Obituaries

  Louise Joerndt passed peacefully on Monday (Nov. 22) at the age of 92, surrounded by her family. She was the second of five children born to Virgil and Jewel Begalla Haught. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1947. She was a loving wife and homemaker to her husband Carl. They were high school sweethearts, married in 1950 and were married for 54 years until he died in 2004. Louise would light up a room with her quick-witted personality and sense of humor. She enjoyed...

  Marie T. Murphy, 108, passed peacefully Friday November 12, 2021, at her residence. Marie was born October 10, 1913, in Youngstown, but also celebrated on October 24, a daughter of Michael J. and Bridget Durkin Murphy and was a lifelong area resident. She was a South High School graduate and worked at Kroger, General Electric coiling plant and finished her career as a ward secretary at Northside Hospital. She retired after 25 years. Along with her sister Catherine, Marie was a...

  James “Jim” W. Ogden passed peacefully Thursday November 11, 2021, at his home from complications of Cancer, he was surrounded by his family. Jim was born December 18, 1944, in Youngstown, the son of the late William E. and Dorothy B. Kleevic Ogden, he was a lifelong area resident. Jim better known as “Oggie” to his friends graduated from South High School class of 1962, he also graduated from Youngstown State where he lettered on the Tennis team. He taught...

Irene G. Josewick Eckman, 100, passed into the hands of God on November 11, 2021. Irene was born September 17, 1921, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of Edward Yozwiak and Caroline Holicka Yozwiak Graves. A 1939 graduate of South High School.  She moved to New York City for a short period to pursue an acting career during WWII and then returned to Youngstown to help her family with their grocery store. Irene was very active in the early years of the Youngstown Playhouse (then...

  Thaddeus Chester Suszczynski, 68, of Poland Ohio went to be with his Lord on November 5th, 2021. Ted was born on July 29th, 1953, in Youngstown.   Ted was preceded in Death by his parents Thaddeus and Mary Maxynych Suszczynski of Poland Ohio. Ted graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1971, married the love of his life Chrissy on June 9th, 1979, and graduated from Youngstown State University in 1982. Teds faith was at the center of his life, and he was an active member...

  Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Albert, 90 passed away peacefully Tuesday evening November 2, 2021.  Elizabeth was born February 22, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of William and Ruth Noss Stoneman.  She graduated with her husband in 1949 from South High School, and then attended Bowling Green University.  Betty was a member of Boardman United Methodist Church and a proud and caring wife and mother.  She enjoyed helping friends and family with anything they...

NEW MIDDLETOWN- Charles E. “Chuck” Cavanaugh, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 26, 2021. Charles, who was affectionally known as “Batman” was born December 9, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of Frank and Louise Winkle Cavanaugh. He was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School. After graduation, he was a reservist for the Navy. For the majority of his working years Chuck worked for General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant. He was honored to be the...

Boardman- Betty Jane Foley, 91 passed away Wednesday evening Oct 20 at her home with her family by her side. She was born February 15, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Lawson Langenheim. She loved to dance and visiting with friends and family. Her husband Francis J. Foley, whom she married June 6, 1946, passed away February 7, 1996. Betty leaves to cherish her memory her son Frank (Helen) Foley of Austintown, daughters Jackie Winter of Louisiana, Margie (Glenn)...

NORTH PORT, FL - James F. Lopez, Sr., 77 and Edith R. Lopez, 77, formerly of Youngstown, known to their family as Frank and Edie and their friends Jim and Edie.  James passed away peacefully Monday October 18, 2021.  He was born April 20,1944 in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Beatrice Santiago Brown Lopez.  A 1962 graduate of South high school, he worked at Lordstown GM assembly plant.  He was a member of the UAW Local 1112 where he was also an alternate...

CORTLAND – Ronald G. Frease, Sr., 86, of Cortland, passed away on Sunday morning, October 17, 2021 at his home. Ronald was born on May 18, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of Leroy W. and Helen McNab Frease.  He graduated South High School and worked as a carpenter and siding/roofing installer.  He was known in the family as being the ‘handyman.’  An Air Force veteran, Ronald married Roberta Anness on August 30, 1955 and celebrated 60 years of...