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Henry Cobey Jr. , 84
YOUNGSTOWN – Henry Cobey Jr., 84, died Thursday morning, Oct. 2, 2008, at Omni Manor.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1923, in Youngstown, a son of Henry Sr. and Ellen Coyne Cobey, and was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Cobey retired from Youngstown Steel Door, after working there for many years. He enjoyed fishing.
He leaves several nieces and nephews.
His parents, two sisters, Caroline Tyhosky and Annabelle McGarry, and a brother, Thomas Cobey, preceded him in death.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services.
Arrangements are being handled by the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home in Hubbard.
Please visit www.kelley-robb.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the family.
James Taylor Dobyne, 59
YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home for Mr. James Taylor Dobyne, 59, who departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at his residence following a long illness.
Mr. Dobyne, lovingly known as “Tate” was born Feb. 27, 1949 in Alabama, a son of Clifton and Euell Heard Dobyne.
He worked at Youngstown Sheet and Tube in the early 1970s, many years with the B & O Railroad and was a barber for over 40 years. He was also very crafty with his hands and enjoyed landscaping, fixing and building things.
James leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, Taylor (Nancy) Adams and James (Althea) Adams; three grandchildren, James “Boppy” Jr., Justice A. and Taylor Y. Adams; two brothers, Freeman Dobyne and Will Dobyne; a sister, Mary Lou (Pierce) Sims, all of Youngstown; two stepsons; four stepdaughters; nieces; nephews; and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Clifton and Euelle Dobyne; wife, Willie J. Adams; a brother, James C. Dobyne; a sister, Anna Mae McCall; a nephew, Fredrick McCall; a granddaughter, Tysha Y. Adams; and brother-in-law, Willie Lee McCall.
Friends may call Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mary Margaret “Bubba” Dugan, 84
MCDONALD – Mary Margaret “Bubba” Dugan, 84, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.
She was born July 14, 1924 in McDonald, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Masley) Dikun.
She was a homemaker and a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Youngstown. She loved housekeeping, working in her yard, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by three sons, Jack (Sharon) Dugan Jr. of McDonald, Joseph Dugan of Gloucester, Va. and Jeffery (Joan) Dugan of Houston; a brother, Joseph Dikun of McDonald; two sisters, Katherine Dikun of McDonald and Helen Kirby in Girard; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dugan Sr., who died April 9, 2008; four brothers, John, George, Steve and Mike Dikun; and two sisters, Annie Nezlik and Elizabeth O’Connell.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the McClurkin Funeral Home in Girard with calling hours an hour prior to services.
Interment will be at Pineview Cemetery in Warren.
Robert G. Ferrall, 78
COLUMBIANA – Robert G. Ferrall, 78, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at the Hospice House in Poland.
Robert was born on July 25, 1930 in Salem, the son of Kenneth and Ruth I. (Dillan) Ferrall.
Robert was a lifelong area resident. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, fishing in Florida and Canada with his father and son and spending Fridays at the Rogers Flea Market with his brother, Wilbur.
He was owner and operator of Ferrall Pattern Works after the retirement of his father Kenneth, in the 1970s. He co-operated the business with his lifelong friend and partner, Gary Scullion, until his retirement in 1988.
He served in the Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart and five other medals for his service to his country. After being wounded at Pork Chop Hill, he was visited by the former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. He was active on the Columbiana City Council for two terms.
Robert is survived by his wife, Norma (Gorby) Ferrall; one son, Mike (Cindy) Ferrall of Austintown; three grandchildren, Sean Ferrall of Columbiana, and Katie and Kelsey Ferrall, both of Austintown; and one great-grandchild, Sean Ferrall Jr. He was very proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchild and enjoyed sharing their lives and academic accomplishments. He is also survived by one brother, Wilbur Ferrall of Alliance; one niece, Betsy (Jim) Miller of Maryland; three stepdaughters, Marcia Carkido and Susan (Stanley) Wendell, both of Columbiana, and Terri (Charles) Campbell of Damascus; three stepgrandchildren, Stacey (Adam) Bell, Chad (Andrea) Campbell and Courtney Campbell; and four stepgreat-grandchildren, Peyton Bell, Gavin Bell, Camryn Campbell, and Cohen Campbell.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, with the Rev. Jim Miller officiating.
