Obituaries

Dec 23, 2019

MENTOR John Kevin Ellis, 58, died Monday afternoon December 23, 2019 at his home. He was born September 22, 1961 in Youngstown, a son of James H. and Andrea Wrenn Ellis.

Mr. Ellis graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor's degree in accounting and computer science and from Cleveland State University with a Master's degree in...

Dec 19, 2019

LOWELLVILLE Michael D. Balakoff, 72, died Thursday evening December 19, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born June 24, 1947 in Meadville, PA a son of Michael and Marion R. Davis Balakoff and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Balakoff was a graduate of North High School and was a veteran of the United States Army...

Dec 13, 2019

COLUMBIANA Helen Lange, 78, died Friday morning December 13, 2019 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center. She was born March 29, 1941 in Westfield, MA a daughter of Simon and Helen Haber Wichrowski.

Mrs. Lange was a bookkeeper at Martin Millwork for over 25 years, retiring in 2004. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles and taking care of...

Dec 11, 2019

NEW BEDFORD PA Private graveside services were held at Evergreen Cemetery for Donald A. Brindza, 65, who died Wednesday morning December 11, 2019 at his home. He was born July 14, 1954 in New Castle, PA a son of Mike and Beatrice Lenhardt Brindza and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Brindza, of the Presbyterian faith was...

Dec 10, 2019

HUBBARD A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday December 16, 2019 at 6:00 PM at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating for Andrew J. Lellio, 85, who died peacefully Tuesday evening December 10, 2019 surrounded by his family at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman . He was born April 3, 1934 in Lowellville, a...

Dec 9, 2019

Paul was born October 31, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of Paul and Jean (Walters) Winwood. Paul grew up in Hubbard, Ohio attending St. Patrick's Catholic grade school and Ursuline HS before transferring and graduating from Hubbard High Class of 1965.

Upon completion of high school Paul was drafted and served in the USAF....

Dec 8, 2019

HUBBARD Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Chestnut Ridge Church of God with Pastor Rob McFarland officiating for Patricia B. Keith, 78, who departed this earthly life Sunday afternoon December 8, 2019 at Sharon Regional Hospital.

Patti was born May 8, 1941 in Cherry Tree, PA, a daughter of...

Dec 8, 2019

HOWLAND TWP Nancy Marie Zupo, 77, was called home Sunday evening December 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 28, 1942 in Brier Hill, a daughter of Anthony and Carmel Cassetto Naples.

Nancy, a loving mother, life partner, caring grandmother, amazing sister and aunt. She touched the lives of everyone she...

Nov 27, 2019

HUBBARD David Shemunovich, 63, died Wednesday morning November 27, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born October 7, 1956 in Youngstown, a son of George and Mary Ann Kosiba Shemunovich and was a lifelong Hubbard resident.

Mr. Shemunovich, a graduate of Hubbard High School was a self-employed contractor for over 40 years. He was a member...

Nov 25, 2019

HUBBARD Private graveside services were held for Jenny Theresa Palmier, 88, died Monday morning November 25, 2019 at O'Brien Memorial Nursing Home. She was born November 27, 1930 in Brookfield, a daughter of John and Mary A. Carsone Palmier.

Jenny, a graduate of Brookfield High School was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. She was...

Nov 14, 2019

HUBBARD Carole Ann Vincent, 58, died Thursday morning November 14, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born August 12, 1961 in Youngstown, a daughter of Fred and Claire Rudinsky. Mrs. Vincent, a 1979 graduate of Liberty High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University.

She was a member of St. Edward's...

Nov 13, 2019

HUBBARD Funeral services will be held on Monday November 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home for Suzanne "Rita" Federico, 93, who died Wednesday November 13, 2019 at Liberty Health Care Center. She was born August 15, 1926 at home in Hubbard, a daughter of Henry and Mary LaCivita Clacko Sr.

Mrs. Federico a...

Nov 13, 2019

HUBBARD – Arthur H. Reebel, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019 at Sharon Regional Hospital with family by his side. He was born April 6, 1939 in Salem to Arthur T. and Fern D. (Eckenrode) Reebel, and was a Hubbard resident most of his life.

After leaving school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Nov 11, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home with Deacon Bob Friedman officiating for Andrea L. Torsky-Riser, 52, who died Monday afternoon November 11, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born October 14, 1967 in Youngstown, a daughter of Stephen and Norma Jean Schuller Torsky and was...

Nov 9, 2019

HUBBARD Private services were held for Nancy D. Roth, 84, who died Saturday evening November 9, 2019 at her home. She was born March 30, 1935 in Leavittsburg, a daughter of Warren E. and Gladys F. Davis and had lived in Hubbard since 2009, coming from Alabama, where they had lived for 30 years.

Mrs. Roth, a...

Nov 9, 2019

HUBBARD Funeral services will be held on Thursday November 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church with Rev. Kevin E. Marks officiating for Joanne Lewis, 78, who died Saturday morning November 9, 2019 at Quaker Heights Nursing Home in Waynesville. She was born January 17, 1941 in Youngstown, a daughter of George and Mary Basista....

Nov 5, 2019

HUBBARD A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday November 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating for Rose Katherine Grega, 92, who died Tuesday evening November 5, 2019 at Windsor House. She was born November 5, 1927 in Coitsville, a daughter of Stephen and Catherine Martinich Matesevac....

Nov 4, 2019

HUBBARD A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday November 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating for Marie Rita Buccino, 92, who died Monday morning November 4, 2019 at Hospice House. She was born March 4, 1927 in Youngstown, a daughter of Dominic C. and Jennie M....

Oct 28, 2019

HUBBARD Funeral services will be held on Tuesday November 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home for Lynn E. Williams, 74, who died Monday October 28, 2019 at Bayfront Health, Punta Gorda, FL. He was born May 21, 1945 in Youngstown, a son of Earl L. and Dorothy Worsley Williams.

Mr. Williams served with...

Oct 23, 2019

HUBBARD Joanne Smith, 86, died Wednesday afternoon October 23, 2019 at Liberty Health Care. She was born May 24, 1933 in New Washington, PA a daughter of John Franklin and Ada Wilson Gallaher.

Mrs. Smith, a 1951 graduate of Mahaffey High School was a manager of Youngstown Steel Equipment in Niles, Ohio for over 30 years. She...