Obituaries
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...
Tanja Temelkoff
Apr 14, 2024
Tanja Temelkoff, a beloved soul known for her unwavering love for dogs, passed away on April 14, 2024. She was 50.Tanja was born on November 3, 1973, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to Paul and Sonja (Todorovska) Temelkoff.Tanja's life was marked by her deep compassion for animals, particularly dogs. She dedicated herself to rescuing and finding a loving home to...
Peg "Tata" Rodway
Apr 13, 2024
Peg “Tata” Rodway, aged 86, of Mineral Ridge, formerly of Liberty, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, at Hospice House in North Lima.Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on March 20, 1938, Peg was the beloved daughter of Robert and Kathryn (Behnke) Case. Alongside her late husband, Don, she co-owned and operated Rodway Flowers & Gifts in Liberty for 25 years,...
Thomas McDermott
Apr 9, 2024
Thomas P. McDermott, 80, of Girard, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Tom was born August 10, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Peter and Agnes (Bradley) McDermott. Tom had worked for Sharon Steel as an electrician for thirty years, and retired from Monroe Fabricating after twenty years working as a crane operator. He...
Thomas S. Kolic
Apr 7, 2024
Thomas S. Kolic ,63, of Niles, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 7, 2024. He was born on May 8, 1960, in Warren, Ohio, a son to Thomas and Josephine (Sabino) Kolic. Thomas was a proud 1978 graduate of Girard High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Business from Youngstown State University. Thomas had a rich tapestry...
Edythe Rose Mills
Apr 2, 2024
Edythe Rose Mills, 70, of Girard, passed away at Cleveland Clinic on April 2, 2024. She was born in Youngstown on October 14, 1953, to Stephen and Betty Genetta.She was a 1972 graduate of Girard High School.Edythe was a remarkable individual known for her entrepreneurial spirit. Over the years, she owned and operated Kwik-Dri Carpet Cleaning and Sew What sewing...
Terrence L. Wilson
Mar 30, 2024
Terrence L Wilson, 73, of McDonald, passed away on March 30, 2024 at his home. Terrence was born August 5, 1950 in Uniontown Pennsylvania. The son of Raymond and Thelma(Maust) Wilson. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1968 and served honorably. He later went to work in the construction field before finding his passion in HVAC. He was...
Louis "Lucky Lou" DelBene
Mar 30, 2024
Louis "Lucky Lou" DelBene, 83, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Continuing Healthcare following a lengthy illness. Born on August 15, 1940, in Girard at home in Briar Hill, to Louis and Josephine DelBene Sr. He attended The Rayen High School and Girard High School, shaping the foundation for his future endeavors.During his remarkable career, Louis...
James E. Lewis
Mar 20, 2024
James E. Lewis, 89, of Girard, passed away on March 20, 2024 at Continuing Health Care at the Ridge. James was born May 4, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of James and Margaret ( Keegan) Lewis. He attended the Ohio State University which led to him being a lifelong fan and being a season ticket holder for close to...
Phillip R. Hanshaw JR.
Mar 17, 2024
Phillip R. Hanshaw Jr., 60, of McDonald, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 17,2024, in the presence of family. Phillip was born November 7, 1963 in Youngstown Ohio, theson of Phillip R. and Sally (Cozadd) Hanshaw Sr. He worked for approximately 42 years in theautobody repair industry. He owned and operated TNC Autobody of McDonald. He wasemployed for several years...
Richard G. Powell
Mar 16, 2024
Richard G. Powell, 66, of McDonald, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic. Richard was born in Youngstown in 1958 to Robert and Lona (Bequeath) Powell.Richard was a graduate from Mineral Ridge High School and pursued a Bachelor of Art degree in Business Theology from Westminster College.His journey through life was marked by his exceptional career as a self-made businessman specializing...
Betty A. Gilliland
Mar 14, 2024
Betty A. Gilliland, 96, of Girard passed away peacefully at her residence on March 14, 2024. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on December 8, 1927, a daughter to William and Helen (Gary) Prosser.Betty led an impactful life dedicated to helping others. She was a renowned swimming instructor for Kiwanis, where she shared her passion for aquatic skills with...
Charles Joseph Smith Jr.
Mar 13, 2024
Charles J. Smith, Jr., of Girard, passed away March 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital inYoungstown, after a battle with cancer. Chuck was born August 2, 1957, to Charles J. Smith andMary Ann (McCay) Smith.Chuck took great pride in his work and was well-respected by his many colleagues over theyears at Easco Aluminum in Girard, Comfort Line in Toledo, Aurora...
George Whitesell Peffer III
Mar 7, 2024
George Peffer, a beloved Youngstown poet and teacher, died Thursday, March 7, 2024 due to complications following surgery. A lifelong resident of the area, his writing reflected a deep affection for his hometown, often expressed as distress over its steady decline in recent decades. He taught poetry and literature at Youngstown State University, Kent State University, and for 14 years at...
