Obituaries

Aaron Meterko

Jun 7, 2013

Aaron Meterko, 85, of Vienna, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Community Skilled Nursing Home on Friday June 7, 2013.  Aaron leaves behind his wife, Angeline, daughters Tammy (Mark) Roscoe and Daria (Martin) Seidler, eight beloved grandchildren, Melanie (Patrick) Browder, Lauren, Carly, Rachel, Jeremy, and Tyler Roscoe, and Adam and Kayla Seidler.  Aaron also leaves...

Dale M Stambaugh

Jun 3, 2013

Dale M. Stambaugh, 63, of Girard, died Monday June 3, 2013 at his residence.  He was born January 29, 1950 in Youngstown, the son of the late Walter and Annabell Whorl Stambaugh. He was a veteran in the Army in the Vietnam War.  He was a retired electrician and currently worked as a security guard for Securitas.  He was...

Richard G Ferraro Jr.

May 28, 2013

Girard-ITCS(SW) Richard G. Ferraro Jr., 44, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, formerly of Girard, Ohio died May 28, 2013 in Hawaii.  He was born May 8, 1969 in Youngstown, the son of Richard G. Sr. and Mary "Jackie" O'Brien Ferraro of Girard. Richard was a 1987 graduate of Girard High School.  Richard joined the U.S. Navy on June 24, 1987...

James F McNeal

May 28, 2013

James F. McNeal, 56, of Vienna, died Tuesday May 28, 2013 at the Hospice House. He was born December 23, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Frederick and Minnie Hollabaugh McNeal.  James worked as a Diesel Mechanic for Aim National Leasing in Girard and previously worked for Avis Rental Car at Youngstown Airport.  He was also a self-employed painter.  ...

Max L Case Sr.

May 27, 2013

Max L. Case Sr., 78, of Weathersfield Twp., died Monday May 27, 2013 at Omni Manor. He was born April 10, 1935 in Brookville, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Leroy and Marie Carberry Case.  Max retired from LTV Steel as a Crane Follower where he worked for 30 years. Max was a member of the First United Methodist...

Cynthia R Hahn

May 14, 2013

Cynthia R. Hahn, 55 of Youngstown, died Tuesday May 14, 2013 at her home.  She was born October 12, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl M. and Lavon Walker Hahn.  She worked for Kuzman's Tavern as a cook and in the past for Lamacusa's.  Cynthia enjoyed crocheting and knitting, casino trips, playing games on the...

Richard C Gibson

May 14, 2013

Richard C. Gibson, 73, of Girard, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at Valley Health Care Northside Hospital. He was born June 6, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Roy J. & Theresa M. Akins Gibson.  Richard managed three funeral homes, a cemetery/crematory in California and moved to Girard to...

Stella L Hemlick-Fritz-Coffey

May 12, 2013

Stella L. Hemlick-Fritz- Coffey, 72, of Warren, went to be with the Lord and her mother, on Mother's Day, Sunday May 12, 2013 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.  She was born December 24, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Keshosk Hemlick.  She worked as a press operator for several local plastic companies.  She was...

Donald Raymond Loychik

May 3, 2013

Donald Raymond Loychik, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday May 3, 2013. He was born June 6, 1939 in Warren, Ohio and was a 1957 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Donald leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 33 years, Janet (Ferradino) Loychik and his best buddy and son, Jason, at home....

Martin C Mikolaj

Apr 28, 2013

Martin C. Mikolaj, 89, of Girard, passed away on Sunday April 28, 2013 at Northside Medical Center.  Martin was born November 12, 1923 in Youngstown, the son of the late Andrew and Mary Yash Mikolaj.  Martin was one of the best plasterman in the area, working for several different construction companies.  Martin had first worked for Commerical Shearing, General...

Harold "Dick" O'Neill

Apr 26, 2013

GIRARD – Harold “Dick” O’Neill, 92, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Briarfield Manor at the Ridge. He was born Feb. 16, 1921, in Youngstown, the son of the late James and Marie Kuhns O’Neill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, having served in the 22nd Depot Repair Squadron of the...

Michael Guenther

Apr 25, 2013

Michael Guenther, 49, of Niles, died Thursday April 25, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital of heart failure.  Michael was born March 3, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of  Robert Guenther and Diana Williams Mancini.  Michael had previously worked for Syro Steel and was an Army veteran.  He is survived by his brother Scott (Trish) Guenther of Youngstown.  He...

Diana L Wichert

Apr 24, 2013

Diana L. Wichert, 59, of Liberty Twp, died Wednesday April 24, 2013 at her residence.  She was born November 20, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late James E. and Virginia Manion Romine.  She was a Registered Nurse and formerly worked for St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.  Diana was involved in Relay for Life, loved the...

Edward G Emch II

Apr 22, 2013

Edward Glenn Emch II, of Niles, passed on to the next plane of existence on Monday April 22, 2013 at Hospice House in Poland.  On December 3, 1952, Edward and Dorothy Jenkins-Emch welcomed into the world their 4th child, Eddie.  Ed was a talented individual, who taught Government at Howland High School since the late 90's.  ...

Joanne M (Socha) Kass

Apr 20, 2013

Joanne M. Kass, 79, of Girard, died Saturday April 20, 2013 at Humility House in Austintown.  Joanne was born Sept. 17, 1933 in Girard, the daughter of the late John and Stephanie Simione Socha.  Joanne was a homemaker and a member of St. Rose Church.  She is survived by her children Frank Kass III, John Kass and Stephen...

John E Schuster

Apr 12, 2013

John E. Schuster, 70, of Girard, died Friday April 12, 2013 due to a short battle with cancer. He was born May 3, 1942 in Girard, the son of the late John F. and Erma Zander Schuster.  John worked at General Motors in Lordstown for 31 years retiring in 2001.  John graduated from Girard High School in 1960 upon...

Jackie Haydu

Apr 9, 2013

Jackie Haydu 85, of Niles formerly of Girard, died Tuesday April 9, 2013 at The Manor at Autumn Hills.  She was born December 14, 1927 in Girard the daughter of the late Jack and Ethel Vaughn Lavin.  She was a member of the Girard First United Methodist Church, Lydia Circle, was very involved in church functions for many years...

Eugene Ramsey

Apr 2, 2013

Eugene Ramsey, 85, formerly of Liberty Twp., died Tuesday April 2, 2013 at Concord Care Center in Fowler.  He was born November 18, 1926 in Winona West Virginia, the son of the late Niles and Goldie May McMillen Ramsey. Eugene worked for Mines, Republic Steel, Hill-Hubble in Girard, Sheet and Tube Co. and Emig's Trailer Sales in Pulaski, Pa....

Helen M Reger

Apr 2, 2013

Helen M. Reger, 87, of McDonald, died Tuesday April 2, 2013 at her residence.  She was born November 15, 1925, the daughter of the late Edmund B. and Helen LePiere Best.  Helen formerly worked for Girard Hardware and Trumbull County Board of Elections.  She was a member of the Woodland Park United Methodist Church in McDonald were she was...

William J Walker

Apr 1, 2013

William J. Walker, 63, of McDonald, died Monday April 1, 2013.  Bill was born January 21, 1950 in Youngstown, the son of the late William A. and Irene R. Lawlor Walker. Bill was a teacher, guidance counselor, and football coach for 35 years, retiring from McDonald High School in 2008. He graduated from McDonald High School in 1968 and...