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Claire Roberts Strow

Claire Roberts Strow

Sep 24, 2020

Claire Roberts Strow, 100, passed away on September 24, 2020 in Sugar Hill, GA. Claire was born November 19, 1919, in Youngstown, Ohio, the youngest child of Dominic and Mary Doria Roberts.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Strow.

She graduated from Rayen High School and earned a two-year degree from...

Carl A. Heydle   Iii

Carl A. Heydle Iii

Sep 24, 2020

Carl A. Heydle, III, 33, passed away peacefully, Thursday September 24, 2020 at the Hospice House, with his family at his side.

Carl was born October 20, 1986 in Youngstown, son of Carl A. and Rhonda L. Frease Heydle, Jr., he was a lifelong area resident.

Carl loved all sports and spent his childhood involved...

Donald G. Haddle

Donald G. Haddle

Sep 24, 2020

Donald G. Haddle passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

He was born November 11, 1933 in Youngstown, a son of the late Jesse Roy and Matilda Becker Haddle.

Donald worked as a truck driver for Anderson Delivery and in maintenance for Boardman Community Care.

Lovingly referred to as "The Candy Man", Donald...

James F. Domer

James F. Domer

Sep 21, 2020

James Francis Domer, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday September 21, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

James was born June 26, 1937 in Youngstown, the son of the late Paul E. and Anne P. Maley Domer.

Jim married the former Jacqui Tillery on September 23, 1982.

Jim attended St. Patrick Catholic School, and...

Mary Theresa Polando

Mary Theresa Polando

Sep 17, 2020

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Reverend Monsignor Robert J. Siffrin, Administrator of the Diocese of Youngstown, at The Cathedral of Saint Columba on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM for Mary T. Polando, 96, who died peacefully early on Thursday morning at Mercy Health-Saint Elizabeth Youngstown.

Mary, a life-long resident of...

Brian A. Howell

Brian A. Howell

Sep 16, 2020

Brian A. Howell passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2020.

He was born February 21, 1962 son of Earl W. and Helene A. Patton Howell and was a lifetime area resident.

Brian graduated from Boardman High School in 1981 and attended ITT -Technical school for electrical and Carpentry.

He worked as a trim...

Joseph J. Matteo

Joseph J. Matteo

Sep 13, 2020

Joseph J. Matteo, 87 passed away peacefully Sunday September 13 in his Canfield home. Joe was born August 24, 1933 in Youngstown, the eldest child of Susan McIntee Matteo. He graduated from Ursuline High School and worked as a tailor's apprentice at Shy Lockson in downtown Youngstown, fueling his lifelong flair for style.  Joe enlisted in the United States...

Nancy J. Jubak

Nancy J. Jubak

Sep 13, 2020

Nancy J. Jubak, 77, of Austintown, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Caprice Health Care Center.

Nancy was born July 1, 1943 in Salem, Ohio daughter of Robert and Bernice Fife Bradley.

She was a 1961 graduate of Salem High School. Upon graduation, she attended Cosmetology School and became a professional hairdresser. Then, later...

Eda Jane Spivey

Eda Jane Spivey

Sep 5, 2020

Eda Jane Spivey, 86 of North Lima, passed away peacefully Saturday Sept 5, 2020.

Eda was born June 22, 1934 in Zelienople, Pa., a daughter of James and Jane Rogner Bloom.  She received a bachelor's degree from Capital University Conservatory of Music.  Eda taught piano and enjoyed going to the Columbus Symphony with her late husband Dan,...

John L. Ferraro, Jr.

John L. Ferraro, Jr.

Aug 30, 2020

John L. Ferraro, Jr., passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning August 30, 2020 at his home.

John was born November 24, 1938 in Youngstown, a son of John L., Sr. and Ann Rockney Ferraro.

He was a 1956 graduate of Chaney High School.  His working career started at the U.S. Steel Ohio Works, he finished at...