The family suggests that all monetary donations be directed in Robert’s name to Hospice of the Valley via the Hospice House in Boardman.
Robert spent his last few weeks with these outstanding individuals and would like their work to be supported by the community; they became his family. He was loved dearly by his family and friends and will be missed dearly.
Martha E. Gathers, 93
BOARDMAN – Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the Fox Funeral Home for Martha E. Gathers, 93, who died Tuesday morning.
Martha was born June 1, 1915, a daughter of Frank and Bessie McCaughtry.
Martha was a member of the Stone Methodist Church in Meadville, Pa. and attended the Poland United Methodist Church. She loved to read, and travel, visiting family and friends. Martha belonged to the Eastern Star Gold Crown in Meadville.
Her husband, George E. Gathers Jr., whom she married May 28, 1940, died May 16, 1994.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Virginia F. Morar of Boardman; a son, Emery (Judy) Gathers of Martin, Tenn.; a sister, Helen McClay of New Castle, Pa.; four grandchildren, Michael Dunn, Deborah Ross, Adam Gathers and Ann Sallee, four great-grandchildren, Samuel and George Ross and Katie and Noah Gathers.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Jean Gathers.
Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fox Funeral Home in Boardman.
Burial will be at the Grove Hill cemetery in Oil City, Pa.
Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.
Sidney Jacobs
YOUNGSTOWN – Sidney Jacobs, born Feb. 15, 1918, passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2008 at Heritage Manor Home for the Aged in Youngstown.
He was a son of the late Alex and Lena Grossfeld Jacobs and was preceded in death by brothers, Julius and Harold.
Sidney graduated from South High School in 1935 and received a bachelor of arts from Ohio University in 1939, with a major in English and in theatre and German.
After graduating from college, Sidney worked as a high school English teacher for a year. He served briefly in the military during WWII and after being honorably discharged, he joined his brothers in running Jacobs Auto Parts on Poland Avenue.
In 1956, Sidney founded and managed the pioneering discount chain, Fairway, with its flagship store on Route 422 in Niles.
Sidney married Shirley Esther Brody, who resides at Heritage Manor, of Cleveland, in March of 1942.
He was the father of Lenore Rose of Los Angeles and Leonard Jacobs of Boston. Sidney had 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
At one time a religious teacher at Anshe Emeth Synagogue, Sidney was a founding member of the Congregation Ohev Tzedek of Boardman. He was one of its first presidents, an active choir member, and served on the board of directors of the synagogue for many years.
After selling Fairway and retiring from business, Sidney volunteered for SCORE, played golf in the synagogue league, and traveled extensively in the United States and abroad. He spent all his free time with his extended family and friends, traveling regularly with Shirley to both coasts several times a year.
In 1995, Sidney began a 12 year stint working part time with the Help Hotline Crisis Center, providing emergency help, assistance, and general advice to thousands of distressed and struggling individuals throughout the Mahoning County.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Oct. 3, at the Congregation Ohev Tzedek, 5245 Glenwood Ave. in Boardman, where family and friends may call one half hour before the services.
The family request that donations be made to the Help Hotline Crisis Center (www.helphotline.org), Heritage Manor, 517 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504 or the Congregation Ohev Tzedek, 5245 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, OH 44512.
Arrangements are by the McCauley Funeral Home - our 106th year.
Edith E. Knight, 92
COLUMBIANA – Edith E. Knight, 92, of 811 S. Main St., Apt. E5, died on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Salem Community Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility.
Edith was born April 30, 1916, in Lima, a daughter of Charles W. and Elizabeth H. Ward Jenkins, and was a longtime resident of Negley, Rogers, New Waterford and Columbiana.
Mrs. Knight had been a homemaker and a member of the Zion Hill Church of the Brethren.
Her husband, W. Boyd Knight whom she married Nov. 14, 1936, preceded her in death on July 5, 1984.
She is survived by a daughter, Nancy L. (William) Pinto of Redmond, Ore.; three grandchildren, Larry L. Dailey of Lisbon, Terri A. McCambridge of New Waterford, and Gary W. Dailey of Lisbon; and three great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Elizabeth A. Dailey also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home in Columbiana with Rev. John Bartholomew officiating.
