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Mary H. Babnic, 85
BOARDMAN – Funeral services for Mary H. Babnic, 85, who died on the morning of June 20 at Forum Health Northside Medical Center, are Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Kubina-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 5925 Market St. in Boardman, and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Matthias Church in Youngstown.
Ms. Babnic was born in Youngstown March 20, 1923, a daughter of Steven and Julia Kvoriak Babnic.
Mary served in the U.S. Army Air Corp of Nurses from 1946 to 1953. In 1950, she was certified as an anesthetist by the Grace School of Anesthesiology in Detroit, Mich., and in 1961, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Youngstown State University. She was employed as a Nurse Anesthetist for the Youngstown Hospital Association for 38 years, retiring in 1987. An active member of St. Matthias Church, she took part in the church choir, the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild, and the Golden Echoes Senior Citizens Group. She was both a Reader and a Eucharistic Minister at Mass. She served the local community by volunteering to teach Slovak to those interested in learning the language.
Mary held membership in numerous professional and community service organizations. Among them are the Retired Nurses Association, the American Nurse Anesthetist Association, the Military Women in Service Organization, Jednota, and Slovak Catholic Sokols. She was a member of the board of the Youngstown Slovak Sister Cities Program, as well as a life member of the YSU Alumni Association and a permanent member of ROTC. Mary also served as president of the American Slovak Cultural Association, which promoted Slovak cultural activities including the annual Slovak Vilija Dinner. She was a past-president of the Catholic Nurses of Youngstown, the Youngstown Hospital Alumni Association and the Ohio State Nurse Anesthetist Association. In addition, she assisted with production of the WKTL Radio Slovak Hour for many years. In 1983, she became the program director. She also served as treasurer of the WKTL Boosters Association.
Mary is survived by her nieces, Diana (Dean) Colaianni of Boardman and Judy (Tim) Babnich of Wichita, Kan.; her great-niece, Maria (Denny) Riley; her great-nephews, David, Steven and Robert Colaianni; and by her great-great-nephew, Nathan Thomas Riley.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Stephan A. Babnich Jr. and by her sister, Dorothy Babnic.
Visitation is at the funeral home Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.
Sam Baxter, 86
BOARDMAN – Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Greek Orthodox Church for Sam Baxter, 86, who passed away Friday at the home of his daughter.
Mr. Baxter was born July 22, 1921 in Youngstown, the son of the late Chris and Anastasia (Baharis) Baxevandes.
All his schooling was in Morgantown, W.Va.
He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Field Artillery, during WWII, where he received a citation (Bronze Star) during the Belgium Bulge. He served under General Patton 3rd. Army. He also served under the 101st. Airborne.
He was employed by the Youngstown Welding & Engineering Company, who was associated in making Nuclear work for the U.S. Government.
Sam was a member of St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church, and a member of the Eastern Orthodox Mens Society. He was an avid boatsman, belonging to the Lake Milton Boat Club for several years. Following his retirement in 1983, Sam began a second career doing carpenter work at his home.
Sam will be sadly missed by many, especially his wife, the former Morphia Cummings, whom he married Nov. 3, 1946; two sons, Chris (Charlotte) Baxter of Franklin, Pa., and Paul Baxter of Santa Monica, Calif.; a daughter, Catherine (James) Santangelo of Boardman; a sister, Ann (Dan) Altemese of Boardman; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ted Baxter; and a sister, Tula Valavanis.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, where a Trisagion prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at St. John Greek Orthodox Church.
Internment will follow at Belmont Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to, Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St. in Boardman, or to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.
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Rosemary E. Blotsky, 58
AUSTINTOWN - Rosemary E. Blotsky, 58, passed away Friday morning, June 20, 2008, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation Health Care Center.
Rosemary was born Nov. 16, 1949 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Sophie Rohan Blotsky, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was an assembly worker at Packard Electric for 20 years prior to retiring on disability in 1988. Rosemary was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Youngstown.
She leaves a brother, William N. Blotsky of Youngstown; two nieces, Melissa M. (Timothy) Bowman of Austintown and Barbara Ritter of Struthers; cousins, Rev. Daniel (Kaliope) Rohan of Campbell and Diane (Richard) Ayres of New Carlisle; three great-nephews, James Ritter, Joseph Ritter and Noah Bowman; and a great-niece, Julie Ritter.
Rosemary enjoyed the time she spent with her family and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday, June 23, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
Calling hours will also be from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery Chapel, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery.
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Leon R. Carlock, 85
YOUNGSTOWN – Services were held Saturday for Mr. Leon R. Carlock, 85, who passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Carlock was born June 28, 1923 in Knoxville, Tenn., the son of Harry and Nugie Morrison Carlock.
