All Obituaries

Gail L. Fiddler, 67, of McDonald, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Gail was born April 10, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and June (Myers) Stevens. Gail had worked as a sales assistant for Wells Fargo for many years, and was a former member of the McDonald Literary Guild. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Wendy S. (Dave) Greene, with whom she made her home, her grandchildren; Kyle Butryn, Joshua...

Karen Miller Zuppo, 59, of Hickory, NC, passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Wednesday September 5, 2018. Karen was born September 9, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard and Joan (Dierkes) Miller. Karen was a 1977 graduate of Girard High School and moved to Houston Texas in 1981.  She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Zuppo, on November 17, 1984. Tom and Karen moved to Hickory, NC in 1994 to be closer to their...

Laura M. Betts, 70, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Vista at the Ridge in Mineral Ridge.  Laura was born April 11, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Roy and June (Williamson) Betts. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxillary in Girard, and Weight Watchers. Laura had a love for all animals. She enjoyed crafts, collecting, and writing poetry. She leaves to cherish her memory, her brother, Albert Betts (Cheryl Yurcak) of Cleveland, her nieces, Monica,...

Lester "Buck" I. Walker Sr., 89, of Girard, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles. Lester was born, July 27, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Harold and Charlotte (Clark) Walker. A millwright by trade, he worked for over 50 years prior to retiring. He was a member of the Carpenter's Local #171, Youngstown, and the Liberty Assembly of God. In his spare time, Buck enjoyed racing stock cars back in the 60's at Sharon Speedway...

Kathleen Koniowsky, 65, of McDonald, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018, at Akron City Hospital. Kathy was born September 27, 1952, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Walter A. and Rita M. (Farrell) Koniowsky. Kathy had been working for Northside Hospital, for the supervision of laundry department, for the past 47 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, in McDonald. She was an avid reader, and loved spoiling her nieces and nephews. Kathy is survived by her sister,...

Joseph Merle Lewis Jr., 17, passed away, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his home. Joey was born June 4, 2001, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Joseph Merle Lewis Sr., and Bobbie J. Poe. He had attended Girard High School. Joey had wanted to join the military and enjoyed hunting and playing video games. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sisters; Alexus Lewis of Girard, Xialianna Aubel of Girard, Angelina Elmore of Niles, Tangiera Lewis of Vienna and Summer Davis of Vienna, his brothers;...

John was born December 7, 1935 to Joe and Lucille (Muir) Hoffer in Meadville, Pennsylvania, the youngest of four children. After graduating from high school, he enjoyed adventures such as hitchhiking to Florida, a stint in the Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes, and riding his motorcycle. Then his older sister introduced him to a co-worker at the Talon Zipper Factory whose name was Alice Kudiak. They married on April 27, 1957 in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania, but settled in the Youngstown, Ohio...

Nicholas A. Harasyn, 89, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at his residence. Nick was born January 15, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio. Nick served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He had first worked for US Steel, as a machinist, and then for Ford and Chevy manufacturers as a pipefitter. Nick started working for General Motors, in Lordstown, when they first opened in 1966. He served as a skilled trade committee man for...

Samuel J. Revella, 90, of Girard, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at his home. Sam was born July 5, 1928, in Girard, the son of Salvatore and Carmel (Ruggiero) Revella. Sam served his country in the Army during the Korean War, as a corporal and cooking instructor. He first worked at Ohio Leather Works where he then worked at Girard Fire Department as a firefighter from 1959 to 1964. In 1964, he then became captain until 1973, where he then...

Doris Galey, 91, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Vista of Niles. Doris was born on August 19, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Domholf) Trittschuh. Doris was a 1944 graduate of Rayen High School. She had worked at G.M. McKelvey and did office work for Dr. Harry Gaskeen, before becoming a devoted wife and mother to her family. She was a member of Gospel Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling, gardening, needlework, jigsaw and crossword puzzles....