Obituaries
Janet Rae Garland
Nov 28, 2023
Janet R. Garland, 86, passed away on Tuesday November 28th, 2023 at St. Elizabeths in Boardman. She was born September 24th, 1937 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio and was the daughter of Olin and Vivian (Lewis) Heitman. She grew up in Mineral Ridge where she graduated high school in 1955 and was baptized in Mineral Ridge Church of Christ. As for...
Shelba J. "Jean" Merritt
Nov 27, 2023
Shelba J. “Jean” Merritt, 83 of Warren, Ohio passed from this Earth after a lengthy illness on early Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 13, 1940, in Glenwood, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Dempsey and Gladys (White) Whisenhunt. All family members participated in field farming taking them from Arkansas...
Rodney Payne Jr.
Nov 26, 2023
Rodney R. Payne Jr., 64, of Boardman, died Nov 26, 2023 after a brief illness.
Born March 18, 1959, son of Rodney and Sally Payne, he graduated from Canfield High School in 1977. Rodney was most proud of his Navy service in the submarine corp. from 1980 -1986. After leaving the Navy, he worked for a variety of Defense...
Robert "Bob" L. Morgan
Nov 26, 2023
Surrounded by his loving family, Robert (Bob) L. Morgan, 96, died peacefully on November 26, 2023.
Son of the late Edward and Helen Morgan; Bob was also pre-deceased by a brother Edward, of Columbus, Ohio.
He was extremely fortunate to marry twice – to the late Elizabeth (Brown) Morgan, with whom he had two sons, Lawrence (Barb) and Jonathan (Barb Etchells). Bob...
Cheryl L. Wade
Nov 24, 2023
Cheryl L. Wade, 67, passed away Friday evening, November 24, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her children.
Cheryl was born on January 21, 1956 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Leonard and Maxine Ulrich.
She was a graduate of Lakeview High School and worked at General Motors until she retired.
In her younger years, she loved to go dancing. She...
Richard "Mike" Funk
Nov 23, 2023
Richard Michael Funk “Mike”, 67 formerly of Sharon, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 23, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mike was born on November 6, 1956 in Sharon, the son of Richard E. Funk and Anita L. (Golobosky) Funk.
He married the love of his life, Roberta “Bobbi” (Kellar) Funk on February 18, 1978. Together, they raised their children...
Ronald C. Wilson
Nov 23, 2023
Ronald C. Wilson, 81, of Austintown, passed away Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd, at the Assumption Village Nursing Center in North Lima after an extended illness.
He was born April 15, 1942 in Youngstown, the son of Charles and Nan (Coalmer) Wilson.
Ron was a 1960 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Navy, being...
Amanda Lee Horkey
Nov 19, 2023
Amanda L. Horkey, 39, of Canfield, passed away early Sunday morning November 19th, at the Cleveland Clinic, after a long battle with cancer.
Amanda and her sister Amy, with whom she shared a special bond, were born December 14, 1983, in Youngstown, to Patricia and W. "John" Mcie, as well as siblings John, Cynthia, and Richard.
Amanda was first and foremost a...
Tillie N. Bowser
Nov 17, 2023
Tillie N. Bowser, age 89, a lifelong resident of Champion passed away November 17, 2023, at Windsor House of Champion. She was born on August 1, 1934, in Middlefield, OH to the late Nick and Anna Ezbanska Nesterak.
She attended and graduated from Grand Valley High School and later worked at Johnson Rubber. She was a homemaker who dedicated her time...
Evelyn P. Aston
Nov 17, 2023
Evelyn P. Aston, age 90, of Warren, OH passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1933, in Cameron, WV to the late Clarence and Pansy Gray.
After graduating High School Evelyn married Isaac “Ike” Aston on July 4, 1951, and moved to Warren, OH in 1953. They had 3 sons, Joseph (Flo),...
Elizabeth Ann Soltis
Nov 16, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Soltis, 78, of Niles, Ohio, died on November 16, 2023, at the hospital after a brief illness.
She was born May 11, 1945 in Pennsylvania to Harry and Julie Hall and attended Purchase Line High School. She married Joe Soltis in 1962, and the couple celebrated their 61st anniversary this year.
Beth and Joe raised their two children, Elizabeth Carol...
Kay E. Markley
Nov 16, 2023
Kay Markley, 82, passed away Thursday November 16, 2023 at her residence.
Kay was born on September 28, 1941 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late William and Marian Johnston.
She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and worked at Former Trumbull Lamp, Niles General Electric until she retired. After high school she married the love of her...
Howard I. Crum
Nov 14, 2023
Howard I. Crum, 95 of Austintown passed away Tuesday evening, November 14th at Austinwoods Rehabilitation Center. Howard was born March 28, 1928 in Youngstown, a son of the late Irving and Ida (Youngen) Crum and was a lifelong area resident. Howard worked as a mechanic and later a supervisor for Ohio Edison for 42 years,until he retired in 1991. Howard...
Daisy E. Carder
Nov 14, 2023
Daisy E. Carder, age 85, of Vienna passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born in Morgantown, WV on January 16, 1938, to the late Jesse L. and Della L. Perkins Lamp. She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Jon Cole; and 10 siblings.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cared for her...
Curtis E Barbour
Nov 13, 2023
Curtis E. Barbour, 95 of Youngstown, Ohio, left this earth peacefully surrounded by his loving family members on November 13, 2023. Curt was born in Clymer, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1928. He was the son of Wendell and Nellie Motter Barbour, moving to New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1944. Curt joined the U.S. Army in 1946-1949 serving as a Military Ordinance...
Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Jakubisin
Nov 12, 2023
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Jakubisin, age 101, of Warren passed away on November 12, 2023 at Community Skilled Nursing Home.
Betty was born December 4,1921, the daughter of John A. and Elizabeth T. (McArdle) Stephany, in Warren, Ohio. After graduation she was employed by Peerless Electric. She also worked at Grants and Montgomery Wards. She was an avid bowler after retirement until...
Colleen Rae Potts
Nov 11, 2023
It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Colleen (Prine) Potts. My friend, wife, companion and without a doubt the love of my life. She joined the angels on November 11th, 2023 on Saturday evening at 9:30 PM at Mercy Health Hospital in Boardman.
She was born July 28th, 1955 and was the daughter of Emmitt (Red) and Mary...
Carol Etto
Nov 11, 2023
Carol Etto, 79, passed away on the morning of November 11, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center surrounded by her loved ones whom will continue to honor her grace, strength, and loving memory. Her compassion and love will last forever in our hearts.
She was born July 1, 1944 to David and Goldie (Pifer) Best of Youngstown. After graduating...
Randy Henson
Nov 10, 2023
Randy Henson, 70, passed away Friday evening, November 10, 2023 at his home in Kinsman.
Randy was born on September 13, 1953 in Griffin, GA a son of the late Reno and Jackie Henson.
He received a Law Degree from John Marshall Law School in Georgia. He worked at General Motors in Lordstown as a Superintendent of the Paint Department, where he...
Denise Summers
Nov 9, 2023
Denise Summers, 71, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 9, 2023 at her home.
Denise was born on August 16, 1952 in New Castle, PA a daughter of the late Ben and Bernice Barker
She was a graduate of Shenango High School in PA and continued her education at Youngstown State University receiving her bachelor’s degree. She was a food service supervisor for...
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