He enjoyed landscaping, gardening and riding his bike.
He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Gyton; a daughter, Lelia Carlock; two sons, David Carlock and Russell Collier; a sister, Margaret Beverly; 17 grandchildren; and 31 great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
His parents; a son, Leon; a sister, Martha; and four brothers, Edward, Harry, Eugene and Jud all preceded him in death.
Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
Merle “Bob” “Pappy” E. Clawson, 82,
“Together Again”
MCDONALD – Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel for Merle “Bob” “Pappy” E. Clawson, 82, who was called home to be with the Lord, June 20, at his home, outside where he loved to be.
Pappy was born Dec. 7, 1925 in Hastings, Pa., to Jacob and Mary (Ashcraft) Clawson.
He served with pride in the U.S. Army in WWII and was a member of the 579th Forward Observation Battalion in General Patton’s Third Army. During the Normandy Invasion, his unit served in campaigns in Belgium and Luxembourg, where he received two Purple Hearts for wounds received during combat operations. Pappy’s other medals include the European American Middle Eastern Campaign, the European Victory Medal, the German Occupational Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and several Marksmanship Medals.
He retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube in 1980 with 32 years, serving as a craneman.
Preceding him in death where his parents; a son, Robert; two brothers, Hank and Claire Clawson; and three sisters, Agnes Longnecker, Maude DeyArmin and Nellie Collins; and his wife, Elverda, who died in February of 2000.
“Pappy”, as he was known by all who loved him, will be missed every day by his three children, Mary Jane (Warren) Cintron, David (Linda) Clawson and Patricia Pustay, all of McDonald. He also leaves six grandchildren, Tina (Chris) Ellis, Jeff (Jodi) Cintron, David Clawson, Steve and Robert Pustay, all of McDonald and Sonya (Curt) Gregg of Virginia; seven great-grandchildren, Michael, Victoria, Michaela, Tyler, Alex, Anthony and Jacob. They were all a joy to him. Merle leaves two wonderful brothers, James (Flo) Clawson of Burghill and Lewis (Eleanor) Clawson from Youngstown. “We will miss our Pappy.”
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.
The family requests that material contributions be made to Hospice of the Valley.
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Roberta Coar, 83
YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home for Ms. Roberta Coar, 83, who departed this life Friday, June 13, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Ms. Coar was born Oct. 28, 1924 in Birmingham, Ala., a daughter of Luvater Henderson.
She was a member of the Phillips Chapel CME Church. A homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and being with her family.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Rachel Thomas, with whom she made her home; four grandchildren, Darrell Benson, N’Kengi Thomas, Robin Sanders, and Rosie Holliness; nieces, Lorraine Hunter and Brenda Lipscomb; and a nephew, Abdur Fareed.
She was preceded in death by her mother; stepfather, Fred Henderson; a sister, Inell Ruker; and a son, Edward Coar
Friends may call Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Susan Dorothy Cora, 81
AUSTINTOWN – There will be a mass of Christian Burial held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Youngstown for Susan Dorothy Cora, 81, who passed away Friday, June 20, 2008 at Austinwoods Nursing Home.
Susan was born Feb. 18, 1927 in Lowellville, the daughter of the late John and Mary Albanese Guerrieri.
She married Robert J. Cora, May 22, 1948. He passed away on Sept. 23, 1993.
Mrs. Cora was a baby sitter at the YMCA and she baby sat for many family members through out the years.
She enjoyed cooking, and most of all, her grandchildren.
Susan is survived by four children, Roberta Whippo of Youngstown, Joseph Cora of Boardman, Susanne and her husband, Harvey Miller of Salt Lake City, and Lori and her husband, Mark Ramsey of Poland; 13 grandchildren, Danielle and Gina DeGeorge, Erika, Joseph Jr., Robert Cora, Adrienne Castle, Mark Jr., Ashley, and Matthew Ramsey, and Merrill Jr., Jim, Candace, and Samantha Whippo; six great-grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her roommate, Dottie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers; four sisters; two son-in-laws, Eugene DeGeorge and Butch Whippo.
Calling hours will be on Monday, June 23, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel. Closing prayers will be held at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home Tuesday morning.
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Detective Sgt. Robert Deichman, 40
STRUTHERS – Detective Sgt. Robert Deichman, 40, of the Youngstown Police Department, died early Thursday when the unmarked police car he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on Salt Springs Road, not far from his home.
Robert was born in Stamford, Conn., and was raised in Mexico, Mo., where he was active in 4-H and liked to build model rockets, winning awards with some of his designs.
Robert came to Youngstown in 1985.
His wife, Lori, grew up in Youngstown – both her father and mother were on the city police force. She and Robert met in 1987 when both were working at Woolworth’s in the Southern Park Mall.
