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Betty Thompson Boardman
Betty M. Thompson, 96 of Boardman passed away peacefully Friday morning at her home. Betty was born December 16, 1922 in Youngstown, a daughter of Stephan and Mary Zweig Haus. She was a 1941 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Upon graduation, Betty went to work at the Record Shop on Market Street. After leaving the Record Shop, Betty worked at McKelvey’s Credit Union and H & R Block. She was a member of St. Charles Church and volunteered her time...
Betty M. Thompson, 96 of Boardman passed away peacefully Friday morning at her home. Betty was born December 16, 1922 in Youngstown, a daughter of Stephan and Mary Zweig Haus. She was...
George L. Beatty, 80 passed away peacefully Sunday evening at his home. He was born February 23, 1939 in Punxsutawney, Pa., a son of Harry and Josephine Flick Beatty. George attended Woodrow Wilson High School and worked for several steel companies in the area. In 2007, George retired as a pump operator for the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District. He was a member of Faith Community Church, and enjoyed bowling, belonging to several league. His wife the former Lois...
George L. Beatty, 80 passed away peacefully Sunday evening at his home. He was born February 23, 1939 in Punxsutawney, Pa., a son of Harry and Josephine Flick Beatty. George attended...
Robert “Bob” J. Knuff, 87, died peacefully Sunday Night, November 24, at Shepard of the Valley.
Bob was born July 30, 1932 in Youngstown, Oh, son of Frank Robert and Geraldine Lois Carr Knuff, he was one of three children.
Bob served in the US Army as a photographer in Korea.
He married his wife Helen Barton November 22, 1956, and recently celebrated 63 years of Marriage.
He was a Passionate and very talented Photographer and the owner of Bob Knuff Photography since 1968.
In...
Robert “Bob” J. Knuff, 87, died peacefully Sunday Night, November 24, at Shepard of the Valley.
Bob was born July 30, 1932 in Youngstown, Oh, son of Frank Robert and Geraldine Lois...
Phyllis Ensor Brookfield
Phyllis Jean Ensor (Hickey), 80, of Brookfield, passed away peacefully Saturday November 23, 2019 at the Windsor House in Girard, from natural causes.
Phyllis was born December 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Bernice Catherine Hickey, in Youngstown, Oh.
Phyllis worked as a bookkeeper for the Cavanaugh Co. in her early years and Value City furniture before retiring. She loved camping and the great outdoors.
Phyllis married the late John B. Ensor on...
Phyllis Jean Ensor (Hickey), 80, of Brookfield, passed away peacefully Saturday November 23, 2019 at the Windsor House in Girard, from natural causes.
Phyllis was born December 5,...
AUSTINTOWN – CORNELIUS P. FARCAS
Cornelius P. Farcas, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday November 21, 2019 at Briarfield Manor, with his daughter at his side.
Cornelius was born April 19, 1937 in Youngstown, son of Peter and Pauline Popelia Farcas, he a lifelong area resident.
He graduated from South High School in 1956.
Cornelius worked as a life insurance agent with Western and Southern for many years retiring in 1992.
He married his wife Lydia S. Farcas, June 16, 1979...
AUSTINTOWN – CORNELIUS P. FARCAS
Cornelius P. Farcas, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday November 21, 2019 at Briarfield Manor, with his daughter at his side.
Cornelius was born...
Br. Paschal Duesman, SSP Canfield
Br. Paschal Duesman, SSP
Born: September 19, 1932
1st Profession: September 8, 1964
Final Profession: September 8, 1969
Died: November 20, 2019
Br. Paschal Duesman was born in Pilot Point, Texas to a large family of three brothers and five sisters. (He is survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother.) Upon the death of his mother, his father re-married and seven more sons and three daughters were added to the family....
Br. Paschal Duesman, SSP
Born: September 19, 1932
1st Profession: September 8, 1964
Final Profession: September 8, 1969
Died: November 20,...
Fr. Jeffery Mickler, SSP, Ph.D. Canfield
Fr. Jeffrey Mickler, SSP, Ph.D.
Born: October 13, 1946
1st Profession: September 8, 1967
Final Profession: September 6, 1971
Ordination: August 24, 1974
Died: November 20, 2019
Fr. Jeffrey Mickler was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He is the son of Joseph and Helen Mickler. He is...
Fr. Jeffrey Mickler, SSP, Ph.D.
Born: October 13, 1946
1st Profession: September 8, 1967
Final Profession: September 6, 1971
Ordination: August 24, 1974
Died: November 20,...
Carolyn " Pat " DeAscentis Boardman
Carolyn “Pat” DeAscentis,83, died peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Elizabeth Medical Center early Tuesday morning, November 20, 2019. Pat was born on January 18, 1936, to Chester and Ann (Tachafka) DeMeo in Sewickley, PA.
Pat was a graduate of Newton Falls HS and attended YSU. She met Vincent DeAscentis at Pointview Dance Hall, and they wed on April 7, 1956. They lived in San Jose, CA, until 1971 when they moved to Youngstown to be close to family.
Pat was the...
Carolyn “Pat” DeAscentis,83, died peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Elizabeth Medical Center early Tuesday morning, November 20, 2019. Pat was born on January 18, 1936,...
Theresa Brancho Youngstown
Theresa Ann (Frush) Brancho, 53, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at home. Theresa was born June 26, 1966 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Charlene Ellis Frush. She attended Cardinal Mooney High School and worked in retail sales. Theresa was a member of St. Dominic Church and was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents Joseph (Barbara) Frush and Charlene Frush, daughter Nicole (Kevin)...
Theresa Ann (Frush) Brancho, 53, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at home. Theresa was born June 26, 1966 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Charlene Ellis Frush. She...
Dorothy A. McKeown, 90, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon. She was born Nov 24, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Franklin and Catherine Mooney Baker. After graduating in 1946 from East High School, Dorothy went to work for Plakie Toy Co, then as a secretary at the headquarters of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. Dorothy later worked at Krest Dry Cleaners and retired as the manager of the London Square Apartments. She was an active member of St. Paul the...
Dorothy A. McKeown, 90, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon. She was born Nov 24, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Franklin and Catherine Mooney Baker. After graduating in 1946...
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