Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the cities of Boardman, Lowellville, Struthers, & Poland in Ohio.

Norma E. Covan

Norma E. Covan

Feb 2, 2024

Norma E. Covan, 79, of Struthers passed away at Hospice House in Boardman on February 2, 2024. Norma was born in Shadyside, Ohio on September 12, 1944 to Evelyn (Byles) and Norman Heil and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Norma met the love of her life, William L. Covan at Ohio Valley College while they were both students there. On February...

Virginia Elizabeth Hird

Virginia Elizabeth Hird

Jan 30, 2024

Youngstown - Virginia Elizabeth "Sis" Hird, 73, died Tuesday afternoon, January 30, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital. 

Virginia, known as "Sis," was born March 5, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Robert and Helen Kearney Hird.

A lifelong resident of the area, Virginia was a graduate of Struthers High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Youngstown State...

Charles H. Francis

Charles H. Francis

Jan 28, 2024

North Lima - Charles Howard Francis, 72, of North Lima, was reunited with the love of his life, Debra J. Francis, on January 28, 2024, seven months after her passing.

Charles, known by many as “Chuck”, was born March 17, 1951 in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late Howard and Jeanette (Norton) Francis.

Charles attended South Range High School...

Cheryl Anne Freeze

Cheryl Anne Freeze

Jan 28, 2024

Salem- Cheryl Anne Freeze, born August 17, 1946, a daughter of the late Maxie and Margaret Humphrey, went peacefully to dance in heaven on January 28, 2024. Cheryl was married to the love of her life, the late Charles “Butch” Freeze on September 28, 1968. Cheryl dedicated her life to loving her family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; working in...

Dolores E. Mohr

Dolores E. Mohr

Jan 24, 2024

Boardman - Dolores E. Mohr, 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. 

Dolores was born October 14, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Edgar and Caroline (Guyer) Mitchell.

She graduated from East High School in Youngstown and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.  

Dolores was a devoted...

Rosemarie E. Yuhas

Rosemarie E. Yuhas

Jan 24, 2024

Rosemarie Yuhas, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 24, 2024 at the Hospice of the Valley Hospice House. 

Rosemarie was born January 7, 1932 in Hubbard, Ohio, a daughter of Carl and Dorothy Brown Wittenauer.

Raised in Hubbard, Rosemarie graduated from Hubbard High School, Class of 1950, and attended Youngstown State University. She worked as a invoice typist for Westinghouse...

Beverly "Bev" M. Zetts

Beverly "Bev" M. Zetts

Jan 24, 2024

Poland - Beverly "Bev" M. Zetts, 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.   

Bev was born December 15, 1948 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late  Michael and Josephine (Jakubek) Skurich. 

She graduated from  Struthers High School in 1967 where she enjoyed...

Thomas Richards

Thomas Richards

Jan 23, 2024

Thomas Richards, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born July 4, 1935 in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Carl Richards and Helen Scopio.  

He graduated from New Castle High School.  After high school, Tom served in the U.S. Marines Corps for four years during the...

Marlene J. Oddis

Marlene J. Oddis

Jan 23, 2024

North Lima- Marlene Jean Oddis, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

She was born July 18, 1940 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was the daughter of the late John MacKay and Caroline (Anheliger) MacKay of Cortland, Ohio.

Marlene was a 1956 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University for two years. Marlene was...

Dolores V. Johnson

Dolores V. Johnson

Jan 23, 2024

Columbiana - Dolores Virginia Johnson, 96, died Tuesday afternoon, January 23, 2024, at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. 

Dolores, affectionately known as "Dee" was born June 25, 1927 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Joseph and Gabriella Mestrovic Toth.

Raised in Youngstown, she was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. On September 3, 1949, Dolores married Albert "Glenn" Johnson and they...

Virginia C. Rosensteel

Virginia C. Rosensteel

Jan 22, 2024

Youngstown - Virginia C. Rosensteel, 90, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at her home, at Park Vista Retirement Community. 

Virginia was born August 5, 1933 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Ralph and Lena (Boano) Valentino.

She graduated from Lowellville High School and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.  

Virginia worked for several aluminum extrusion companies...

Edward Mathew Marsh

Edward Mathew Marsh

Jan 22, 2024

Struthers - Edward Mathew Marsh, 94, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024.  

Edward, affectionately known as "Ed" and "Yeate," was born July 29, 1929 in Rankin, PA, a son of Michael and Rose (Smokrovich) Marasovich.

Ed was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1948. A standout athlete, Ed participated in Struthers baseball, football, and basketball programs. He was...

Ronald Martin

Ronald Martin

Jan 20, 2024

Ronald Martin, 77, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 20, in the arms of his wife, and surrounded by his family, to be home with the Lord Jesus.

He was born in Upper Darby, PA and was the son of Thomas and Mary Martin and youngest of 3 brothers.

Ron was a Radioman and Electrician for the U.S. Navy. After serving his country,...

Robert C. O'Donnell

Robert C. O'Donnell

Jan 19, 2024

Youngstown - Robert C. O'Donnell, 62, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. 

He was born September 23, 1961 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Margaret (Barrett) O'Donnell. He was a 1979 graduate of Ursuline High School. 

To say Robert embraced life and adventure without fear is the best way to...

NormaJean Infante

NormaJean Infante

Jan 18, 2024

NormaJean Infante went to heaven Thursday evening, January 18, 2024. She had been ill for several weeks and God decided it was her time. 

The daughter of Frank and Grace Barchie, NormaJean was born March 20th, 1934. She graduated at the head of her class from Chaney High School in 1952 and later attended Youngstown State University where she received certification...

Catherine Rose DelBoccio

Catherine Rose DelBoccio

Jan 18, 2024

Struthers - Catherine Rose DelBoccio, 69, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 at her daughter's home in Akron. 

She was born April 24, 1954 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Constance (Traino) Iaconis. She graduated from Struthers High School. 

Catherine wore many different hats throughout her lifetime. She worked as an administrative assistant for a few different medical...

Anne Estelle Norris

Anne Estelle Norris

Jan 18, 2024

Anne Estelle Norris, 74, of Lowellville, OH, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 following a brief illness. 

Strong and willful from her first breath, she was born prematurely to Patricia and Richard Franklin in Elyria, OH on December 16, 1949, weighing a mere 2 lbs. She fought her way through emergency incubation to health, growing a persistent endurance that served...

JoAnn Antal

JoAnn Antal

Jan 16, 2024

Youngstown - JoAnn Antal, 76, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with stomach cancer on January 16, 2024 at her home. 

She was born August 18, 1947 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Herman) Billec. She graduated from Campbell Memorial High School. She spent most of her working career serving others, first for Antone's and then...

Margaret A. Ruess

Margaret A. Ruess

Jan 16, 2024

Struthers - Margaret A. Ruess, 77 of Struthers, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.    

Margaret was born August 31, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harold O. Shaffer and Elsie E. McHugh.  

She graduated from East High School and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning...

James B. Rouzzo

James B. Rouzzo

Jan 15, 2024

James B. Rouzzo, 47, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 15th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at Mercy Health St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

 James, known by his family and friends as Jimmy, was born September 21, 1976, in Youngstown, a son of James A. and Donna Jean Rouzzo. He lives on through his father, whom he respected and cherished. 

At the age...

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