They’ve been together since Dec. 7, 1988, and married on Dec. 7, 1996.
Robert was working as a machinist at Buckeye Extrusion Tool & Die when he was hired by the police department in 1999.
He and his family played basketball and soccer, took bike rides and frequently engaged in wrestling matches and pillow fights.
“We’d have movie night and one night a week was game night. We’d sit and play games,” wife Lori said.
“He was a jokester. He liked to tease the kids and me. I’m short. I always asked for help getting stuff from the top cupboard and he teased me about that,” she said.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Church in Struthers, and, in addition to darts, he loved playing chess and Texas Hold’em – “He was real good at it,” Lori said – and still liked making model rockets with his girls.
Robert is survived by his wife, Lori; two daughters, Jenna and Julianna; his father and stepmother, Milton and Diana of Ellsworth; his mother, Toni, of Arizona; sister Dawn (Dayton) Brown of Tucson, Ariz.; brother Mark (Deanna) Deichman of Philadelphia; step brothers John (Barbara) Zagotti of Boardman and Marty (Sherri) Zagotti of Hillsville , Pa.; step sister Lisa (Greg) Black of Moon Township, Pa.; 11 nieces and nephews; and one great-niece.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oliver and Mary Hough, George and Marie Tompkins; and niece Olivia Deichman.
Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Schiavone Funeral Home on Belmont Avenue in Youngstown.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a procession to St. Nichoals Church in Struthers for an 11 a.m. Mass.
Contributions or donations may be made to the children’s education.
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Doris M. DeNicholas, 83
AUSTINTOWN – Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Doris M. DeNicholas, 83, who died Friday morning at Forum Health Northside Medical Hospital.
Doris was born Oct. 17, 1924 in Youngstown, the daughter of William and Mabel (Walker) Whetstone and was a lifelong area resident.
Doris was of the Protestant faith and was a member of the Miriam Chapter O.E.S.
Her greatest love in life was being a mother and grandmother.
She is survived by a daughter, Nancy (Rusty) Jones; and son, Daniel (Rochelle) DeNicholas, both of Austintown; sister, Nancy Beavers of Austintown; and brother, William (Patty) Whetstone of Campbell. She is also survived by grandchildren, Robert (Linda) Jones, John Jones, Nancy (Jesse) Daum, and Nicole DeNicholas; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Anthony, and Daniel Jones.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel J. DeNicholas, whom she married Oct. 27, 1945 and who died Dec. 3, 1986; and sister, Evelyn Dominic.
Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home.
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Arthur J. Edwards, 80
NORTH FORT MYERS, FLA. – Arthur J. Edwards, 80, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008.
He was born on Feb. 10, 1928, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the son of Aruthur and Caroline Edwards.
Upon high school graduation, Art enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in Oct., 1946, remaining in the US Naval Reserve until September 1954.
He attended Cleveland College, Case Western Reserve University. Art spent 32 years of his business career in the cement industry in northeastern Ohio. He retired from Essroc Cement Company as regional sales director in 1995 and later moved to Florida where he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
Art is survived by his wife, Phyllis, whom he married on May 6, 1950; three children, Scott (Christine), Sandra (Michael), and Brent (Lorrie); and five grandchildren, Austin, Brooke, Tyler, Brittany, and Heather.
A memorial service is planned for Thursday at 2 p.m. in Punta Gorda, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts, may be sent to Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, www.fortmyersmemorial.com, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907.
Lola May Lloyd Felton
LeHIGH ACRES, FLA. – Lola May Lloyd Felton was born May 14, 1907 in Pleasant Valley Township, Des Moines, Iowa, and died April 13, 2008.
She was married in Youngstown, Ohio to Harry L. Felton.
Lola cared for her husband and daughter while working as an LPN. Retiring to Lehigh Acres in 1969, Gram continued to support her family and community while pursuing her joy of dancing.
Preceded in death by her husband, Lola continues to be missed by her daughter, Marilyn Jane Brewer; grandchildren, John (wife Caren) and Susan Schulz; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and dear friend, Alex.
A memorial in Lola’s honor is scheduled for Monday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at Lee Memorial Park on state Road 82.
Friends, family, and neighbors are invited to attend.
Wasyl Gerak, 83
YOUNGSTOWN - Wasyl Gerak, 83, of the city’s west side, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 18, 2008, at his home after a brave battle with cancer.
Wasyl was born Feb. 6, 1925 in Nohoa, Ukraine, a son of the late Joannis and Rosalie Gerak, and came to America and Youngstown in 1949.
Mr. Gerak worked at U.S. Steel, Ohio Works and then at Youngstown Steel Door for 16 years, retiring in 1980.
Wasyl was a member of St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, and enjoyed gardening and fishing.
