All Obituaries

Sara Lynn Pekar (Brinsky), 38, of Mineral Ridge passed away suddenly on April 7, 2021 at her home. Sara was born December 31, 1982, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Jerry and Patricia (Fisher) Pekar. She attended St. Matthias School and Cardinal Mooney High School. She had a passion for reading as well as spending time with her family. She also loved and was very proud of her nieces and nephew. Sara was a loving mother who enjoyed playing with her kids as well as watching movies and...

Margaret "Peg" Altaffer, 85, of McDonald, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Peg was born June 2, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Fred and Kathryn (Hoffman) Myers. She was a graduate of McDonald High School and worked for Packard Electric for over 30 years. Peg was a former Sunday School teacher for Woodland Park United Methodist Church in McDonald. Family meant everything to Peg and was very important to...

Jeannine Lambert, 79, of Girard, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Jeannine was born August 5, 1941 in Middletown, OH, a daughter of the late Leonard and Dixie Marie (Forrest) Dewey. She attended college at Marrieta College and Youngstown State University and was previously a grade school teacher for Cleveland schools. Jeannine was a past president of the Liberty School Parent Association. She was an avid collector of coins and fine art. Jeannine was...

David S. Harvey Sr. 84, of Canfield, passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 at the Hospice House in Poland. David was born May 18, 1936 in Geneva, Ohio, a son of Joseph and Kathryn (McColl) Harvey.  He served his country in the US Army. David had worked for H.K. Porter, in Warren and then for General Motors in Lordstown where he had worked on the line for 33 years. David was an active member of the Boardman Baptist Church. He was a great enthusiast of old cars, baseball and enjoyed going...

Daniel J. Chintella, 69, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home. Daniel was born August 10, 1951 in Farrell, PA, a son of the late Daniel and Marietta (Fiormanti) Chintella Sr. He had worked for Cassens as a truck driver hauling cars for over 30 years. Daniel was a member of the Teamsters Local 377 and was on the Riverview Golf League. He was an avid golfer, loved his family and enjoyed watching golf. Daniel leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 22 years, Loretta...

  Wanda Louise Barth, of Girard, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday April 3,2021 at Hospice House of the Valley surrounded by her loving family. Wanda was a 1942 graduate of Warren G Harding High School. She was a member of St. Rose parish and the Altar and Rosary Society. Wanda worked at Western Union and at the downtown Youngstown Strouss. She was a stay at home mom who loved to cook and bake for her family. Wanda loved and cherished the time she spent with her children,...

JoAnne E. Carney, 72, of Youngstown, passed away Sunday April 4, 2021 at Guardian Health Care in Youngstown, Ohio. JoAnne was born March 13, 1949, the daughter of William M. and Ann E. (Klingerman) Carney in Youngstown, Ohio. JoAnne graduated from Girard High School and later worked as a student attendant at Fairhaven School. She leaves to cherish her memory her brother William F.(Eva) Carney of Girard, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. JoAnne is preceded in death by her  parents,...

Ralph Milton "Milt" Shontz, 95 of Hubbard, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 25, 2021 at his residence. Ralph was born May 16, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Philo Dewitt and Edith (McClimans) Shontz. He joined the Air Force in 1943 and served his country during WWII until 1946.  He later went to work  at TCT, teaching refrigeration and air conditioning. He was a member of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society, and had a passion for sailing. Ralph is...

Roberta Williams went to her eternal rest surrounded by her family on March 26, 2021. Roberta was born on November 13, 1923 and was a lifelong resident of Girard, Ohio. She was the daughter of Thomas and Virginia Morrall. Roberta attended Ohio Wesleyan University after graduating from Girard High School, receiving her BA in Education in 1945. She taught school in the Girard public schools for 11 years. She married the love of her life, Edward R. Williams, on July 31, 1953, and had two sons,...

On Saturday, March 13, 2021, our Almighty Lord wrapped his arms around Joan F. Arp, 78, of Liberty Township and carried her to her heavenly home. Joan was born February 28, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Louis and Katherine (Popovich) Kunovich. Joan was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Girard and a member of the church's care team, bereavement committee, and taught Sunday School when her children were younger. Joan was a homemaker and stayed home to raise her...