All Obituaries

Patrick Chambers Pinney, 76, of Liberty Twp., passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. Patrick was born October 20, 1942, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Harold E and Janye E Pinney. He was a graduate of Harbor High School; earned a BS degree at Mount Union University; a Masters in Education at YSU; and worked on his Doctorate in Education at Kent State University.  He served in the US Navy from 1966 - 1970, stationed at Bethesda Naval Hospital and had two sea duties on...

  Margaret "Margie" Kay Komlanc, 78, of McDonald, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at her home, with her family by her side. Margie was born December 6, 1940, in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (McMillan) Leighton. Margie devoted her life to being a loving wife and mother to her family. She was a member of the SNPJ Lodge #673 and enjoyed working on crafts, sewing, and going to casino's with her husband. She leaves to cherish her memory, her...

Thomas Carson Smith Sr., 84, of Girard, passed away on March 7, 2019, at Lake Vista in Cortland. Thomas was born June 26, 1934 in Kittaning, PA, the son of Arthur and Gertrude (Rosenberger) Smith. He had worked as a stocker for Brainard Strapping for 25 years. Thomas was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, and the William Farr Masonic Lodge. Thomas especially enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida with his wife Eunice for many years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 64...

John A. Kloos Jr, 47, of Liberty Twp., passed away suddenly on March 1, 2019, at his home. John was born October 8, 1971 in Youngstown, the son of John and Erma (Slack) Kloos Sr. John was a 1990 graduate of Liberty High School, and also graduated from Machine Shop School. He had previously worked for a tree company, and loved his job. He was an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins, enjoyed reading, especially E-books, watching The Walking Dead, and had a special interest in Astronomy. John leaves...

Pamela Joy Paul, 61, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Liberty Healthcare Center, in Liberty Twp. Pam was born August 19, 1957,in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Max L. and Helen (Boyer) Case Sr. Pam was a 1975 graduate of Girard High School. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, bowling at Kay Lane's and McKinley Lanes, going to the Casino's, bingo, and had a great love for animals. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, James Luther Pope, of Girard and brother,...

          Bernice J. Kren, 83, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Continuing Health Care Center. Bernice was born May 16, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Mike and Sophie (Bucan) Mikacivich. She worked for Warren General Hospital in the surgical department for 19 years. She was a member of St. Rose Church and the SNPJ Lodge #643, of Girard. Bernice enjoyed listening to Croatian music and dancing to polkas. She was an avid...

Dwight W. Morton, 88, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at his home. Dwight was born February 22, 1931, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, the son of Tommy W. and Julia Ann (Pittman) Morton. Dwight served his country in the US Army, and retired from Republic Steel, in Warren, as a cranesman.  Dwight was known for his garlic that he grew every year. He loved being outdoors, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife,...

                  Joseph M. Harryhill, 88, of McDonald, went to be with the Lord on, Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown. Joe was born January 31, 1931, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Sarah (Conroy) Harryhill. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Joseph retired from RMI, in Niles. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, in McDonald, and was on the Girard Senior...

Paul "Mickey" Wells, 77, of Liberty Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Paul was born June 25, 1941, in Youngstown, the son of Paul and Margaret (Welsh) Wells. He worked for United Engineering, and retired from General Motors as a skilled trade welder, in 1993. Paul was a member of the Girard Eagles Lodge  Aerie #2172. In his earlier years he raced micro midgets, and enjoyed riding motorcylces, fishing and...

        George L. Nitzsky Jr., 55, of Youngstown, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at his residence. George was born May 31, 1963, in Youngstown, the son of George and Sharon (Wade) Nitzsky Sr. He had served his country in the Air Force, was a Veteran and had worked as a truck driver. George enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, carpentry, and was an all around  handyman. He leaves to cherish his memory of his mother, Sharon Nitzsky, of Youngstown, His...