He leaves a son, Roman Gerak of Ventura, Calif.; two daughters, Patty (Joe) Vitale of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Irene Gerak of El Paso, Texas; a granddaughter, Jessica Gerak; and a brother, Michael Bohonik of West Middlesex, Pa.
His wife, Frieda Schelb Gerak, whom he married June 1, 1952, passed away Nov. 2, 1985.
Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, June 23, at St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church in Austintown, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Arrangements were entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown.
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Ralph James Hempstead, 63
STRUTHERS – Ralph James Hempstead, 63, died Saturday, June 21, 2008 at home with his family.
Mr. Hempstead was born Saturday, July 1, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of John E. and Irene Veres Hempstead.
He was a 1963 graduate of Struthers High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Dominican Republic as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, and worked in the construction maintenance department for East Ohio Gas Company, retiring in 1999, after 30 years of dedicated service.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, the former Karen L. Heitzenrater, whom he married May 27, 1978; one daughter, Ashlie Hempstead-White, and her husband, Sam of Portland, Ore.; one son, Christopher Hempstead, also of Portland; a daughter, Stacie Tamburro and two sons, Donny and Phillip Tamburro, all of Texas; two brothers, Frank “Joseph” Hempstead of Struthers and Charles Hempstead, and his wife, Norma of Poland Township; and one sister, Irene “Sissy” Orf, and her husband, George of Struthers.
“Ralph will be missed dearly for his humor, compassion, generosity, and loyalty. He slipped away humbly to ride his big bike in the sky and the grace of his character will shine on us forever.”
Friends will be received 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 23, at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers, where funeral services will be held at 8 p.m.
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Honorable George McKelvey Jones
SOLANA BEACH, CALIF.– Honorable George McKelvey Jones crossed the Lord’s threshold on June 7, 2008.
“Bo”, as he was known to friends and family, was born on June 6, 1924, in Youngstown, Ohio.
Like many of his generation, Bo’s integrity, compassion and work ethic were born of the Great Depression. The harsh realities of the time, however, did not prevent Bo from becoming an Eagle Scout, an early achievement of which he was justifiably proud throughout a lifetime of accomplishments. In high school, Bo played on both the varsity basketball and tennis teams. During his senior year, he was voted “Most Popular Boy” and graduated from the Rayen High School as an upstanding member of the Class of 1942
On Dec. 8, 1942, one year following the attack at Pearl Harbor, Bo enlisted in the Army Air Corps and, without hesitation, reported for active duty. He was assigned to the 11th Army Air Corps Weather Squadron, stationed in Alaska to deter a Japanese attack through the North Pacific. Having served his country and done his part to protect the North Pacific, George M. Jones was honorably discharged from the United States Army Air Corps on March 16, 1946.
Bo returned home and enrolled in Ohio State University where he met the most beautiful girl he had ever seen, a top model who was dating Ohio State’s star quarterback. Undeterred, Bo summoned the courage to ask Gloria Lou Dyson for a date, she agreed.
George McKelvey Jones and Gloria Lou Dyson were married on Aug. 9, 1947. The devoted couple raised three children, daughters, Janet Leigh and Susan Carol Jones; and a son, George M. Jones.
Bo graduated from the Ohio State School of Law in 1951 and became a renowned trial lawyer in the same northeast Ohio courtrooms where Clarence Darrow had made a name for himself a generation earlier.
In 1963, the Governor of Ohio appointed Bo to the Ohio Court of Appeals. Shortly thereafter at the age of 39, Bo sat by assignment on Ohio’s Supreme Court thereby becoming the youngest jurist to ever sit on the Ohio Supreme Court. Young Bo had become the Honorable George M. Jones, Chief Justice of the Ohio Court of Appeals.
While sitting on the Court of Appeals, Judge Jones presided over appeals argued by some of the best and brightest appellate lawyers in the country, heard arguments in high profile cases and authored legal opinions that are cited as precedent to this day. The Honorable George M. Jones spent 36 years in the courtroom as either a trial lawyer or judge.
During the mid-1980’s, Judge Jones transitioned into a period of entrepreneurship. He helped build and manage a regional FM radio station, serving Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The station’s call sign was, in fact, Bo’s initials: KGMJ. KGMJ-FM “Colorado’s Country” quickly become a dominant radio station and was listened to by people from Aspen to Vail to Summit County. Bo also sat on the Board of Directors of Charter One Financial which was to become part of a $160 billion dollar commercial banking network.
Judge Jones finally slowed down when he moved to Solana Beach, Calif. in 1992. He played golf but mostly enjoyed the proximity of his family, visits from old friends and time with new friends.
After a lifetime of patriotism, quests for justice, successes, friendships and devotion to family, the Lord, in whom he trusted, called Bo home one day after his 84th birthday.
