Obituaries

Apr 12, 2019

Diane Dyer Harper,72, of McDonald, passed away Friday April 12th 2019 in Akron, at Select Specialty Hospital, after battling a brief illness. Diane was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania on February 15th 1947 to Harry Douglas Dyer and Betty (Edwards) Dyer. Diane moved to Ohio as a young child with her parents and later...

Apr 4, 2019

Carmella P. Scarnecchia, 89, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Hospice House in Poland. Carmella was born February 17, 1930, in Locri, Reggio Calabria, Italy, the daughter of Rocco and Immaculata (Capogreco) Irilli. Carmella retired from Packard Electric. She was a lifelong member of St. Rose Church. Carmella's passion was her family and keeping them...

Apr 1, 2019

Elma Jane Ague, 92, of Girard, passed away at her home on Monday, April 1, 2019. Elma was born February 9, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Biram) Haushalter. After graduating from Buchtel High School she attended the Ohio State University, where she earned a Bachelors degree in English. While attending Ohio State she met...

Mar 31, 2019

Keith Allen Merrill, 60, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home. Keith was born June 27, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio , the son of Stanley R. and Joanne E. (Frye) Merrill. He retired from US Steel, in Baytown, Texas and was a member of Pleasant Valley Evangelical Church, in Liberty Twp. Keith was...

Mar 31, 2019

Peggy A. Stoner, 66, of Austintown, went to be with the lord on, Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Caprice Health Care in North Lima. Peggy was born May 16, 1952, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Cecil and Frances (Poveska) Jowers. She was a devoted wife and mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. Peggy was a member...

Mar 29, 2019

Donald J. Courtney, 88, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2019, at his residence. Donald was born May 6, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John and Marie (Knight) Courtney. He retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. as a welder and had delivered flowers, for many years, for Swabek Flower Shop in Girard. Don...

Mar 28, 2019

Wilma F. Woodford, 97, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28th, 2019 at her daughter's home in Girard. Wilma was born November 1, 1921, in Bridgewater, PA, the daughter of Raymond W. and Fanchon A. (Hill) Dickey. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Girard. Wilma had owned and operated the Card and Candle...

Mar 28, 2019

Charles J. "Chuck" Fleming Sr., of Girard, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at St. Elizabeth "Mercy" Hospital in Youngstown. Chuck was born September 4, 1932 in Youngstown, the son of Phillip and Mary Theresa (O'Neill) Fleming Sr. Chuck worked at Packard Electric as a millwright for years. He was a member of St. Rose Church. He leaves...

Mar 27, 2019

Jeffrey Burton Thorpe, 72, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at his residence. Jeff was born March 3, 1947 in Lowellville, Ohio, the son of Burton E. Thorpe Jr.   and June (Durbin) Marrow. Jeff had worked for W. T. Pettit & Sons Co. as a welder and had served his country in the US Navy....

Mar 25, 2019

Rebecca M. "Beki" Mohn, 57, of Girard, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019, at Hospice House in Poland. Beki was born August 24, 1961, in Niles, Ohio, the daughter of Karl and Frances (Turner) Kistler. Beki was a devoted wife, and mother to her children. She had worked for the Girard Prospect Elementary and Intermediate School, as a...

Mar 23, 2019

Deborah A. Peters, 69, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Debbie was born March 6, 1950, in Roaring Spring, PA, the daughter of John and Nellie (Grasser) Seymour. Debbie had previously worked for Dunkin Donuts, in Warren, Plaza Donuts, in Girard, and had retired from IGA in Girard, in...

Mar 23, 2019

James L. "Bernie" Kifer, 80, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Liberty Health Care Center. James was born January 20, 1939, in Petrolia, PA., the son of Melvin L. and Nellie L. (Mahood) Kifer. James served his country for the US Navy for 11 years, where he studied as a  hydraulics mechanic.  After his...

Mar 22, 2019

“Goodbye, our trusted friend and brother”

Chipper Swaniger, 59, lived his whole life in the Parkwood neighborhood and passed away March 22, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer.

The son of George “Sonny” and Betty Swaniger, Chip was born on July 8, 1959, in Youngstown, and he graduated from Girard High School in 1978....

Mar 21, 2019

Louis A. Izzo, 95, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Continuing Care Center, in Mineral Ridge. Louis was born August 25, 1923, in Girard, a son of John and Minnie (Ross) Izzo. Louis served his country in the US Army, during WWII and had retired from US Steel. Louis was a member of St. Rose...

Mar 21, 2019

Anthony J. "Scrappy" Zirafi, 89, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Hospice House in Boardman. Scrappy was born March 11, 1930, in Girard, the son of Samuel J. and Madeline (Messuri) Zirafi Sr. Scrappy was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Philles for a short time after graduating high school. He then worked as a fireman...

Mar 13, 2019

Margaret "Margie" Kay Komlanc, 78, of McDonald, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at her home, with her family by her side. Margie was born December 6, 1940, in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (McMillan) Leighton. Margie devoted her life to being a loving wife and mother to her family. She was a...

Mar 8, 2019

Patrick Chambers Pinney, 76, of Liberty Twp., passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. Patrick was born October 20, 1942, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Harold E and Janye E Pinney. He was a graduate of Harbor High School; earned a BS degree at Mount Union University; a Masters in Education at YSU; and worked...

Mar 7, 2019

Thomas Carson Smith Sr., 84, of Girard, passed away on March 7, 2019, at Lake Vista in Cortland. Thomas was born June 26, 1934 in Kittaning, PA, the son of Arthur and Gertrude (Rosenberger) Smith. He had worked as a stocker for Brainard Strapping for 25 years. Thomas was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, and the...

Mar 2, 2019

Bernice J. Kren, 83, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Continuing Health Care Center. Bernice was born May 16, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Mike and Sophie (Bucan) Mikacivich. She worked for Warren General Hospital in the surgical department for 19 years....