Obituaries
William C. Barnes
Aug 1, 2024
Willam C. Barnes, age 96, died on August 1, 2024, in Youngstown, Ohio.
He was born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1927 to Helen and Alfred Barnes. He graduated
from South High School in 1945 and was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly after
graduation. He served stateside in the MPs from 1945 – 1947 and then in the inactive
Army reserves until 1950 with...
Eileen G. Myers
Jul 30, 2024
Eileen G. Myers,89, of McDonald, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Hospice House, in Poland, Ohio. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments. Born on January 7, 1935, in McDonald, Ohio, a daughter to Matthew and Ann (Fortune) Killin. Eileen spent her life spreading love and joy to all those around her. She...
Francis Fitch
Jul 29, 2024
Francis Fitch, 67, of Girard, passed away on July 29, 2024, peacefully at Caprice Health Care in North Lima, Ohio. Born on September 9th, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio, Frank was a beloved son of John R. Fitch and Shirley (Holland) Fitch.
Known for his generous spirit and warm personality, Frank touched the lives of many through his work at Syro Steel...
Richard "Rick" Slack
Jul 27, 2024
In Loving memory Richard "Rick" Slack, born in Warren, Ohio on August 31, 1960. Rick was employed at Schwebel's Bakery since July 2, 1999. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 39 years Cathy Slack, son Thomas Turcola and grandson Codie. Rick will be with his mother Arlie Slack.
Harry Webb
Jul 15, 2024
Harry E. Webb, 75, of Girard, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Hospice House in Poland.
Harry was born May 27, 1949 in Warren, Ohio, a son to the late Frederick H. Marjorie (Lonsbrough) Webb.
He was a 1967 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School.
He proudly served his country in the Air Force.
Harry had dedicated 50 years as the...
Janet M. Baumann
Jul 14, 2024
Janet M. Baumann, 91, of Girard, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2024, at her residence. Janet was born May 1, 1933 in Warren, Ohio the only child of Earl L. and Helen V. (Clemmens) Baumann. Survivors include only distant cousins.
Janet graduated from Girard High School in 1951 as Valedictorian. She attended Baldwin-Wallace College from 1951-1953, where she was a...
Samuel Tatum
Jul 9, 2024
Samuel Tatum, 85, of Warren, OH passed away peacefully at his residence with loved ones by his side on July 9, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1939, son of O. Alfonso and Ruby J. Tatum in Pontotoc Mississippi. Samuel was a man of many talents and passions, He worked as a mechanic and drove semis for Trinity Industry,...
Joyce Ann Glover
Jul 6, 2024
Joyce Ann Glover, 95, of Ravenna, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in the comfort of her nephews home Terry Montz.
Joyce was born August 8, 1928 in Edinburg, Ohio, a daughter to the late Edwin and Emma (Lozier) Given.
After high school Joyce would further her education at Bohecker Business College in Ravenna. Upon graduation Joyce...

Kenneth Depascal
Jun 30, 2024
Kenneth Depascal, 67, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home.
Kenneth was born on April 19, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to the late Neil and Marie (Ross) Depascal Sr.
He was a 1975 graduate of Girard High School and would go on to receive a Bachelor's degree in business at Youngstown State University graduating...
Doris Goldie Stilgenbauer
Jun 20, 2024
Doris Goldie Stilgenbauer, 96, of Austintown, passed away on June 20, 2024 at Austinwoods.She was born on February 8, 1928, in Weirton, West Virginia, a daughter to Raymond and Hattie (Buchanon) Bradford.Doris excelled in her role as a homemaker finding joy in taking care of everyone around her. Her talents extended beyond caregiving to hobbies such as cooking and baking;...
Lillian Rose Williams
Jun 19, 2024
Lillian Rose Williams, 81, of McDonald, passed away on June 19, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
She was born in Youngstown on April 27, 1943.She was a graduate of Liberty High School and in her professional life, Lillian dedicated six years to PharMor.
Outside of work, Lillian found joy in simple pleasures. She enjoyed taking leisurely drives to Hartville and embarked on...
Margaret Schesler
Jun 16, 2024
Margaret Rose Schesler, 87,passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2024, at the Hospice House, with her family by her side.
Margaret was born January 11, 1937 in Youngstown, the daughter of Wendell and Alma (Sheets) Kennedy. She was a 1955 graduate of Girard High School and worked for the Ohio Bell as a long distance operator. She could always remember a...

Marlene Blount
Jun 15, 2024
Marlene June Blount, 66, of Niles, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Youngstown, Ohio. Marlene was born July 8, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Eugene and Goldie (Hickman) Blount.
Marlene is survived by her brother, Leonard (Mary Jo) Blount, Nora(Gary) Whetson and sister-in-law Christine Blount.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Joanne Ferraro
Jun 13, 2024
With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of Joanne Martuccio Ferraro on June 13, 2024.
Joanne who was born on November 8, 1932 in Farrell, PA was a proud graduate of Girard High School and Penn-Ohio Junior College in Youngstown, Ohio. For over three decades, Joanne served as a court reporter for the Honorable Judge Reed Battin and the...
Ronald A. Wilson
Jun 9, 2024
Ronald G. Wilson, 89, of McDonald, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his residence. Ronald was born May 22, 1935 in Girard, Ohio, the son of Charles Wilson and Virginia (Davis) Giffus. He later moved to McDonald where he graduated fromMcDonald High School.Ron was a retired salesman, having worked for various companies throughout his life. He was a...
Donna J Damelio
Jun 8, 2024
Donna J Damelio, 75, of Girard, Ohio, has peacefully departed from this world on June 8, 2024. She was born on April 25, 1949, in Warren, Ohio, to John Semko Sr. and Dorothy (Kirkwood) Semko. Donna, known for her caring nature and warm spirit, touched the lives of many with her kind heart. Most of all she always wanted to...
Gary Kay
Jun 8, 2024
Gary C. Kay, 69, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Caprice Health Care Center, surrounded by his family. Gary was born June 19, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Charles S. and Mary (Cartwright) Kay.Gary was a self employed owner and operator of Gary's Heating and Air Conditioning for 50 years. He was...
Joan Catherine England
Jun 5, 2024
Joan Catherine Graham England passed away after a brief illness at Windsor House Liberty Township on June 5th, 2024Joan was born in Niles, Ohio on August 10th 1942 in Niles, she was the daughter of David Tod Graham and Ethel Rebecca Robinson Graham.Joan was a 1960 graduate of Girard High School, soon after she obtained a job from Ohio Bell...
Dorothea Polite
May 31, 2024
Dorothea L. Polite, 66, of Youngstown, passed away on May 31, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Dorothea was born September 19, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John W. and Alice (Patterson) Baili.
She graduated from Cardinal Mooney and attended YSU and received her MS Degree. She worked as a therapist at Coleman Professional Services.
Dorothea was a very...
Mark A. O'Connell
May 30, 2024
Mark Allen O'Connell, 39, passed away May 30,2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born December 22, 1984, in Youngstown, the beloved son of Mark W. and Pamela (Tacco-Davis) O'Connell, who preceded him in death. Mark graduated from Girard High School , and worked for Tuesday Morning for eighteen years.Loving all things Scottish, Mark began bagpipe lessons at ten and...