Obituaries
Carelyn A. (Kvesich) Carney
Feb 27, 2018
Carelyn Ann (Kvesich) Carney, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27. 2018, at Windsor House at Liberty Healthcare Center in Youngstown, OH. She was born November 24, 1923, in Warren, OH, to Joseph and Helen (Hychrowska) Kvesich. A 1942 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, she married Edward Carney on November 19, 1960 at St. James...
Debra J. (Pauley) Costa
Feb 27, 2018
Debra J. Costa, 59, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at her residence. Debbie was born April 13, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Rosco James and Nancy (Goist) Pauley. She was a 1976 graduate of Liberty High School. Debbie worked for National Industrial Lumber Co. in North Jackson and had been an AKC dog...
Roberta "Bobbie" L. Wilson
Feb 22, 2018
Roberta L. "Bobbie" Wilson, 64, of McDonald, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Bobbie was born October 9, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA., the daughter of Edward and Cora Giese. For most of Bobbie's life, she cared for her husband, children and grandchildren, and her and her husband, Terry, fostered many...
Joseph A. Sarra Sr.
Feb 20, 2018
Joseph A. Sarra Sr., 75, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his residence. Joe was born August 15, 1942 in Youngstown, the son of Oddo and Elizabeth (Lorenzo) Sarra. Joe served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam war. He worked for the Girard City Schools as a bus driver and later...
Terrence L. Dillon
Feb 16, 2018
AUGUSTA, MAINE - Terrence L. Dillon, Colonel, USAF (Retired) of Augusta, Maine, passed away on Feb., 16, 2018, at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.
Terrence (Terry) was born in Youngstown, on May 20, 1941, to his late parents, Dorothy Mae and Robert Lyle Dillon. He was raised in his hometown of Girard.
As a...
Judith Ann (McCale) Rulick
Feb 16, 2018
Judith Ann Rulick, 74, of Niles, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital after a lengthy illness. Judy was born June 20, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas and Florence (Tillery) McCale Sr. Judy had worked for Packard Electric, for a few years, before becoming a devoted stay at home mother to her...
James F Pritchett
Feb 14, 2018
James F. Pritchett, 84, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Northside Medical Center. Jim was born June 21, 1933 in Princeton, West Virginia, the son of Giles F. and Virginia M. (Testerman) Pritchett. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during the Korean War. He had worked as a production supervisor and...
Irene E. (Cramer) Lipko
Feb 9, 2018
Irene E. Lipko, age 93, passed away peacefully and is now with her Lord, Friday February 9, 2018 at the Autumn Hills Care Center of Niles, after a sudden illness. A lifetime resident of Austintown and Girard, she nourished family and so many friends with her love, faith and compassion. Irene was born with her twin sister (still born)...
Donna Jean Stark
Feb 9, 2018
After a fierce battle with cancer that spanned over 15 years, Donna J. Stark, a lifelong resident of Girard was called home on Friday, February 9th to be with her heavenly Father. Donna had a deep and abiding faith and loved the Lord with all her heart. There is no doubt that Donna is at peace and knowing a...
Sherry A. DeAngelis
Feb 7, 2018
Sherry A. DeAngelis, 42, of Hubbard, passed away suddenly at her residence. Sherry was born January 28, 1976 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Henry F. DeAngelis and Linda L. DeAngelis. Sherry was a 1994 graduate of McDonald High School and had been a member of the International Order Rainbow for Girls. She was a receptionist, working for James...
Donald E. Betts
Feb 7, 2018
Donald E. Betts, 92, of Boardman, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Don was born September 16, 1925 in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Charles and Martha (Gurley) Betts. Don retired from GF Business Equipment in 1988 as a steelworker. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member...
William Reinhart
Jan 31, 2018
William Reinhart, 90, of Girard, passed away Wedneday morning, January 31, 2018 at Shepherd of the Valley. William was born March 21, 1927 in Girard, Ohio, the son of the late George and Helen (Payne) Reinhart.
William was a lifelong active member of the First Assembly of God. He served his country in the United States Army...
Florence R. (Ripoli) Pace
Jan 31, 2018
Florence R. Pace, 94, of Youngstown, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Meridian Arms. Florence was born January 11, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Rocco and Lucy (Caputo) Ripoli. Florence had worked at the former Livingston's, in the Liberty Plaza, for 6 years as a sales clerk, but for most of...
Evelyn "Evie" P. (Krause) Drevet
Jan 24, 2018
Evelyn "Evie" P. Drevet, 95, of Girard, passed away on January 24, 2018 at Liberty Health Care Center in Youngstown. Evie was born on February 17, 1922 in Youngstown. Ohio, the daughter of the late August H. and Margaret (Higgat) Krause.Prior to retirement Evie was a Bookkeeper at the Finance Company in Youngstown. She was a member...
Frank Emery Hoagland Sr.
Jan 21, 2018
Frank Emery Hoagland Sr., 92, passed away Sunday January 21, 2018 at the Heritage Manor in Youngstown. Frank was born February 23, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Floyd and Rachel (Hughes) Hoagland.
Frank served his country as Sergeant in the United States Army, 81st Medical Depot during World War II. He was awarded...
Lucky J. Florek
Jan 18, 2018
Lucky James Florek, 64, of Hubbard, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 18th, at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Lucky was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 12, 1953, a son of the late Wadladyslaw and Irene (Miecznikowska) Florek. He was a foreman for Easco Aluminum for 23 years. Lucky was a member of Vienna Fish and Game and...
Carmen J. Dedonato III
Jan 17, 2018
Carmen J. Dedonato III, 52, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Girard. Carmen was born December 16, 1965, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Carmen J. Dedonato Jr. and Clara A. (Wilkinson) Dedonato. Carmen was a 1983 graduate of Girard High School and a graduate of Youngstown State University with a double major. Carmen...
Anthony "Tony" J. Cononico
Jan 15, 2018
Anthony “Tony” James Cononico, 42, of Holly Springs NC, passed away at his home on Monday, January 15, 2018 as a result from natural causes. Anthony was born April 11, 1975 in Warren, a son of the late Thomas Cononico and Anna Marie Cardiero Cononico. He was a 1993 graduate of Girard High School. Anthony honorably served in the...
Emory Robert "Bob" Lane
Jan 15, 2018
Emory Robert "Bob" Lane,83 of Howland, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, January 15, 2018. Bob was born April 26, 1934 in Smithfield, West Virginia, the son of Leonard and Emma (Ater) Lane. Bob served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Bob retired from Packard Electric after 36...
Patricia Irene (Van Ness) Blue
Jan 15, 2018
Patricia Irene (Van Ness) Blue went home to her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2018. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandma, aunt and great aunt.
She leaves behind her devoted mother Kathleen (McGee) Van Ness O'Connell, her brother Donald (Liz) Van Ness and family, her sister Kathleen Morrison and family, her loving...
