Dec 21, 2023

Lowellville - Virginia M. Iudiciani, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2023 at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers. 

She was born July 10, 1931 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Laura (Stizza) Testa. She was a 1949 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. 

Virginia dedicated her life to her family and provided them...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Columbiana - Gerald “Jerry” M. Walsh, 84, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 19, 2023, at Whispering Pines. 

Jerry was born May 13, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late John and Mary O’Shea Walsh. Jerry was proud of his Irish Catholic upbringing. He attended both elementary and high school in the Chicago parochial school system, graduating...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Canfield - Philip P. "Fast Philly" Smrek, 86, passed away on December 19, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

He was born July 2, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of the late Charles and Catherine (Evan) Smrek. A proud 1955 graduate of Struthers High School, Phil lettered in all sports during his school years. He served honorably in...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Struthers - Veronica G. Carrocce, 93, died Tuesday evening, December 19, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House, surrounded by the love of her family. 

Veronica was born January 30, 1930 in Campbell, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Dubois Gresh. Being the youngest of 11, Veronica babysat and helped raise many of her siblings...

Dec 16, 2023

Youngstown - Ernest G. Morse, 74, passed away December 16, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

He was born June 15, 1949 in Kinsman, a son of the late Ernest and Julia (Rogers) Morse. He graduated from Joseph Badger High School and then went to school to learn plumbing and pipe-fitting. He was a member of...

Dec 16, 2023

Poland - Barbara J. Mauch, 82, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 16, 2023, at  Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born February 6, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of  the late Dalvin and Martha (Gardner) Jones.

She graduated from South High School in 1959.  Barbara graduated summa...

Dec 16, 2023

Canfield - Sarah Lee (Todd) Zeisler, of Canfield, OH, passed away peacefully with her children beside her on Saturday, December 16, 2023, just before her 90th birthday. She was born January 9, 1934, to John and Stella (Fenton) Todd of Youngstown, OH.

Sarah was a 1951 graduate of Boardman High School and married her high school sweetheart,...

Dec 14, 2023

New Middletown - Ralph Morell, 83,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House. Ralph lived in Henderson, Nevada and returned to his home state of Ohio after retirement.  He graduated from Struthers High School, Class of 1958.  He went to Youngstown State before entering the Marine Corp. During his time in...

Dec 9, 2023

Kiln, MS - Gage Vincent Labonte, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Ohio.

Gage was born January 12, 2002 in Newport News, VA, a son of Mandy R. Courtaway King and Gerard E. Labonte III.

Gage was raised in Hampton Roads, VA until middle school and then moved with his family...

Dec 5, 2023

Youngstown - Donald L. Lambert, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2023. A lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, he was born on July 13, 1947, the second son of the late Sol and Alta Lambert.

Don became an over-the-road truck driver with the CB handle of "Empty Pockets" and retired after 30...

Dec 4, 2023

Margaret L. Sams, 84, of Cleveland Heights, died on Monday, December 4, 2023, in Warren, OH with her family by her side.

Margaret, known as "Peggy," was born on June 19, 1939 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph Keary and Nan Owen.

She graduated from Nordonia High School in 1957 and later...

Dec 4, 2023

Youngstown - Steve Christofis, 69, passed away on Monday night, December 4, 2023, following a brief illness. A loving husband, son, nephew, brother, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, great-grandfather, and great-uncle, Steve will be missed beyond measure.

Steve was born August 11, 1954 in Warren, to parents Erakles and Eleftera (Katerakis) Christofis, who had immigrated to the United States...

Dec 4, 2023

Deborah Cay Berry, 68, of New Middletown, passed away December 4, 2023, in her home with her loving family by her side, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth. A proud Springfield Local High School graduate, Deborah embraced the family life. She was a devoted wife and loving mother of four daughters, who meant the world to her....

Dec 3, 2023

Canfield - Life ended peacefully for Mary Lou R. (Dunn) Jurina, formerly of Struthers, who died on Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Lou was born and raised at the family home on Struthers-New Castle Road in Struthers, on July 13, 1930, a daughter to the late Leo and Mary (Yasechko) Dunn.

Nov 30, 2023

Lowellville - Richard H. "Sid" Schrader, 86, passed away on Thursday evening, November 30, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.

Richard, known as "Sid" by many, was born August 14, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Kenneth P. and Edna M. Gilmore Schrader.

A proud lifelong resident of Lowellville, Rich...

Nov 28, 2023

Poland - Shirley J. Burnett, 83, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

She was born February 9, 1940 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Patsy and Hilda (Freshcorn) Storti.

Shirley was a teacher for Canfield Local Schools. She was an active member of the Good...

Nov 28, 2023

Struthers - Marie Kesler, 100, a lifelong Struthers resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep on  November 28, 2023 at Oasis Center for Rehabilitation.

She was born March 7, 1923 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Josephine (Bonacci) Russo.

Marie graduated from South High School, and after having children dedicated her life...

Nov 24, 2023

Struthers - Samuel Jackson Sr., 90, passed away Friday evening, November 24, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.

Sam was born July 2, 1933 in Struthers, Ohio, a son of Samuel and Elizabeth Murray Jackson.

A lifelong resident of Struthers, Sam was a graduate of  Ursuline High School, Class of 1951. He went...

Nov 24, 2023

Boardman - Carol Ann Ohr, age 84, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023 at Woodlands at Hampton Woods Nursing Home surrounded by her family who she loved and cherished.

Carol was born on September 17, 1939 to the late Elenor and Dr. Edward Wallace in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from Grosse Pointe High School...

Nov 22, 2023

Austintown- Lynn Osting, 67, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2023. Lynn was born on April 27, 1956 in Youngstown, the only child of the late Robert and Betty (Gonda) McClure. From 6 months old, she was reared by her grandparents, the late Manuel and Callie McClure.

Lynn was a 1974 graduate of Struthers...