Obituaries

Sep 17, 2024

Sep 14, 2024

Carla Kay Alfred, age 61 of Warren passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born in Elizabethtown, KY on November 2, 1962, to the late William and Phyllis DeZarn.

She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed traveling to the beach and going on cruises. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her...

Sep 14, 2024

Andrew “Mike” Cerny, age 76 of Warren passed away on September 14, 2024. He was born on August 21, 1948, to the late Andrew and Theda Miller Cerny.

He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a lifelong resident of Trumbull County who graduated from Champion High School with the Class of 1966.

He was a member...

Sep 14, 2024

Warren - Marjorie Cless died peacefully on September 14th, 2024. 

She was born Marjorie Eleanore Zabel on April 2nd, 1931 to Grant and Kathryn Zabel in Long Beach, California. Shortly after her birth, the family relocated to Warren, Ohio. 

After graduating in the January ‘49 class from Warren G. Harding High School, she was voted Miss Sesquicentennial, Queen of Warren to which...

Sep 13, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia L. Knutti, 64, of Mineral Ridge, passed away Friday afternoon, September 13th, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born January 20, 1960 in Youngstown, a daughter of Benedict and Gertrude (Rochford) Crocker.

Cynthia was a 1978 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as a secretary/receptionist for Extreme Machine and Fabrication in Hermitage for...

Sep 13, 2024

Therefore what God has joined together let not man separate. (Matthew 19:6)

Carl Lee Gump joined his beloved wife and best friend Mary Belle (Sheppard) Gump in heaven on Friday September 13th, 2024. Carl was born May 2nd, 1940, and Mary was born March 5th, 1942, they were both born and raised in Fairview, West Virginia. They met in primary school...

Sep 13, 2024

Loretta E. Dannessa

October 13, 1932-September 13, 2024

Loretta Ellen Dannessa (nee Clouser), 91, passed away on September 13, 2024, one month short of her 92nd birthday at The Inn at Poland Way. Formerly of Austintown, she was a lifelong resident of Youngstown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel T. Dannessa, her sister Joann Peacock, and parents Anna M....

Sep 11, 2024

Fowler – Tammy L. Blanton, 61, passed away Wednesday evening September 11, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland.

Tammy was born on May 3, 1963 in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Claire and Mary Lou Riggle.

She worked at the Girard Free Library for 30 years.

She enjoyed being outdoors whether she was fishing or camping in the mountains. She also...

Sep 11, 2024

Masury – Lawrence E. Shacklock, 85, passed away Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024 at his daughter’s residence, surrounded by his family. 

Lawrence was born on August 27, 1939 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Arthur and Jennie Shacklock. 

He joined the United States Army in 1962 and served active duty for two years before transferring to the reserves and receiving...

Sep 10, 2024

John J. Martin passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024

John was born March 13, 1935, in Painesville, OH. John was the youngest of four children born to John & Marie Martin.

John graduated from Painsville Harvey High School and from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. John was a member of ROTC. After graduation John joined the Air...

Sep 8, 2024

Fowler - It is with heavy hearts of sorrow and yet full of joy that the family announces Dexter A. Peterson, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8. His faith was unwavering in his Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, admired by his friends and neighbors.

Dexter was born January 12, 1941, in...

Sep 7, 2024

Mrs. Mary Ellen Conroy, 76, of Canfield, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, September 7th, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. 

She was born September 12, 1947 in Youngstown, the daughter of Donald I. and Dorothea (Glynn) Meenachan.

Mary Ellen was a 1965 graduate of Chaney High School and worked as a bookkeeper for All Weather Supplies in Boardman for many years,...

Sep 6, 2024

Clifford Ralph DeZee, 75, of McDonald, passed away Friday, September 6th, at Sheperd of the Valley in Girard.

Born September 16, 1948, in Lowell Massachusetts, he was the son of Lester and Irene (Preston) DeZee.

Cliff was a 1966 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed for over 30 years at...

Sep 5, 2024

Jerry W. Harmon, 82 of Canfield passed away Thursday morning, September 5th at St. Elizabeth/Mercy Health Center, Youngstown. Jerry was born July 6, 1942 in Alliance, a son of the late Ralph S. and Mary Ann (Ondreko) Harmon and was a lifelong area resident. 

He graduated from Berlin Center Western Reserve High School in 1961 and was a proud veteran of...

Sep 3, 2024

 

Betty I. Zumpft, 101, of Copeland Oaks, formerly of Winter Haven, Florida and Conneaut, died Tuesday evening at Altman Alliance Community Hospital. Betty was born August 16, 1923 in Conneaut, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clayton and Betsy (Guest) Crandall. 

Betty graduated from Conneaut High School in 1941 and attended Ashtabula Business School. She retired as a Library Clerk from...

Sep 2, 2024

Niles – Adam Glenn Myers, 57, passed away at St. Joseph Emergency Room on Monday September 2, 2024, after a 10-year battle with cancer and kidney failure.

He was born in Niles, OH on September 16, 1966, the son of Sally Beck Myers and the late Thomas G. Myers.

Adam was a 1985 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and worked at...

Sep 2, 2024

Gregory A. Didiano Jr., 74, of Austintown Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2024 at the Hospice House. He was born on July 2, 1950 to the late Gregory A. Didiano Sr. and Dorothea (Pagley) Didiano in New Castle, PA. He graduated from New Castle High School and later obtained an Associates Degree. Gregory had a strong work ethic. He...

Aug 26, 2024

Dale W. Lytle, 79 of Mineral Ridge died Monday morning, August 26, 2024 at his residence. Dale was born May 27, 1945 in Confluence, PA and came to this area in 1971. 

He graduated from Rockwood High School in PA and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Dale worked as an assembler for General...

Aug 23, 2024

Cynthia Summers had the most effervescent laugh.

Yes, her life can be characterized by any other memory or list of accomplishments, but the quality and tone of her laughter cannot be overstated. Cynthia unexpectedly passed away August 23, 2024, and her laughter will be remembered as the physical manifestation of the joy and happiness by which she lived her life. 

Born December...

Aug 23, 2024

Donald John Koches, 78, of Lordstown, went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, August 23rd, surrounded by his family, at St. Elizabeth's Health Center in Youngstown. 

He was born February 28, 1946 in Lordstown , the son of Frank and Jesse (Pollock) Koches.

Don was a 1964 graduate of Lordstown High School and went on to serve in the U.S....