Obituaries

Sep 4, 2013

Randall T. Ziegler, 48, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2013, at Northside Hospital.  Randy was born May 31, 1965 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Pauline Gregory Ziegler.  He worked for Amex Dies in Girard for 17 years as a machinist.  Randy was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan, and enjoyed bowling and golfing.  Besides...

Aug 30, 2013

Joan L. Strain, 69, of Girard, passed away August 30, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Joan was born Nov. 23, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Helen Berry Flowers. Joan along side her husband George Strain Owned and Operated their family business of 20 years, Liberty Towing and Garage and later worked for Smoker...

Aug 28, 2013

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

Vernon D. "Rusty" Miller, 91, of Vienna Twp, died Wednesday August 28, 2013 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.  He was born January 24, 1922 in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert and Myrtle Anthony Miller.  Rusty worked for Conrail Railroad as a conductor for 31 years retiring in 1982.  He was a member...

Aug 28, 2013

Berna B. Metcalf, 84, of Girard, died Wednesday August 28, 2013 at Meridian Arms Nursing Home.  She was born August 14, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles & Olive Mansfield Burk.  Berna worked as a cook for Rapallo's Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio for 10 Years.  She was a member of the Girard First United Methodist Church....

Aug 22, 2013

Doris M. Dietz, 79, of Niles, passed away on Thursday August 22, 2013 at her residence.  She was born October 25, 1933 in Youngstown Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard & Laura Mickholtzick Latimer.  She retired from Commerical Intertech as an administrator. Doris dearly loved her pets. She is survived by her children David C. (Jeanne) Dietz of...

Aug 12, 2013

Glenna L. Tonkin, 85, of Girard, passed away on Monday August 12, 2013, at Northside Medical Center.  Glenna was born June 21, 1928 in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Sadie A. Triplett Dalton.  She retired in 1997 after thirty years as an inspector for Packard Electric.  Glenna was a member of the First...

Aug 11, 2013

Carleen Witkoski, 77, of McDonald, passed away on Sunday August 11, 2013 at Lake Vista in Cortland.  Carleen was born September 6, 1935 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Irvin and Cleo Probst Ryan.  She was an avid member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in McDonald and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She...

Aug 8, 2013

Milos Drobnjak, 77, of McDonald, died Thursday August 8, 2013 at Omni Manor.  He was born January 7, 1936 in Croatia, the son of the late Stanko and Ljubica Drobnjak.  He was a member of St. Elijah Servian Orthodox Church in Warren.  Milos is survived by his son Nikola (Savka) Drobnjak of McDonald and daughter Jovanka (Bozo) Bogdanovic of...

Aug 3, 2013

Anne Catherine Kerrigan, 92, formerly of Vienna, went to be with Jesus on Saturday August 3, 2013, at Liberty Health Care Center.  Anne was born April 15, 1921 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophia Bauer Haus. Anne was a 1938 graduate of Rayen High School. She had worked for General Electric and Packard Electric as...

Jul 31, 2013

Robert Rolland Welk of Liberty Twp., peacefully passed away on July 31, 2013, joining his wife, Nancy (Reapsummer) Welk, who passed away on June 7, 2012.  Born on April 6, 1931 to Walter and Ethel Hoskins Welk, Robert was a lifelong resident of Liberty Twp., graduating from Liberty High School in 1949.  After graduation, Robert served in the U.S....

Jul 30, 2013

Arthur E. Paugh, 72, of Warren, died Tuesday July 30, 2013, at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home.  Arthur was born August 25, 1940, in Webster Springs, West Virginia, the son of the late Harley D. and Thelma Lake Goff.  He was a member of New Life Christian Fellowship Church in Liberty Twp. and had worked for CATS Industry...

Jul 30, 2013

Delores Lee Moamis, 70, of Girard, died Tuesday July 30, 2013, at Northside Hospital.  She was born April 8, 1943 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Eugene and Grace Stamp Rice.  Delores lived for her children and grandchildren and enjoyed cooking for everyone.  She is survived by her children, Nicholas G. (Andrea) Moamis II, George N. (Melissa) Moamis...

Jul 29, 2013

Edwin James Beale Jr., 86, of Mineral Ridge, passed away on Monday July 29, 2013, at his residence.  Ed was born April 3, 1927, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late, Edwin J. and Helen Bilger Beale Sr. Ed graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1945 and joined the U.S. Navy during WWII.   He was formerly employed...

Jul 26, 2013

Nancy E. Yakimovich, 63, of Niles, passed away on Friday July 26, 2013 at her home. Nancy was born December 10, 1949 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Ralph T. and Helen Gildea Pallante.  Nancy had previously worked as a manager for McKinley Lanes in Niles, she owned and operated Brannan's Yogurt from 1984-1994 and currently is the...

Jul 17, 2013

Dorothy M. "Dolly" Glass, 77, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Dolly was born July 13, 1936 in Girard, the daughter of the late, Maxwell Anderson  and Dorothy Taylor Vinich.   She was a member of St. Rose Church.  Dolly is survived by her daughters Karen (Roger) Oliva of Oklahoma and Lori (...

Jul 16, 2013

Emmett D. Fackety, 87, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2013, at Autumn Hills Nursing Home in Niles.  Emmett was born November 13, 1925 in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Steven and Grace Turner Fackety.  He had worked for Wean United as a  mechanical engineer.  Emmett served in the US Navy during WWII and proudly...

Jul 8, 2013

Timothy McDonald, 59 of Howland Twp., died Monday July 8, 2013 at his residence.  He was born March 13, 1954 in Ventura, California, the son of the late John Adams and Patricia Schoening Devine. Tim was a truck driver for many years working at various companies.  He was of Catholic Faith and loved his motorcycles.  He is survived by...

Jul 6, 2013

Mary Stefanic, 96, of Girard, passed away Saturday July 6, 2013 at Autumn Hills Nursing after a long illness. Mary was born June 17, 1917 in Gaylord, Ohio a coal mining town the daughter of the late Stephen and Borbal Konkoly Bernay. She was a 1936 graduate of East High School, (A Golden Bear Forever). Mary was very proud...

Jul 6, 2013

Robert H. England, 72, of Girard, passed away on Saturday July 6, 2013 at Autumn Hills Nursing Home.  Bob was born August 21, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Ray E. and Evelyn B. Ball England.  Bob was a Terminal Manager for 40 years at Kaplan Trucking Co. in Girard. Bob was a  former member of...

Jul 4, 2013

Wilbur C. Fowler, 81, of McDonald, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday July 4, 2013.  Mr. Fowler was born July 2, 1932 in Lodi, Ohio, the son of Frank and Frances Rouse Fowler. His family, who made their living at farming, eventually moved to Stow, Ohio.  Wilbur graduated from Stow High School in 1950.  After high school, he...