Obituary Listing

Sep 28, 2020

Raymond E. Benson, 80, passed away peacefully Monday morning Sept 28, at his home.  Raymond was born December 9, 1939 in Youngstown, a son of Thorsten Benson and Dorothy Bowman Robinson.  He was a 1958 graduate of North High School and worked as a stationary engineer for Republic, L.T.V and WCI steel companies.  Ray was a proud Army veteran,...

Sep 27, 2020

Sherry Ann "Stick" Sellers of Youngstown, passed on Sunday September 27, 2020.

Sherry was born on June 27, 1963 the daughter of Ervin C. and Anna A. Carideo Lawson.

She attended South High School, her passion was to cook and loved her family. Sherry was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan, she worked for the Olive...

Sep 26, 2020

Richard N. Cummings, 91 passed away peacefully Saturday morning September 26 at his home.

He was born April 26, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of John and Nora Jackson Cummings.  He attended East High School and drove truck for Lyons Transportation for 36 years, retiring in 1991.  After retirement, Richard helped his son Ken with his construction...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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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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...