Obituaries
Mary J (Capella) Zirafi
Jul 8, 2016
Mary J. Zirafi,90 ,of Girard, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Humility House in Austintown. Mary was born July 19, 1925, in Girard, Ohio, a daughter of Frances "Frank" J. and Mary J. (Caputo) Capella Sr. Mary had worked part-time delivering flowers for Perry's Flower Shop, but for most of her life she was a homemaker...
Frances M (Layshock) Bush
Jul 5, 2016
Frances M. Bush, 88, of McDonald, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Meridian Arms Living Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. Frances was born on February 24, 1928, in Youngstown,Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Strichko) Layshock. Frances was a member of Lady of Perpetual Help and was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, crafts, cards, games,...
Donald E Kocher
Jun 24, 2016
Donald E. Kocher, 77, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Northside Medical Center. Don was born May 8, 1939 in Pennsylvania, the son of Elmer R. and Mary E. Turner Kocher. Don served his country for six years in the US Navy. He had worked for General...
Robert J Housteau
Jun 24, 2016
Robert J. Housteau, 88, of Girard, passed away on June 24, 2016 at Vista Center at the Ridge. Bob was born May 5, 1928, the son of Carl and Margaret Rossiter Housteau. Bob was a Girard High School and Youngstown State University graduate and serviced his country during the Korean Conflict in the Army 101st Airborne. He later taught...
Dennis M Barrett
Jun 20, 2016
Dennis M. Barrett, 63, of Liberty Twp., died suddenly at his residence on Monday, June 20, 2016. Dennis was born August 27, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Marvin and Gertrude Lowry Barrett. Dennis owned and operated Barrett Plumbing Co. for over 30 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children; Carlie Taylor of Liberty Twp., Lisa...
Howard R. Fritz
Jun 20, 2016
Howard R. Fritz Sr., 83, of Vienna, passed away at his home on Monday, June 20, 2016. Howard was born March 29, 1933, in North Lima, Ohio, the son of George A. and Helen Oliver Fritz. Howard had worked for Isaly's as a supervisor for 16 years. He then worked for Komara Electronics for 14 years and also A-1...
Herma Carpenter
Jun 20, 2016
Herma W. Carpenter, 82, of Girard, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at O'Brien Memorial. Herma was born June 21, 1933 in Soldier, Kentucky, a daughter of Marvin and Mable Calihan Gregory. Herma was a homemaker who enjoyed the outdoors; to include gardening and walking. Herma is survived by her sons Dennis (Pamela) Carpenter Jr. of...
Rosemary Lorraine (Escover) Davis
Jun 19, 2016
Rosemary Lorraine Davis, 91, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Hospice House. Lorraine was born July 27, 1924 in Zanesville, Ohio, a daughter of John and Bernice Alwood Escover. Lorraine graduated from Brookfield High School in 1942. She married Leroy (Roy) Davis on September 30, 1944. After living in Brookfield and Youngstown, they built a home in...
Timothy M Bradley
Jun 16, 2016
Timothy Michael Bradley Sr. 1961-2016 Niles- Timothy Michael Bradley Sr., 55, of Vienna passed away Thursday June 16th, 2016 at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren Ohio. He was born May 24th, 1961 in Warren, Ohio. The son of the late Janice( Bradbury ) Bradley. He was raised in Niles, Ohio and has been a resident there...
Julian J Navarro
Jun 13, 2016
Julian J. Navarro II, 16, of Liberty Twp., passed away on June 13, 2016 at his home. Julian was born May 23, 2000, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Julian J. and Kathleen Navarro. He attended Fairhaven School for 13 years. Besides his parents,he leaves to cherish his memory, his protector and sister, Autumn M. Navarro, at home, brother,...
Robert W. Norton
Jun 10, 2016
Robert W. Norton, 74, of Girard, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Liberty Health Care Center. Robert was born on February 11, 1942, in Altoona, PA, the son Robert L. and Marian Miller Norton. Robert graduated from Ursuline High School in 1960 and attended Youngstown State. He was an Army veteran serving his country during the Vietnam...
Johnie L.W. Holmes
Jun 10, 2016
Johnie L.W. Holmes, of Vienna, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, on June 10, 2016. Johnie is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sylvia Ella (Scott) Holmes. Johnie was born in Alamo, Georgia on February 22, 1938, the son of Theo Holmes and Elease (Aikens) Holmes. Johnie worked as a...
John W. Estes
Jun 9, 2016
Skip Estes passed away Thursday afternoon at home, with his beloved wife Sandi at his side .He was born May 3, 1959 in Youngstown, to Donna and Skip leaves his wife, Sandi Metzinger Estes, whom he married September 7, 1985, his daughter, Heather, son, John Estes and spouse Mike Rossmark and his grandson, Jordan, whom he cherished. His two...
Donald J. "Ducky" Henry
Jun 6, 2016
Donald J. "Ducky" Henry, 77, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, at North Side Hospital. Ducky was born July 15, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late James and Kathleen Bayer Henry. He retired from Liberty Steel as a machine operator and had previously worked for Cole Valley Cadillac in Warren for many...
Frances Marie (Vinarsky) Etherington
May 30, 2016
Frances M. Etherington, 95, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016. Frances was born October 27, 1920, in Youngstown, a daughter of Stanley and Mary Vinarsky. She was a member of St. Rose Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her children; Carol Kuzman of Girard, William (Mary Lou) Etherington of Niles, and Elaine (Ron) Vesely of Girard;...
Jacqueline A (Carlson) Diamond
May 22, 2016
Jacqueline A. Diamond, 77, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the Hospice House. Jacqueline was born on July 2, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fred and Thelma Finch Carlson. Jacqueline was a member of St. Rose Church and was always caring for her children and grandchildren. She...
Roberta M (McCoy) Mayoras
May 16, 2016
Roberta M. Mayoras, 66, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2016, at home with her family by her side. Roberta was born November 3, 1949 in the Republic of Panama, the daughter of Robert R. and Anna Marie (Speece) McCoy. Roberta graduated from Findley Unversity with a Bachelors Degree on teaching. She last worked as a ...
Walkter Macker
May 9, 2016
Walter A. Macker, 62, of Girard, passed away on Monday May 9, 2016 at his residence. Walter was born on December 13, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Walter and Catherine (Pinizotto) Macker. Walter was employed by Predator Trucking Co. in Girard, as a Truck Driver. He was a 1971 graduate of Girard High School. Walter enjoyed going...
Laura Marie (Nigro) Casale
May 7, 2016
Laura M. Casale, 95, of Girard, passed away, with her family by her side, on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at her home. Laura was born December 22, 1920, in Girard, the daughter of Vincenzo and Filomena Perretta Nigro. She retired from Northside Hospital after many years as a baker. Laura was a member of St. Rose Church, and a...
Harry Ray Strong
May 2, 2016
Harry R. Strong, 86, of Howland, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, at Hospice House in Poland. Harry was born February 10, 1930, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Harry L. and Elnora (Cleary) Strong. Harry worked for Hearn Paper Co. for 41 years as a warehouse supervisor, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Girard First...
