Obituaries

Jan 12, 2018

Kathleen R. Spess, 72, of Vienna, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.  Kathy was born July 5, 1945 in Ashtabula, Ohio, a daughter of John and Mary Ann (Melago) DePascale.  Kathy graduated from Youngstown State University with a BSN degree and had worked for St. Elizabeth's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital and retired...

Jan 10, 2018

Lynden A. Hubler, 61, of Warren, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at his home. Lynden was born June 5, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Charles Hubler and Mary Kay (Thompson) Hubler-Orlando. Lynden was a hard worker and  had last worked at the Golden Gate Restaurant in Warren as a cook. He was a 1975 graduate...

Jan 7, 2018

Joseph J. Krumpak, Sr. 1921-2018 McDONALD—Joseph J. Krumpak, Sr., 96, of McDonald, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Ohio Living Nursing Home in Youngstown, Ohio.

Joe was born on January 21, 1921 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the son of James J. Sr. and Katherine Derrick Krumpak and moved to McDonald in 1926.  Joe moved back to...

Jan 5, 2018

Sewell D. Marsh, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018, at his home with his family by his side. Sewell was born September 21, 1932 in Bistrol, West Virginia, the son of Logan W. and Bessie (Goodwin) Marsh. He retired in 1986 from Campbell Sheet & Tube Co. and had served his country in the US Army...

Jan 1, 2018

Amy Lou Eleanor (Heasley) Hall was born on March 4th, 1924 and passed away on January 1, 2018.  Amy was the daughter of the late Raymond L. Heasley and the late Gertrude Eleanor (Noss) Heasley of Ashtabula, Ohio.  Amy married David C. Hall of Girard, Ohio on May 13th, 1950.  Amy was preceded in death by her husband David...

Dec 27, 2017

Henry J. "Hank"  Myers, 85, of Liberty Twp., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at his residence. Hank was born December 7, 1932 in Middletown, Pennsylvania,  the son of Russell and Arletta (Mortz) Myers. He retired in 1986 from Wean United as an electrician and had previously worked for REM Electronics for many years. Hank served his...

Dec 25, 2017

Mary N. Krumpak, 90, of McDonald, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Mary was born March 9, 1927 in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Bon and Margaret (Donahue) Watts. Mary had worked as a crane operator for US Steel during WW II, but for most of her life, Mary was a devoted wife and...

Dec 22, 2017

Garland Parker Dunkel Jr., 66, of Niles, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at his home. Garland was born, October 19, 1951 in Butler, PA., the son of Garland P. and Gloria (Marshall) Dunkel Sr. He had worked at Commercial Intertech as a maintenance Electrician for over thirty years. Garland was a member of the Saxon Club and...

Dec 15, 2017

Mary E. "Liz" (Ridel) Hake, 97, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2017 at her residence. Mary was born October 10, 1920 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph N. and Emma M. (Lucas) Ridel. Mary had worked at Poland Countryside Furniture in Liberty Twp. for awhile, but most of her life as spent taking...

Dec 13, 2017

John Harry Pugel entered into eternal rest at 2:10am on December 13, 2017 after fulfilling his earthly obligations for 104 years.

John was born on December 20, 1912 in Gannett, Idaho to Mary Magdalene Puhalla and John Milan Pugel who both immigrated from Czechoslovakia.

He was employed at Republic Steel in Youngstown for over 30...

Dec 9, 2017

Daniel Alfred Van Dam, 75, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at his residence. Dan was born November 19, 1942 in Bronx, New York, the son of Alfred D. and Olive (Wilkinson) Van Dam.

Dan was a 1964 graduate of Youngstown College. He was the owner and operator of D.A. Van Dam...

Dec 8, 2017

Gloria M. Garber, 86, of Warren, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. Gloria was born January 12, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Makar) Hunkus. Gloria retired from Girard City School Systems, after 37 years, as a school secretary. She was a member of St. Rose Church and...

Dec 5, 2017

Mary G. Maxim, 82, of Liberty Twp., died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Northside Medical Center.  Mary was born December 21, 1934 in Kissinger Mills, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Bruce and Mary Simpson.  Mary had worked for many years as a restaurant hostess and manager, having worked for, Talk of Town, The Lamp Post and The Twentieth Century Resaurant. ...

Nov 29, 2017

Sharon D. DelBene, 75, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Northside Medical Center. Sharon was born November 25, 1942 in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of Douglas and Mildred (Fogarty) Hauenstein. Sharon had worked for many years as a cook for Little Peppino's Restaurant in Girard. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters; Jacqueline A....

Nov 28, 2017

Gilbert “Gib” J. Woods, Sr., 87, of McDonald, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. Gilbert was born October 17, 1930 in Follansebee, West Virginia, son of Robert and Beatrice (Bowen) Woods.

Gilbert graduated from McDonald High School in 1949.  He worked at U.S. Steel McDonald Works for 30 years and owned...

Nov 26, 2017

Beverly Mackey, 82, of Girard, passed away on Sunday November 26, 2017 at Briarfield Manor in Youngstown. Beverly was born July 30, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Wayne and Dorothy (Griner) Mackey.

Beverly was a member of Venture Church in Boardman. Prior to her retirement in 2000, she worked as a cashier and the bank officer for...

Nov 24, 2017

Gregory P. Dickson, 44, of McDonald, passed away Friday evening, November 24, 2017, in Livonia, Michigan . Gregory was born January 27, 1973, in Warren, to David Dickson and Karen (Datchuk) Clisby. He was a 1991 graduate of McDonald Highschool. He married Mary (Evans) Dickson, June 27, 1998. He worked at General Motors as a Team Leader and was...

Nov 23, 2017

Jeffrey W. White, 53, of McDonald, passed away on Thursday November 23, 2017. Jeffrey was born December 20, 1963 in Alexandria, Virginia, to Fred White and Linda (Detterding) Thomas.

Jeffrey was a member of First United Methodist in Girard. Prior to retirement he was commercial truck driver for various trucking companies for the last twenty years. He...

Nov 22, 2017

Harry G. Zander, 92, passed away Wednesday evening, November 22, 2017 surrounded by those he loved. Harry was born February 7, 1925 in Girard, OH to Herman and Emma Zander. He attended Girard High school, and married the love of his life, Louise M. (Cesene) Zander, on November 29, 1945. They would have celebrated 72 years of marriage Wednesday....

Nov 21, 2017

Edward T. Tobin, 70, of North Lima, formerly of Liberty Twp, passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2017 at his friend Carmelita’s home, surrounded by his family. Edward was born November 3, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Winifred (Heffron) Tobin.

Prior to his retirement, Edward was a mechanic at Ohio Trailer Company Inc....