Obituaries
Dennis Bell
Mar 23, 2023
Dennis Bell, 71, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Heritage Manor in Youngstown following a long illness. Dennis was born February 19, 1952 in Youngstown, OH, a son to the late George and Hazel (Leasure) Bell. Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He had previously worked...
Joseph L. Maughan
Mar 21, 2023
Joseph L. Maughan, 91, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born September 1, 1931 in Newton Falls, Ohio the son of Joseph W. and Sarah (Johns) Maughan.
He was a graduate of Girard High School and a lifelong resident....
Carmel Carson
Mar 13, 2023
Carmel Carson, 98, of Girard, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Hospice House in Poland. Carmel was born November 16, 1924 in Girard, Ohio, a daughter to the late Joseph and Anna (Colucci) Carson. She was a medical administrative assistant for Dr. Zeller and Dr. Enyeart for over 40 years. Carmel was a lifelong...
James A. Antell
Mar 11, 2023
James A. Antell, 79, of Austintown, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Jim was born June 23, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Andrew and Dorothy (James) Antell. He graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelors in Music Education, a Masters Degree in Education and was a member of...
Mary Ann DeSantis
Mar 10, 2023
Mary Ann DeSantis, 99, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Liberty Health Care Center. Mary Ann was born February 25, 1924 in Newton Falls, Ohio, the daughter of Louis and Anna Sharec. Mary Ann had worked at the Ravenna Arsenal during WWII, but for most of her life she was a devoted and...
Barbara J. (Reesman) Johnson
Mar 4, 2023
Barbara J. Johnson, 77, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Canfield Health Care Center. Barbara was born January 17, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Wilson and Frances (Ridel) Reesman. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Youngstown State University in 1969. Barbara had worked for the Girard City School System for...
Margie Jobe
Mar 2, 2023
Margie Jobe, 102, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at The Legacy Assisted Living in Farmdale, Ohio. Margie was born December 15, 1920 in Webster, Pennsylvania the daughter of Robert and Jane (Johns) Little. She had previously worked for JC Penney's in the office for 16 years. Margie was a devout member of...
Robert M. Rodway
Mar 1, 2023
Robert M. Rodway, 59, of Warren, passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Robert was born June 4, 1963, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Don and Margaret “Peg” (Case) Rodway. Robert was a 1982 graduate of Liberty High School and attended YSU. He worked various jobs at Giant Eagle, Youngstown Playhouse, Hill's...
Gary Cline Cochran
Feb 26, 2023
Gary Cochran, 76, of McDonald, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following a period of declining health. Gary was born July 24, 1946 in Clarksburg, WV, a son to the late Otis and Vera Cochran. In 1966 Gary started working for General Motors Lordstown and retired in 2000. He was a member of...
Albert M. Saare
Feb 25, 2023
Albert M. Saare, 103, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his residence. Albert was born May 12, 1919 in Girard, Ohio the son of Victor M. and Hanna (Pakka) Saare. Albert served his country during WWII in the Army Medical Corp. and had fought in the battle at Normandy. After the service...
Samuel Finelli
Feb 22, 2023
Samuel Finelli, 64, of Girard, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family. Samuel was born May 19, 1958 in Youngstown, OH, a son to the late Pat and Mary (Fiordelise) Finelli. He was a 1976 graduate of Ursuline High School and received his bachelor's...
Terri Donahue
Feb 15, 2023
Terri L. Donahue, 72, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Liberty Health Care Center following a brief illness. Terri was born May 8, 1950 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of Woodrow and Ann (Pastore) Williams.
She was a 1968 high school graduate of Warren Western Reserve. Terri had worked...
Yolanda "Yoli" Morano Sherman
Feb 10, 2023
Yolanda "Yoli" Morano Sherman, 88, passed peacefully away at the home of her nephew, February 10, 2023, where she resided for the past three years.
She was born February 17, 1934, in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Yolanda (Bernard) Morano. She was a 1951 graduate of Girard High...
Linda C. Grande
Feb 8, 2023
Linda C. Phillips Grande, 74, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in the comfort of her home. Linda was born January 21, 1949 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter to the late Lee and Catherine (McCormick) Phillips. Linda was a 1967 graduate of McDonald High School. After high school she went on to work for...
Harry "Dale" Dennison
Feb 8, 2023
Harry "Dale" Dennison Jr, 66, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. Dale was born May 8, 1956 in Youngstown, OH, the son of Harry and Anna (Martin) Dennison Sr. Dale was a 1974 graduate of Liberty High School and received an Associate’s degree in finance at Kent...
Betty Ann Meckulch
Feb 7, 2023
Betty Ann Meckulch, 56, died unexpectedly after a 2 year long battle of fighting cancer. Betty Ann passed peacefully February 7, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital with her husband and children by her side. Betty Ann was born January 15, 1967, in Texas. She graduated from Girard High School in 1985. Betty worked for Dollar Bank as an...
Georgia R. Kuneli
Feb 2, 2023
Georgia R. Kuneli, 84, of Sorrento, Florida, formerly of Girard, went to her heavenly home on Thursday February 2, 2023. Georgia was born July 27, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of George Knight and Luvelva Gongaware Homan.
She was a homemaker and member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school...
Arlene Barnard
Jan 26, 2023
Arlene S. Barnard, 87, of Girard, entered into rest on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Arlene was born September 12, 1935 in Girard, a daughter to the late Eugene and Susan (Chalker) Buser. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family. Arlene was a faithful and lifelong parishioner of St. Rose Church in...
James "Jim" Breedlove
Jan 26, 2023
James "Jim" Breedlove, 85, of Girard,passed away on Thursday January 26, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. James was born August 10, 1937 in Girard, Ohio the son of John Romie & Agnes (Allison) Breedlove. Jim joined the Army and served in the Korean War. He worked at US Steel and also as a Girard Firefighter for...
Martin "Marty" Eunice
Jan 20, 2023
Martin Watson Eunice, 68, passed away on January 20, 2023 after a long battle with kidney disease and recent complications from heart disease.
“Uncle Marty,” as he was affectionately known around town, was born on June 18, 1954. He was a 1972 graduate of Girard High School and a lifelong resident of Girard. ...
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