Obituaries
Andrew "Andy" Payich Jr.
Jul 5, 2021
Andrew "Andy" Payich Jr., 74, of Warren, formerly of McDonald, passed away on July 5, 2021 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. Andy was born December 12, 1946 in Youngstown, OH, a son to Andrew M. and Greta Bell(Masek) Payich Sr. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Andy previously worked for Tamarkin Company. He...
William "Bill" Price
Jul 1, 2021
William “Bill” Price, 64, of Austintown, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Warren Nursing Home following an extended illness. Bill was born on December 19, 1956 in Monterey, CA, a son to James and Nancy (Scott) Price. He was a 1976 graduate of Girard High School. Bill had previously worked as a...
Richard D. Reese
Jun 26, 2021
Richard D. Reese, 70, of Niles, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 25, 2021, at his home. Rick was born September 9, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Edwin J. Jr. and Mary Alice (Young) Reese. He had served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Rick had worked for the Girard Police...
Scott Edward Seelbach
Jun 22, 2021
Scott Edward Seelbach, 68, of Wellborn, Florida passed away peacefully Tuesday June 22, 2021, at his home following and extended illness. He was born in Girard, Ohio on November 25, 1953 to Herbert W. Sr. and Thora (Carlisle) Seelbach. He grew up in Girard, Ohio and was a graduate of Girard High School, Class of 1972. A talented...
Emma Toplek
Jun 21, 2021
Emma Toplek, 77, of Girard, died June 21, 2021, after fighting Multiple Myeloma since 2017. She was born in Germany on April 25, 1944. In 1952, she and her parents, Danica and Andreas Junger, settled in the Farrell-Sharon, Pennsylvania area. She graduated from Sharon High School and had a cosmetology license. On August 10, 1963, she...
David A. "Davey" Jones
Jun 16, 2021
David A. "Davey" Jones, 79, of Warren, formerly of Girard, passed away Wednesday June 16, 2021 at Trumbull Regional Hospital. Davey was born August 2, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of William and Sarah (Scheckengost) Jones. Davey served his country in the US Navy from 1960-1964. He retired from General Motors in 1995 after 30 years. Davey was...
Clara Ann DeDonato
Jun 16, 2021
Clara Ann DeDonato, 73, of Girard, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021, at her home, with her loving family by her side. Clara was born July 27, 1947, in Port Huron, Michigan. She was a woman of great faith, and her spiritual journey led her to many different churches over the years. Clara was devoted to caring...
Anthony D Cretella
Jun 15, 2021
Anthony D. Cretella, 57, of McDonald, passed away on June 15, 2021 at Humility House in Austintown surrounded by his family. Anthony was born February 17, 1964, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Joseph and Carlene (Spjut) Cretella. He was a 1982 graduate of McDonald High School and received an Associates Degree at Pittsburgh Arts Institute. He had...
Jill Bassin
Jun 10, 2021
Jill Bassin, 67, of Girard, passed away on June 10, 2021 after a long battle of illness. She passed at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 14, 1953, to James and Zelma Mathews. She dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. She had a huge heart and a loving soul. She was...
Joseph Anthony Sproviero
Jun 6, 2021
Joseph Anthony Sproviero passed away peacefully Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Windsor House in Canfield. Joseph was born September 24, 1928 in Girard, Ohio, the son of Samuel and Mary (Moliterno) Sproviero. A 1946 graduate of Girard High School, he spent 3 years in the military with the 4th infantry division in Germany. After leaving the Army,...
Deborah Ann Huston
May 28, 2021
Deborah Ann Huston, 65, of Youngstown, passed away on May 28,2021 at Trumbull Regional Hospital. Deborah was born December 7, 1955, in Youngstown, a daughter of George and Barbara Hall. She graduated from Harding Business College and worked as an office manager for Attorney Elaine Greaves, in Youngstown. She enjoyed playing bingo, working on her crafts and spending...
Susan Kermec
May 9, 2021
Susan Kermec passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving, adoring family. Susan embodied the description of an angel on earth. She was kind and compassionate to all. She always went above and beyond to help family, friends, and even people she did not know. She was a strong role model for all that knew her. She...
Carol Ann Shick
May 8, 2021
Carol Ann Shick, 66, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at University Hospital. Carol was born August 15, 1954 in Girard, Ohio, a daughter of William and Christine (DeNoble) Shick. She was a 1972 Girard High School graduate and after high school attended beauty school. Carol worked at JC Penney hair salon at Eastwood Mall...
Mary Markulin
May 8, 2021
Mary Markulin,59,of Boardman, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2021 at her residence. Mary was born September 15, 1961 in Croatia, a daughter of Mijo and Mara (Medved) Markulin. She graduated with honors from Rayen High School in 1979 and had attended Youngstown State University. She was the All City Chess Champion in 1978 and enjoyed reading, playing cards,chess...
Daniel T. Morgan
May 8, 2021
Daniel T. Morgan, 71, of McDonald, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 in his home after a year-long battle with esophageal cancer. He was born November 4, 1949 in East Liverpool, the son of John E. and June P. (Schmelzenbach) Morgan. He graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1967 and was a 1975 graduate of...
Brian James Schell
May 6, 2021
Brian James Schell, 41, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown surrounded by his family. Brian was born November 8, 1979 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of James Schell Sr. and Wanda (Johnson) Schell. He was a 1998 graduate of Liberty High School. Brian worked as a veterinary technician at...
Thomas & Suzanne McMaster
May 5, 2021
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, 12:00 PM at Girard City Cemetery for Thomas and Suzanne McMaster. The family invites you to share in the celebration as they remember two lives well lived. Following the service the family welcomes friends and family to join them at the IFH Club in Girard for...
Mary Lou Faiver
May 1, 2021
Mary Lou Faiver, 91, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Hospice House in Poland after a brief illness. Mary Lou was born November 8, 1929 in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Marshall A. and Caroline (Applegate) Faiver Sr. Mary Lou retired from the U.S. Steel McDonald Works as a scheduler. She was a lifelong...
Russell Greenslade
Apr 27, 2021
Russell Greenslade, 79, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Shepherd of the Valley. Russell was born July 20, 1941, in Penzance Cornwall, England, a son of Eric and Hilda (Sheriff) Greenslade. He received his Master's Degree at the Central School of Arts in London. Russell was an art and design teacher at the University...
Dwight Cook
Apr 21, 2021
Dwight E. Cook, 68, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home. Dwight was born May 8, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Fred and Bertha (Dearborn) Cook. Dwight was a custodian for Warren City Schools for 15 years. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Church. Dwight leaves to...