Burial will follow at the East Carmel Cemetery.
Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday one half hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
Visit www.familycareservices.com to sign the guest register and send condolences to the family.
Richard Alvin Lott II, 29
COLUMBUS – Richard Alvin Lott II, 29, of 1004 East 26th Ave., passed away suddenly Friday, Sept. 26, 2008.
He was born April 13, 1979 in Warren, the son of Richard Alvin and Bobiejean Davis Lott, residing in the area for 4 years, before coming from Monterey, Calif.
Mr. Lott was employed with Willow Security Company in Columbus for three years as a security guard. He was the assistant linguistics teacher for the Ohio State University and was an interpreter and interrogator for the U.S. military.
He was a 1997 graduate of J.F.K. High School, 1998 graduate of the Warren Fire Brigade Training School, 2003 graduate from the U.S. Military World School of Linguistics, 2007 Magna Cum Laude graduate from the Ohio State University with a B.A. in humanities, and he was working on a masters degree.
Mr. Lott was a member of Nevels Temple COGIC, where he was a youth minister, community outreach for the COGIC, enjoyed cultural arts and spoke fluent Arabic, Spanish, Swahili, Hebrew and Greek.
He was a language interpreter and interrogator for the U.S. Army serving for four years and received a Good Conduct Medal and was a rifle sharp shooter.
He married Courtney Jean Williams Lott on Nov. 22, 2003, and she died Sept. 26, 2008.
Besides his parents of Warren, he leaves to mourn three brothers, Jonathan G. and DeMarr A., both of Warren, and Joshua I. , student at the Duquesne University in Pittsburgh; one sister, Veronica Lott-Johnson of Youngstown; one nephew, Cedric (Jessica) Johnson of Atlanta; one niece, Natasha Johnson of Atlanta; one godbrother, Lemium (Vielester) Johnson of Laurel, Md.; one godsister, Vonique Dijon Jackson of Warren; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Family will receive friends at 3944 Sunnybrook Drive, S.E. in Warren, the home of his parents, Richard (Bobiejean) Lott.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Nevels Temple COGIC in Youngstown.
Arrangements of comfort are being handled by the Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home.
Margaret Lucas, 91
YOUNGSTOWN – Margaret Lucas, 91, formerly of Struthers, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday afternoon at Omni Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 8, 1917, the daughter of the late Fred and Anna Stropich.
She was a member of St. Christine Catholic Church.
Her husband, Andrew Lucas, whom she married Aug. 28, 1937, passed away Dec. 2, 1976.
Margaret will be sadly missed by many, including her son, Jerry (Barbara) Lucas of Tecumseh, Mich.; her daughter, Monica (Arthur) Knowles of Palm Dessert, Calif.; a brother, Phillip Stropich of Poland; sister, Gertrude Petko of Campbell; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Stropich.
There will be no calling hours.
At Margaret’s wishes, cremation will take place, and interment will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Coitsville.
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The Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Dianne G. McLaughlin, 62
NEWTON FALLS – Dianne G. McLaughlin, 62, passed away at her residence with her caring family and friends at her side.
Dianne was born the loving daughter of Leon and Helen (Kolacz) Woloski on June 19, 1946 in Warren and was a lifetime area resident
She was a 1964 graduate of Newton Falls High School and a 1967 graduate of Kent State University with a B.S. in education. Upon completing her education, she was a teacher in the Newton Falls school system for 30 years, retiring from her duties in 1997.
Dianne was a parishioner of St. Mary and St. Joseph Church in Newton Falls. She was a member of AARP in Canfield. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, cake decorating, everything doing with Disney, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Cherished memories of Dianne will be carried on by her son, James McLaughlin and his fiancee’, Jennifer Szeker of Fairport Harbor; daughters, Lori (Eric) Haidet of Newton Falls and Bethnay (Michael) Cybak of Powell; her longtime friend, James McLaughlin of Newton Falls; brothers, Donald (Sandra) Woloski of Reno, Nev. and Delbert (Carolyn) Woloski of Newton Falls; sister, Doreen (Ken) Zimmerman of Dublin; and grandchildren, Madison, Mac, Kaitlyn and Michael.
