All Obituaries

Joan Ann Spencer, 53, of Lynhurst, Ohio,  formerly of Liberty, was taken home to be with our Lord on June 2, 2023. She was born August 11, 1969 in Youngstown, Ohio along with her twin sister Jean. She is survived by her mother Charleen, twin sister Jean, sister Marie Albrecht and her husband Thayne, Aunt Jean Batian, Joan's furry friend Shadow, and many cousins locally and in Florida, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia area, Michigan and Arizona. She is preceded in death by her father Edward...

Nikki Lynn (Cochran) Yeckel, 64, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday May 30, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio. Nikki was born on January 18, 1959 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Delmar Ward and Joseph and Virginia (Norcia) Cochran. Nikki was a 1977 graduate of Girard High School and had attended Youngstown State University for 3 years. She had worked for Nickles Bakery as a store manager for 20 years. She was a member of St. Rose Church. Nikki had a love for animals, especially...

Lois J. McCarthy, 97, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023, at Gillette Nursing Home in Warren, Ohio. Lois was born January 26, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Theresa (Raub) Arens. She was a member of St. Rose Church and the Girard Senior Citizens. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed gardening, playing golf, bowling, painting, and playing cards. Most importantly she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She leaves to cherish...

Steven E. Collins, 73, of Vienna, passed away on May 24, 2023 at his residence. Steve was born May 23, 1950 in Madison, West Virginia the son of Wallace and Gladys (Price) Collins. Steve worked for McDonald Steel Company and then owned and operated Steve's Auto Body Shop. He had a love for cars, especially corvettes. After he retired, in the mornings he spent time watching TV together with the cat he loved dearly "Jumper" and in the afternoons he helped his best friend Keith...

Dixie Haught, 60, of Youngstown, went to live eternally in heaven on Tuesday May 23, 2023 in Youngstown, Ohio. Dixie was born May 10, 1963 in Kentucky the daughter of James and Tamsey (Kelly) Huston. She enjoyed spending time with her family and enjoyed solving word puzzles. Left to cherish her memory is her life companion of 38 years, Aaron Hampton: children, Georgeanne Haught and Herbie Haught, both of Youngstown; sisters, Mishelle Sutherland, Peggy Cassidy and Connie Huston, all of...

William Neff, 74, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Hospice House in Poland. William was born December 3, 1948, in Youngstown, OH, a son to William and Armida (Crivelli) Neff. He received his Bachelor's Degree at Youngstown State University and furthered his education at Westminster College receiving his Master's Degree.   William had worked in the Youngstown City District for over 30 years as a high school math teacher. He was a parishioner at...

Patricia Lame, 79, of Mineral Ridge, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Briarfield Ashley Circle. Patricia was born July 29, 1943, a daughter to Frank and Louise (Elmo) Ragozine. Patricia had a fulfilling career, working as a data processor for Dollar Bank and later retiring from Northside Hospital. During her time at the hospital, she held various positions as an administrative assistant, primarily in the admitting department. She excelled in all she did and her dedication...

Louis A. Stefanic, 70, of Girard, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Liberty Health Care. Louis was born May 10, 1953 in  Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Stephen and Florence (Ruggiero) Stefanic. He was a lifelong area resident.  Louis was a 1971 graduate of Girard High School and received a degree in Education from Youngstown State University.  He was a Girard police dispatcher for 38 years. Louis was a lifelong parishioner of St. Rose Church in...

John J. Mazzella, 82, of Vienna, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born July 13, 1940 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Inez (McVey) Mazzella. John had worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co., Do Cut, and retired from American Welding. He had served his country in the US Army for 6 years.  He enjoyed working on tractors and anything that involved mechanics. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his family, especially his...

Lucinda L. Runyan, 71, of Girard, Ohio, passed away, Monday, May 1, 2023 after a 16 month battle from brain cancer (Glioblestone) at home with her loving family by her side. Lucinda was born August 27, 1951, a daughter of Frederic and Helen (Stiffler) Scheafnocker. She lived in Girard most of her life. She was a graduate of Girard High School Class of 1969. Lucinda was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Boardman, OH. She worked in retail for 38 years before retiring in 2017. She...