She was born December 11, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN, a daughter of the late Eldo and Margaret (Thompson) Murray. She worked as a bus driver for Poland City Schools for over 25 years until her retirement.

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Sep 26, 2023

Richard Duane Cannon, 84, passed away with his family at his side, Tuesday morning, September 26, 2023, at Maplecrest Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Struthers.

Richard was born November 28, 1938 in Struthers, Ohio, the son of the late Bernard and Velma Rough Cannon.

A lifelong resident of Struthers, Richard graduated from Struthers High School,...

Sep 26, 2023

Struthers - Frances K. Vicarel, 97, passed away on September 26, 2023, at Maplecrest Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Frances, affectionately known as "Fritzi" by family and friends, was born September 21, 1926 in Struthers, Ohio, a daughter of Alexander and Katherine Tetla Adamczyk.

A lifelong resident of Struthers, she attended Struthers High School. On February...

Sep 26, 2023

Youngstown - Albert H. "Al" LeMay, 85, entered into Heaven on September 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at home.

He was born April 22, 1938 in Alliance, a son of the late Earl and Hazel (Johnson) LeMay. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1955. After high school, he proudly entered the United States Navy,...

Sep 23, 2023

Boardman - Joseph "Joe" Altinger, 88, died Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family.

Joseph was born August 18, 1935 in Passaic, NJ. At the age of 15, he entered the Society of Mary, an international Roman Catholic religious congregation of brothers and priests, and became a Marianist. Over the next...

Sep 22, 2023

Poland - Milton L. Carlson, 79, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2023, at Hampton Woods with his loving wife, Maureen, by his side.

Milton known by his family and friends as "Milt," was born in Youngstown, OH to Milton L. and Lillian (Schofield) Carlson on September 18, 1944.

He graduated from Poland Seminary High...

Sep 22, 2023

Boardman - Joanne Mercedes Diana, 84, passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 22, 2023, at The Inn at Walker Mill.

Joanne was born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 9, 1938, to John Diana and Maria Grazia Marinelli.

She lived on Lanterman Avenue and attended Cleveland Elementary School until the 5th grade and Princeton for 6th...

Sep 17, 2023

Boardman - Richard A. Blomstrom, 72, died September 17, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, while the songs "Follow Me" (their wedding song) and "Poems, Prayers and Promises" by John Denver were playing in the background.

Rick was born January 11, 1951 in Youngstown, a son of the late Donald...

Sep 17, 2023

Roseann (DeSanto) Marr passed away peacefully at the family homestead, surrounded by her loving family on September 17, 2023.

Roseann was born on September 5, 1938, in Newark New Jersey; the second child of John Sr. and Rose (Galante) DeSanto.

In 1945, Roseann relocated with her family to Forked River, New Jersey, where they made...

Sep 16, 2023

New Middletown - Mary Ellen Dilley (Rimstidt) Kleinsmith, 86, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown, Ohio.

She was born March 9, 1937 in Beloit, WI, a daughter of the late Myrle and Celia (Trepanier) Dilley. She graduated from Janesville Senior High School in Wisconsin. Mary worked as an executive secretary...

Sep 16, 2023

Poland - William J. Matthews, 91, passed away Saturday evening, September 16, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House with his family present.

William, known by his family as "Bill," was born on Webb Road in Youngstown, Ohio on January 5, 1932, a son of William Penn  Matthews and Josephine (Palmeter) Matthews.

Bill graduated...

Sep 16, 2023

Austintown - Mary Jane Parisi, 92, formerly of Struthers, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Woodlands at Austinwoods surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on January 16, 1931 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Frank Zanni and Anna Zarone.

She graduated from Struthers High School  in 1950 and was a...

Sep 16, 2023

Youngstown - Patricia Helene Potkonicky, 75, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on September 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 3, 1948 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Garcar) Pogany. She was a 1966 graduate of Chaney High School and continued her education...

Sep 14, 2023

Boardman - Margaret Louise Hammond-Dimitruk, 96, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana.

She was born December 18, 1926 in Canton, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Kiss) Stuhl. She graduated from Middlebranch High School in 1944, and shortly after began working at an insurance office (the only...

Sep 12, 2023

Poland - Richard N. Ames, Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side.

Richard was born on born February 15, 1952 in Orange, NJ, a son of Richard and Judith Ames. His family moved to Poland in 1963.  He graduated from Poland Seminary High...

Sep 12, 2023

New Middletown - Patricia B. Seem, 86, formerly of Water Street in Poland, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Masternick Memorial surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia Leigh Baun was born February 13, 1937, in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Edward Baun and Mabel Wolf.

When Patricia completed first grade, she...

Sep 12, 2023

Struthers - Margaret Everly, 95, of Struthers died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. She was born January 3, 1928 in Lowellville, a daughter of Anthony and Rose (Storti) Rogers. She was a graduate of Lowellville High School. Margaret was employed as a supervisor at the State of Ohio Unemployment Office in Youngstown.

She...

Sep 10, 2023

Boardman - William D. “Dean” Slagle, 77, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center surrounded by family.

He was born January 6, 1946 in Kittanning, PA, a son of the late Clair and Sylvia (Spencer) Slagle. He worked in the fabrication department of General Extrusions, Inc. for 40 years until his...

Sep 10, 2023

Struthers - Donald J. Heasley, 62, formerly of western Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Donald, known by his family and friends as "Donnie," was born August 6, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Donald and Barbara (Fedorchak) Heasley.

He graduated from Struthers High School...