Obituaries
Richard Glunt
Jan 19, 2024
Richard L. Glunt, 86, of Girard, passed away peacefully at Shepherd of the Valley, surrounded by his family, on Friday, January 19, 2024. Richard was born May 20, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Leroy and Grace (Mattson) Glunt. Richard served his country honorably in the US Army and the Ohio National Guard, afterwards. He was a...
Edna Ruth (Rees) Vogel
Jan 16, 2024
Edna Ruth Rees Vogel, 96, of Girard, passed away January 16, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1927 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the daughter of Robert John and Elizabeth Julia (Wormer) Rees. Edna graduated from Rayen High School in 1945 and from Youngstown College in 1951 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She moved to...
Amelia "Emma" Pitts
Jan 16, 2024
Amelia “Emma” Pitts, 98, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Continuing Healthcare.
Emma was born October 31, 1925 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter to Pasquale and Lucy (Garnet) Gabriele.
She was a graduate of Girard High School.
Emma “Tootsie” worked for...
Mary "Maggie" Cretella
Jan 14, 2024
Mary M. Cretella, also known as Maggie Cretella, 74, of Girard, Ohio, passed away at Windsor House on Sunday, January 14. Maggie was born April 22, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Philip A. and Mary E. (Caputo) Cretella. Upon her death, Maggie started the most important trip of her life — her journey to heaven to...
Margaret "Peggy" Tobey
Jan 13, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” Tobey 81, of Hubbard, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Peggy will always be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, her ability to make everyone feel welcome and a friend. Peggy was born August 19, 1942 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Vernon “Hoss”...
Angela M (Christopher) Suich
Jan 6, 2024
Angela Marie Suich, 92, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Angela was born April 16, 1931, at her home in Girard, the daughter of Thomas and Jenny (Caputo) Christopher. She was a lifelong resident of Girard, having graduated from Girard High School in 1949. Angela had...
John J. Radovich Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
John J. Radovich Jr., 87, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
John was born August 29, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio a son to the late John and Mary (Gbur) Radovich Sr.
He was an independent truck driver for many...
Edward Richard Stonebraker
Jan 1, 2024
Edward Richard Stonebraker, 63, of Girard, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, January 1, 2024.
Edward was born on October 29, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Amanda Lee (Starcher) and Richard Eugene Stonebraker Sr.
Ed was a 1978 graduate of Girard High School. He enjoyed...
Lula (Drennen) Brown
Dec 31, 2023
Lula C. Brown, 91, of Liberty Twp., Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her residence. Lula was born June 21, 1932 in Niles, Ohio, a daughter of John H. and Martha W. Drennen. Lula was a 1950 graduate of Liberty High School. She was employed by Trumbull Lamp in Niles until 1961. She then was...
Thomas Gibson Blackstone
Dec 27, 2023
Thomas Gibson Blackstone, 86, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Hospice House in Poland.
A lifelong resident of Girard, Tom was born August 10, 1937, in Girard, at his family’s home, to Thomas Gordon and Margaret (Gibson) Blackstone.
Tom was a 1955...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ellsworth
Dec 26, 2023
Cynthia "Cindy" Ellsworth, 72, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Cindy was born April 28, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter to the late Charles "Bud" and Dorothy (Rebraca) Miles Sr.
She was a graduate of Girard High School. Upon graduation, she worked...
John Massuri
Dec 26, 2023
John Massuri, 70, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday December 26, 2023 at his home in Girard. John was born March 4, 1953 in Sharon, Pennsylvania the son of John and Elvira (Perna) Massuri. He worked as a plant manager at Boston Retail Products. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Roseann (Kermec) Massuri who he married...
Juanita Brown
Dec 26, 2023
Juanita R. Brown, 92, of Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Juanita was born October 24, 1931 in East Liverpool, a daughter to the late Charles and Martha (Marshall) Smith.
She had owned and managed many apartment complexes for 13 years. Juanita then ...
Richard Fisher
Dec 16, 2023
Richard Fisher, 93, of Girard passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023 at his home in Girard. Richard was born May 24, 1930 in Warren, Ohio the son of William and Mary Margaret (Collins) Fisher. He served his country in the United States Army and later went to work at Republic Steel. Richard leaves to cherish his memory...
Raymond Pallante
Dec 16, 2023
Raymond Pallante, 94, of North Huntingdon, PA formerly of Liberty Township, Ohio, died peacefully Saturday December 16, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was born March 13, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Tobio and Irene (Disabato) Pallante.
Growing up in the Italian community of Brier Hill, Ray devoted his time to...
Robert H. Norman
Dec 15, 2023
Robert Norman, 84, of Girard, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, in Warren. Robert was born January 3, 1939 in Adah, PA., the son of John and Mary (Dunn) Norman. He retired in 2002, after 34 years, from General Motors. Robert was a member of St. Rose Church and the UAW #1112. He...
Frederick Johnson
Dec 9, 2023
Frederick Johnson, 90, of Masury, Ohio, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Windsor House. Fred was born December 24, 1932 in Jamestown, NY, the son of Viking and Ardis (Nelson) Johnson. Fred served his country in the U.S. After graduating from Rayen High School. He was a graduate of Ohio State University...
Diane (Fisher) Fritz
Dec 9, 2023
Diane E. Fritz, 70, of Youngstown, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Diane was born February 4, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Lloyd and Betty Fisher. Diane had worked for Blue Ribbon Laundry Mat and for Simco, in the maintenance department. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 34...
Roy Thomas Verrill
Dec 7, 2023
Roy Thomas Verrill, 64, of Vienna, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at his residence. Roy was born May 18, 1959 in Sharon, PA, the son of Ernest A and Annetta (Lewis) Verrill. After graduating high school, Roy graduated from Aircraft Mechanic School. He was a motorcycle enthusiast,especially Harley-Davidson cycles, and had worked as a motorcycle mechanic...
Cheryl Lynn (Butcher) Armstrong
Dec 6, 2023
Cheryl L. Armstrong, 55, of Warren, passed away on December 6, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Cheryl was born January 16, 1968 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Gerald and Linda (Davis) Butcher. Cheryl was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and Youngstown State University, where she earned a masters degree in Early Childhood Education and a...
