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Lee E. Elmo

Lee E. Elmo

Apr 24, 2025

Lee E. Elmo, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday morning April 24,2025, with his family by his side.  Lee was born August 27, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Rudy and Bea Hofmaster Elmo.

After graduating from South High School in 1962, he enlisted in the Army.  Upon his discharge, Lee went to work at Youngstown...

Irene F. Ramps

Irene F. Ramps

Apr 24, 2025

Irene F. Ramps, 98, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Thursday morning April 24, 2025.

She was born on March 15, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank and Frances Sitarczyk.

Irene was a 1946 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and throughout her career as a self-employed housekeeper, she developed many friendships.

She...

Rose Marie Carter

Rose Marie Carter

Apr 22, 2025

Rose Marie Carter, 94 of Youngstown, passed away at her residence on Tuesday April 22, 2025, with her family at her side.

She was born on March 28, 1931, in West Union, West Virgina, daughter of the late Bernard Davis and Gladys Farrell.

She moved to Youngstown when she was eleven years old. Rose graduated...

Michael D. Hosa

Michael D. Hosa

Apr 18, 2025

Michael D. Hosa, 64, passed away peacefully Friday morning April 18, 2025.

Michael was born April 14, 1961, in Youngstown, son of Robert and Mary Elizabeth Scheetz Hosa, and was a lifelong area resident.  After graduating from Cardinal Mooney in 1979, he took some courses at Youngstown State University.

He was a supervisor for Vinylume...

Robert "Bob" V. Scheetz

Robert "Bob" V. Scheetz

Apr 16, 2025

Robert "Bob "V. Scheetz passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth hospital in Youngstown, on Wednesday April 16, 2025, with his family at his side.

Bob was born in Youngstown on May 30, 1946, the son of the late Walter Joseph and Anne L. McGraw Scheetz and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended St. Patrick's...

Edward " Bud" J. Fiffick

Edward " Bud" J. Fiffick

Apr 15, 2025

Edward J. "Bud" Fiffick, 91, of Osprey, Florida, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, following a brief battle with congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Bud was born on March 19, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Nicholas and Cathryn (Sova) Fiffick. He graduated from Boardman High School in...

Barbara Jean (Barvitski)  Thomas

Barbara Jean (Barvitski) Thomas

Apr 10, 2025

Barbara Jean Thomas passed peacefully on Thursday April 10, 2025, at the Inn at Old Saybrook in Columbiana, with her family at her side.

She was born on February 22, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Chester and Mary Wargo Barvitski and was lifelong area resident.

Barbara attended St. Patrick School and graduated...

Gerald  " Jerry" S. Guerriero

Gerald " Jerry" S. Guerriero

Apr 10, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) S. Guerriero Sr., 67, left here to be with the Lord at 10:16pm, Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was surrounded by family in his home in Boardman, OH.

Jerry was born April 7, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio to Joseph and Ida Guerriero. He was a graduate of Boardman High School class of 1976. Gerald worked...

James "Jim" Samuel Lagese

James "Jim" Samuel Lagese

Apr 9, 2025

James Samuel Lagese, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 9, 2025, at Austinwoods with his family at his side.

Jim was born January 24, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine Lagese, and has been a lifelong area resident.

He attended South High School and served in the Army from...

Ronda Marie Smith

Ronda Marie Smith

Apr 8, 2025

Ronda Marie Smith, 76 of Struthers, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon April 8, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

She was born November 4, 1948, in Dearborn Michigan.  Ronda was 1966 graduate of East High School and was a bartender at the Old Dutch Mill and Motor Bar.

She was a wonderful seamstress...

Lawrence " Larry" L. Burtner

Lawrence " Larry" L. Burtner

Apr 8, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) L. Burtner, 70, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon April 8, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born November 15, 1954, in Silver Spring, Maryland, a son of the late Richard and Joanne Fennell Burtner. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High school in 1973, he enlisted in the Air Force serving as an Aircraft...

Steven W. Olenik

Steven W. Olenik

Apr 6, 2025

Steven W. Olenik, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday morning April 6, 2025. He was born November 19, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael J. and Theresa Sefcik Olenik, Jr. Steven attended Cardinal Mooney High School and was a plumber in Tucson AZ and Youngstown OH.  He was a Harley Davidson and antique motorcycle enthusiast. He leaves...

Robert " Bob" L. Mahaffey

Robert " Bob" L. Mahaffey

Apr 5, 2025

Robert (Bob) L. Mahaffey, 88 passed away peacefully Saturday Morning April 5, 2025.

Bob was born on January 19, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert W. and Wilma Decker Mahaffey.

After graduating from North High School in 1955, where he won many medals for track and high hurdles.  Bob enlisted in the...

Ronald E. Gerren

Ronald E. Gerren

Apr 4, 2025

Ronald E. Gerren, Jr., 59, of Youngstown passed away peacefully Friday morning April 4, 2025, after a long courageous battle with cancer with his loving family by his side.  He was born October 27, 1965, in Salem, a son of the late Ronald Gerren Sr. and Lois Baker Gerren.  He was a foreman ay West and Barker for 30...

James " Jim" Ralph Herdman

James " Jim" Ralph Herdman

Mar 29, 2025

James R. Herdman passed away peacefully Saturday March 29, 2025, with his loving sisters at his side.

Jim was born March 7, 1955, in Youngstown. He was adopted by his parents, the late James Paul and Jean Marie Funkhouser Herdman, he was a lifelong area resident.

He attended St. Patrick's school and graduated from Cardinal...

Robert "Bob" F. George

Robert "Bob" F. George

Mar 21, 2025

Robert F. George, of Austintown, Ohio passed away peacefully, Friday March 21st, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House, in Florence, South Carolina.

Bob was born March 2nd, 1944, the son of the late Fredrick S. George and Anne Drummond George and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, served...

Rodney B. Hamilton

Rodney B. Hamilton

Mar 21, 2025

Rodney B. Hamilton, 65, passed away peacefully Friday evening March 21,2025, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on August 18, 1959, in Youngstown, to the late Marvin and Edna Eddy Hamilton.  After graduating from McDonald High School in 1977, Rodney went to work at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Lordstown, retiring in...

James "Jim" T. O'Malley

James "Jim" T. O'Malley

Mar 13, 2025

The world is less colorful today with the passing of James "Jim" T. O'Malley who peacefully passed away at his home with his loving family by his side, on Thursday March 13, 2025.

Jim was born on January 8, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late Edward J. and Anne C. Dailey O'Malley, he was a...

Eleanor Jean (Mcmahon)  Higham

Eleanor Jean (Mcmahon) Higham

Mar 11, 2025

Eleanor Jean Higham passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 11, 2025, with her family at her side, at the Inn at Walker Mill.

Eleanor was born on April 23, 1930, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Karl and Mary Dunnigan McMahon. She was a lifelong area resident.

She graduated in 1948, from Austintown Fitch...

Karl F. Adams

Karl F. Adams

Mar 6, 2025

Karl F. Adams, Sr., 95 passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday evening March 6, 2025.  Karl was born February 1, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of Michael Thamas and Laura Waller Adams.

He was a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate and took courses at Youngstown College before he enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1951.  In...

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