Obituaries
Janet Marie Wojcicki
Jul 20, 2022
Janet M. Wojcicki, 65, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at her residence. Janet was born January 15, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Jacquilyn (Carlson) Diamond. Janet was a 1974 graduate of Girard High School. She had worked for a veterinary clinic and was a member of St. Rose Church. She...
Lois Ann (Marsico) Costarella
Jul 18, 2022
Lois Ann (Marsico) Costarella, 84, of Girard, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Hospice of the Valley. Lois was born March 6, 1938 in Niles, Ohio, the daughter of Nicholas and Anna (Gallucci) Marsico. She graduated in 1956, valedictorian of her class, from Niles High School. Lois had worked for Woolco...
Kerri (Kay) Kaelber
Jul 16, 2022
Kerri Kaelber, 70, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. Kerri was born July 1, 1952 in New Mexico, the daughter of Robert J. and Joann C. (Milliman) Kay. Kerri retired from Omni Manor after 35 years as an LPN. She was a member of the Crystal Lake...
Joyce I. Maholtz
Jul 11, 2022
Joyce I. Maholtz, 89, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at her daughter's residence, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born December 24, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Richard N. and Anna M. (Mihalko) Craver. Joyce had worked for the Ohio Leather Works for 10 years, but for most of her life...
Nick Katchmer
Jul 8, 2022
Nick Katchmer, 90, of Girard, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. Nick was born March 29, 1932, in McKinley Heights, Ohio, the son of Pete and Catherine (Senchisak) Katchmer. He enjoyed a long life full of adventure and had many friends.
Nick attended Niles McKinley High...
Nancy Meigs
Jul 5, 2022
Nancy Lou Meigs, 90, of Warren, Ohio passed into the loving arms of our Lord on July 5, 2022. She was born May 27, 1932 in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank C. and Frances Denison Difford. She graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1951 and then attended Allegheny College, Meadville, PA. She graduated...
Alexander DelBene
Jul 4, 2022
Alexander G. DelBene, 94, of Girard, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, surrounded by his family. Alex was born May 19, 1928 in Youngstown, OH, the son of Michael and Margaret (Augustine) DelBene. Alex was a 1946 graduate of Girard High School, the Youngstown College in 1960, and received his Masters Degree from Westminster College in 1965....
Dorothy Weitzman
Jun 29, 2022
Dorothy M. Weitzman, 95, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,June 29, 2022 at Liberty Health Care Center. Dorothy was born September 26, 1926 in New Castle, PA., the daughter of Lewis and Mayme (Coates) Ott. Dorothy was a 1944 graduate of South High School. She had worked as a secretary for the Youngstown Board of Education and...
Geraldine "Geri" Kohn
Jun 22, 2022
Geraldine "Geri" Kohn, 67, of Warren, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Geri was born July 6, 1954 in Youngstown, the daughter of Edward and Mary Lou (Wardle) Cannistra. She had been working as a Supervisor Cancer Registry of the Oncology Administration at St. Elizabeth Hospital for over 45 years....
William "Bill" Sweet Jr.
Jun 22, 2022
William “Bill” Sweet Jr., 56, of McDonald, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Bill was born December 29, 1965 in Youngstown, OH, a son to William and Erla (Shacklock) Sweet Sr. Bill was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School. He had worked for R&L Carriers as a driver for 5 years. Bill was an ordained...
Carol Heslop
Jun 19, 2022
Carol Heslop, 83, of Girard, passed away Sunday June 19, 2022, at Omni Manor in Youngstown. Carol was born May 22, 1939 in Franklin, Pennsylvania the daughter of Stephen and Edith Felix. She worked as a cook at Fosters Restaurant and Scenna's Restaurant. She enjoyed flowers, watching Nascar and listening and dancing to latin music.She was well known...
Jessie A. Chrystal
Jun 19, 2022
Jessie A. Chrystal, 92, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 19, 2022 at her home. She was born September 17, 1929 in Liberty Township, Ohio a daughter to Harry and Helen (Morley) Mealy. Jessie had previously worked as the Liberty Schools secretary and later for Liberty Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed camping, traveling, watching birds, crocheting, but...
Pat Finelli
Jun 17, 2022
Pat Finelli, 104, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022 in the comfort of his home. Pat was born June 13, 1918 in Colle Sannita, Italy, a son to Samuel and Madeline (Scrocco) Finelli. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946.
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Dominic R. DelBene
Jun 16, 2022
Dr. Dominic R. DelBene, 91, of Girard, formerly of McDonald, passed away on Thursday June 16th, 2022 surrounded by his family. Dominic was born March 27, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Michael and Margaret (Augustine) DelBene. Dominic was a graduate of Girard High School, the University of Cincinnati in 1954, and The Ohio State University College...
Russell J. Golden
Jun 14, 2022
Russell J. Golden, 84, of McDonald, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Hillcrest Hospital. Russell was born September 30, 1937 in Uncasville, CT, the son of Llewellyn and Daisy (Bullins) Golden. He served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Yellowstone Destroyer during the Korean War. Russell moved to McDonald, Ohio in...
Marjorie "Marge" Walsh
Jun 13, 2022
Marjorie Eileen Walsh, 61, of Girard, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, surrounded by her family in her home. She lived a life full of joy and laughter and cherished her loved ones very much. She was born January 21, 1961, the daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (Gerthung) Little. Marge married the love of her...
Rebecca L. Desmond
Jun 11, 2022
Rebecca L. Desmond, 68, of Girard, passed away on June 11, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Rebecca was born January 25, 1954 in Sharon, PA the daughter of Charles and Alyce (Currie) Stanford.
Becky received her BA and MA degrees from Youngstown State University. She then taught French and History at Jackson...
Laura L. (Kessler) MacGregor
Jun 11, 2022
Laura L. MacGregor, 56, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, in Warren, Ohio. Laura was born on July 9, 1965 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of John C. and Barbara J. (Johnson) Kessler Sr. She was a 1983 graduate of Girard High School and had worked numerous jobs throughout her lifetime....
Betty Hosterman
Jun 9, 2022
Betty J. Hosterman, 90, of Girard, passed away on June 9, 2022 peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. Betty was born June 7, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of James and Helen (Ellis) Haus. She worked as a sales person at Strouss Department Store in downtown Youngstown and later at Kresgee, in Liberty Plaza. She...
Barbara Malutic
Jun 1, 2022
Barbara J. Malutic, 73, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Liberty Health Care Center. Barbara was born August 7, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Michael and Rose Marie (Mikulich) Pozega. She retired from Mahoning National Bank after 36 years and then worked for Family Dollar in Girard. Barbara was a member of...
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