Obituaries
Frank R. Hapcic
Oct 19, 2021
Frank R. Hapcic, 78, of McDonald, peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Trumbull Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Frank was born April 15, 1943 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Frank and Helen (Evich) Hapcic. He was a graduate of McDonald High School and studied at YSU. Frank proudly...
Donald C. Parker
Oct 13, 2021
Donald C. Parker, 86, of Girard passed away Wednesday October13,2021 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. Don was born June 23, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of Clayton and Evelyn (Port) Parker. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Don was a lifelong resident of Girard where he owned and operated...
Donna J. Holmes
Oct 11, 2021
Donna Holmes, 85, of McDonald, passed away on October 11, 2021 at Austintown Health Care Center. Donna was born January 6, 1936 in Warren, Ohio, a daughter to the late, William and Mary Margaret (Collins) Fisher. She was devoted to taking care of her family all her life. Donna was a member of Our...
Barbara Doran
Oct 9, 2021
Barbara Doran, 74, of Girard, passed away on Saturday October 9, 2021 at Shepherd of the Valley in Warren, Ohio. Barbara was born December 18, 1946 in Niles, Ohio, a daughter of Richard Valot and Grace (Shaffer). She was an assembly line worker at General Electric in Niles before marrying her husband, David A. Doran. Barbara always enjoyed...
Mary Lou Stevenson
Oct 7, 2021
Mary Lou Stevenson, 76, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at East Liverpool Hospital. Mary Lou was born September 3, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to James and Martha (Kail) Carmody. Mary Lou was devoted to taking care of her family. She enjoyed going to the lake and spending time at the cottage...
Joline R. Boserman
Oct 7, 2021
Joline R. Boserman, 93, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Warren Nursing Home. Joline was born April 29, 1928 in Elkins, West Virginia a daughter to the late William and Pearl (Boyle) Hinchman. She was devoted to caring for her family. Joline was a former member of Community Fellowship Church of God in Austintown....
Kester Ray "Buck" Hill
Oct 7, 2021
After an extended illness, Kester Ray Hill passes away on Thursday October 7, 2021. Affectionately known as "Buck", he was a long time resident of the Girard area. Born, February 26, 1930, in Pekin, Illinois, Buck was the son of Harper Kester and Ethel Brumfield Hill. Raised by his aunt and uncle, Bernard and Wanda Hartman in Auburn,...
Matthew Edward Jurkovac
Oct 4, 2021
Matthew Edward Jurkovac, 94, of Girard, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021, at the Hospice House, in Poland. Matthew was born March 6, 1927, in Monaca Pennsylvania, the son of the late Joseph and Johanna (Fabyanic) Jurkovac. He served his country in the Marines during WWII. He was a graduate of Geneva College where he earned his...
Clark S. Cretella Sr.
Oct 3, 2021
Clark S. Cretella Sr., 66, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by family. Clark was born April 26, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John and Janet (Clark) Cretella. He worked as a self- employed carpenter. and was an artist, photographer and woodworker. He enjoyed golfing in his spare...
Christina Hicks
Sep 27, 2021
Christina Hicks, 96, of Austintown, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at The Inn at Christine Valley. Christina was born February 24, 1925 in Spangler, Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Osia (Kieth) Anderson. She had previously worked as a nurse’s aide at Miners Hospital. Christina was a member of the Christian Missionary Church of Northern Cambria,...
Kenneth W. Franklin Jr.
Sep 21, 2021
Kenneth W. Franklin Jr. 42, of Youngstown passed away Tuesday September 21, at Hospice House. Kenneth "Kenny" was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Deerwestern(Franklin), and his brother Jesse Paul Franklin. Kenny was born May 22, 1979 in Youngstown, the son of Kenneth and Beverly (Deerwestern) Franklin Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his son Joshua...
Wanda Thompson
Sep 15, 2021
Wanda L. Thompson, 59, of Girard passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Wanda was born August 27, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Charles and Irma (Anderson) Colby. Wanda was a Struthers High School graduate. She received an Accounting Degree at Trumbull Business College. Wanda was a member...
Philomena Rose Quinn
Sep 14, 2021
Philomena Rose Quinn, 82, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Philomena was born August 31, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Ann (Carbone) Carson. She had previously worked for Penn Ohio Towel Co. and K-Mart in Liberty Twp., but for most of her...
Loretta H. (Noss) Latronico
Sep 11, 2021
Loretta H. Latronico, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at her home. Loretta was born January 25, 1935 in Liberty Twp., a daughter of the late Eric and Margaret (Mielke) Noss. She was the church secretary for the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Youngstown for 10 years. Loretta was a member of the Gethsemane Lutheran Church...
William Court
Sep 10, 2021
William Court, 58, of Niles, passed away peacefully at Trumbull Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 10, 2021. William was born February 4, 1963, a son of Joseph and Eva Court. He worked for Metalico, of Youngstown. He loved fishing, hunting, playing cards with the boys, and loved helping others. William leaves behind his wife, Virginia Court, of Niles;...
Karen Logue
Sep 8, 2021
Karen L. Logue, 65, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Karen was born November 13, 1955, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Merle and Ethel Dunmire. She was a 1974 graduate of Girard High School. Karen enjoyed quilting, gardening and crafts and together with her husband enjoyed remodeling several homes She...
Karen Edwards
Sep 4, 2021
Karen Edwards, 78, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in North Jackson, Ohio. Karen was born August 5, 1943 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Wayne and Kate (Riley) Christy. Karen was a 1962 graduate of Girard High School. She had previously worked for Howland Schools as a lunch aide and after worked for AVI...
Mary (O'Neil) Babik
Sep 3, 2021
Mary (O'Neil) Babik, 76, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Friday September 3, 2021 at her home. Mary was born May 29, 1945 in Youngstown Ohio, the daughter of Terrance and Gladys (Adams) O'Neil. Mary was a devoted member of St. Rose Church. She worked at Risher’s Dairy in Girard where she met the love of her life...
Daniel W. Day
Sep 2, 2021
Daniel W. Day, 68, of Niles, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Daniel was born on March 20, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to the late Wilfred Day Jr. and Katherine (Bragham) Evans. He was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Daniel had worked for his family business, Malone and...
James W. Simons
Sep 2, 2021
James W. (Jim) Simons died at Hospice House in the early morning of Sept. 2, 2021 from lung cancer. He was born on March 25, 1954 in Youngstown, spent most of his life in Girard where he attended grade and high school until moving to Niles where he resided for the past few years. He married Cynthia (Hughes)...
