Obituaries

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

Paulette J. "Polly" Lauderback

Paulette J. "Polly" Lauderback

Jan 14, 2024

Lowellville - Paulette J. "Polly" Lauderback, 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 14, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland.

She was born April 22, 1945 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Metzinger) Zareva. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and worked for General Electric as a coil maker.

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Gail M. "Peggy" Hall

Gail M. "Peggy" Hall

Jan 10, 2024

 

Youngstown - Gail M. "Peggy" Hall, 84, passed away peacefully, January 10, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by family. 

Gail, affectionately known as "Peggy" and "Merm," was born March 1, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Thomas and Josephine Patterson Cox.

A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, Peggy was a 1957 graduate of Struthers High...

Stacie Erin Hunter

Stacie Erin Hunter

Jan 8, 2024

Stacie Erin Hunter passed away unexpectedly of pneumonia on January 8, 2024, at Park Ridge Health System in Chattanooga, TN. She was an organ donor.

Throughout her adult years, Stacie fought courageously battling both lipidemia and cancer. She looked to her Savior for strength in her illnesses.

Stacie was born November 8, 1972, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Richard and Karen...

Betty F. (Mauch) Galbreath

Betty F. (Mauch) Galbreath

Jan 8, 2024

Boardman - Betty Fern Galbreath, 90, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  

Betty was born November 3, 1933 in Struthers, Ohio, a daughter of the late Otto and Dorothy (Tyson)  Mauch.

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

Betty was...

Albert Ray Denmeade

Albert Ray Denmeade

Jan 7, 2024

Poland - Albert Ray Denmeade, 85, passed away surrounded by his family, Sunday evening, January 7, 2024, at Bon Secours Mercy Health, St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. 

Ray was born January 29, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of George and Lucille Miller Denmeade.

Raised in Struthers, Ray was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1955. He worked...

David E. Humphrey

David E. Humphrey

Jan 7, 2024

Boardman - David Edward Humphrey, 56, passed away on January 7, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. 

He was born March 22, 1967 in Grove City, PA, a son of Karen (Blair) Humphrey and the late Gerald Humphrey. 

David graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, and then continued his education by earning an Associate's Degree in Dietary Technology...

Timothy John Michael Smolnik

Timothy John Michael Smolnik

Jan 6, 2024

Struthers - Timothy John Michael  Smolnik, 59, a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, passed away on  Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Oasis Care Center for Rehabilitation in Youngstown, surrounded by his loving family.  

Timothy known by his family and friends as "Tim," was born February 22, 1964 in New Castle, PA,  a son of Archie Smolnik and Lois...

Thomas Edward Latimer

Thomas Edward Latimer

Jan 5, 2024

Canfield - Thomas E. Latimer, 74, passed away  on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by his family.  Tom, was born January 6, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Perry and Ann (Slanco) Latimer. He spent the majority of his career in the waste industry.He is survived by his wife of 40 years,...

Roger W. "Rip" Pound

Roger W. "Rip" Pound

Jan 3, 2024

Lisbon - Roger "Rip" W. Pound, 76, passed away Wednesday evening,  January 3, 2024 at his residence with his family at his side.

Roger, affectionately known as "Rip," was born October 23, 1947, in Newark, Ohio, a son of the late Paul and Delcie Gray Pound.

A graduate of Newark High School, Class of 1966, Rip served as a firefighter...

Rodney C. Neider

Rodney C. Neider

Jan 1, 2024

Struthers - Rodney C.  Neider, 78, a lifelong resident of Struthers, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024,  in the emergency room at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.  

Rodney was born November 5, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Parsons) Neider.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War...

James D. Dill

James D. Dill

Dec 31, 2023

James David Dill, 79, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House in Boardman having spent his last few hours surrounded by his loving family. 

A lifelong resident of Struthers, Jim, as he was fondly called, was born on October 2, 1944 to Robert and Jean (Gallo) Dill.

Growing up, Jim was active in...

Richard A. Winkel

Richard A. Winkel

Dec 30, 2023

North Lima - Richard A. Winkel, 76, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. 

He was born October 31, 1947 in Salem, a son of the late Arthur and Georgiana (Ritchie) Winkel. He graduated from Columbiana High School and then was drafted in the United States Army to serve during the Vietnam War. Upon...

Jean L. Muza

Jean L. Muza

Dec 29, 2023

 

Struthers - Jean L. Muza, 93, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023 at her home.

She was born December 4, 1930 in Lowellville, a daughter of the late Marion and Mary (Lovich) Puharich. She was a 1948 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. She worked as a clerk at Yallech Lumber and Supply where she met her future...

Frederick William Voigt, III

Frederick William Voigt, III

Dec 27, 2023

North Lima - Frederick  William Voigt III, 67, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, December 27, 2023, in the emergency room at Jameson Hospital in Pennsylvania.  

Frederick, known by his family and friends as "Bill," was born October 29, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Duffy) Voigt.

He graduated from Beaver Area High School...

Houston Loyd

Houston Loyd

Dec 24, 2023

Poland - Houston Loyd, 92, a man who lived faithfully dedicated to Jesus throughout his life, went to be with his Savior on December 24, 2023. 

He was born April 8, 1931 in Covington, LA, a son of the late Rufus and Edith (Sharp) Loyd. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He earned his Bachelor's in Education...

Henry J. Cardillo

Henry J. Cardillo

Dec 24, 2023

NORTH LIMA - Henry Joseph Cardillo, 77, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on June 2, 1946 in Revere, Massachusetts, a son of the late Henry and Phyllis (Moricco) Cardillo.

Henry dedicated his life to a purpose larger than himself, which embodies the true spirit of service. The two...

James J. DeGeorge

James J. DeGeorge

Dec 23, 2023

Boardman - James J. "Jimmy" DeGeorge, 79, passed away on December 23, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. 

He was born April 23, 1944 in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Concetta (Marchese) DeGeorge. He was a 1962 graduate of East High School, and enlisted in the United States Army shortly after. 

James worked at General...

James B. Morgan, Sr.

James B. Morgan, Sr.

Dec 23, 2023

North Lima-James B. Morgan, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, December 23, 2023, with his family at his side. 

James was born November 7, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of Charles J. Morgan, Sr. and Alice (Birt) Morgan. 

Moving to Struthers in 1963, James was a 1965 graduate of Struthers High School. He...

Samuel Yiannaki

Samuel Yiannaki

Dec 22, 2023

 

tBoardman - Samuel Yiannaki, 79, passed away on December 22, 2023 at his home. 

He was born September 27, 1944 in Vouno, Cyprus, a son of the late Costas and Maria (Ahelleou) Yiannaki, and came to the United States in 1950.

Sam had multiple Master's Degrees in Education and Science. He worked for several schools over the years teaching...

Rolaan Waldman

Rolaan Waldman

Dec 21, 2023

Poland - Rolaan Waldman, 85, died December 21, 2023, at Wickshire of Poland. 

Rolaan was born June 17, 1938 in Paris, France, a daughter of Carl and Louise Tilly Schafer. She came to the United States in her twenties after marrying Roy Larson, who was stationed in France with the United States Army. Together, they had one daughter, Odile. Roy...

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