Obituaries

Mar 7, 2014

Joseph James Kather, 20 months, of Parma, Ohio, passed away on Friday March 7, 2014 at Parma Community General Hospital.  Joseph was born on June 19, 2012 in Parma. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents Steven Kather and Charlene Helsel-Kather, his grandparents Thomas and Susan Helsel of Lordstown and Elaine Kather of Girard and great-grandparents James &...

Mar 6, 2014

William D. Carter, 65, of Girard, passed away on Thursday March 6, 2014 at Northside Medical Center.  Bill was born January 4, 1949 in Youngstown, the son of the late William H. and Anna Mae Price Carter.  Bill graduated from Poland High School in 1967 and then went on to Drafting School.  He lived his entire life in the...

Mar 5, 2014

Lana Rae Gerke, 69, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday March 5, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital.  Lana was born August 18, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late David and Dorothy Thomas Worley Jr.  She had worked at General Electric in the Niles at the glass plant for 7 years as a packer and also for...

Mar 2, 2014

Guy S. Pagano, 85, of Girard, died peacefully on March 2, 2014 at Park Vista Nursing Facility. He was born May 19, 1928 in Girard, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph and Maria Trina Petrella Pagano. Guy was a graduate of Girard High School, and resided in Girard his entire life. He was a veteran of the U.S....

Feb 25, 2014

James B. Nabors, 95, of Boardman, formerly of Girard, passed away on Tuesday February 25, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.  James was born December 28, 1918 in Dumas, Mississippi, the son of the late Lonnie F. and Louetta Hodges Nabors.  James graduated from Mississippi State University in 1942 and joined the Army serving his country during WWII.  ...

Feb 23, 2014

Anna Commarata, 100, of Austintown, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on Sunday February 23, 2014 at Meridian Arms.  Anna was born October 28, 1913 in Cianciana, Italy, a daughter of the late Pete and Maria Ciccarillo Cilone.  Anna devoted her life to being a homemaker for her family and was a member of St. Rose Church.  Anna is...

Feb 23, 2014

Seymour R. Williams, 84, of Girard, died Sunday February 23, 2014 at Northside Hospital. He was born October 5, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Seymour R. and Beatrice Evans Williams Sr. He made his career in the military serving in the Navy for 4 years and the Airforce for 16 years as a medic. He...

Feb 20, 2014

Francis A. "Frank" Smith, 78, of Girard, passed away on Thursday February 20, 2014 at Beeghley Oaks in Boardman.  Frank was born December 12, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of the late Arthur and Edith Holt Smith.  Frank retired from Aeroquip ( Republic Rubber Co.) in Youngstown.  He was a member of St. Rose Church, the Butler Institute of...

Feb 19, 2014

Douglas Earl Scarbrough, 59, of McDonald, died Wednesday February 19, 2014 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born February 8, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Talmadge C. and Carmel Gelsomino Scarbrough. Doug made his career serving his country in the Marine Corp for 20 years. He currently worked as a Bar Manager for Lake Club in Poland. He...

Feb 16, 2014

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, McDonald, OH on Monday, February 24, 10:00 A.M. for Barbara Maysak.  Barbara passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Williamsport Retirement Village in Williamsport, MD. Barbara was a longtime resident of McDonald, OH. She was born January 11, 1919 in Pittsburgh, PA,...

Feb 13, 2014

Dorothy Testa Keller, 85, of Hubbard, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2014 at her residence.  Dorothy was born Juy 18, 1928 in Manchester, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Milton and Mary Powell Laroe . She had previously worked for Benata Aluminum, Foto Mat at Union Square Plaza and Mr. T's House of Gold.  Dorothy was a...

Feb 13, 2014

"Together Again"

Lena B. Carson, 97, of Girard, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2014 at her residence.  Lena is the daughter of the late Anthony and Grace Pannunzio Phillips.  She was a 1936 Graduate of East High School where she was in the National Honor Society. Lena had worked as a secretary for Griffith Insurance Agency...

Feb 10, 2014

Helen E. Williams, 86, of Girard, died Monday February 10, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 13, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Herbert and Agnes McCall Campbell. Helen retired from Loganway Value King as cashier for 30 years. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. She is survived by her daughter Diane (Jeff) White with...

Feb 9, 2014

Anthony "Tony" Augustine Santisi, 88, passed away peacefully due to complications from acute leukemia February 9, 2014 at Humility of Mary Hospice House. Born April 7th, 1925 to the late Antoinette (Messuri) and John Santisi in Girard, Ohio, he graduated Girard High School in 1942. At age 17 he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Pacific Theatre...

Feb 5, 2014

Martin D. Zulick, 77, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Martin was born Nov. 9, 1936 in Houtzdale, Pa., the son of the late Daniel and Mary Fetchu Zulick.  Martin had worked for Republic Steel in Youngstown and later for General Motors where he retired in 1988.  He was a member of...

Jan 31, 2014

Eileen L. (Foley) Fay, 86, of Liberty Twp., passed away Friday January 31, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family.   Eileen was born Feb. 8, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Francis and Marie Mackin Foley.  Eileen was a homemaker and dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family. She was a...

Jan 28, 2014

Marjorie Ann Michalchick, 89, of Liberty Twp.,formerly of Vienna, passed away on  Tuesday January 28, 2014 at Liberty Health Care. She was born June 29, 1924 in Frederick, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Guy T. and Blanche Andres Hastings. She retired in 1990 after working for 29 years as a supervisor in all three cafeterias for Liberty School...

Jan 24, 2014

Lawrence L. Whetson, 87, of Keller, Texas, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on Friday January 24th, 2014 at The Legacy at Bear Creek.  Larry was born January 15, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Sevilla Waltman Whetson. Larry attended Poland Seminary High School and served in the Navy and Army during WWII. He...

Jan 23, 2014

Grace Marziani, 92, of Girard, passed away on Thursday January 23, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Grace was born January 26, 1921 in Connellsville, Pa., the daughter of the late Francesco and Anna Astone DiStefano.  She retired in 1984 after 30 years in housekeeping from St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Grace was a member of St. Rose Church, was a homemaker...

Jan 23, 2014

Jane L. DeCavitch, 89, of Liberty Twp., died Thursday January 23, 2014 at Liberty Health Care Center. She was born May 7, 1924 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Bronwen Thomas Laase. She retired from Rosenblums Aluminum Plant where she worked for many years. Jane was an avid bowler, loved fishing and doing crafts....