In addition to his parents, George Caufield Jones and Gertrude Brownlee McKelvey, Judge Jones was predeceased by his daughter, Janet Hesseltine; granddaughter, Suzi Hesseltine; and brother, William Brownlee Jones.
Bo is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Gloria Dyson Jones; daughter, Susan Jones Bloch; son, George M. Jones; five grandchildren; brother, John Paul Jones; and sister, Letitia “Dolly” Sherman.
One of his favorite quotes is found in William Shakespeare’s King Henry IV, Part 2, “There is a history in all men’s lives.”
The Honorable George M. Jones led a life worth living and leaves a history worth remembering.
In lieu of flowers, the Jones family requests a donation be made to the Spirit of Suzi Foundation, 6475 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. 338, Long Beach, CA, 90803, which was founded in honor of Judge Jones’ granddaughter and provides scholarships to students studying aeronautics.
John A. Kenny M.D., 73
MEQUON, WIS. – John A. Kenny M.D., 73, formerly of Green Bay, entered eternal life on June 17, 2008.
John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judith (Riley); children, Kate, Mollie and Jack Kenny and Maggie (Stephen) Lamb; grandson, Riley; brother of James; sister-in-law, Frances (William) Garrity; and brother-in-law, William (Sandy) Riley.
John was preceded in death by his father, John; mother, Florence (Wrynn); sister, Mary; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Riley Schoenecker.
John was born in Youngstown in 1935.
He received his M.D. at Marquette Medical School, where he was a member of AOA, the honorary medical society. John maintained a private practice at the Dermatology Clinic in Green Bay for 38 years.
John was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and all whose lives he touched. May he rest in peace.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Lumen Christi Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in John’s name may be made to Missionaries of Charity, 335 E. 145th St., Bronx, NY 10451.
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Nancy Jean McClain, 76
AUSTINTOWN – There will be a church service held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 11a.m. at the Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church for Nancy Jean McClain, 76, who passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008, at her residence.
Nancy was born Oct. 23, 1931 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late William R. and Pearl E. (Rollins) Englebaugh.
She graduated from Chaney High School and went onto receive her bachelor’s degree from Kent State and her masters from YSU.
Her husband, William T. McClain, whom she married, Aug. 13, 1955, passed away Sept. 15, 1983.
Nancy was a preschool teacher at Calvary Temple for over 10 years.
She was involved for many years with Girl Scouts, active with troop 620 at the Austintown Community Church and troop 366 at the Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Nancy was also a music director for the children’s choir, youth group, and involved in the adult choir all through the church. Nancy also enjoyed gardening, canning and she cared for many animals in distress. Most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by three children, Janie and her husband, John Polish of North Jackson, Jeffery and Judy McClain, and Jill and her husband, James Dunn, both of Austintown; five grandchildren, Jason and his wife, Amy Connolly, Jonathan Dunn and his fiancée, Darleen Strahin, James Dunn III, Michael McClain, and Meghan McClain; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Leah Connolly.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Family and friends may visit from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel and on Tuesday a half hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Rescue Mission of Mahoning County.
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David J. Miller, 96
HUBBARD – There will be funeral services Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home for David J. Miller, 96, who passed away Friday at home.
David was born Aug. 10, 1911 in Rochester, Pa., the son of William H. and Carrie Filbert Miller.
He came to Hubbard in 1920 and graduated from Hubbard High School in 1929.
He was a chief draftsman and chief engineer at Youngstown Steel Tank, retiring after 40 years of employment.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hubbard since 1929. He served as an usher, a member of finance committee and the administrative board.
He was a part-time Hubbard policeman and dispatcher for 42 years and a life member of the crime clinic of greater Youngstown.
David enjoyed bowling for many years and participated in three local leagues.
His wife, the former Agnes H. Hartsky, whom he married June 20, 1942, passed away Feb. 7, 1990.
He leaves a son, Lee W. (Donna) Miller of Liberty; two grandchildren, Eric (Trisha) Miller of Apple Valley, Minn.; Jeremy (Theresa) Miller of Canfield; and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves a sister, Thelma Penman of Poland; and a brother, Lee W. Miller of Hubbard.
There will be calling hours Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Hubbard Union Cemetery.
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Margaret “Peg” Adele Miller, 92
PERRYSBURG – Margaret “Peg” Adele Miller, 92, passed away, June 20, 2008, while a resident of Kingston Residence.
She was born in Springfield on Nov. 21, 1915, to Ben H. and Hazel D. (Parkison) Willis.
Peg received her BS degree in education from Wittenberg University in 1940. While at Wittenberg, she met and married Harold William Miller. They were married on campus in Hanna Chapel.
