Obituaries

Feb 29, 2024

Mildred “Mid” Scott, 88, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House, surrounded by her family, on February 29th, 2024. She was born in Dime, PA, a daughter to the late Wallace and Mary (Gibson) Heckman. Mid was a loving wife to the late William R. Scott Sr., whom she spent many years with until his passing and a...

Feb 28, 2024

Douglas E. Van Rees, DO. 72 of Canfield, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, February 28th at the Cleveland Clinic. Doug was born January 12, 1952 in Oskaloosa, IA, a son of the late Morris W. and Josephine L. (Parker) Van Rees and came to this area in 1977 for his residency.  

 He graduated  from the University of Iowa in...

Feb 28, 2024

Patricia (Tish) L. Haines, 72 of North Jackson, passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2024 at her residence. Tish was born on June 14th, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Harold and Kitty (Olsen) Yerke. She was a 1969 graduate of Jackson Milton High School and went on to become a word processor for the state of Ohio, which...

Feb 27, 2024

Ardith Marie Wodianka

Having lived an amazing life of love, compassion, joy, laughter and never-say-never tenacity, Ardith Marie Wodianka, 85, of Lake Milton, passed away on February 27, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Paul D. Wodianka, and their three children: Debra (Tracy) Sinn, Donna DeFranco and Paul J. Wodianka; five grandchildren: Matthew Sinn (Jonathan O’Toole), Corey...

Feb 27, 2024

Edward Hugh “Coach” Wilson of Liberty, Ohio taught his last lesson February 27, 2024.  He peacefully leaves behind his wife of 68 years Mary Lil of Liberty, Ohio.  At the age of 91 (March 10, 1932 – February 27, 2024) he also leaves behind his children Kimberlee Jean Speare and Curtis of Liberty, Holly Beth Anton and Greg of Sebastopol,...

Feb 27, 2024

Feb 26, 2024

Margaret Shaw of Youngstown passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 100. Born in Youngstown on November 5, 1923, the only daughter of Fred C. and Emma Stoll, she attended the former Washington Elementary School on Youngstown’s west side into the 5th grade; it was there where she sang her first solo. The family moved to Boardman...

Feb 25, 2024

Janice Sipe, 69, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away on the morning of Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at her residence. Janice was born on December 24th, 1954 to Charles Hunter and Mary (Dibunio) Hunter of Altoona, Pennsylvania. She was a 1972 graduate of Altoona Area High School and went on to marry her husband, Palmer Rozier in 1979, whom she shared...

Feb 24, 2024

Ronald E. Saum, passed away February 24, 2024, at the age of 89.  He fought a courageous battle with cancer to join “Mah” in heaven. He was born on June 6, 1934, in VanWert, OH and resided in Cortland, OH formerly of Crestline, OH. Son to the late Ronald H. (Rube) Saum and Okle Leah Gekler Saum.

He married Connie Marlene...

Feb 23, 2024

David John Louk, 67, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at St. Joseph hospital in Warren, Ohio. Dave was born on January 9, 1957, in Ravenna Ohio to Helen Louk and the late Russell Louk.

Dave is survived by his mother, Helen Louk; his sister, Peggy Freeborn; his son, David (Carly) Louk; his daughter, Jennifer (John) Destefano; his grandchildren, Tyler Louk,...

Feb 23, 2024

Renee LoRee Self, age 59, of Niles passed away February 23, 2024. She was born in Youngstown on October 15, 1964. 

Renee was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and beloved daughter who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a fantastic cook and would take the time to cook family meals to get everyone together. She loved her animals and...

Feb 23, 2024

Beverly Ann Devlin, 76, of Austintown, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 surrounded by family and friends after a courageous fight with cancer. 

She was born on April 11, 1947 in Austintown, the daughter of the late Karl and Pauline (Metze) Kellner. She was retired and enjoyed spending time tending to her flowers, shopping for bargains, visiting with friends and...

Feb 23, 2024

Walter Daniel Fishel, 65 of Poland Ohio, went home to meet the Lord early Friday morning, February 23, 2024. Dan was born May 1st, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of Margaret and Walter Fishel. He lived in Poland, Ohio, his whole life. Dan was a kitchen designer at Home Depot. He loved going to the Canfield Fair,...

Feb 23, 2024

Mr. Adam W. Shields, 54 of Austintown, died early Friday morning, February 23rd at his residence surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.  

He was born February 5, 1970 in Exira, Iowa, the son of  Dale and Trudy (Wilson) Shields.

Adam was a 1988 graduate of Hubbard High School and spent his adult life as an iron worker with Local...

Feb 20, 2024

Feb 20, 2024

Mr. William  E. Davis, Jr., 88, of Austintown, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, February 20th, at the Austinwoods Nursing Center in Austintown.

He was born April 25, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of  William E. and Edna Belle (Pearce) Davis, Sr.

Bill was a 1953 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and worked as an engineer and project manager for Panelmatic for...

Feb 19, 2024

Betty A. Stanko, 94, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by family, at Briarfield Place, following a brief illness.

Betty was born July 19, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael and Marie (Butchko) Mrofchak. She was a lifelong area resident.

Betty and her husband Michael raised their family of four children and found room in their hearts to care...

Feb 19, 2024

David J. Durda, 81, of Austintown, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024.

Mr. Durda was born on June 11, 1942, a son of the late Julius C. and Rose A. (Hoffer) Durda. David was a 1960 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He later went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. He married his wife, the...

Feb 18, 2024

Richard (Rick) M. Kubina Sr. never met or saw a person he wasn’t willing to talk to. Whether the other person wanted to talk or not, it did not matter. World matters, personal matters, news, jokes, sports, or other topics were fair game. On February 18, 2024, the world lost a consummate mixer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather...

Feb 17, 2024

Curtis L. Dungan, 88, of Lake Milton, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home to the late Fred and Gladys (McKnight) Dungan in Warren, Ohio on December 27th, 1935. Curt was a 1954 graduate of Howland High School and went...