Friends may call at the Borowski Memorial Home in Newton Falls on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m., where opening prayers will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary and St. Joseph Church.
Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery in Newton Township.
The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, 525 North Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406.
Arrangements are being handled by the Borowski Memorial Home in Newton Falls.
Joseph H. Pancoe, 54
LARGO, FLA. – Joseph H. Pancoe, 54, formerly of Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Morton-Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla.
“Joe,” son of Joseph and Michelena (Zigrino) Pancoe, was born Sept. 5, 1954 in Minnesota and came to Youngstown in 1956.
Joe graduated from Fitch High School in 1972, where he was a standout baseball player for the Falcons for three years. Joe was also voted MVP for the Youngstown Class “B” League in 1972 and 1973 when he led the league in slugging pct., homeruns, and pitching.
He worked as an elevator constructor with Local 10 in Washington, D.C. and retired from Local 74 in Tampa, Fla.
Joe is survived by his wife, Linda (Dugan); daughter, Leah; mother-in-law, Darlene Figley; father-in-law, Charles Dugan; brothers, Paul (Patti) of Youngstown, Tod of Colorado Springs, Colo. and John (Theresa) of Austintown; sisters, Barbara (David) James of Laurel, Miss. and Mary Fink of Dover, Dela.; and 10 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; sister, Sharon; and niece, Samantha.
Joe will always be remembered as a loving father to his only child, Leah, a loving husband to Linda, and a great friend to those enough who were lucky enough to call him “friend”, especially Don and Linda Lyden, his “best friends.” “Thanks for everything Donny, if you’re lucky, friends like you come around once in a lifetime.”
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
James S. Pavliga, 57
CENTERVILLE – James S. Pavliga, 57, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, from a heart attack.
He leaves behind his wife and best friend, Connie (Putnam); children, Christina of Dayton, Nick of Washington; and grandsons, Tyler and Kalik. He also is survived by his brother, John of Michigan.
Jim was employed at Wright Patterson AFB for 35 years, serving as Chief Avionics Engineer in the B-2 Systems Program Office. Over the years, Jim received a number of accolades to include the Top Engineer Award for the Most Outstanding Engineering Contribution, and Civilian of the Quarter at HQ Aeronautical Systems Center. He served on the Centerville Stormwater Drainage Task Force and as president of the Centerville High School PTO.
Jim was an avid OSU and Browns football and UD Basketball fan. Jim always believed in a strong work ethic, team work, and honesty for himself and those around him.
Visitation will take place today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tobias Funeral Home, Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Road.
Prayers will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Ascension, 2025 Woodman Drive.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Dorothy Pavliga.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Officer John Kalaman Scholarship Fund or Ascension Catholic School Education Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Joseph Pelles Jr., 74
NILES – There are no services or calling hours for Joseph Pelles Jr., 74, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday evening at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles.
Joseph was born Oct. 17, 1933 in Masury, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Pelles.
He was the service/parts director for Downtown Oldsmobile in Warren and Jay Cole Chevrolet Oldsmobile in Newton Falls for 30 years, retiring in 1995.
Joseph served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and served 30 years between the Navy and the Naval Reserve. He retired in 1981. In 1976, Joseph was nominated as “Sailor of the Year.”
Of the Protestant faith, Joseph was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, the Naval Reserve Enlisted Association, the Oldsmobile Service Guild, the Mosquito Lake, Beaver Valley and Ashtabula Yacht Clubs. He was dock master, and on the board of directors of the Beaver Valley Yacht Club. He was past commander of the Mosquito Lake Power Squadron.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Naomi Dudash; his daughter, Joanne (Clifford) Bequeath of Niles; his sister, Virginia Travers of Phoenix; his brother, John (Roxie) Pelles of Mercer, Pa.; his granddaughter, Rochelle Bequeath of Dayton; two great-grandchildren, Austin and Lauryn Beneke of Dayton; and several nieces and nephews.
Beside his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his Sheltie, Sheba.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Valley, Niles, 1500 McKinley Ave, Niles, OH 44446.