She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. During her life she was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Fairlawn, Akron City Club and Portage Country Club in Akron. Her passions in life, after family, were bridge, golf, bowling and knitting. These she pursued into her 80s.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Harold (Tink) Miller; and her brother, Ben (Bud) Willis.
She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne M. Byerly (John R); grandson, Brent D. Byerly (Julie Long); and two great-grandchildren, Seth M and Emma M.
The family thanks the nurses and aides at Kingston for their kindness, courtesy and respect shown to Peg. The family also thanks the nurses and aides from Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their care and support in the final days.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Road, Akron OH 44333, with Rev. Jean Hansen officiating.
Burial will be held at Loyal Oak Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Those planning expressions of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg OH 43551, (Billow Fairlawn Chapel).
Richard B. Mounts Sr., 86
AKRON – Richard B. Mounts Sr., 86, passed away June 20, 2008.
Born in Boardman, to the late Russell and Beula (Haviland) Mounts, Richard lived in Akron since 1965. He retired as a grocer from Sparkle Market and was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty; daughter, Joyce Hall; sons, Richard Jr., Russell (Mary Beth), and Randall (Theresa) Mounts; grandchildren, Lorraine, Marissa, Nicole, Celeste, Ben, Austin and Racheal; and many other loving family and friends.
Funeral service will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N.Main St. in Akron.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday and one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, a Hospice of ones’ choice or the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation.
Helen Eileen Nelson, 70
MOODY, TEXAS – Helen Eileen Nelson, 70, passed away on Feb. 3. Memorial services will be held for Helen and Richard Nelson on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Girard City Cemetery Chapel.
Beatrice “Beebs” Newman, 81
YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 23, at the El Emeth Granada Avenue Cemetery Chapel for Beatrice “Beebs” Newman, 81, who died Saturday morning at Heritage Manor Jewish Home for the Aged.
Mrs. Newman was born Jan. 3, 1927 in Youngstown, the daughter of Louis and Tillie Fried.
Throughout her life, Beebs faced many challenges and adversities. During the Depression, to provide for their family, her father, having lost all of his savings, proudly dug ditches for the WPA, and her mother pieced together hats, dresses, and coats with style that rivaled even the finest fashions of the day.
As a preteen, she wore a whole-body cast for an entire year to correct her disfiguring scoliosis and subsequently endured considerable social isolation. From these trying experiences, Beebs developed great personal strength and determination and unusual sensitivity to the suffering of others.
Mrs. Newman graduated from The Rayen High School in 1945 and earned her B.A. at Youngstown College and M.A. in Fine Arts and Art Education at New York University in 1950. At a very early age, under the tutelage of Margaret Evans, she found art as the vehicle for conveying her experience of life and the world around her.
During the 1940s and 1950s, Newman participated in juried exhibits throughout the country and won numerous awards for her work. She was well-known for her ability to capture human pathos and feeling with power and intensity as well as sensitivity and color.
She often purposely chose to portray struggles of social class and race as well as individual challenges with a deep sense of justice, compassion, spirituality, and joy.
Beebs demonstrated skill in almost every medium -- drawing, oil, watercolor, ceramics, and sculpture,-- and after years of teaching at Hillman and Hayes Junior High Schools, she introduced printmaking and silk screening to Youngstown State University. There she served as an instructor of art for over 30 years and was responsible for the education of many who subsequently became faculty at YSU and other various local and regional schools.
As a teacher, Mrs. Newman was highly respected for her ability to encourage students to bring forth what was within them and to evaluate them more for their effort and sincerity rather than the final product of their work.
In the community, Beebs demonstrated generosity, humility, and willingness to help those in need. Mrs. Newman lived her Jewish identity with devotion and integrity and was an active member of the Temple El Emeth, as well as local chapters of B’nai B’rith, Hadassah, and Na’amat. She was widely known and loved by her friends for her intelligence, sincerity, insight, and commitment.
Perhaps Mrs. Newman’s greatest work of art was her family. She unselfishly and loyally dedicated herself to the wellbeing of her husband and the growth and happiness of her children. Mrs. Newman tirelessly showed interest in each of them as individuals and nurtured them with her abiding love, abundant support, and warm, joyful sense of humor.
Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by her husband, Sol, whom she married on June 21, 1953; and tragically, both by her sister, Harriet, and her dear beloved daughter, Stefanie Joy.
She is survived by her son, Marc, a family physician in Philadelphia.
Beebs’ spirit will always live on through the powerful impact of her prolific works of art and the understanding, love, compassion, and joy that she consistently gave to those around her.
Visiting hours will begin at 11 a.m. at the cemetery chapel.
Contributions may be made to the Stefanie Joy Newman Fund for Creative Therapies for the Impaired in care of Temple El Emeth or charity of the donor’s choice.
