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Local Obituaries for the cities of Boardman, Lowellville, Struthers, & Poland in Ohio.
Jenna Marie Sefcik
Mar 1, 2024
Poland - Jenna Marie Sefcik, 36, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic, with her parents and special family friend, Patricia Magazzine, by her side. Born June 28, 1987, in Youngstown, Jenna was the daughter of Thomas and Linda (Kalcic) Sefcik. Jenna was blind from birth and received a kidney transplant nearly four years ago. Although faced...
Harry K. Potts
Mar 1, 2024
Harry K. Potts, 92, passed away on March 1, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.He was born July 20, 1931, as the youngest of six children to Thomas and Dona (Coats) Potts in Houston, Missouri. He graduated from Houston High School in 1949. He retired as owner of Cultured Marble in North Lima.He married the love of his life,...
Michael A. Tobin
Feb 29, 2024
Struthers - Michael A. Tobin, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Michael was born September 27, 1965 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late John and Dorothy (Fink) Tobin.He graduated from Struthers High School in 1984 and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. Michael was a truck driver for...
Steven E. Gill
Feb 29, 2024
Poland - Steven E. Gill, 59, passed away on February 29, 2024. Steven was born July 29, 1964 in Washington, PA, the son of the late James and Ann (Hamilton) Gill.He was a resident of Pennsylvania until moving to the Youngstown area in 2011. Steven was a roofer for Bronson Roofing Company in Oakdale, PA for 12 years and later worked...
Valentine Mendel
Feb 28, 2024
Valentine Mendel, aged 96, known as "Tío" or "Val" to family and friends, passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, from complications of pneumonia and Covid 19.He was born June 14, 1927 in Mingo Junction, Ohio to Juan Mendel and Sara (Loredo) Mendel. Mr. Mendel lived most of his life in Ohio, spending summers in Mexico where he met the love...
Edith Mae Rowe
Feb 25, 2024
Edith M. Rowe, 71, died Sunday evening, February 25, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.
Edith was born August 15, 1952 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Robert and Rebah (Parker) Parke.
Edith was a graduate of Girard High School and was a dedicated homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In her leisure time, she enjoyed baking, playing board games and...
Sylvia C. Fumi
Feb 24, 2024
Sylvia Fumi, 88, passed away peacefully in her home on February 24.
Sylvia was born on August 26, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Alliance, Ohio in 1949.
After attending Mount Union College, she worked at Alliance City Hospital where she met the love of her life, Rocco (Rocky) Fumi. They married in 1961 and spent almost 63 wonderful years together....
Agnes E. Blake
Feb 22, 2024
North Canton -Agnes E. Blake, 101, a long time Poland resident, passed away on February, 22, 2024 at Windsor Medical Center in North Canton. She was born September 20, 1922, in Lonaconing, Maryland, the daughter of James and Estelle (Atkinson) Richmond.
Graduating in 1940 from Central High School in Lonaconing, Agnes was the class salutatorian and was chosen as “Miss Central”...
JoAnne Lower
Feb 20, 2024
JoAnne Lower, 65, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.
JoAnne was born February 10, 1959 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of Walter and Bernice (Biedka) Gargasz.
Raised in New Castle, she was a 1977 graduate of Union Area High School and received her Registered Nurse degree from the St. Elizabeth...
Joan L. Farmer
Feb 19, 2024
Boardman - Joan L. Farmer, 85, passed away peacefully while hearing "In The Garden" being sung to her on February 19, 2024 at Parkside Health Care Center.
She was born January 25, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late David and Hazel (Schlegel) Smith. She graduated from East High School in 1956 and for a majority of her life, dedicated...
Sylvia Jean Edwards
Feb 19, 2024
Poland: Sylvia Jean Edwards (Martin) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the age of 88.
Sylvia is survived by her five children, Diana Kennedy (Bill), Karen Wolfe (Ray), Tracy Briden, Thomas Edwards, and Natalia Jamison (Tim). A tremendous source of pride and joy was being Gram to her 14 grandkids (and spouses) and GG to...
Donald James Kushner
Feb 18, 2024
Poland - Donald James Kushner, 76, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Florida. Don was born September 30, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Vincent and Maxine Morlan Kushner. Raised in Springfield, Don was a graduate of Springfield Local High School, Class of 1965. In 1966, Don was inducted into the United States Army and served for two...
Richard William Parks
Feb 18, 2024
New Middletown - Richard William Parks, 69, of New Middletown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Dolores (Stacy) Parks, whom he married on Saint Patrick's Day in 1979.
Born July 24, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was a son of the late James and Stella (Richards) Parks.
A 1972 graduate...
Christine J. Kelley
Feb 18, 2024
NEW MIDDLETOWN - Christine Julia Kelley (née Ruggerio), passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 18, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on September 3, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Frank T. and Mary G. Ruggiero (née Grainy/Cinquegrana).
Christine's journey through life was enriched by her loving marriage to Harold Dean Kelley, who preceded...
Ruth Catherine Thompson
Feb 17, 2024
Boardman - Ruth C. Thompson, 102, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
Ruth was born July 29, 1921 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Alan Leetch and Birdie Ludwick.
She attended The Rayen School in Youngstown and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...
Jane Umbel
Feb 16, 2024
Poland- On February 16, 2024, Jane Umbel Fithian passed away at her daughter's home in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, where she resided these past three years. Jane was a woman of faith and is now in the arms of Jesus. She was with her daughter and son-in-law and surrounded by the love of her family on her passing.
Jane was born...
Kathy S. Hale
Feb 16, 2024
Youngstown - Kathy S. Hale, 64, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Kathy was born July 10, 1959 in Phoenix, AZ, a daughter of Harry "Bud" and Bernice (McGee) Fox. She came to the area as a child with her family.
She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1978.
Kathy...
Barbara A. Moore
Feb 16, 2024
Poland - Barbara A. Moore, 94, formerly of Walker Mill Road, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Windsor House at Canfield surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born January 1, 1930 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Orrin and Esther (Mellinger) Brownlee.
She graduated from North High School in Youngstown and was a lifelong resident of...
Gertrude R. LeBaron
Feb 16, 2024
Struthers - Gertrude R. LeBaron, 86, died Friday, February 16, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.
Gertrude, affectionately known as "Gertie," was born February 26, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Vonhandle) Bobonick.
She was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School and worked for Schwebel Baking Co. as a payroll supervisor for 46 years, retiring...
Amber Anne Crago
Feb 15, 2024
Youngstown - Amber was born April 17, 1978, to Paula and Dr. Thomas G. Crago in Youngstown, Ohio. After sudden complications with pneumonia, she passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024 at Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.
It was apparent from birth that Amber was unique. Her cute face was like a pixie, with dark hair and a...
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