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Rocky Paul DeFrank Sr.
Aug 11, 2024
Rocky Paul DeFrank Sr., 69, of Girard, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, Aug. 11, 2024, in the comfort of his home.
Born on July 22, 1955, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the cherished son of the late John Anthony and Phyllis Christina DeFrank.
He grew up on Youngstown’s East side and graduated from East High School.
Professionally, Rocky was a gifted chef. He...
Verna M. Ulrich
Aug 11, 2024
Verna M. Ulrich of Warren passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 5:10 a.m. in Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. She was 83.
She was born October 11, 1940, in Seattle, WA, a daughter of the late Melvin S. and Helene (Parker) Hunter.
Verna was a homemaker and was of Methodist Faith. On July 5, 1958, she married Kenneth Burdette Ulrich....
Roy Wallace Brown
Aug 10, 2024
AUSTINTOWN - Roy Wallace Brown, 84, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House, Saturday, August 10th, 2024.
The youngest of five children, Roy was born May 20th 1940, in Youngstown, to the late Milo Burrows Brown and Ruth O’Neil Brown. He was raised by his mother and grandmother, Margaret Walkingshaw Nelson O’Neil. He attended school in Austintown and North Lima before...
Rhonda Lee Rowan
Aug 8, 2024
Rhonda Lee Rowan, age 54, of Andover, Ohio left this earth to join her Lord and Savior suddenly without warning, on Thursday August 8, 2024.
Rhonda was born in Warren Ohio on April 9, 1970, to Marlene (Fleming) and Bobby Rowan. She is survived by her sister, Tricia (Bill) Conger of Cherry Valley, brother Dion (Jennifer) Rowan of Cortland, Ohio, stepfather,...
David E. Chismark, Sr.
Aug 5, 2024
David E. Chismark Sr, 87, Girard, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at Concord Hartford Nursing Home in Hartford, Ohio. Dave was born December 24, 1936, in Girard, Ohio, the son of Andrew and Helen (Blackburn) Chismark. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his sons, David (Christina) Chismark Jr, of Little Rock,...
Helen Marie Jones
Jul 29, 2024
Helen Marie Jones (aka Fuzz / Fuzzy) Aged 82, passed away quietly in the night in her home under care of her loving daughter Michelle at her on July 29, 2024 in Youngstown / Struthers, OH.
Born on July 20, 1942, Helen's life was marked by her deep affection for music, animals, and gardening. Her home was a sanctuary for her...
Barbara Kaplin
Jul 25, 2024
Barb Kaplin, 62, passed away suddenly on 7/25/24. She leaves behind her husband Carl, three children, Thomas, Melanie, & Melissa and granddaughter Aubrey. Her spirit will greatly be missed.
Carol Buzzelli
Jul 24, 2024
Carol Ann Buzzelli of Warren, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 6:25 p.m. in St. Joseph Hospital. She was 67 years old.
Carol was born in Warren on September 19, 1956, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Shirley Linamen Gregory Jr.
She was a 1974 graduate of Western Reserve High School. Carol was a bus driver for Community...
Joseph William Moenich
Jul 23, 2024
Joseph William Moenich, 82, of Youngstown, passed away on July 23, 2024, at Hospice House in Poland.
Joseph was born in Youngstown on June 3, 1942, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Toth Moenich. In his younger days Joseph was a horse jockey. He later became a truck driver.
In his free time Joseph enjoyed spending his time on...
Janet E. Pitts
Jul 21, 2024
Janet E. Pitts of Niles passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 8:30 p.m. in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 63.
Janet was born in Warren on September 27, 1960, the daughter of Sherman and Virginia Cline Campbell Sr.
She was a 1978 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was of Christian faith.
In her free time,...
Thomas C. Shepard
Jul 20, 2024
Thomas C. Shepard of North Jackson passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 3:15 p.m. in Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown. He was 81 years old.
He was born in North Jackson on August 29, 1942, the son of the late Ross and Edna Knipe Shepard.
Thomas was self employed owning and operating Shepard’s Mobile Homes selling used cars and mobile homes.
In...
Calvin L. Fish
Jul 20, 2024
Calvin L Fish, aged 65, passed away on July 20, 2024, in Warren, Ohio. Born on August 9, 1958, he was the son of Robert and Geneva Fish.
A graduate of LaBrae High School. He dedicated over 25 years to the Kmart Distribution Center. Calvin was an avid fisherman, a hobby that brought him peace and solitude. He was a father...
Edward P. Koper
Jul 17, 2024
Edward P. Koper of Cortland passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 7:54 p.m. in Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngtown. He was 69 years old.
Ed was born on September 20, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Julia Rudick Koper
He was a 1971 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the US...
John Russell Lawyer
Jul 11, 2024
John Russell Lawyer of Niles passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 9:04 p.m. in the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Twp. MI. He was 89 years old.
John was born on September 1, 1934, in Youngstown, the son of the late Donald C. and Hazel Mae Wylam Lawyer.
He was a 1952 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School. Following...
Janice Ruman
Jul 9, 2024
Janice Ruman of Niles passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 11:24 a.m. in her residence. She was 60 years old.
She was born in Warren on January 16, 1964, the daughter of the late Peter and Colleen (Reigle) Ruman. After graduating high school from Niles McKinley High School, Janice focused on being a homemaker and raising her daughter.
Janice was...
Nancy Lee Reed
Jul 9, 2024
Nancy Lee Reed, 76, of Cortland passed away on July 9, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1947 in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Frye Sr and Betty Jane (Conlin) Frye. Nancy was a 1966 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She married Charles B. Reed on February 2, 1974, together they raised three daughters and...
Robert Sigley, Sr.
Jun 30, 2024
Robert Sigley Sr. of Niles passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Warren Nursing and Rehab. He was 69 years old.
Robert was born in Kingwood, W.V., on February 19, 1955, the son of the late Clarence and Ruby Miller Sigley.
He attended McDonald High School and worked for a number of years as a pipeliner.
In his free time, he enjoyed...
Patricia "Patty" Lynn McConville
Jun 30, 2024
Patricia (Patty) Lynn McConville of Poland, Ohio (previously of West Mifflin, PA)
Patricia Lynn McConville, 70, of Poland, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born January 18, 1954, in Braddock, PA, a daughter of the late Patrick J. McConville and Anne M. (Pollak) McConville.
Patty was employed by the Federal Government (FAA) for many years until her retirement....
Linda S. Emler
Jun 26, 2024
Niles - Linda S. Emler, 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Niles, OH Wednesday June 26, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was born February 3, 1963, in West Virginia, the daughter of Elmer and Emily Varner.
Linda attended Niles McKinley H.S. and went on to receive her associate’s degree in cosmetology. She was...
Donald Knowles
Jun 25, 2024
Donald Knowles of Niles passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 11:24 a.m. in his residence. He was 63.
Donald was born in Warren on December 11, 1960, the son of the late Everett and Margarite Cirolla Knowles.
He attended Warren Western Reserve and worked for many years at Sunrise Inn and the Warren Hot Dog Shop.
In his free time, Donald...
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