Obituaries
William McKernan
Sep 16, 2026
William “Bill” McKernan, 76, of McDonald, passed away on September 16, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital.
He was born on May 13, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Edward and Jeannette (Beaver) McKernan.
Bill was a 1968 graduate of Girard High School. He went on to devote his working life to the family business, Price Heating and Cooling, where he remained...
Teresa Venzeio
Sep 16, 2026
Teresa Ann Venzeio, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026.
Teresa was born December 11, 1939, to Frank "Peppers" and Mary Rainer Tarantino. On June 3, 1961, she married her childhood sweetheart, Carl Venzeio. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised three wonderful children.
Known by family and friends as an "Angel on Earth,":...
Elizabeth Anne Gawdyda
Sep 15, 2026
Elizabeth Anne Gawdyda was born January 13, 1926, in Somerset, PA, and moved to Youngstown not long after. She passed into eternal rest at the home she loved on September 15, 2026.
She was the daughter of Julius and Josephine Bertolini, who immigrated from Northern Italy to seek a better life in the United States after World War I. She...
Sandra S. Avery
Sep 2, 2026
Sandra S. Avery, 83, of Lake Milton, Ohio, formerly of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at the Hospice House in Poland, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandy was born April 20, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Donald P. and Shirley (Schenck) Williams.
Sandy graduated from Youngstown State University with a Masters Degree in Education. She had taught...
Theresa R. Sherock
Aug 25, 2026
Theresa Sherock, 86, of Austintown formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026 at Brookdale Austintown.
She was born on February 2, 1940, in Girard, a daughter to the late Joseph and Catherine (Acerra) Sherock.
A graduate of Ursuline High School, Theresa built a life rooted in faith, work, family, and service to others. She worked for Sears until it...
Tommy R. Raymond Jr.
Aug 23, 2026
Tommy Raymond Jr. , 19, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
He was born on January 16, 2007, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Tommy Raymond Sr. and Michelle Raymond.
Tommy will be remembered as a funny and silly young man whose personality brought lightness and laughter to those around him. He worked for McDonald’s in Austintown and took...
Michael Standohar
Aug 22, 2026
Michael R. Standohar, 77, of Cortland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.Mike was born, October 1,1948, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Michael and Lucie (Asperger) Standohar.For 32 years, Mike worked at RMI in Niles, where he was a maintenance foreman, before retiring in 2012.Anyone who knew Mike, knew how...
Clara Faye Sawtelle
Aug 17, 2026
Clara Faye Sawtelle, 75, of McDonald, passed away on Monday, August 17th, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
She was born November 13th, 1950 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a daughter to Alf and Lucille (Fisher) Henderson.
Clara worked various sales positions, most recently enjoying her time at Chic Wig Boutique in Niles, where she retired.
She was a talented seamstress, often sewing...
William Frederick Dally
Aug 16, 2026
William F. Dally, 77, of Southington, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at his residence.
William was born April 25, 1949 in Ravenna, Ohio, the son of the late William and Genevieve (Lipinski) Dally.
William was a US Army veteran earning the rank of Specialist 5. He served his country during the Vietnam War with the 18th, 20th &...
Alice Fungi
Aug 7, 2026
Alice Fungi, 93, of Girard, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 in the comfort of her home.
Alice was born on October 1, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts the daughter of the late Leslie and Charlotte Coolidge.
Alice was a proud high school graduate of Jamaica Plain High School. She devoted much of her life to creating a warm, loving home as...
Kristin K. Speck
Aug 6, 2026
Kristin Karol Speck, age 81, of Girard, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 6th, 2026. She was born May 3, 1945, in Pennsylvania, the only child of Arthur and Geraldine Hagg. She peacefully went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a lifetime of love, faith, and service.A graduate of Liberty High School, she was...
Debra J. Neff
Jul 30, 2026
Debra Jean Neff, 57, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on July 30, 2026, with her family by her side at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Debra was born on February 26, 1969, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Charles D. and Carolyn A. Griffiths.
She was a 1987 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School.
Previously employed at Aim Leasing for 20 years before joining PI&I...
Frances Messuri
Jul 29, 2026
Frances D. Messuri, 99, of Girard, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Hubbard, Ohio.
Frances was born February 21, 1927 in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Shirock) Ambrose.
Frances was a lifelong resident of Girard and a member of St. Rose Church. She had worked as an administrative secretary for Girard High School...
David Chernisky
Jul 29, 2026
It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of David Chernisky of McDonald, OH, on July 29, 2026, at the age of 84.
Dave was born October 25, 1941, in Barnesboro, PA, son of the late Joseph Chernisky and Louise Chernisky.
He worked at Commercial Intertech in Youngstown, OH, until he retired after more than 25 years.
Dave will be...
Judith K. Mirone
Jul 24, 2026
Judith "Judy" Karen Mirone, 86, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24th, 2026, at Austinwoods Health Center.
Judy was born November 23rd, 1939, a daughter to the late Raymond and Mildred (Poorman) Price.
Judy was a former member of First Christian Church in Girard. She will be remembered for the love she shared with her family, especially through the Sunday...
James A. Lambert
Jul 23, 2026
Dr. James A. Lambert, 84, of Girard and Liberty Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, at the Hospice House in Poland.
James, also affectionately known as "Jimmie," was born on August 7th, 1941, a son to the late James and Mary Jane Lambert.
He graduated from Girard High School with the class of 1959 as Valedictorian. Here, he was...
Virginia Derhammer
Jul 15, 2026
Virginia Derhammer, 88, of Girard, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
She was born on October 2, 1937 in Nova, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bruce and Gertrude Mitchell.
Virginia graduated from East High School in 1956 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Akron in 1970. Her passion for learning seamlessly...
Shirley Flynn
Jul 12, 2026
Shirley Jean (Sisic) Flynn, 79, of Austintown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026 due to natural causes.
Shirley was born on November 28, 1946 in Pennsylvania.
Shirley spent her life serving others as a professional caregiver and serving her Jesus. She got her joy in life spending time with her family, grandkids, and great grandkids. Shirley loved attending church...
Betty Sherock
Jul 9, 2026
Betty Sherock, 97, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Heritage Manor with her family by her side.
Betty was born on January 19, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to the late Stephen and Julia (Makar) Kovachik, Sr.
Betty’s long life was exemplified by love, awe, and humor. She found immense joy in the simple pleasures of...
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...
