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Local Obituaries for the cities of Boardman, Lowellville, Struthers, & Poland in Ohio.
Frances "Fran" P. Spivak
Apr 6, 2024
Stow - Frances "Fran" Pauline Spivak (ne'e Gatty) 98, of Poland, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on April 6, 2024. Mrs. Spivak was born March 28, 1926 in Struthers, OH, cherished daughter of John and Antoinette (Sappio) Gatty.Upon graduation from Struthers High School in 1944, Fran pursued her passion for beauty by attending Paramount Beauty School. As a...
Jodi A. Jorgensen
Apr 4, 2024
Struthers - Jodi A. Jorgensen, 54, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 4, 2024. Jodi was born June 20, 1969 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Everett and Evelyn (O'Hara) McCreary.She graduated from Struthers High School in 1987. In 1991, she graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and from Kent State University with a...
John J. "Jack" Palowitz, Jr.
Apr 2, 2024
Hubbard - John J. "Jack" Palowitz, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland. He was born September 5, 1940 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary (Hetner) Palowitz. He graduated from Ursuline High School, and worked many years as a truck driver for Anchor Motor Freight delivering GM vehicles. One of...
Paul T. Gucwa
Apr 1, 2024
Struthers - Paul T. Gucwa, 65, passed away on April 1, 2024, after a brief illness. Paul was born on January 1, 1959 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Thaddeus and Helen Kostecki Gucwa.Paul was a 1977 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and earned an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering from Youngstown State University. He was employed by Youngstown State...
Goldie Ann Strong
Apr 1, 2024
Goldie Ann (Moore) Strong, 69, of Struthers, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, on Monday, April 1, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Goldie was born on September 1, 1954, in Rome, Georgia. She was a daughter of the late Ralph “Blue” and Ola Mae (Minter) Moore.
She graduated from Riverdale High School and went on to...
Mary S. Giancola
Mar 31, 2024
Struthers – Mary Stella Giancola, 90, died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born October 8, 1933 in Sulmona, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Giovanna Marinucci.
She was a member of St Nicholas Church. Mary enjoyed her family, friends, gardening, cooking, and sewing. She was formally employed as a tailor...
Marsha Vazmina
Mar 29, 2024
Poland-Marsha Vazmina, 71, of Poland, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024at St. Elizabeth Health Center-Boardman, after a 26 year battle with a Secondary Progressive M.S. and a three year battle with breast cancer. Marsha was born September 24, 1952, in Struthers, a daughter of William Garfield and Mary Jane (Bohach) Vazmina. She graduated from Struthers High School in 1970...
Amy C. Marinelli
Mar 28, 2024
North Lima - Amy C. Marinelli, 96, of North Lima, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Aventura Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Marinelli, whom she married on June 13, 1959. Born January 25, 1928, in Youngstown, OH, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucia (Bisceglia) Lariccia. Amy attended East High School. She...
Stephen Charles Balogh
Mar 26, 2024
Austintown - Stephen Charles Balogh, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 26, 2024. Steve, known by his family and friends as "Toots," was born November 12, 1931 in Struthers, OH, a son of the late Stephen J.and Mary (Maizel) Balogh.Toots grew up in the Nebo neighborhood of Struthers. In 1950, he graduated from Struthers High School and played football...
Paula Jean Johnson
Mar 25, 2024
Paula Jean Johnson, 77, passed away Monday afternoon, March 25, 2024, at The Inn at Walker Mill. Paula was born August 31, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dudy Petrillo.A graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Class of 1965, Paula attended Youngstown State University and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. She...
Donald Charles Renzenbrink
Mar 25, 2024
Poland - Donald Charles Renzenbrink, 97, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. He was born October 2, 1926 in Youngstown, a son of the late Charles and Edith (Freehling) Renzenbrink. He was a United States Army veteran, having served during World War II and was stationed in Panama, attaining the rank of T5. He worked 31...
Joe Sieman
Mar 25, 2024
Boardman - Joseph J. Sieman, 81, died Monday morning, March 25, 2024, at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.Joe was born December 17, 1942 in Brownsville, PA, a son of Louis and Helen Yanatchko Sieman.A 1960 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Joe attended Youngstown Business College for one year until enlisting in the United States Navy. He proudly...
Wanda J. Wiff
Mar 23, 2024
Boardman - Wanda J. Wiff, 94, of Boardman, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Briarfield Nursing Facility. She is survived by her loving husband of 74 years, Howard F. Wiff. Wanda was born June 27, 1929 in Mingo Junction, OH, daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude (Arnold) Chorjel .She was a 1948 graduate of South High School....
Beatriz B. Ballais
Mar 22, 2024
Struthers - Beatriz Buena Ballais, 93, passed away on March 22, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Beatriz was born August 29, 1930 in the Philippines, a daughter of Emiliano and Benita Requibo Buena.A dedicated homemaker, Beatriz will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. After relocating to the United States, Beatriz and her husband, Pablo,...
James A. DelFlore, Sr.
Mar 22, 2024
Coitsville-James A. DelFlore, Sr., 88, died March 22, 2024, in the comfort of his home.Born February 20, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Albert and Micheline "Micky" (Circella) DelFlore.He attended North High School and began working at Youngstown Foundry & Machine Shop. He then went on to work at Republic Steel & LTV Steel Mill, retiring in...
Carol Carmela Gizzi Griffith
Mar 21, 2024
Lowellville - Carol Carmela Gizzi Griffith, 84, passed away Thursday evening, March 21, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born March 7, 1940 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Dominic and Caroline (Sheldone) Gizzi.She graduated from Lowellville High School in 1958 and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. Carol was...
Elizabeth Barbara Yanek
Mar 20, 2024
Elizabeth Barbara Yanek, 88, passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2024 at Assumption Village with her children at her side. Elizabeth, affectionately known as Liz, was born July 10, 1935, in Campbell, Ohio, the youngest of ten children, to Anthony and Barbara Pachla Mudryk. A lifelong resident of Campbell, Liz graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1953 and attended Youngstown University...
Brian W. Pritt
Mar 20, 2024
Youngstown - Brian W. Pritt, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home. Brian was born December 6, 1970 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Winters W. Pritt and Martha L. Travaline. He graduated from Lowellville High School in 1989 and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. Brian worked in the parts department for...
Max L. Crawford
Mar 19, 2024
Poland - Max Crawford, 87, passed away peacefully at Hospice House Tuesday morning, March 19th, 2024, after a brief illness. Max was born June 18th, 1936 in Oak Ridge, PA to Boyd and Irene Crawford.He was a 1954 graduate of Red Bank Valley High School in New Bethlehem, PA. After graduation, he moved to Struthers, OH to work at Youngstown...
Stella M. McGuire
Mar 16, 2024
Boardman - Stella M. McGuire, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. Mary's Alzheimer Center in Columbiana surrounded by her loving family.Stella was born February 5, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Angelo and Stella (Meckes) Paolone.She came to the Youngstown area as a child, where she graduated from Austintown Fitch High School and...
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