Obituaries
Charles Joseph Smith Jr.
Mar 13, 2024
Charles J. Smith, Jr., of Girard, passed away March 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital inYoungstown, after a battle with cancer. Chuck was born August 2, 1957, to Charles J. Smith andMary Ann (McCay) Smith.Chuck took great pride in his work and was well-respected by his many colleagues over theyears at Easco Aluminum in Girard, Comfort Line in Toledo, Aurora...
George Whitesell Peffer III
Mar 7, 2024
George Peffer, a beloved Youngstown poet and teacher, died Thursday, March 7, 2024 due to complications following surgery. A lifelong resident of the area, his writing reflected a deep affection for his hometown, often expressed as distress over its steady decline in recent decades. He taught poetry and literature at Youngstown State University, Kent State University, and for 14 years at...
Edna Popovich
Mar 6, 2024
Edna Popovich, 95, of Girard, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 21, 1929, a daughter to the late Sam and Zarefe (Schwiery) Joseph. A devoted homemaker by trade, Edna poured her love and dedication into creating a warm and welcoming home for her family. She...
Jay Scannell
Mar 3, 2024
Jay Scannell, 68, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Born in Youngstown, on October 5, 1955, a son to the late Myron and Jules (Pugh) Scannell. He was a graduate of Poland High School in 1975. After graduating high school, Jay enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country. Jay was known for his passion for music,...
John N. Villecco
Feb 26, 2024
John N. Villecco, 68, of Girard, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital, in Warren. John was born July 11, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John R. and Jeanette (Ragazzine) Villecco. John was a 1973 graduate of Girard High School. After graduating high school, John started working for the Girard Police Department as a dispatcher...
Marguerite A. Cigolle
Feb 17, 2024
Marguerite A. Cigolle, 89, of Girard died on February 17, 2024 at Liberty Health Care.
Marguerite was born on July 12, 1934 in Kent, Ohio, the daughter of Anselm and Carrie Visca and was a long time area resident.
Mrs. Cigolle was a graduate of Kent State High School and worked as a secretary at the Lamb Electric in Kent. She was...
Jeannette Hafely
Feb 10, 2024
Jeannette Hafely, 85, of Youngstown, formerly of Girard and Bradenton, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Windsor House.
Jeanette was born April 15, 1938 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Fred and Irene (Collier) Schimel.
She had worked at Ohio Leather Works for 4 years. She...
Mary Colette (Martin) Chuey
Feb 9, 2024
Mary Colette Chuey, 90, of Girard passed peacefully away on Friday, February 9, 2024. The daughter of Joseph and Coletta Mae (Near) Martin was born on April 24, 1933 in the family home in Niles, OH.
Her family moved to Girard when Colette was a small child and she enrolled in North Avenue Elementary...
Barbara Jean (Comichisto) Gallagher
Feb 6, 2024
Barbara Jean Gallagher, 84, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Liberty HealthCare.
Barbara was born July 9, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to Ralph and Rose (Funge) Comichisto.
She is a 1957 graduate of Girard High School and has been a lifelong Girard resident....
Ghislaine P. (Rossignol) Boserman
Jan 28, 2024
Ghislaine P. Boserman, 72, of Youngstown, passed away on January 28, 2024 at the Hospice House. Ghislaine was born August 14, 1951, in Edmundston, New Brunswick Canada, the daughter of Louis and Simone (Lacombe) Rossignol. She worked as a Registered Nurse for Houston Methodist Hospital, and for various doctor offices in this area..Ghislaine was a very athletic person...
Dennis G Carpenter
Jan 28, 2024
Dennis G. Carpenter, 70, of Liberty Township, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 after complications from cardiac surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dennis was born August 15, 1953 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Dennis and Wavelyn (Gregory) Carpenter . He was a 1971 graduate of Liberty High School. Dennis had previously worked for Queen's Ranch, and...
Avis Marie (Stephenson) Meikle
Jan 26, 2024
Avis Marie Meikle (née Stephenson) passed away at the age of 89 after a short illness, with her family by her side.
Avis was born on March 6, 1934 in Youngstown, the daughter of William "Russell" and Florence Stephenson. On May 16, 1953, Avis married her high school sweetheart Thomas "Tom" Meikle III. Avis...
Forest E. Weant
Jan 21, 2024
Forest Eugene Weant, 99, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Shepherd of The Valley Nursing Home. Gene was born October 25, 1924 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Forest and Anna (Driscoll) Weant.
Gene retired from Republic Steel having worked in the accounting department for many years. He was a...
Patricia Hartill
Jan 19, 2024
Patricia Elaine Hartill, 83, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home. Patricia was born January 18, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Beck) Schlais.
Patricia married Robert F. Hartill on October 19, 1963, enjoying 54 years of marriage until his...
Richard Glunt
Jan 19, 2024
Richard L. Glunt, 86, of Girard, passed away peacefully at Shepherd of the Valley, surrounded by his family, on Friday, January 19, 2024. Richard was born May 20, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Leroy and Grace (Mattson) Glunt. Richard served his country honorably in the US Army and the Ohio National Guard, afterwards. He was a...
Edna Ruth (Rees) Vogel
Jan 16, 2024
Edna Ruth Rees Vogel, 96, of Girard, passed away January 16, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1927 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the daughter of Robert John and Elizabeth Julia (Wormer) Rees. Edna graduated from Rayen High School in 1945 and from Youngstown College in 1951 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She moved to...
Amelia "Emma" Pitts
Jan 16, 2024
Amelia “Emma” Pitts, 98, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Continuing Healthcare.
Emma was born October 31, 1925 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter to Pasquale and Lucy (Garnet) Gabriele.
She was a graduate of Girard High School.
Emma “Tootsie” worked for...
Mary "Maggie" Cretella
Jan 14, 2024
Mary M. Cretella, also known as Maggie Cretella, 74, of Girard, Ohio, passed away at Windsor House on Sunday, January 14. Maggie was born April 22, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Philip A. and Mary E. (Caputo) Cretella. Upon her death, Maggie started the most important trip of her life — her journey to heaven to...
Margaret "Peggy" Tobey
Jan 13, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” Tobey 81, of Hubbard, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Peggy will always be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, her ability to make everyone feel welcome and a friend. Peggy was born August 19, 1942 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Vernon “Hoss”...
Angela M (Christopher) Suich
Jan 6, 2024
Angela Marie Suich, 92, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Angela was born April 16, 1931, at her home in Girard, the daughter of Thomas and Jenny (Caputo) Christopher. She was a lifelong resident of Girard, having graduated from Girard High School in 1949. Angela had...
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