All Obituaries

Justin A. Steffy, 29, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at his home. Justin was born June 14, 1990, in Youngstown, the son of Robert and Jill (Myer) Steffy. He was a 2008 graduate of Liberty High School and had worked as a chef for several local restaurants. Justin loved to cook, enjoyed listening to his music, and his collection of gemstones. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Jill, with whom he made his home, his father, Robert, of Boardman, his daughter,...

Norman E. Keith Sr., 80, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Hospice House in Poland. Norman was born October 25, 1939 in Northern Cambria, PA, the son of the late Elias and Ressie (Boring) Keith. Norman retired from Delphi Packard in 1999 after 30 years. As a hobby Norman enjoyed going fishing. Norman was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.  He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 59 years Martha (Elick) Keith, who he married on November 12, 1960, his...

William McKinstry, 61, of Warren, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. Bill was born May 20, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of William and Gladys (Vincent) McKinstry. He had worked for Tom's Sewer and Drain Service. Bill loved listening to country music. He is survived by his brother, Gilbert McKinstry, of Girard, nieces Tiffany and Amanda McKinstry of Cleveland, Victoria McKinstry of Niles, and nephew Gilbert McKinstry Jr of Niles. Besides...

Robert C. Houck, 75, of Girard, passed away on Monday December 30, 2019, at Hospice House in Poland. Robert was born February 2, 1944, in Youngstown, the son of Amos and Ethel M. (Glenn)  Houck. He had worked in supervision at Binghamton Psychiatric Center, in Binghamton, New York and had attended Practical Bible Training School. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Evangelical Church in Liberty Twp. Robert was considered a master craftsman, always being able to build anything to...

Theresa "Terri" Madden, 88, of Girard, was born in New Springfield, Ohio on February 4, 1931, the sixth of eight children born to Joseph and Kathryn Jurek Bendik. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Mary Petrencik (Andrew),  Kathryn "Kay" Timko (John), and Marge Harris, and brothers, Joe and John.  She will be greatly missed and mourned by sisters, JoAnn Smith (Tom) of Poland, Mildred "Millie" Niece (Glen) of New Springfield, husband of...

James M. Morrison Jr., 82, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Vibra Hospital in Warren. Jim was born July 20, 1937, in Warren, Ohio, the son of James M. and Eva (Titus) Morrison Sr. Jim retired in 1999, after 33 years, for General Motors. He was a member of New Life Lutheran Church, the William Farr Masonic Lodge F&AM , the Shriners Lodge and the Eastern Star.  Jim served his country in the US Army. He greatly enjoyed woodworking, planting his garden and...

Joseph Lisner, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at his home in Poland, Ohio. Joseph was born in Pakrac, Croatia on March 29, 1936 to Anna and Andrew Lisner. At 24 years of age he immigrated to America, where he met his soulmate Carmella Minetti. The two married on July 2,1960. They had a deep love for each other and were always together. Upon his arrival in America, he helped arrange for his parents, his sister and her family to join him in Ohio. He was a 4th...

Fred W. Tillery, 58, of Vienna, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Fred was born July 14, 1961, in Girard. He was a 1981 graduate of Girard High School and a member of Local #669 and Vienna Fish and Game. Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Patricia A. (Gallagher) Tillery, whom he married April 29, 1983, his father, James Tillery of Florida, mother, Jeannette(Schimel) Hafely, of Florida, children,...

Helen Costanzo, 92, of McDonald passed away Tuesday December 17, 2019 at her residence. Helen was born April 15, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Catherine Marko. Helen lovingly devoted her life as a wife, mother and grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Kenneth (Claudia) Costanzo, of McDonald, and Catherine Costanzo, of Phoenix Arizona, grandchildren, Rebecca(Jason)Sanson and Douglas...

Michael A. Kessler, 60, of Girard, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital, in Youngstown. Michael was born October 30, 1959 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John and Barbara (Johnson) Kessler Sr. Michael was a 1978 graduate of Girard High School and had previously worked for McDonald Welding. He was a member of Woodland Park United Methodist Church in McDonald, and the Eagles Lodge #2172, of Girard. He Loved listening to music, especially the Gaither Brothers,...