Delores M. Phillips, 77
BOARDMAN – There will be funeral services on Monday, June 23 at 11 a.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market St. in Boardman for Dolores M. Phillips, 77, who died Friday morning, June 20, at Saint Elizabeth Health Center, Boardman Campus.
She was born July 3, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Lance and Bernice Johnson Baghurst.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was very important to her and she will be missed by all you knew and loved her.
Dolores is survived by her husband of sixty years, Robert J. Phillips whom she married on May 21, 1948; a daughter, Kathleen (Tom)Davis of Boardman; a son, James R. (Debra) Phillips of Beaver Township; two brothers, Robert Baghurst and Larry Baghurst, both of Boardman; five grandchildren, Jason, Stacie, Ryan, Brad and Kelsey; and one great-grandson, Ashton.
Besides her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by a son, Robert J. Phillips Jr.
Friends may call today, June 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home in Boardman.
Elvira C. Prezioso, 81
GIRARD – Elvira C. Prezioso, 81, of 2174 Oakwood Estates, died at 11:22 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren.
She was born May 21, 1927 in Niles; the daughter of Dan and Rose Villio Patrone.
Elvira, who was also known as “Bernie,” was a 1945 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, was employed at Packard Electric for 14 years before retiring in 1981, and also a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles and the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild.
She enjoyed cooking, knitting, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bernie, who was a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, will be deeply missed by her husband Joseph N. Prezioso, whom she married October 2, 1948; a daughter, Madeline Prezioso of Niles; four grandchildren, Julie Strollo and her husband Michael, Sara Havidich, David Haverdick, and Emily Kwiatkowski; three great-grandchildren, Sophia Rose Strollo, Nicholas Sean Strollo, and Mya Rose Havidich; and two son-in-laws, Robert Kwiatkowski and Frank Haverdick Jr.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Roseann Kwiatkowski; a son, Daniel Joseph Prezioso; and a brother, Joseph S. Patrone.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m., Monday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles.
Burial will be Pineview Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles where life is honored, cherished, and remembered
Visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to send condolences.
Edward J. Ragan
GIRARD – Edward J. Ragan, of Forsythe Street, passed away Friday June 20, 2008, at Forum Health Northside Medical Center.
Ed was born Sept. 21 1920 in Youngstown, son of the late Andrew and Sue Pierdinock (Tarapchak) Ragan.
He was a WWII Army veteran as a radio operator in the Pacific, employed at A&P and Value King Stores, retiring in 1982, as a meat manager and was a shop steward for the United Food and Commercial Workers Union.
He was a member of St. Rose Church, a trustee for St. Rose Sr. Parishioners, an usher, alter server, and Knights of Columbus. Ed enjoyed playing bocce at Tod Park, golfing with the K of C League, volunteering for Red Cross Blood drives in Girard, an avid gardener and loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Rose V. Christine, whom he married on July 26, 1947 and is living in Girard; one son, Edward “Ted” (Ginny) Ragan of Mineral Ridge; three daughters Christine (Robert) Babione of Hilliard, Mary Ellen Ragan of Massillon, and Kathleen (Bruce) Folkerth of Akron; seven grandchildren, John McKenna, Meghan Milburn, Kate McKenna (Chris’s kids), Ellie Ragan, Andrew Ragan (Ted’s kids), Calvin Folkerth, and Eden Folkerth (Kathy’s kids); and a great-grandchild, Madison Milburn.
Edward was preceded in death by three brothers, Rev. Michael, Joseph and Cyril; and three sisters, Helen Cimino, Margaret Ragan, and Anne Ploof.
Calling hours are Monday, June 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the McClurkin Funeral Home in Girard.
Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, June 24, 11 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church with prayers at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.
Theodore E. Rorick, 93
CORTLAND – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 23, at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4659 Niles-Cortland Road in Cortland, for Theodore E. Rorick, formerly of W. Boston Avenue, who passed away Saturday morning, June 21, at the home of his granddaughter, Kim (Ed) Kossick, where he resided.
Theodore was born April 1, 1915 in Scranton, Pa., the son of Jacob and Anna Rorick.
He graduated from St. Mary’s in Cumberland, Md.
Theodore was a bus driver, coached baseball for 25 years and was one of the first people to work in the Babe Ruth League.
His wife, the former Mary B. Lynch, whom he married July 1, 1936, passed away Feb. 12, 2001.
Theodore will always be remembered by his children, Norma Jean Carney of Poland, Anna Marie (Morris) Popio of Youngstown, John (Mary Ellen) Rorick of Austintown, and Mary A. (Ed) Butler of Poland; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great–grandchildren.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jacob Rorick; and son-in-law, Paul M. Carney.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of the services on Monday, June 23, 2008 at the church.