Private burial will take place at Niles City Cemetery with military honors.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Lane Funeral Home Mineral, Ridge Chapel.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Janet Rosenblum, 88
MARCO ISLAND, FLA. – Services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Rodef Sholom Cemetery Chapel for Janet Rosenblum, 88, who died Wednesday morning at her home at Marco Island.
Janet was born Sept. 14, 1920 in Fresno, Calif., a daughter of Jules and Mabel Korn Gerstenfeld.
She loved to collect purses and shoes and could not pass up a yard sale or an auction or a chance to travel.
Janet was one of the sweetest ladies to all she met, she always stated it doesn’t take much to be nice.
Her husband, Henry Robert Rosenblum, whom she married in 1946, died in 2001.
She is survived by a son, Gary (Ana) Rosenblum of Covina, Calif.; a daughter, Rose Blume of Los Angeles; and two grandsons, Phillip and Christopher Rosenblum.
Friends may call today from 2:30 to 3 p.m. at the cemetery chapel.
Contributions may be made to the Congregation Rodef Sholom, 1119 Elm St., Youngstown, OH 44505.
Arrangements are being handled by the Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Home in Youngstown.
Nancy H. Seese, 73
COLUMBIANA – Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown for Nancy H. Seese, 73, who died Wednesday evening at her residence.
Mrs. Seese was born Dec. 19, 1934 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of John and Mildred Marquis Hyland and came to this area in 1965.
She had been employed as the deli manager at Nemenz Value King in New Middletown, retiring in 1985. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, their Altar Guild and was a pirohy worker. For the last two years, she had attended St. Jude Catholic Church in Columbiana. She was a longtime and active member of the Springfield Local Athletic Boosters and Band Boosters.
She leaves four daughters, Marian (Michael) Morrow of Yorktown, Va., Sandra (Brian) Denmeade of Columbiana, Kimberly (Robert) Neiheisel of Leetonia, and Beth (Tom) Lavender of Springfield Township; two sons, Brian (Shelly) Seese of Columbiana and Dr. George “Skip” (Denise) Seese of Dalton; three sisters, Mary Walter and Jacquline (Edward) Dugan, both of Pittsburgh and Patricia McCord of Jessup, Md.; and 25 grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Q. Seese, whom she married May 25, 1957 and passed away Dec. 17, 1999; a son, Gregg Seese; sister, Kathleen Lauer; and five brothers, Robert, Dale, Ward, Jack, and Kerry Hyland.
Friends may call today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel and Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church.
Material tributes may take the form of donations to St. Paul’s Pirohy, 10143 Main St., New Middletown, OH 44442 or Southern Care Hospice, 5401 Ashley Circle, Suite E, Austintown, OH 44515.
Charles “CS” Sharper Jr., 87
YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the World Fellowship Interdenominational Church, 494 W. Dewey Ave. in Youngstown, for Mr. Charles “CS” Sharper Jr., 87, who departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at Forum Health Northside Medical Center.
One of eight children, Mr. Sharper, was born Nov. 11, 1920 in Gallion, Ala., a son of Charles Sr. and Bessie Kelly Sharper.
At the age of 10, Charles united with the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Alabama. He studied mortuary science and later became a funeral director in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked at Youngstown Sheet and Tube for 23 years, retiring in 1975. He was also a part-time painting contractor.
Charles was a loyal and faithful servant for the Lord. Professing his love for Christ at an early age, Charles and his family united with the World Fellowship Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Elizabeth Powell. Here, Charles became the chairman of the Trustee Board for 44 years, served as a Sunday school teacher, worked many years as caretaker of the church property, and assisted Rev. Powell in many capacities.
Charles leaves to cherish his loving memory his devoted wife of 55 years, the former Juanita Prude; 12 children, Ronald L. Harris, Juanita Holloway, Josephine (Willie) Johnson, Jerry (Juanita) Sharper, Lyneice L. Sharper, all of Youngstown, Jerome (Cathy) Sharper of Erie, Pa., Azzie Washington, Mary Wilson, Eunice Jones and Linda (Chester) Hood all of Tuscaloosa, Barbara J. (Jack) Tart of Augusta, Ga., and Bessie (Readie) Ayers of Detroit; two daughters-in-law, Carolyn Sharper and Kim Sharper; 27 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of family and friends.
