Obituaries

Sep 1, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN Estella M. Martin, 73, formerly of Struthers, died Wednesday morning September 1, 2021 at Park Center Nursing Home. She was born April 5, 1948 in Southbridge, MI, a daughter of Carl W. and Francise E. Appleton Smith.

Mrs. Martin, a homemaker, enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and watching old movies.

She leaves her brother, Steve...

Aug 31, 2021

HUBBARD Rose M. Gancarcik, 92, died Tuesday afternoon August 31, 2021 at Hospice House. She was born January 2, 1929 in Youngstown, a daughter of James R. and Rose Heslen Johnston and was a lifelong Hubbard resident.

Mrs. Gancarcik, a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church was a waitress and cook for various restaurants and catering...

Aug 29, 2021

HUBBARD Leslie "Lee" B. O'Hara Sr., 80, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday morning, August 29, 2021 after a four year battle with cancer. Lee was born August 20, 1941 in Youngstown, a son of Joseph T. and Hazel A. Farthing O'Hara.

Lee was a graduate of East High...

Aug 28, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN Desmond Bryce Robinson, 4, went to heaven on Saturday August 28, 2021 at Akron Children's Hospital following injuries sustained in a house fire. Desmond joins his brother Jeffrey and sister Cadence in heaven. Desmond was born November 9, 2016 in Youngstown, a son of Jeffrey W. and Nicoletta M. Rosile Robinson.

Dez enjoyed playing outside, doing...

Aug 27, 2021

GREEN BAY WI Frances (Rosile) Chiaberta, 95, of Green Bay, WI, formerly of Hubbard, Ohio, died Friday morning August 27, 2021. She was born February 22, 1926 in Hubbard, Ohio, a daughter of the late Crescenzo and Mary Grace (Malagisi) Rosile of Italy.

Frances was a graduate of Hubbard High School, a member of St. Patrick Roman...

Aug 26, 2021

Virginia R. Trolio, life-long resident of Hubbard, passed onto her eternal life's new home on Thursday August 26, 2021 at her home. Virginia was born April 30, 1925 to George and Antoinette Camuso in Hubbard. She married her beloved husband Daniel G. Trolio on May 11, 1946. They shared their home in Hubbard until his passing on April 6,...

Aug 21, 2021

HUBBARD Hannah M. Ryser, 92, died Saturday afternoon August 21, 2021 at Liberty Health Care Center. She was born August 4, 1929 at home in Wheatland, PA a daughter of David and Olive Miles Sweeney and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Ryser, a 1948 graduate of Farrell High School was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time...

Aug 20, 2021

AUSTINTOWN Alex J. Rood, 29, died Friday August 20, 2021. He was born May 16, 1992 in Youngstown, a son of Jeff Rood and Lori Stambaugh Rood.

Alex, of the Christian faith was a 2010 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and driving cars.

He leaves his father Jeffrey Rood of...

Aug 19, 2021

On Thursday, August 19th, 2021, James Kenneth Smith, a wonderful husband and father, passed away at the age of 78. Also affectionately known as Jim, Jimmy or Smitty, he was born on October 7, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Charles McConnell and Myrtle Joy Smith. He was the youngest of four children living on a farm in...

Jul 31, 2021

HUBBARD Private services were held for Joseph R. Dobos III, 85, who died Saturday July 31, 2021 at Countryside at the Elmwood.

He was born February 10, 1936 in Marquez, TX, a son of Joseph and Goldie Tranick Dobos Jr. Mr. Dobos, a 1954 graduate of Hubbard High School, was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...

Jul 30, 2021

James (Jim) McCurdy passed to the next life at O'Brien Memorial Health Care Center on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 78.Jim was born on October 25, 1942, a child of Jessie (Vitullo) and Fiorie DeBacco.

He was a parishioner at St. Rose Parish in Girard and had a strong faith in God throughout his...

Jul 28, 2021

HUBBARD Judith A. Fulytar, 73, died Wednesday July 28, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Mrs. Fulytar was born September 25, 1947 in Youngstown, a daughter of William B. and Alice Marie Fisher Woodall.

Mrs. Fulytar a 1965 Hubbard High School graduate was of the Catholic Faith, a member of Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church, she was a...

Jul 23, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN John R. Shuey 75, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. He was born September 1, 1945 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania and was a son of James and Betty (Reed) Shuey.

He was a Truck Driver having worked for several trucking companies over his career until his retirement in 2011.

Jul 21, 2021

Lee Jay Robinson, 85, of Hubbard passed away peacefully July 21st, 2021. However in actuality, he left us May 21st, 2017 when his beloved wife of 55 years Mary Ann passed away.

Lee or Jay, as he was also known to be called, was born January 12th, 1936 in Belington, WV to the late Bradford and Odie...

Jul 20, 2021

HUBBARD Ronald G. "Ziggy" Ziegler, 77, died Tuesday July 20, 2021 at Sharon Regional. He was born July 17, 1944 in Youngstown, a son of Henry and Mary Heiple Zeigler.

Mr. Ziegler, a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School was of the protestant faith and a truck driver for Federal Wholesale in Hubbard, retiring in 2001. Ziggy...

Jul 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN Sherri M. Bell, 60, died Sunday afternoon July 18, 2021 at Hospice House. She was born April 8, 1961 in Hollywood, CA, a daughter of Kenneth J. and Harriet Bessette and had lived in Ohio since 2005.

Sherri, a homemaker, was a member of Chestnut Ridge Church of God. She was also a member of Al-Anon....

Jul 18, 2021

HUBBARD Doris L. Furney, 93, died Sunday afternoon July 18, 2021 at Liberty Healthcare. She was born April 16, 1928 in Pritchard, WV, a daughter of Clyde and Daisy Shannon Thompson and moved to the area in the early 1930's.

Mrs. Furney was a member of Central Christian Church of Hubbard and was a dance teacher at...

Jul 15, 2021

HUBBARD Spike Cataline, 34, died Thursday morning July 15, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born August 18, 1986 in Youngstown, a son of Jeff and Barbara Tregaskes Cataline.

Spike attended Boardman Baptist Church, graduated from Fairhaven School and worked in the workshop at Fairhaven Industries. He loved the Cleveland Indians and wanted to be their...

Jul 5, 2021

NILES James E. Haywood, Sr. of Niles passed away in his home on July 5, 2021 at the age of 67.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Albert and Genevieve Haywood on October 12, 1953. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan so he made sure to make everyone aware that being born in...

Jul 4, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN Eric M. Skruck Sr., 54, passed peacefully Sunday July 4, 2021. He was born March 24, 1967 in Youngstown, a son of John N. and Mary Lou Micheline Skruck and lived most of his life in the area.

Mr. Skruck, a graduate of Hubbard High School was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. He...