Obituaries
Gladys Aho Kraynak
Jun 2, 2025
Gladys (Aho) Kraynak, 79, of Poland, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana, Ohio. She was the Chief Financial Officer and secretary for Kraynak Roofing until her retirement in 2007.
Gladys was born on September 27, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, the youngest child of Eric Aho and Lempi Saare. She grew up in...
Marjorie L. Hunkus
Jun 1, 2025
Marjorie A. Hunkus, 90, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Liberty Health Care.
She was born June 20, 1934 in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Williams) Brock. She had worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Austintown Ambulatory Outpatient Surgical Center. Her life though, was fully devoted...
William Kerchak
May 21, 2025
William Kerchak, 76, of Hubbard, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital on May 21, 2025.
William, better known to most as Will or Willie, was born November 15, 1948 a son to the late Michael and Mary (Pietra) Kerchak.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Will served honorably with the 173rd Airborne, a period that shaped his character and instilled...
Kim Lian Chen
May 19, 2025
Kim Lian Chen, 94, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.
Kim Lian was born on February 9, 1931 in Singapore, a daughter to the late Wong Siew Nghnee and Lum Lin Ho.
Kim Lian pursued her education with determination, receiving her degree in social work and library science from Hong Kong University....
Shirley Hunter
May 15, 2025
Shirley A. Hunter, 90, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at Hospice House in Poland.
Shirley was born March 5, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Knight) Patterson.
She had worked for a travel agency and Dr. Richard Ragozzine for many years.
Shirley was a member of First United Methodist Church in Niles, the Girard...
Darlene Sierra
May 12, 2025
Darlene Sierra, 70, of Niles, passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2025, with the love of her family by her side.
Darlene was born on August 13, 1954, a daughter to the late George and Gladys (Snyder) Squibbs.
She was a 1972 graduate of Niles High School.
Darlene proudly dedicated 25 years of her life as a bus driver for...
Julia Cohol
May 12, 2025
Julia Cohol, 91, of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the Elmwood Assisted Living in Hubbard.
Julia was born on April 29, 1934, in Girard, Ohio, a daughter to the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Makar) Petkovich.
Julia was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard and she and her late husband, Frank, were one of the first...
Crayton Wandle Lee Jr.
May 10, 2025
Beloved Husband, Father, Granddad, Great-Granddad, and Friend
Crayton Wandle Lee Jr., 84, of Vienna, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 10th, 2025.
Crayton was born on November 24th, 1940, in Wellsville, New York, to Crayton Sr. and Reba Lee. He graduated in 1960 from Brockway High School, where he served as President of the FFA.
Crayton married the love...
Curtis M. Watson
May 7, 2025
Curtis M. Watson, 77, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Canton.
Curt was born June 16th, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Barden Watson and Helen (Korean) Watson.
He graduated from Girard High School in 1965, and later obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Business management from Youngstown State University in 1975. Curtis went on to...
Debbie Bush
May 6, 2025
Debra K. Bush, 71, of Canfield, passed away on May 6, 2025, at the Humility House in Austintown, Ohio.
Debbie was born March 5, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, the eldest of three children, and the only daughter of Nelson E. and Doris J. (Walp) Edsall.
She attended Youngstown Rayen High School, became a hair beautician, and then went on to the Choffin...
Sherden W. Kenner
May 6, 2025
Sherden W. Kenner, 91, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Liberty Health Care in Liberty Twp., Ohio.
Sherden was born October 24, 1933 in Vandergrift, PA., the son of Arthur and Revenia (Wilson) Kenner.
He served his country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War.
Sherden had worked for RMI Co., in Niles, Ohio for 34 years...
Suzanne Mathew
Apr 25, 2025
Suzanne Mathew, 74, of Girard, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Liberty Healthcare Center.
Suzanne was born October 23, 1950 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter to the late Nicholas and Mary (Leech) Pavlinic Sr.
She was a 1968 graduate of Girard High School, and later went on to work at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Liberty for several years.
She was...
Ross J. Mortellaro
Apr 25, 2025
Ross J. Mortellaro, 56, of Girard, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor, and devotion to family and country.
Born on April 2, 1969, in Youngstown, Ohio, Ross was the son of Richard and Frances (DePinto) Mortellaro. He graduated from McDonald High School in McDonald, Ohio,...
Beatrice "Bea" Clark
Apr 23, 2025
Beatrice Rose (Collins) Clark, affectionately known as Bea, passed away on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, in Ithaca, NY.
Bea was born on September 7th, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Leah (Boyd) and Joseph Orin Collins.
She grew up in Liberty Township, and later resided in Girard, Ohio. Bea also lived in North Palm Beach, Florida, until 2002 when she moved to Ithaca,...
William J. Jones
Apr 19, 2025
McDonald, OH
William J. Jones, 79, of McDonald, OH, passed away on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 in Select Specialty hospital in Boardman, OH.
William was born on March 14th, 1946 to William and Florence (Walters) Jones in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was a graduate of the Wilkes-Barre Business College, and he went on to attend Dyke College in Cleveland, OH.
William served in the...
John Brine
Apr 17, 2025
John L. Brine, 88, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Caprice Healthcare Center surrounded by his family.
John was born May 17, 1936 in Girard, Ohio, a son to John and Mary (Altiero) Brine.
He was a 1954 graduate of Girard High School. He attended Ohio Northern University, receiving a masters degree in Pharmacy.
For over 30 years, John...
Edith "Edie" J. Riggleman
Apr 15, 2025
Girard, OH
Edith J. Riggleman, 85, of Girard, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Edith, affectionately known as Edie, was born January 17, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of Amos and Ethel (Glenn) Houck. Edie married Jesse (Ray) Riggleman on May 2, 1956 in Winchester, Virginia. They...
Anne Renee Aubel
Apr 11, 2025
Anne Renee Aubel - Liberty, OH
Anne Renee Aubel, 96, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Hospice House.
Anne Renee was born January 5, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to August and Mary (Price) Drevet.
She first worked at Lepore’s grocery store in Girard and then dedicated 28 years as a school bus driver for Liberty...
Patricia "Pat" Bartfai
Apr 10, 2025
Girard, OH
Patricia Susan Bartfai, “Pat," of Girard, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 10, 2025.
Patricia was born in Girard, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1944 to Douglas and Virginia Bostwick, and graduated from Rice Ave Union High School in 1961. In 1966, she married Alex Andrew “Andy” Bartfai. She started her career at Copes-Vulcan in...
Deborah Helt
Apr 6, 2025
Deborah Helt, born on June 26, 1957, in Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 6, 2025, at the Hospice House. She was 67.
Deborah's professional journey spanned an impressive 26 years at the Daniel Daniluk Law Office, where her expertise and diligence were highly regarded by peers and clients alike. She earned her Master’s degree in Paralegal from Youngstown State University,...