His parents; a son, Richard; a grandson; and seven sisters and brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to the Rev. Elizabeth Powell Scholarship Fund, c/o in memory of Charles Sharper, 494 W. Dewey, Youngstown, OH 44511.
Ralph K. Stauffer Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN – Ralph K. Stauffer Jr., of Fairgreen Avenue, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at Omni Manor Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Ralph was born Aug. 1, 1934 in Punxsutawney, Pa., a son of the late Ralph K. Sr. and Eleanor Barnett Stauffer, and came to Youngstown in the early 1970s.
He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1971. Subsequently, he worked at Youngstown’s Forum Health Northside Medical Center, Koppers Tar Plant, TAMCO, and Vinylume.
Ralph was a member of American Legion Post No. 732 and enjoyed fishing and NASCAR.
He leaves his wife, Shirley A. Rainey Stauffer, whom he married Feb. 6, 1961; five children, Kathleen (Alfred) Miller of Youngstown, Ronald (Dallas) Stauffer of Youngstown, Patricia (Eric) Hellam of McDonough, Georgia, Lucinda (Harry III) Pasku of Hubbard, and Brian Stauffer of Youngstown; nine grandchildren, Kristen, Jennifer, Sarah, R.J., Kaitlyn, McKenna, Nicole, Harry IV, and Benton; a brother, Charles (Peggy) Stauffer of Punxsutawney; and a sister, Virginia (Paul) McMahan of Marion Center, Pa.
Family and friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown, where funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m.
Interment will follow at Hubbard Union Cemetery.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff and management of Omni Manor, especially the South Wing, for the kindness and loving care shown to Ralph during his extended stay.
Family and friends may visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Donald Lloyd Stoddard, 61
NORTH JACKSON – Memorial services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Donald Lloyd Stoddard, 61, formerly of Whitney Ave. in Youngstown, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center’s emergency room, of an apparent heart attack he suffered at work.
Donald was born Jan. 22, 1947 in Ft. Bragg, N.C., the son of Chester and Florence Garrett Stoddard.
Donald attended Struthers High School and later graduated from Union Area High School in New Castle, Pa. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served in the Vietnam War.
He worked for Coca Cola for almost 30 years as a service technician and was a member of Teamsters Local No. 377. He was a Hamm radio operator and frequent officer of the Youngstown 20/9 Amateur Radio Club. He also was an amateur genealogist and enjoyed traveling and collecting information for his family tree and loved to relax by attending yard sales with his wife.
He will always be remembered as the family peacemaker and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Donald leaves his wife, the former Deloris Davis (Shoulders), whom he married July 7, 1996; seven daughters, Lynda (Phil) Pratt of Kissimmee, Fla., Jennifer (Larry) Brewster of Youngstown, Melissa Stoddard of Austintown, Lisa (Gary) Bryner of Trenton, Ohio, Dixie Shoulders of Youngstown, Doris Jean Clemons of San Diego, and Anita Clemons of Kissimmee; three sons, Michael Stoddard of Kissimmee, Joe (Dee) Shoulders of Rocky Point, N.C. and Edgar (Barb) Shoulders of Trenton, N.J.; six sisters, Cheryll (Roy) Gibson of North Jackson, Joyce (Harry) Fox of Lake Milton, Dorothy (Larry) Exline, Della Stoddard, Georgia (Fred) George, and Audrey Stoddard, all of New Castle; four brothers, Harry (Laurie) Kavanaugh of Goodyear, Ariz., Gary Stoddard of Youngstown, Kenneth (Donna) Stoddard of Wampum, Pa., and Edward (Jodi) Stoddard of New Castle; a stepbrother, Thomas Gibson of Newton Falls; 25 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Maggie McQueen and Mildred Stoddard.
Friends may call Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please visit www.higgins-reardon.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Andrew Williams, 59
YOUNGSTOWN – Memorial services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral for Mr. Andrew Williams, 59, of Youngstown, who died Saturday, Sept. 27, at Danridge Nursing Home.
He is survived by his mother, Clipse Williams; wife, Valerie; and two daughters, Antwanette and Ronda.
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