Obituaries
Sandra Jo Cammarata
Jul 6, 2026
Sandra Jo Cammarata, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6th, 2026.
Sandy was born August 1st, 1946 in Youngstown, the daughter of Dorothy and Ralph Timmins.
She was a 1964 graduate of Liberty High School. Upon graduating she worked at Packard Electric, and later entered into the restaurant business, where she made many lifelong friends along the way. She later found...
Michael J. Stefanic
Jul 4, 2026
Michael J. Stefanic, 78, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Independence Day, July 4th, of 2026.
Michael was born July 25th, 1947 in Youngstown, a son to Michael and Mary Stefanic.
He was a graduate of Girard High School, where he played various positions on the football team.
He obtained his Bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University, where he was a member of...
Danny Kerr
Jul 1, 2026
Danny Kerr, 73, of Liberty Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland.Danny was born on October 16, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a son of Quentin and Genevieve (Reddinger) Kerr.He worked for 17 years at General Fireproofing and later retired from Ball Corporation, where he served as a production scheduler.Danny was a member of...
Kimberly A. Welch
Jun 28, 2026
Kimberly Welch, 69, of Girard, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. Born on December 4, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio, Kimberly was the daughter of Thomas L. Hitt and Jeanette L. (Gay) Hitt.
A proud graduate of Fitch High School in 1975, Kimberly embarked on a lifelong career in banking. Her dedication and hard work were evident throughout her professional...
Ronald F. Baker
Jun 13, 2026
Ronald Frederick Baker, 83, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on June 13, 2026 at Shepherd Of The Valley in Poland, Ohio.
Ron was born March 3, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Frederick and Mildred (Wilson) Baker.
Ron was a 1961 graduate of Hubbard High School. He then went on to work as a project estimator for Wean United for...
Helen Glass
Jun 11, 2026
Helen Glass, 91, a lifelong resident of Girard, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
She was born on May 31, 1935, in Girard, Ohio, a daughter to the late Daniel and Anna Marie (Dickerhoff) Fizet.
Helen graduated from Girard High School as part of the class of 1953. She dedicated 38 years of her...
William Anderson Small
May 31, 2026
William "Bill" Anderson Small, 70, of Liberty Township, passed away on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on September 15th, 1955 in Weirton, WV, a son to Anderson and Emma (Johns) Small Jr.
After high school, Bill proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, traveling the world as a corporal in communications...
Thomas V Simone
May 30, 2026
Thomas V. Simone, 68, of Warren, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 30, 2026, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Thomas was born on May 11, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Clara (Verina) Martire and the James Simone and stepmother, Peg Simone.
Thomas worked at Thomas Steel Strip in Warren, Ohio, for 27...
Patricia L. Simon
May 29, 2026
Patricia L. Simon, 82, of McDonald, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Hospice House surrounded by her loving family in Poland, Ohio.
Pat was born December 28, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Frank B. and Eva (Doumont) Martin.
Pat retired in 2007 as a Registered Nurse, after working at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. She was a member of Queen of...
Mary Jane Dally
May 26, 2026
Mary Jane Dally, 75, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Shepherd of the Valley in Girard.
Mary was born November 29, 1950 in Grove City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Leise) McKnight.
Mary had worked as a Registered Nurse for 51 years before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and precious time with her family.
She leaves...
Richard William Peck
May 21, 2026
Richard W. Peck, 66, of Canton, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
He was born on December 22, 1959, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Dale Sr. and Geneva (Hankey) Peck.
Richard was a proud graduate of Chaney High School and later attended Youngstown State University, an accomplishment he held close to his heart.
A true chef...
Edward C. Deitsch Jr.
May 18, 2026
Edward C. Deitsch Jr., 81, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Boardman, Ohio, on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Eddie was born on December 4, 1944, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the son of Edward C. and Elvera (Pasquerilla) Deitsch Sr.
He worked as a machinist for Republic Steel, where he also served as president of Steelworkers Local 1375, before...
Carol S. Entzi
May 11, 2026
Carol S. Entzi, 86, of McDonald, passed away on Monday, May 11th, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio.
Carol was born June 8th, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to the late Donald and Ruth Jones.
She was a member of Woodland Park United Methodist Church in McDonald.
Carol was a loving homemaker who treasured her family deeply, and especially cherished...
David J. Strickland
May 9, 2026
David Jordan Strickland, 41, of Girard was reunited with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 9, 2026 following a brief battle with cancer.
David was born November 14, 1984 and was raised by Graham and Beverly Strickland of Wheelersburg, Ohio. David was the youngest of five children. Only 8 months older than his cousin Megan, they often caused...
Richard G. Gresley
May 5, 2026
Richard (Rich) George Gresley, 56, of Girard, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 5, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
A friend once described Rich as a man who never looked down on anyone but instead encouraged, cared, and showed true concern for those around him.
Rich was a man of integrity: selfless, honorable, and admirable, doing...
Carol A. Smith
Apr 29, 2026
Carol A. Smith, 82, of Warren, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.Carol was born January 19, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Claudine (Robinson) Smith.Carol was a faithful member of Churchill United Methodist Church. She created her own greeting card ministry, where she would send cards...
Derek Shingler
Apr 26, 2026
Derek Shingler, 33, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Derek was born on April 24, 1993, in Warren, Ohio, a son to Allen Shingler and Kimberly (Norman) Shingler.
He was a 2011 graduate of Girard High School and had worked as a threader at Vallourec.
Throughout his life, Derek maintained a deep passion for several interests...
William M. Deislinger
Apr 24, 2026
William M. "Mr. Bill" Deislinger, 78, of Girard, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at his residence. Bill was born March 11, 1948, a son of Robert G. and Catherine C. (Wilthew) Deislinger.
Bill was a graduate of Girard High School and resided in Girard all his life. He had worked for General Fireproofing until its closure. He then became...
Mary E. Swanson
Apr 22, 2026
Mary Ellen (Burgermyer) Swanson passed away on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.
Mary was born January 27th, 1937 in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of William Boniface and Esther Alberta (Toot) Burgermyer.
She was a 1955 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School.
Following High School, Mary completed a course of study in airline services in Connecticut, and then worked in the industry in Indianapolis,...
Andrew J. "Queso" Palguta
Apr 20, 2026
Andrew J. Palguta, known lovingly as "Queso" by friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20th, 2026.
Andrew was born on June 3rd, 2005, in Warren Ohio.
He graduated in 2023 from the Trumbull Career and Technical Center and Girard High School, where he specialized in HVAC. He then went on to his employment with Clark Dietrich Building Systems.
Andrew enjoyed...
