Obituaries

Jun 17, 2017

Helen E. Huffman, 90, formerly of Girard, passed away on Saturday June 17, 2017, at the Omni Manor in Youngstown. Helen was born June 19, 1926 in McDonald, Ohio, the daughter of Roy Thomas and Julia Ann (Johnson) Bailey. Helen enjoyed being a homemaker and gardening.

Helen leaves to cherish her memory her children; Howard E. Huffman...

Jun 9, 2017

LaVerne A. Penza, 90, formerly of Girard, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home in New Middletown. LaVerne was born July 13, 1926 in Girard, the daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Hardwick) Krumanocker. LaVerne moved to St. Louis at a young age. At age 6 she was a band leader. During the depression she was...

Jun 8, 2017

Richard A. Conti, of Cortland, OH  died in his home on June 8, 2017 from a short bout with recently diagnosed stomach cancer. Richard was born November 13, 1945 in New Castle, PA. the son of Lawrence and Della (Booth) Conti. Richard served in the Navy as a Seamen for 3 years. After an honorable discharge, he worked as...

Jun 8, 2017

Mary Ann "Connie" DePascale, 94, formerly of Girard, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Antonine Village in North Jackson. Connie was born February 28, 1923 in Morewood,Pennsylvania, the daughter of William and Mary (Hripko) Melago.

Connie was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Vienna. Prior to retirement, she worked more than 30...

Jun 5, 2017

NILES-Private services were held for Anna Marie Harasym, 91 , who passed away Monday , June 5, 2017 at Windsor House at Champion.

Ann was born February 24, 1926 in Pennsylvania, a daughter of Gertrude  and  John  Blasick.   She moved to the Youngstown area as a young child. Once married, Ann spent most of her time in...

Jun 2, 2017

Janice “Janny” Reese Seidel, formerly of Girard, diedat home Friday, June 2 after a long illness. She was 69. Janny graduated from Girard High School in 1966.She was an active, life-long member of Girard First United Methodist Church.She was a devoted wife and mother whose lifecentered around her home and family. She is survived by her husband of 49...

May 31, 2017

Linda E. Slimmer, 74, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2017 at her residence. Linda was born July 26, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Norval and Sannie (Trunbull) Salsgiver. Prior to retiring in 2003, Linda worked as a dishwasher for Page's Family Restaurant. Linda loved playing cards and sitting on the porch reminiscing with her...

May 29, 2017

Delores A. Dicesare, 75, of Girard, passed away on Monday May 29, 2017 at Northside Hospital. Delores was born October 29, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Virginia (Richards) Molin.

Delores was a licensed beautician. In 1973 she married Dominic Dicesare and together they raised a family. A homemaker, Delores saw the enjoyment and...

May 28, 2017

Charles E. Trebilcock died in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, on May 28, 2017, after living life to the fullest.  He was 90.

He was born on Seacrest Lane in Liberty Township on December 19, 1926, the youngest of five children of Arthur and Lavinia Trebilcock. Following graduation from Liberty High School in June 1944, he joined the Merchant...

May 28, 2017

Arthur S. Brown went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2017.  He passed peacefully with his family by his side.  He was born December 9, 1927. A graduate of Girard High School, then enlisted in the US Army where he served in Japan after WWII.  After returning from the service, he attended Kent State University...

May 23, 2017

Hazel M. Boop , 97, of Girard, passed away on May 23, 2017 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown. Hazel was born April 8, 1920 in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Gertrude (DeVille) Yeager. Hazel was a lifelong member of Churchill United Methodist. A homemaker, Hazel spent her life caring for others. She was a member of...

May 21, 2017

David Rounds, 64, of Warren, passed away at his residence Sunday May 21, 2017, surrounded by his family and close friends. David was born December 20, 1952 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Samuel Whittaker and Shirley (Green) Rounds. David worked at Youngstown Sheet and Tube, Indolex, and as an Independent Truck Driver prior to his retirement. David was...

May 17, 2017

David Smith Sr., 65, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday May 17, 2017 at his residence. David was born September 19, 1951 in Warren, Ohio, the son of William L. and Shirley M. (Seiple) Smith Jr. He was a graduate of Liberty High School. David worked as a Machinist for more than thirty years, at Trumbull Lamp and Sharon...

May 16, 2017

Gladys Fay (Price) Collins, 84, died Tuesday May 16, 2017, at Liberty Health Care. Gladys was born April 28, 1933, in Danville, West Virginia, the daughter of Joda Price and Goldie Mae (Stratton) Price.

Gladys was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Hope Baptist Church where she taught...

May 16, 2017

Edward M. Esposito, of Liberty, died one week before his 81st birthday on Tuesday May 16, 2017.  He was able to pass on in peace, while listening to the wind chimes outside his open door at home.  Edward was born on May 23, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Charles and Veronica (Sveda) Esposito. He was so healthy...

May 16, 2017

Ethel Myers Coles, 89, of McDonald, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Girard. Ethel was born March 26, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Fred and Katherine (Hoffman) Myers. Ethel attended McDonald High School and was the prom queen of the class of 1945.  It was in McDonald where she made her home and raised...

May 14, 2017

Robert "Ribby" Putigano, 94, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Manor at Autumn Hills. Ribby was born June 8, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Louis and Antonette (Monaco) Putigano.  He worked for U.S. Steel for 35 years retiring as an inspector, and was a veteran who served in the U. S. Army.  ...

May 9, 2017

Mary Nerone, 96, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2017 at her residence. Mary was born December 28, 1920 in Hillsville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Anna (Nocera) Calabrese.

Mary was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Niles. A homemaker, Mary saw to the enjoyment and comfort of all her family....

May 7, 2017

Daryl L. Kitchin, 90, formerly of Girard, passed away Sunday May 7, 2017 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. Daryl was born August 1, 1926 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Frank and Cora (Heling) Kitchin. Daryl served in the United States Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict.  He was a Machinist...

Apr 21, 2017

Mary J Tropeano , 99, of Liberty Township passed away peacefully at her residence on April 21, 2017.

She was born on September 25,1917 , daughter of Gaetano and Josephine Acerra of Girard Ohio, the oldest of four children.

Mary married John Tropeano of Pittsburgh in 1946 and they lived in Girard together for almost...