Obituaries
Malfred "Monte" Campbell Jr.
May 25, 2024
Malfred L. "Monte" Campbell Jr., 79, of Youngstown, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, Ohio. Monte was born July 26, 1944 in Salamanca, New York, the son of Malfred L. and Katherine (McKenna) Campbell Sr. Monte graduated from Salamanca High School and went on to graduate from Youngstown State University in 1969 with...
Thomas L. Rinehart
May 25, 2024
Thomas Rinehart, 58, of McDonald, passed away suddenly on Saturday May 25, 2024, at his residence. Tom was born December 4, 1965 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the son of Mervyn and Beverly (Whalen) Rinehart. He was a 1984 graduate of Reynolds High School. Tom owned and operated his own auto body repair shop called the Greasy Boys Garage, in Warren, Ohio. Tom...
Gary Rodgers
May 21, 2024
Gary L. Rodgers, 84, of McDonald, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Poland on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Gary was born May 12, 1940, in New Castle, PA. the son of Delmas and Gladys (Stevens) Rodgers. Gary recently celebrated his 84th birthday surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.
Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...
Eugene J. Seach
May 21, 2024
(Gene) Eugene J. Seach, 72, of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 21, 2024. Born on December 15, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Joseph and Veronica (Tuchek) Seach. Gene trained to become an electrician while working at US Steel for 10 years. He then worked for 30...
Walter Blews
May 20, 2024
Walter Blews,76, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Monday, May 20 , 2024 at University Hospital. He was born on October 19, 1947, in New Castle, PA a son to the late Walter and Mary (Gross) Blews. Walter proudly served in the Army during Vietnam and later dedicated 30 years of his life to Mahoning Valley Fabrication before retiring in...
William "Bill" Evans
May 15, 2024
William "Bill" Evans, 84, of Girard, passed away on May 15, 2024 at his home. Bill was born on February 1, 1940, in Youngstown Ohio.
Bill was a high school graduate of East High School.
A proud Marine, Bill served his country with honor and courage.
Bill was a faithful parishioner at St.Stephen Church in Niles.
Bill dedicated over 30 years of his life...

Shelda Byers
May 15, 2024
Shelda Byers, 87, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2024 at her home. Shelda was born June 28, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter to Everett and Flora (Lawson) Davidson. She graduated from Liberty High School and worked as a aide at Hubbard Schools. She also worked at Mageros Candies until her retirement. Shelda enjoyed walking, reading, doing...
David Smith
May 14, 2024
David Smith, 79, of Girard, passed away on May 14, 2024 at Heritage Manor. He was born on January 9, 1945, in Warren, Ohio to Ralph Smith and Wanda (Brown) Smith.In his educational journey, David was a proud 1962 graduate of Howland High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University.David proudly served...
Gail Sertick
May 12, 2024
Gail Sertick, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday May 12, 2024 following a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She was born in Youngstown, May 8, 1963, to Stanley and Roseann Seifert. She lived most of her life in the Youngstown area, graduating from Liberty High School in 1981 and Youngstown State University in 1988....
Shirley Landy
May 11, 2024
Shirley D. Landy (1935-2024)
“I don’t want to leave, but I can’t stay.”
Shirley Delores Landy, 88, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on October 14, 1935 to parents Virginia Tauro (Fusco) and Louis Tauro in Girard, Ohio. A graduate of Girard High School in 1953, Shirley worked as a secretary at William...
Marsha Joseph Dillon
May 8, 2024
Marsha Dillon, the former Marsha Joseph, 73, of Hubbard, passed away peacefully at her home on May 8, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Warren on July 29, 1950. Marsha dedicated an impressive 43 years of her life working at Erin's Pub, where she not only served countless customers but also found joy and fulfillment in her...
Shirley Jean Coley
May 7, 2024
Shirley Jean Coley, 87, of Hubbard, Ohio passed away on May 7th, at her home surrounded by family. Shirley was born December 25, 1936, in Pinsonfork, Kentucky the daughter of Virgil and Bonnie (Runyon) Slone. Shirley was a homemaker and loved providing and caringfor her family most of her life. Once her children were grown and on their own, she...
Charles William "Bill" Ague
May 6, 2024
Charles William "Bill” Ague, 98, of Girard, passed away Monday May 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born September 28, 1925 to Harold and Caroline Jones Ague in Youngstown, Ohio. He lived in Girard until moving to McDonald in his elementary school days where he graduated from High School in 1943. After graduating from high...
Judy A. Kowalczyk
May 1, 2024
Judy A. Kowalczyk, 84, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Judy was born July 1, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John Vila and Virginia (Fernandez) Vila. Judy retired from Warren General Hospital as the Director in the Admissions Office. Judy was an avid reader, and always enjoyed spending...
Charles John Peacock
Apr 30, 2024
Charles John Peacock, 88, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Charles was born October 29, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, the only son of Charles F. and Rosemary (Gillespie) Peacock. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Betzy (Mendoza-Solis) Peacock; daughters, Patricia Cobey and Kathleen Franek; and his only sister, Patricia DiSilvio....
Ethel Christine Sager
Apr 27, 2024
Ethel Christine Sager, 75, of Vienna passed away on April 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 13, 1949 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter to Ronald and Theresa (Pfeifruk) Sager.Ethel pursued her passion for teaching by obtaining a teaching degree from YSU. Her commitment to education shone through in her interactions with...
Helen L. Mealy
Apr 23, 2024
Helen L Mealy, 99, of Youngstown, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Park Vista.Helen was born in Kinsman, Ohio on March 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Charles and Dorethea GanyardShe had worked for Liberty High School for 25 years as a bookkeeper and retired from Weathersfield schools as a bookkeeper for the board of education.Helen...
Kathleen Barreca
Apr 21, 2024
Kathleen Barreca, 69, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence. Kathy was born March 2, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Leo and Angie (Sherock) Barreca. Kathy was a 1973 graduate of Girard High School and a graduate of Youngstown State University with a double Masters Degree in Education and Counseling. She had...
Phillip E. Kilbourne Sr.
Apr 20, 2024
Phillip E. Kilbourne Sr. 1938-2024McDonald - Phillip E. Kilbourne Sr. passed away peacefully Saturday April 20th 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic with family by his side.Phillip was born October 9th 1938 at Deaconess Hospital in Cleveland Ohio, a son of Stanley Patrick and Anna Mae Kilbourne. He moved to McDonald at a young age. He was a...
Ruth Hill
Apr 16, 2024
Ruth Hill, 88, a lifelong resident of Girard, has peacefully passed away on April 16, 2024, at St. Claire Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born on February 19, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio.Ruth had worked as a bookkeeper for Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon for many years. She was a member of First Christian Church in...