Obituaries

Jan 7, 2014

William H. Sorbes, 82, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  He was born August 18, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio , the son of the late John and Theresa Mesauto Sorbes.  He retired from Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. as a construction superintendant and later worked for Burger King in their maintenance department.  ...

Jan 5, 2014

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

Venetta M. Orechoneg, 88, of Niles, formerly Liberty Twp., passed away Sunday January 5, 2014 at Shepherd of the Valley. She was born March 21, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late Edward Spencer and Lily Green Salmons. She was a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and enjoyed living...

Dec 30, 2013

Paula P. Glass, 57, of Girard, left this world to be with Jesus on  Monday December 30, 2013, at the Hospice House after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Paula was born on June 17, 1956, the daughter of Paul and Rose Glass of Girard.  She graduated from Girard High School in 1975.  During her lifetime, she was employed by...

Dec 22, 2013

Emil E. David, 88, of Girard, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Emil was born April 5, 1925 in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Katrina McGregor David.  He worked as a machinist for Trumbull Manufacturing and retired from Brainard Rivet in Girard.  He was a member of St. Rose Church, Knights...

Dec 21, 2013

Thelma E. Brown, 87, of Girard, passed away on Saturday December 21, 2013.  Thelma was born August 3, 1926 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Edward E. and Etta Younkin Mosholder. She worked in the accounting-billing department and retired from Western Reserve Care System.  Those who knew Thelma best realized she enjoyed living a simple life and what...

Dec 19, 2013

Mary E. Cretella, 89, of Girard, passed away on Thursday December 19, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born April 27, 1924, in Girard, Ohio , the daughter of the late Frank and Raphael Scafuri Caputo. Mary worked for the Ravenna Arsenal during WWII, Meuser's Shoe Store in Girard and 15 years as a clerk for Trumbull County...

Dec 17, 2013

Kathryn M. Rice, 92, of Girard, died Tuesday December 17, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 30, 1921, in Girard, the daughter of the late Charles and Lylia O'Shaughnessy Zimmer. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Rose Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia (Frank) Smith of Girard,...

Dec 14, 2013

Charles C. Waller Jr., of Girard, died Saturday December 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born April 25, 1973 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Charles C. and Alice Nitzsky Waller Sr. of Girard. Charles graduated from Girard High School in 1991. He previously had worked for Concord Steel as a tow motor operator. He enjoyed outdoor sports,...

Dec 10, 2013

Tina Maiorana, 84, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Hospice House with her family by her side.  Tina was born January 16, 1929 in Canandaigua, New York, the daughter of the late Frank and Maria Teresa Galimi Ceravolo.  She had worked as a key punch operator for many different offices, a dress shop during...

Dec 9, 2013

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

Ora F. Terlesky, 83, of Girard, passed away Monday December 9, 2013 at Campus Health Care. She was born August 24, 1930 in Springfield Twp., Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary Nicholos Heffner. Ora worked for Hollander Meat Packaging for...

Dec 6, 2013

Josephine N. Forde, 90, formerly of Girard, died Friday December 6, 2013 with family by her side. She died as she lived "A gentle caring woman". She was born June 3, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Agnone Naples. Josephine graduated from Rayen High school in 1941 and Youngstown College Secretarial School.  She...

Dec 6, 2013

Elaine L. Parker, 63, a long time resident of Girard, passed away peacefully and was reunited with her husband December 6, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born January 28, 1950 in Davis, WV, a daughter of Esten and Thelma Lipscomb Carr.  She was a homemaker, and a member of New Life in Poland.  She was...

Dec 5, 2013

Wilma E. Newton, 70, of Youngstown, passed away Thursday December 5, 2013 at Northside Hospital. She was born March 8, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Emery and Blanche Greathouse McRoberts. She was a member of the Girard First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son Francis (Dorothy) Newton of Niles, sisters, Sunday Emprich...

Dec 4, 2013

GaBryella Lynn Stewart, 1 month old, of Youngstown, passed away in her sleep on Wednesday December 4, 2013.  GaBryella was born October 24, 2013 in Youngstown, the daughter of Bryan Stewart and Ella Lewis.  She was a wonderful, beautiful and amazing little girl.  Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister Faith Winlock of Youngstown, her grandparents, John...

Nov 28, 2013

Rose Marie Johnston, 79, formerly of Girard, passed away on Thursday November 28, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital.  Rose was born on May 30, 1934 in Girard, a daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Vadino.  She had worked as a private duty nurses aide for many years and was a member of St. Rose Church.  She is survived...

Nov 27, 2013

Joseph Anthony Palermo, 90, formerly of Niles, Ohio, died early Wednesday morning, November 27, 2013, at home surrounded by family and friends.  He was born on March 9, 1923 in Niles, Ohio, the son of Pio and Carolina (Figiuolo) Palermo.  Joseph was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the 876th Airborne division and was promoted to Sergeant to...

Nov 23, 2013

Clara Eller, 72, of Warren, passed away on Saturday November 23, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital.  Clara was one of twelve children born to the late Jacob and Lula Belle Tate Hilbert on August 11, 1941 in Mt. Washington, Kentucky. Clara is survived by her children, Michael (Kathy) Rhodes of Birdstown, Kentucky, Melvin Rhodes Jr. of Birdstown, Kentucky, Janetta...

Nov 22, 2013

GIRARD ­ Edward M. Winebrenner, 93, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at his residence. Edward was born on Jan. 29, 1920, in Niles, the son of the late Lawrence and Anna Mathias Winebrenner. Edward was a machine operator for American Welding in Warren and retired in 1983. A World War II Air Force veteran, Edward was a proficient...

Nov 18, 2013

Betty Jane Ramsey, 87, of Liberty Twp. died Monday November 18, 2013 at her home. She was born December 27, 1925 in Washington, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Paul & Ruth Ledger Gamber. Betty had worked as a housekeeper for Ramada Inn and Days Inn. She is survived by her children Kathy (Thomas) Naymick of Canfield, Ruth (Joe) D'Onofrio...

Nov 6, 2013

Antoinette A. "Toni" Ponzio, 55, of Girard, died Wednesday November 6, 2013, peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She was born April 20, 1958 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Mary Ann Sabella Julian. She was a 1976 graduate of Ursuline High School and a graduate of St. Elizabeth Nursing School.  She worked for...