Obituaries
Erma Patricia Galose
Jan 3, 2022
Erma Patricia(Centofanti), 97, of Youngstown passed away on January 3, 2022 at Hospice House of the Valley in Poland, Ohio. Erma was born February 24, 1924, in Youngstown, Ohio to Gaetano and Rosalie (Gentile) Centofanti. She graduated from East High School in 1943, worked for two years at General Fire Proofing Company. She married Jack Galose in February...
Stephen W. Genetta
Dec 30, 2021
Stephen W. Genetta, 95, of Girard passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at his residence. Steve was born January 19, 1926 in Masury, Ohio, the son of Andrew and Rose (Mate) Genetta. Steve had worked many jobs throughout his lifetime including US Steel McDonald Works, Prudential Insurance Co., as an insurance agent, Wagner Realty, as a...
Juanita Kerner
Dec 29, 2021
Juanita Kerner, 81, passed away on December 29, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Juanita was born on July 12, 1940 in Hubbard and is the daughter of the late George Thompson and Elinor White Thompson. She was a graduate of Kent State University and served as a teacher and educator for many years in multiple...
Delphia "Pearl" (Hanshaw) Saare
Dec 27, 2021
Delphia "Pearl" Saare, 85, of Youngstown, peacefully entered eternal life on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Austintown Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. Pearl was born October 30, 1936 in Procious, WV, a daughter to the late Roy and Thelma (Leary) Hanshaw. She had worked at Super 8 Motel retiring in 2011. She was a faithful member ...
Dominic Falgiani
Dec 24, 2021
Dominic J. Falgiani, 64, of Girard, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Dominic was born June 2, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Alfred and Theresa (Bevilacqua) Falgiani Sr. Dominic worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital for many years, then owned and operated The Ohio Wine Connection. After he closed his...
Thomas Lee Archer
Dec 22, 2021
Thomas Lee Archer, 74, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home. Tom was born June 11, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, the son of William A. and Grace (Eller) Archer. Tom had served his country in the US Army from 1969-1971. He then graduated from Akron University with his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education,...
Harry L O'Connell Jr.
Dec 19, 2021
Harry L. O'Connell Jr., 67, of McDonald, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Harry was born April 9, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Harry and Betty Jean (Moody) O'Connell Sr. Harry had retired from Cassens, in Lordstown, as a truck driver, and had previously worked for Astro Shapes and Easco...
Robert K. Powell
Dec 17, 2021
This world lost Robert “Bob” Kevin Powell, 59, on Friday, December 17, 2021 in his home where he raised his family in Tallmadge, Ohio. Bob was born on February 14, 1962 to the late Lona Loretta and Robert Eugene Powell and was raised by his mother and her late husband Adam Kenneth Bequeath, due to the early loss of...
Mark Tepsich
Dec 13, 2021
Mark C. Tepsich, 64, of McDonald, passed away peacefully on Monday December 13, 2021 with his family by his side. Mark was born July 19, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Eleanor (Hapcic) Tepsich. Mark was a proud auto worker and retired from General Motors after 30 years. He was a 1975 graduate of McDonald...
Salvatore Ponzio III
Dec 12, 2021
Salvatore J. Ponzio III, 36, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 12, 2021, at his home. Sal was born August 8, 1985 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Salvatore J. and Judy (Demas) Ponzio. Sal was a 2004 graduate of Girard High School, a graduate of Youngstown State University with his bachelor's degree and a graduate...
William "Bill" Brinsky
Dec 8, 2021
William "Bill" Brinsky, 38, of Mineral Ridge passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Bill was born July 27, 1983 in Warren, Ohio, a son to Junior and Beth (Curry) Brinsky. He was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School. Bill was a fan of WWE Wrestling, the Cleveland Browns and Marvel movies....
Evelyn Mershimer
Dec 6, 2021
Evelyn May Mershimer, 96, of Girard, passed away Monday December 6, 2021 at Liberty Healthcare. Evelyn was born in Girard, Ohio on May 21, 1925. Her parents, Herbert L. Cramer Sr. and Janet Collins Cramer, preceded her in death along with her brothers Herbert Jr. and Richard and son James Allan Mershimer. She was the loving wife of...
Jacqueline Breznai
Dec 6, 2021
Jacqueline Breznai, 74, of Hubbard, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Saint John XXIII Home. Jacqueline was born July 31, 1947 in Salem, Ohio a daughter to the late Clarence and Billie (Sauerwein) Shambaugh. As a daughter of an Ohio State patrolman, she moved numerous times to locations all across Ohio in her youth. Her...
David L. King
Dec 2, 2021
David L. King, 76, of Brookfield, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Sharon Regional Hospital. David was born April 3, 1945 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the son of Ernest and Katherine (Yudt) King. David had worked for Midland Ross in Farrell, Pennsylvania for over 18 years and then worked for Niles Expanded Metals in Niles, Ohio. He...
Anthony "Buster" Ross
Nov 28, 2021
Anthony M. "Buster" Ross, 96, of Girard, passed away November 28, 2021 at Shepherd of the Valley. Chief Ross was born on February 23, 1925 to John and Mary (Ferrick) Ross. He attended St. Rose elementary school and Girard High School and had achievements in sports in his curriculum. Chief Ross excelled in football as a...
Sherry Lynn (Gottschalk) Sanderson
Nov 27, 2021
Sherry Lynn Sanderson, 49, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. Sherry was born May 10, 1972 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Gregory and Roberta (McMurray) Gottschalk. Sherry was a 1990 graduate of Girard High School and a 1992 graduate from Robert Morris College. Sherry had a great passion for...
Bruce Williams Sr.
Nov 24, 2021
Bruce E. Williams, Sr. 89 of Lima, OH formally from Bradenton, FL, and Girard, OH, passed away on November 24, 2021, at Springview Manor, Lima.
Bruce was born February 24, 1932, in Girard, OH to Edward J. Williams and Jeanette (Williams) Deets who both preceded him in death.
Bruce was...
Lesley Di'ann Boulton
Nov 21, 2021
Lesley Di'ann Boulton, 53, of Liberty Twp., passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman. Lesley was born July 27, 1968 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter to John and Deborah (Turner) Rosa. She was a 1986 graduate of Chaney High School. Lesley was devoted to taking care of her family....
Marilyn Norton
Nov 20, 2021
Marilyn "Aunt Mimi" Norton, 74, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Marilyn was born April 23, 1947 in Youngstown, a daughter to the late Robert and Marian (Miller) Norton. Marilyn was a 1965 graduate of Girard High School. She had worked for Girard Federal Savings Loan as a bank manager and after worked for...
Shirley Martin
Nov 19, 2021
Shirley M. "Daisy" Martin, 88, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born November 21, 1932 in Ripley, New York, a daughter to the late Fred and Fern (Reiner) Yokom. For most of her life she was devoted to taking care...