Gregory R. Pees

Gregory R. Pees

Aug 22, 2020

Gregory R. Pees passed away peacefully Saturday August 22, 2020 at his residence.

He was born March 31, 1945, son of Russell E. and Nancy L. Carbin Pees, he was a lifelong area resident.

Gregory graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1963, attended Youngstown State University, was drafted in the U.S. Army and served...

Bernard E. Conway

Bernard E. Conway

Aug 21, 2020

Bernard E. Conway passed away Friday August 21, 2020 at the Hospice House.

Bernie was born December 22, 1928 in Youngstown, son of Terrence and Amber Cypher Conway, he was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of The Rayen School and entered the Armed Forces of the United States when he was 17...

Rita Mae (Depizzo)  Dematteo

Rita Mae (Depizzo) Dematteo

Aug 14, 2020

Rita Mae Marian DeMatteo (DePizzo) 94, formerly of Girard, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. Rita was born in Youngstown on March 30, 1926, to the late James V. And Concetta DePizzo. She worked as a hairstylist, and later as a Pharmacy Technician at Phar-Mor. She was a longtime regular at Plaza Donuts,...

James "Jim" Jordan

James "Jim" Jordan

Aug 12, 2020

James "Jim" Jordan, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Jim was born on July 23, 1935 in Youngstown, to John and Margaret (Kane) Jordan. A 1953 graduate of East High School, Jim was a member of the varsity baseball team in 1951, 52 and 53. He lettered in 52 and 53 and was noted for his outstanding...

Elizabeth " Betsy" J. (Coco)  Evans

Elizabeth " Betsy" J. (Coco) Evans

Aug 4, 2020

Elizabeth J. Evans passed away at her residence on Tuesday August 4, 2020. She was born December 28, 1957 in Lorain, Ohio daughter of Charles and Gladys Moreau Coco. Betsy was a 1976 graduate of Fitch High School, attended Youngstown State University and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center where she studied culinary arts. She was a modeling teacher...

John Edward Vandyke

John Edward Vandyke

Aug 1, 2020

John Vandyke, 61, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, August 1, 2020, with family at his side.

John was born July 15, 1959 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Roberta E. "Bobbie" Poppineau and John E. Vandyke.

A lifelong resident of Youngstown, John graduated from South Range High School in 1977.

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William  " Bill " Edward Ednie

William " Bill " Edward Ednie

Jul 31, 2020

William (Bill) E. Ednie, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, July 31, 2020. Bill was born August 31, 1930, in Saltsburg, PA, the son of the late Edward G. and M. Lucille Elliott Ednie.

On August 15, 1953, he married the love of his life, Dolly (Olga) Lopushanski. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954 aboard...

Stephen M. Puskar

Stephen M. Puskar

Jul 26, 2020

Stephen M. Puskar, 70 of Boardman, passed away peacefully Sunday evening July 26.  Stephen was born September 10, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of Michael "Lefty" & Martha L. Gresh Puskar.

He was a 1967 graduate of St. Gregory Seminary and received a Bachelor of Arts in English and Associate of Science in Nursing form Youngstown State...

Rosemary (Karkafi)  Pinney

Rosemary (Karkafi) Pinney

Jul 24, 2020

Rosemary K. Pinney, age 77, of Boardman passed away Friday, July 24, 2020.

Rosemary was born in Youngstown in 1943, the daughter of Elias and Mary Karkafi and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1961 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and received her teaching degree from Youngstown State University and her Masters...

Eileen D. Cavanaugh

Eileen D. Cavanaugh

Jul 18, 2020

Eileen D. Cavanaugh, 99 of North Lima, passed away peacefully Saturday evening July 18.

Eileen was born January 28, 1921 in Youngstown, a daughter of Patrick and Marie Cavanaugh Cavanaugh.  A lifetime resident of the area, Eileen graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1939, and was a secretary for James & Sons Insurance for 35 years. ...

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