All Obituaries

James E. Monroe, 75, of Girard, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. James was born April 9, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of the late John and Dorothy (McCartney) Monroe. He was a 1963 graduate of Ursuline High School. James worked for CSX Railroad for 34 years retiring October 1, 2008. As a young man James liked to travel, living in places like Venice Beach, California where he immersed himself in the counter-culture movement and later lived in...

On Sunday, March 22, 2020, William Murrel Wining, in his own words “ran out of gas” in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Bill was born October 19, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Thelma Hillkirk Wining and Murrel Wilbur Wining. He was a 1963 graduate of Girard High School where he met his bride. , Patricia Jamieson. They married in Girard, Ohio on July 15, 1967 and after his time in the service, lived in McDonald, Ohio, before relocating to Florida. Bill was an Air Force Veteran and...

Roseann Myers, 83, of Liberty TWP, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday August 3, 2020.  The daughter of Michael and Fannie (DeSantis) Gimmarco, Roseann was a 1954 graduate of Girard High School where she was active in the Glee Club, Y Teen, and kept current with a group of precious friends with whom she maintained regular contact and friendship for over sixty years.  Following high school, she took banking and secretarial courses and had early years of employment at...

Jean Elyn Summers, 87, of Girard, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence. Elyn was born January 12, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Sam and Dorothy (Bird) Summers. She graduated from Youngstown College with her Bachelor's Degree and Westminister College with her Master's Degree.  Elyn had worked as a school teacher for Youngstown City Schools for over thirty years retiring in 1985. She was a member of Girard First United Methodist Church and it's...

Harry J. "Skip" Fynes Jr., 63, passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 28, 2020, at his home in Girard. Harry was born February 12, 1957, a son of Harry J. and Janet (Bonam) Fynes Sr. He was a retired machinist, having worked at several companies. Skip enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Harry J. Fynes Sr., of Girard, sister Kathryn (Frank) Migliozzi, of Girard, brother Daniel (Tracie) Fynes, of Garrettsville, Ohio, sister-in-law...

Pauline J. Wilkerson 97, of Girard, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday July 27, 2020. Pauline was born January 1, 1923 in Girard, a daughter of Philip and Mabel (Parke) Clinton. Pauline had worked for Dr. DeBlazio's office as a receptionist for 13 years, but for most of her life she cared for her family and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Christian Church and the Girard Senior Citizens. She had been a Girl Scout leader, enjoyed doing...

Elaine J. Richards, 86, of Youngstown, formerly of Girard, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Austintown Healthcare Center. Elaine was born July 22, 1934 in Girard, the daughter of Frank and Victoria (Fodor) Augustine. Elaine had a beautiful operatic singing voice and was known as a soprano coloratura. Elaine won many state vocal competitions in high school and was even awarded a scholarship to The Juilliard School for voice. Elaine chose the path of family and had worked for Ohio...

Peter J. LaCerva Jr., 68, of Girard, passed away July 14, 2020 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Peter was born May 14, 1952, the son of Peter J. and Amelia (Lucarello) LaCerva Sr. He was a 1970 graduate of Girard High School. Peter owned and operated J&P Builders and LaCerva Electric. He loved trains, fishing, and collecting stamps and coins. He was a huge history buff and was a great musician especially on the guitar. Peter created what he called," Planet Churchill...

Frank C. DiIullo, 61, of Geneva, formerly of Girard, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Pine Grove Healthcare Center in Geneva. Please join the family for a Celebration of Life on July 18 from 10:30-12:30 at St. Patrick's Church, 357 N. Main Street, Hubbard, OH. Mass will start at 12:30 PM with a luncheon following the mass.  

David J. D’Onofrio Sr., 70, of McDonald, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 due to complications with pneumonia at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. David was born December 13, 1949 to John and Edith (Pascarelli) D'Onofrio. He was a veteran and served in the US Navy stationed in Richmond, Virginia. He also served as a police officer in Campbell, Ohio. David worked for Republic Steel in Youngstown, due to the mill closures he relocated to Florida. There he worked for KMD Ship Repair as a...