Obituary Listing

Jul 25, 2021

Renee Ruth Nativio, 71, passed away peacefully Sunday morning July 25 at her home.  She was born June 10, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of George and Meredith Van Emst Timko.

Renee leaves to cherish her memory her children Joshua Nativio of Warren, Judah (Amy) Nativio of Mesa, AZ, Jules Nativio of Chandler, AZ, and Gabrielle Nativio...

Jul 24, 2021

Paul D. Neyman, Sr., 39 passed away peacefully Saturday morning July 24 at his home.  Paul was born Oct 3, 1981, in Youngstown, a son of Celia Gress and the late David Neyman.  Paul was a dedicated employee of Ellwood Engineered Casting for 11 years.  He was a member of First Church of God in Mineral Ridge and was...

Jul 22, 2021

Ronald Clarence Booth ,75, passed peacefully Thursday July 22, 2021, at his residence in Boardman with his family at his side.

He was born November 17, 1945, in Youngstown son of Clarence John Booth and Betty Jean Rebmen. he was a lifelong area resident, He was baptized at Indianola Methodist Church, and was a lifelong area resident....

Jul 19, 2021

Cora Lynn Grasso passed peacefully Monday July 19, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown with her son at her side.

Cora was born February 11, 1952, in Youngstown the daughter of the late Joseph Michael and Celia Weaver Grasso, she was a lifelong area resident.

Cora graduated from South High School class of 1971....

Jul 15, 2021

Mary Agnes Mariotti, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon July 15.  Mary was born August 17, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of Paul and Mary Smotrilla Lilko.  She was a 1946 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and was a member of St. Luke Church.  A generous person, Mary was full of fun and love, and was an inspiration...

Jul 12, 2021

Janice M. Costa, 86, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon July 12. 2021.  She was born May 1,1935 in Youngstown, a daughter of Gerald and Lucille Murphy Nestor.

Janice attended St. Dominic School and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School.  She was a member of St. Jude Church and a former member of Tippecanoe Country Club.  Her Husband...

Jul 11, 2021

Becky S. DeVille, 72 passed away peacefully Sunday morning July 11.  She was born Feb 25, 1949, in Mineral City, a daughter of Kenneth and Evelyn McMillan Pelley.  Becky was a graduate of Salem High School and Kent State University East Liverpool Campus with a nursing degree.  She was an intensive care nurse for Salem Community Hospital, Robinson Memorial...

Jul 10, 2021

Andrew C Scarmack, 81, of Canfield, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 10th, 2021, in his home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Mr. Scarmack was born July 6, 1940, in Farrell, a son of Andrew Charles and Angeline DiCello Scarmack.

He graduated from Farrell High School in 1958.

Andrew was employed...

Jul 6, 2021

Carol M. Callahan Novotny, 97 passed away peacefully Tuesday evening July 6,2021, with her loving family by her side.

Carol was born December 11, 1923, in Massillon, a daughter of the late Julius and Lucille Callahan Wittman.  She was a 1941 graduate of Washington High School and shortly after moved to the Youngstown area in 1946.

Jul 2, 2021

Franklin Allan Mazy, known to friends and family as Al, departed this life on Friday morning July 2,2021, of natural causes.

He was born on January 27, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of Jacob Mazy, and Helen and Frank Schubert. Al attended South High School until joining

the US Navy, where he proudly served on...

Jul 1, 2021

Frederick E. Turner,77, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2021. He was of strong Christian faith. His last breath on this earth was a brilliant smile as he knew he was going home. Fred was born in Zanesville, Ohio to parents Charles and Catherine (Helwig) Turner. He was the youngest and now last of ten children....

Jun 29, 2021

Catherine L. Willison, 107, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, after a long full life.  Catherine was born Sept 13, 1913 in Youngstown, a daughter of John L. and Hannah Newell Sullivan.  She was a 1931 graduate of The Rayen School and a charter member of St. Christine Church.  Catherine's greatest joy in life was taking care of her family,...

Jun 27, 2021

Anna May Pennel, 97, passed away Sunday afternoon June 27, with her loving family by her side.  Anna May was born March 10, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of Thomas and Agnes Cappy Durkin.   She was graduate of South High School class of 1943 and worked as coiler at the Market Street and Austintown plants of General Electric.  Anna...

Jun 26, 2021

Georgiann Wheland, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday morning June 26, 2021, at her home with her loving family by her side.

Georgiann was born June 12, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of Gilbert and Lillian Hanshe Majors.  She attended East High School and worked as a lunch aid at Jackson Elementary School.

Georgiann enjoyed traveling...

Jun 25, 2021

Helen L. Knuff – 89, Died peacefully Friday morning, June 25, 2021, at Victoria House assisted living.

Helen was born on April 1, 1932, in Steubenville, Ohio, daughter of Thomas and Ann Brady Barton, she was one of four children.

Helen earned her Registered Nurse degree from The Ohio Valley School of Nursing in September...

Jun 24, 2021

On the evening of June 24, 2021, Byron "Bud" W. Harnishfeger, Jr. passed away peacefully at Sheperd of the Valley Liberty, at the young age of 90.

Bud was born to Byron W. and Thelma Schry Harnishfeger, Sr. on February 20, 1931. He graduated from Boardman High School in 1949. Bud then joined the Navy and on...

Jun 19, 2021

Christopher K. Bell, 59, of North Jackson passed on Saturday June 19, 2021, at Metro Health of Cleveland.

He was born July 12, 1961, in Youngstown, son of the late Ralph Ross "Boots" and Carol Willsey Bell and was a lifelong area resident.

Christopher graduated from Boardman High School class of 1979 and then MCCTC....

Jun 19, 2021

Arthur C. Browning, 67, passed away peacefully Saturday morning June 19, 2021.  Arthur was born June 30,1953 in Youngstown, a son of Albert L. Browning and Clara Jane Moon Browning Sunderman.  He worked at Goodwill and as a security guard.  One of his favorite pastimes was to go fishing.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter Marie Browning,...

Jun 13, 2021

Tom Freeze, 64, passed away peacefully Sunday evening June 13, 2021.  Tom was born December 19, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of Robert and Patricia Bissman Freeze and graduated in 1975 from Woodrow Wilson High School.

He worked for Coca Cola Bottling for twenty years and recently worked at Carmella's Restaurant.  Tom enjoyed camping, and for the...

Jun 6, 2021

Timothy A. Guju, 57, of Gloucester Point, Va. passed unexpectedly at his home after a very brief illness, on Sunday June 6, 2021.

Tim was born November 21, 1963, son of George and Theresa "Teddi" Morgan Guju, and was raised in Canfield OH.

Tim graduated from Youngstown State University, with a bachelor's degree in criminal...