Obituaries
John J. Kuzman Jr.
Sep 26, 2020
John J. Kuzman, Jr.
West Chester - passed away on his 68th birthday, leaving behind his loving wife, Colomba "Collie" N. DiVito-Kuzman. Born on September 26, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late John J. and Anne (nee Pirko) Kuzman. John also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-niece, and great-nephews. He served in the...
Ann Marie (Tobin) Rice
Sep 22, 2020
Ann Marie Tobin Rice, 88, of Youngstown, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Omni Manor. Ann was born August 30, 1932 at home in Liberty Twp., Ohio, a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Winifred M. (Heffron) Tobin. She was a graduate of Liberty High School Class of 1950. Ann had...
Arthur H. Williams Jr.
Sep 19, 2020
Arthur H. Williams, (94) passed away peacefully, in Youngstown’s St Elizabeths Hospital on Sept 19 at 8 am. Known as “Art” or “88”, he was born on November 7, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio to Arthur H. Williams, Sr. and Dorothy Brenner Williams. He was the proud father of his three daughters and their families, Carolyn, Cheryl (Bob Wood),...
W. Glenn McCoy
Sep 13, 2020
W. Glenn McCoy, 102, formerly of Girard, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, after a brief illness and short stay at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury, NC. He was born in Beaver Township, PA on August 25, 1918 and survived Polio at the age of 5. After his Dad passed, he spent ten years...
Katherine A. "Kitty" (Bucan) Woods
Sep 11, 2020
Katherine A. "Kitty" Woods, 86, of McDonald, passed away peacefully on Friday September 11, 2020 at her residence. Kitty was born November 25, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Sophia (Mikacinich) Bucan. Along with her husband, she owned Gib's Dairy Bar in McDonald. She retired from McDonald local schools as a secretary for the Treasurer...
Nanubhai D Desai
Sep 11, 2020
Nanubhai D. Desai, 96, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully at 1:05 PM on Friday, September 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 3, 1924 in India, a son of Dayalji and Vijyaben Desai. Nanubhai graduated with a business degree and owned and operated businesses throughout his lifetime. He came to the United States five years ago...
Brian W. Linville
Sep 10, 2020
Brian W. Linville, 52, of Boardman, passed away peacefully September 10, 2020 at his residence. Brian was born January 27, 1968, the son of Steven and Carol (Griffin) Linville in Chicago, Illinois. Brian moved to the Canton area as an infant and graduated from Timken High School. He had worked as a machinist for Gradall in New Philadelphia before...
Virginia Perko
Sep 2, 2020
Virginia M. Perko, 83, of Carrollton, formerly of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Virginia was born December 13, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John E. and Matilda (Ojala) Perko. Virginia spent most of her life devoted to raising her family. She leaves to cherish her memory,...
Hazel M Barr
Aug 31, 2020
Hazel M. Barr, 95, of Wakarusa, Indiana, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Millers Marry Manor in Indiana. Hazel was born August 19, 1925 in Lycippus, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Earl and Mary (Dulick) Treager. Hazel had worked at Sheet and Tube Company for 2 1/2 years and last worked as a...
Jamie L. Portolese
Aug 29, 2020
Jamie L. Portolese, 52, of McDonald, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Hospice House in Poland. Jamie was born May 31, 1968 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Bruno Portolese and Shirley (Hodge) Ulrich. Jamie was a 1987 graduate of McDonald High School. He was a carpenter for many years. Jamie was an avid McDonald Blue...
George L. Somple
Aug 28, 2020
George L. Somple, 90, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Warren. George was born October 31, 1929 in Girard, Ohio, the son of John and Margaret (Kohler) Somple. He graduated from Youngstown College with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree, and retired from Erie Railroad as an...
Janice V. (Chelette) Welsh
Aug 28, 2020
Janice V. Welsh, 94, of Liberty Twp., formerly of Madison, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home.
Janice was born February 2, 1926 in Oakdale, Louisiana, the daughter of Richard and Hattie (Riley) Chelette. Janice had first worked as a grocery store clerk and then...
Muriel A. (Wyosky) Miller
Aug 26, 2020
Muriel Agnes Miller, 96, of McDonald, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Humility House in Austintown. Muriel was born February 27, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Andrew and Helen (Hollaren) Wyosky. Muriel devoted her life to taking care of her family. She loved to bird watch and will be remembered as a loving wife,...
JoAnn M. (Fortunato) Orechoneg
Aug 24, 2020
JoAnn M. Orechoneg, 59, of Salem, formerly of Liberty Township, passed away Monday August 24, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. JoAnn was born on May 10, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Ernest and Lucille (Costantini) Fortunato. She was a 1979 graduate of Liberty High School and graduated from Youngstown State University with an Associate Degree...
Leona J. (Gier) Rossell
Aug 24, 2020
Leona J. Rossell, 94, of Girard, passed away at her home on Monday, August 24, 2020. Leona was born on February 22, 1926 to John and Emma(Rose) Gier, in Valley Falls, Kansas, where she grew up. She had four brothers and three sisters, all of whom preceded her in death. When she first attended school in Kansas, she...
Charlene Ann (Pauli) Bertilacci
Aug 20, 2020
Charlene Ann Bertilacci, 67, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Charlene was born February 7, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John and Irene (Kachmer) Pauli. Charlene was a 1971 graduate of Ursuline High School. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to...
Mark J. Bokan
Aug 15, 2020
Mark J. Bokan, 64, died suddenly on Saturday August 15, 2020 at his home in Niles. Mark was born April 16, 1956, in Warren, Ohio, a son of Frank and Kathryn (King) Bokan. He worked as a boiler operator at General Electric for 22 years. He was a avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed playing bocee and the fantasy...
Marlene (Sabolovich) Sebastian
Aug 14, 2020
Marlene B. Sebastian, 85, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Marlene was born January 24, 1935 in Clune, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Mary (Mulik) Sabolovich. She had worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital for 17 years. Marlene devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother to...
Donald G. Shontz Sr.
Aug 13, 2020
Donald G. Shontz Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on August 13,2020, at his home, in Girard, surrounded by family. Donald was born October 11, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Philo and Edith (McClimans) Shontz. He served his country in the Navy during World War II, and worked at Ohio Bell, later AT&T, as an installer...
William Murrel Wining
Aug 5, 2020
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, William Murrel Wining, in his own words “ran out of gas” in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Bill was born October 19, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Thelma Hillkirk Wining and Murrel Wilbur Wining. He was a 1963 graduate of Girard High School where he met his bride. , Patricia Jamieson. They...
