Mary A. Fox
Jul 19, 2025
Mary A. Fox passed away at her residence Saturday July 19, 2025.
She was born on February 29, 1968, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late James E. and Nancy A. Johnston Fox and was a lifelong area resident.
Mary attended St. Charles grade School and graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1986. She...
Pamela Latone Zilba
Jul 16, 2025
Pamela Latone Zilba was holding her husband, John's hand and her sister, Joyce's hand as she peacefully passed away from respiratory failure and lung cancer on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Suncoast Hospice Care Center in Tampa, Florida. She was 67.
Pam was born on September 11, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Farmer...
James P. Rogers
Jul 13, 2025
James P. Rogers passed away on Sunday July 13, 2025, at his residence with his loving wife at his side after a long illness.
He was born on May 17, 1955, the son of the late Henry G. and Nancy J. McKinstery Jr. and was a lifelong area resident.
Jim attended Chaney High School and...
Mary Frances Wollet
Jul 10, 2025
Mary Frances, Mickey, to her friends and family, built a beautiful life with her husband, Walt, to whom she was married 41 years prior to his passing on August 14, 1988. Her childhood was spent with her parents, Mary Elizabeth Varley and Frank McNally, along with her siblings: Bill, Jack, Rita, Frank, and Ellen. She was close with her...
Marilyn A. Lawson
Jul 3, 2025
Marilyn A. Lawson, 89, of Boardman, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Crandall Medical Center at Copeland Oaks.
She was born on August 17, 1935, in her family's home on Forest Hill Drive in Austintown, a daughter of Clair E. and Anna E. (nee Anderson) Lowry.
Marilyn was a graduate of Fitch High School,...
Joanne F. Protain
Jun 30, 2025
Joanne F. Protain, 79 of Warren, passed away on June 30, 2025. Joanne was born on September 6, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Louis H. and Frances Wetherbee Protain.
Joanne worked for the Dollar Savings & Trust in downtown Youngstown for over 20 years.
She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, and late-night runs...
John C. Kovach
Jun 28, 2025
John C. Kovach, 72, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon June 28, 2025, with his family by his side. John was born June 2, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Helen Demidovich Kovach.
He was a 1971 graduate of Boardman High School and was a skilled tradesman who took great pride in his work. ...
Sister Bridget Nolan, Osu
Jun 24, 2025
Sister Bridget Nolan, OSU died on Monday June 24 at the Ursuline Motherhouse in Canfield. She was 84.
Kathleen H. Nolan was born on October 7, 1940, the daughter of Donald and Georgia Barton Nolan. She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1959. She earned a BS in Education in 1962 from Youngstown State University. Sister...
Joey Forsythe
Jun 22, 2025
Joseph "Joey" Forsythe passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
Joey was born on May 10, 1966, in Youngstown, the son of John H. and Joanne M. Coletta Forsythe, and was a lifelong resident of the area.
He attended St. Charles School and graduated...
Harry James Wollet
Jun 16, 2025
Harry J. Wollet, age 70, of Poland, Ohio, was called home to his Heavenly Father on June 16, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Walter and Mary Frances (McNally) Wollet. A lifelong resident of the Valley, Harry was a 1972 graduate of Ursuline High School and alumni of Youngstown State University, receiving a...
Robert Charles Timms
Jun 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Charles Timms, who left this world peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Youngstown, Ohio and a proud graduate of Boardman High School, Class of 1964, Robert lived a full and vibrant life marked by hard work, community, and deep love for his family and friends.
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Eric J. Vimmerstedt
Jun 1, 2025
Eric J. Vimmerstedt, affectionately known as "Huck", passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 10, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of James R. and Elizabeth (Morris) Vimmerstedt. In a testament to his enduring love, he married Eva J. Lee on December 15, 2006, who continues...
Kurt Vincent Mccrone
May 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kurt Vincent McCrone
Kurt Vincent McCrone, born November 13, 1962, passed away on May 29th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering support for others.
Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Judy (McCreary) McCrone.
Kurt's spirit lives on through his family and friends.
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Harry "Butch" G. Smith, Iii
May 25, 2025
Harry "Butch" G. Smith, III, 80 of Boardman, passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, with his family at his side.
He was born September 26, 1944, in Youngstown, the son of the late Harry G. and Ruth Drennen Smith, II., and was a lifelong area resident.
Butch graduated...
Thomas "Noodle" Patrick Lawrence
May 22, 2025
Thomas Patrick "The Noodle" Lawrence, passed away at his residence on Thursday May 22, 2025. He was born August 6, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of the late Alfred Thomas and Mary Catherine Flood Lawrence and was a lifelong area resident. Tom went to Saint Patrick's school and graduated from Cardinal Mooney in 1973. He also attended Mahoning County...
Edith Ann Sinclair
May 21, 2025
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 20th at 10:00 AM at St. Dominic's Church in Youngstown for Edith Ann Sinclair (Edie), 82, who died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth hospital in Boardman. Edie was born on September 30, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Clarence and Marcella (Dougherty) Stiffler. She married the...
Marlene (Kovalan) Jurek
May 18, 2025
Marlene Jurek passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by her loved ones. Born December 30th, 1956, in Youngstown Ohio, the daughter of the late Martin and Helen Blasko Kovalan, and was lifelong area resident.
She lived her life with a spirit of creativity and compassion that has touched many....
William Joseph Miller
May 16, 2025
William Joseph Miller of Canfield Ohio passed away on May 16, 2025, on his 72nd wedding anniversary.
Mr. Miller was born in Dubois, Pennsylvania, the son of George and Margaret (Keenan) Miller. The family moved to Youngstown when he was four years old.
He attended Ursuline and Rayen High Schools and Youngstown College.
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Donald Joseph O'Connor
May 9, 2025
Donald Joseph O'Connor was born on September 1, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John Francis O'Connor and Agnes Ann Carroll O'Connor and brother of Jack O'Connor.
In 1938, his family opened a vacuum cleaner business in the basement of their home on Lowell Avenue on the South Side. Three years later, the family moved O'Connor...
Gloria J. (Laughlin) Steffey
Apr 26, 2025
Gloria J. Steffey, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday morning April 26. She was born August 31, 1947, in Lewistown, Penna, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Shingler Laughlin. After graduating from Austintown Fitch in 1965, Gloria finished her education at Youngstown State University. She taught at Chaney High School, and went on to work at Bank One,...
