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Dave Reese

Dave Reese

Aug 7, 2019

NORTH LIMA - Dave Reese, 50, passed away Aug. 7, 2019, at The Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.

Dave was born April 12, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of the late Elton "Sonny" and Donna Huish Reese, and was a lifelong area resident.

He leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, Ron Martin of...

Racquel Rock

Racquel Rock

Aug 7, 2019

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Private services were held on Saturday, Aug. 10, for Racquel Rock, 84, who passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Aug. 7, 2019, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Racquel was born March 11, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James Vincent and Micheline Suskey Rock, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Thomas Goist

Thomas Goist

Aug 6, 2019

NILES - Thomas Goist, 69, formerly of Girard, passed away Tuesday, Aug, 6, 2019, at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles.

Thomas was born March 24, 1950, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Lawrence F. Sr. and Mary W. Desmond Goist. He was a graduate of Girard High School and was a lifelong area...

Chloman R. "Ray" Beets

Chloman R. "Ray" Beets

Aug 6, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Chloman R. Beets, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Aug. 6, 2019, at his home following a long and fulfilling life.

Chloman, who was known to all as "Ray," was born Oct. 30, 1926, in Knoxville, Tenn., the son of the late Charles and Ina Scruggs Beets. He moved to Youngstown in the early 1950s....

Jennie R. "Granny" Macias

Jennie R. "Granny" Macias

Aug 4, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Jennie R. Macias, 98, of the city's west side, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 4, 2019, at Humility House following a long and fulfilling life.

Jennie was born Aug. 11, 1920, in Oelwein, Iowa, and was a daughter of the late Cresencio and Gregoria Chavez Ramos. She lived most of her life in Youngstown, and...

Therese P. Nestor

Therese P. Nestor

Aug 3, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Therese P. Nestor, 81, passed away Saturday evening, Aug. 3, 2019, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Therese was born Sept. 27, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Sue Klamar Novotny, and lived in this area for most of her life.

She was a graduate of...

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Britt

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Britt

Jul 31, 2019

GIRARD - Elizabeth J. "Betty" Britt, 89, passed away Wednesday evening, July 31, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Elizabeth was born Oct. 6, 1929, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late James and Alice Murphy McNicholas. She was a graduate of Girard High School and a lifelong Girard resident.

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Emil Tanner, Jr.

Emil Tanner, Jr.

Jul 29, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Emil Tanner, Jr., 81, noted former area boxing trainer, passed away peacefully late Monday afternoon, July 29, 2019, at Hospice House.

Emil was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Youngstown and was a son of the late Emil, Sr. and Minnie Ciccone Tanner. He attended South High School and lived nearly his entire life in Youngstown....

Stephen M. Thomas

Stephen M. Thomas

Jul 29, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Stephen M. Thomas, 63, of the city's west side, former City of Youngstown Police Officer, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at his home.

Stephen was born Aug. 11, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of the late Steve F. "Dutch" Thomas and Mary Vallus Thomas, and lived in this area for most of his life....

Madalyn Marie Popio Petro

Madalyn Marie Popio Petro

Jul 26, 2019

GIRARD - Madalyn Marie Petro, 66, passed away Friday evening, July 26, 2019, at The Woodlands at AustinWoods, with her loving husband by her side following a lengthy illness.

Madalyn was born June 22, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Norma Mendozzi Popio, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Petro...

Marvin L. Johnson

Marvin L. Johnson

Jul 26, 2019

POLAND - Marvin L. Johnson, 56, formerly of Girard, passed away early Friday morning, July 26, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Marvin was born Nov, 19, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Addie Johnson, and lived most of his life in Girard.

He was a 1981...

Jordan William Baer

Jordan William Baer

Jul 25, 2019

GIRARD - Jordan William Baer, 29, passed away peacefully with his mom and dad by his side, Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic after a long and brave battle with both heart disease and cancer.

Jordan was born to David and Lora Kelly Baer on April 10, 1990. He graduated with honors from Girard High...

Cory T. Davner

Cory T. Davner

Jul 21, 2019

CANFIELD - Cory T. Davner, 28, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Liberty Township.

Cory was born Jan. 23, 1991, in Youngstown, a son of Donald and Andrea Marciella Davner, and lived in this area all of his life.

He was a 2009 graduate of Chaney High School, and also graduated as a...

Diane L. Bates

Diane L. Bates

Jul 21, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Diane L. Bates, 74, of the city's west side, passed away  Sunday evening, July 21, 2019, at her home with family by her side.

Diane was born July 26, 1944, in Ravenna, and was a daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth "Betty" Lansinger.

Diane was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School,...

Anna L. Wyeth

Anna L. Wyeth

Jul 21, 2019

AUSTINTOWN – Anna L. Wyeth, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 21, 2019, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Anna was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Bradford, Pa., a daughter of the late John McIntyre and Mary Fuller Dutton, and came to the Youngstown area in the late-1950s.

She was a 1957 graduate...

Joyce M. Yankowski

Joyce M. Yankowski

Jul 21, 2019

CANFIELD – Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, at Canfield United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Abby Auman, for Joyce Marie Macovitz Yankowski, 67, wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to all, who died peacefully in her sleep late Sunday morning, July 21, 2019, at Hospice House following a year-long battle with cancer. ....

Betty Lamancusa

Betty Lamancusa

Jul 17, 2019

GIRARD – Betty Lamancusa, 88, departed this earth to enter heaven and become a guardian angel, passing away peacefully of a broken heart at 1:41 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in her sleep at her home, the way she hoped and prayed she would go.

Betty was born Feb. 22, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of...

Delores "Dee" Dashko

Delores "Dee" Dashko

Jul 14, 2019

STRUTHERS - Delores "Dee" Dashko, 88, passed away peacefully late Sunday morning, July 14, 2019, at her home at Masternick Memorial Healthcare Center in New Middletown, with family by her side.

Delores was born July 27, 1930, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Angeline Corsell. She was raised in the Brier Hill neighborhood of...

Larry L. Stephany, Jr.

Larry L. Stephany, Jr.

Jul 13, 2019

GIRARD - Larry L. Stephany, Jr., 53, passed away Saturday evening, July 13, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family.

Larry was born Nov. 8, 1965, in Newport News, Va., a son of Larry, Sr. and Shirley Waltman Stephany, and came to the Girard area with his family as a...

Edward J. Lewinsky

Edward J. Lewinsky

Jul 11, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – Edward J. Lewinsky, 84, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, July 11, 2019, at his home.

Edward was born May 15, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Catherine Prociak Lewinsky, and lived his life in the city.

He was a 1953 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and served in...

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