Obituaries

Nov 29, 2014

Catherine M. Murphy, 62, of McDonald, died Saturday November 29, 2014 at Hospice House in Poland. She was born December 3, 1951 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late James E. and Mary Catherine Murphy. She was a graduate of Ursuline High School, Choffin School of Practical Nursing; Youngstown State University, where she received an associated degree in nursing...

Nov 29, 2014

Eva B. Crump, 92, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Saturday November 29, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Eva was born November 21, 1922 in National, Maryland, the daughter of the late Carl A. and Viola M. Shives Kaefer. During the war she worked for a plant in Maryland manufacturing war materials and in the 50's worked for Moyer...

Nov 27, 2014

Karla J. Nobles, 60, of Farrell, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord Thursday November 27, 2014. She was born February 25, 1954 the daughter of Foster VanNess and Kathleen McGeeVanNess O'Connell. She grew up in Girard, Ohio and attended Girard High School. Karla had a heart that touched everyone she came in contact with whether family, friends,...

Nov 27, 2014

Gloria H. Lang, 82, of Liberty Twp., died Thursday November 27, 2014 at Hospice House. She was born March 15, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Snyder Lang. At the age of 10, Gloria worked on the fishing docks of New Jersey; and her employment in her youth varied from lumberjack to...

Nov 19, 2014

Lucille Mazza, 96 of Girard, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday November 19, 2014. She was born June 4, 1918, a daughter of Pasquale and Josephine Luarde Julian, and was raised in McDonald, Ohio. She graduated from McDonald High School where she enjoyed playing basketball. Lou was an avid sports fan, and loved watching...

Nov 16, 2014

Ruth Reed, 94, formerly of Girard, passed away Sunday November 16, 2014, at Heritage Manor surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born January 31, 1920, in White Oak, Kentucky to Charlie Patton and Luna Allen Patton. As a child, she enjoyed attending a one-room school house, going to church, and making beautiful quilts with her mother. All four...

Nov 16, 2014

Armand A. Carusone, 89, of Girard, passed away on Sunday November 16, 2014 at his residence.  Armand was born November 11, 1925 in Bellona, Italy, a son of the late Pietro and Matilde Lemberti Carusone,           and came to the United States as a young boy in 1927. Armand worked for Taylor-Winfield in Warren for 35 years as a machine...

Nov 10, 2014

Nedra Grubaugh Altier, 100, of Girard died Monday November 10, 2014 at her residence. She was born June 23, 1914 in Van Wert County, Ohio, the daughter of the late William P. and Ada McClelland Grubaugh. Nedra graduated from Union High School, earned an Associate degree at Ohio Northern University, a B.A. from Bluffton College, and years later a...

Nov 10, 2014

Mary Ann Opalenik Scala, 98, of Youngstown, passed away on Monday November 10, 2014 at Park Vista Nursing Care Center. Mary was born March 28, 1916 in Webster, Pa., the daughter of Stephen and Anna Serotka Opalenik. Mary retired as an LP nurse working for St. Elizabeth Hospital for 25 years. She had been a volunteer for Red Cross...

Nov 7, 2014

Marshall Lee Bundrant, 37, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Friday November 7, 2014 at Northside Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1977 in Grove City, Pa.  Marshall was a hero all his life. He struggled to overcome many disabilities, yet courageously was always smiling.  Marshall loved everyone and was known for his huge heart and loving, compassion...

Nov 7, 2014

Daniel J. Riccitelli, 67

Daniel J. Riccitelli, 67, of McDonald, died Friday November 7, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 8, 1947 in Troy, New York, the son of the late Joseph and Antoinette Choppa Riccitelli.

Daniel worked for General Motors for 45 1/2...

Nov 3, 2014

Earnest Clair Foltz, 90, passed away on Monday November 3, 2014 at Clare Bridge of Austintown, who compassionately cared for him during his final months.  The family would also like to express gratitude for the loving care received from the staff of Hospice Of The Valley. Clair was born December 21, 1923 in Marion Center, Pennsylvania, the son of...

Oct 25, 2014

Michael A. Binder, 69, of McDonald, passed away suddenly on Saturday October 25, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic.  Michael was born November 28, 1944 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the son of George and Mary Baka Binder. He worked as a computer programer for the Genie Co, later known as Overhead Door Co., in Alliance, Ohio, retiring in 2010. A...

Oct 23, 2014

JAMES CASE HUNGERFORD, 62 GIRARD - James Case Hungerford, 62, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in St. Elizabeth's Health Center in Youngstown. Jim was born in Youngstown on March 1, 1952 and is the son of the late Isabelle (Patton) and George Hungerford. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 35...

Oct 22, 2014

Patricia Sue Bahr, 74, passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 5:34 pm in Lakewood, Colorado.  Pat was born October 20, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio and is the daughter of the late Clifford and Cecile Herr.  She is also survived by her brother Glenn Herr of Gold Hills, North Carolina and sister Karen Shaffer of Haines City, Florida.  ...

Oct 22, 2014

Douglas G. Runyan, 76, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday October 22, 2014 at the Hospice House.  Doug was born Feb. 18, 1938 in Youngstown, the son of Bernard and Lenora Bryan Runyan. Doug was a 1956 graduate of Girard High School. After graduation he served his country in the U.S. Army.  Doug retired in 1999 after 33 years...

Oct 18, 2014

Emilia  "Millie" Blazina, 86, of Girard, passed away on Saturday October 18, 2014 at Northside Medical Center.  Millie was born November 1, 1927 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Steven and Susan Joseph Zapka.  At a young age, Millie had worked as a Candy Stripe for Northside Hospital.  Millie had also worked for Triangle Raincoat Co. and Aerorad,...

Oct 15, 2014

Irene M. Rearick, 86, of Girard, passed away October 15, 2014 at Omni Manor Nursing Home.  Irene was born October 22, 1927 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Henry and Mildred Drug Merrell.  She is survived by her daughters; Lynn Machel and Beverly Hoover, both of Girard, sister; Nellie Rutter of PA., Karen Kephart of NJ and...

Oct 8, 2014

Fredric W. Forte, 80, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2014 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. Fred was born August 4, 1934 in Girard, the son Joseph and Rose Sherock Forte.  He retired in 1991 from Packard Electric as a service person after working for 39 years.  Fred was a member of St. Rose Church and the I.F.H....

Oct 7, 2014

Bernice M. Niswonger, 89, of Vienna Twp., passed away on Tuesday October 7, 2014 at her residence.  Bernice was born August 16, 1925 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Jennie Tuori Gray.  Bernice was a homemaker and had a talent for sewing, upholstering and draperies.  She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Ann Shacklock and fiancee Timothy...