Contributions are requested to be made in Theodore’s name to the Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH, 44514.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue in Boardman.
Roena “Ronnie” Scherl, 85
AUSTINTOWN - Roena “Ronnie” Lorraine Soelberg Scherl, 85, passed away early Friday evening, June 13, 2008, at her home from complications of emphysema, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren.
Roena was born in Miles City, Montana June 8, 1923, a daughter of the late Ivar and Irena Soelberg.
She married Robert “Bim” Scherl June 5, 1945, in El Centro, Calif., where they were both serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII.
Ronnie served two years in the Marine Corps during the war, taking the motto, “Free a Marine to Fight,” to heart. She joined the U.S. military because none of the men in her family were eligible for the armed services, and felt that a member of her family should serve the country. She was trained and worked in the field of aerology and served on both coasts.
Mrs. Scherl was active in Girl Scouts for over 60 years. In those years, she touched countless young women’s lives, introducing them to new experiences, encouraging them, and showing them they could do anything if they tried. One of the accomplishments which she was most proud was leading the “OH” (orthopedically handicapped) day camp for children with orthopedic disabilities at Girl Scout Camp Millwood. She recruited Girl Scouts and neighborhood boys to serve as counselors. This was the first time that boys were permitted to become members of the Girl Scouts. To ensure the safety of the children at the camp pool, she became an American Red Cross First Aid, Water Safety, and adapted aquatics instructor at age 50. The young camp counselors as well as the disabled campers learned firsthand from Ronnie that differences among people are on the outside, not the inside.
Ronnie’s love of music and nature was well-known. She was active in Sweet Adelines International Singers, singing in and directing the chorus, and sang in a quartet named the Rag Dolls. She taught previously inexperienced young girls to sing in harmony and to experience the joy and satisfaction of creating beauty. She knew most of the wild flowers growing in northeast Ohio, and passed her appreciation of nature to children, grandchildren, and scouts.
Her thirst for knowledge was legendary, and the family would say, “Ask Grandma Ronnie,” if they ran into a question they couldn’t answer. She continued her life of service well into her 70's by becoming a literacy tutor.
In later years, a great source of joy in her life was getting to know the alpacas at Day Star Alpacas in North Jackson. Dan and Kim Coulter, owners, generously shared their love of alpacas with Roena, recently naming a newborn cria (baby alpaca), “Roena” in her honor.
She is survived by her husband, Robert, of 63 years; seven children, Charles (Teresa) Scherl of San Diego, Cal., Alice (Lloyd) Slusher of Boardman, Edward (Cheryl) Scherl of Poland, Martha (Keith) Womer of Round Rock, Tex., Cecelia (David) Wilson of Blacklick, Monica (Jeff) Enterline of Austintown, and Connie (Michael) Csernik of Lousiville, Ky.; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Norman and Richard Soelberg, and her sister, Wenona Walbaum.
There were no calling hours. Services were held on Saturday, June 21, at St. Brendan Church.
Roena’s family requests that material tributes take the form of donations to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, 44512.
Please visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to send condolences.
George and Mary Skripac
“Together Again”
COITSVILLE – A funeral Mass will be held for both George and Mary Skripac on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Friends will be received Friday, June 27, 2008 at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Lowellville Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Sarah F. Talley, 84
ATLANTA – Sarah F. Talley, 84, formerly of Youngstown, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2008.
She leaves behind her two sisters, Hattie Maxwell and Gladys Tarpley, both of Youngstown; three children, Glenda Sampson and Kenneth Rogers of Atlanta and Bridget Talley-Quarles of Seattle; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She will be missed by numerous relatives, friends and family, all of whom, welcome your prayers.
Mrs. Talley’s body is entrusted to the Gus Thornhill Funeral Home, 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Drive, East Point, GA 30344-3510.
Marie Michelle Young, 55
LISBON – Marie Michelle Young, 55, of Lisbon, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the Hospice House in Poland. She had been ill since September of 2007.
Marie was born June 29, 1952, in Salem to the late Charles Chestnut and Rose (Ferry) Chestnut of Lisbon.
She was an active member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Dungannon, a loving wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother.
Marie had been a bus driver for United Local Schools for 12 years.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, William E. Young of the home, whom she married Sept. 23, 1972; two daughters, Chrissy (Byron) Fritz of Lisbon and Kelly Young of the home; two sons, Mike (Heather) Young of Salem and Matt Young of Lisbon; and four grandchildren, Joshua Young and Brock Young of Salem, and Brooke Fritz and Cody Fritz of Lisbon.
Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maple Cotton Funeral Home in Kensington.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church with Father John P. Tully and Father Bob Edwards officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Dungannon.
Contributions may be given to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.
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