Obituaries

Jun 3, 2025

HUBBARD James W. Palko Sr., 83, died Tuesday morning June 3, 2025 at his home. He was born November 22, 1941 in Youngstown, a son of William G. and Bernice Rhel Palko.

Mr. Palko, a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed reading books about history and...

May 9, 2025

HUBBARD Craig D. Lisk, 74, died Friday morning May 9, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born April 19, 1951 in East Liverpool, a son of Charles Lee and Dora E. Collins Lisk.

Mr. Lisk was a graduate of Alliance High School and served with the United States Army. He was a member of the United...

May 3, 2025

HUBBARD Private services were held for James A. Brall, 78, who died Saturday evening May 3, 2025 at his home. He was born December 10, 1946 in Youngstown, a son of Steven and Nell Campagnola Brall and was a lifelong Hubbard resident.

James was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.

He leaves his...

May 1, 2025

HUBBARD Richard Lee Merrick, 80, died Thursday evening May 1, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born December 30, 1944 in Youngstown, a son of Frank and Ruth Roberts Merrick.

Mr. Merrick a 1963 graduate of Hubbard High School served with the United States Air Force. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church and...

Apr 20, 2025

HUBBARD Frances Mildred Palanti Papa, blossoming spirit eternal, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 surrounded by flowers, her family, and drawings from her grandchildren. Selfless in sickness as she was in life, she bore the burden of her cancer quietly, filling her final days with unbounded love and graciousness for those around her. Born in Farrell, Pennsylvania...

Apr 14, 2025

WARREN Jeffrey B. Busse, 49, died Monday afternoon April 14, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born August 7, 1975 in Jamestown, NY, a son of Jeffrey H. and Betty R. Lanning Busse.

Jeffrey enjoyed crafting, coloring, going to flea markets and especially loved his grand babies.

He leaves his wife, the former Tricia...

Mar 30, 2025

HUBBARD Geoffrey Adam Forester Sr., 62, died Sunday morning March 30, 2025 at Liberty Health Care. He was born April 22, 1962 in Reading, PA a son of Robert Charles and Rose Mary Adams Forester Sr.

Mr. Forester went to the Pace Institute Business School in Reading, PA, was a member of the First United Methodist Church...

Mar 30, 2025

HUBBARD Edward "Jim" James Groover Sr., of Hubbard, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 81 on Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was surrounded by his family and the pets that he loved so much. He was born November 28, 1943 in Greenville, PA and was a proud United States Army veteran. Following the military, he...

Mar 9, 2025

HUBBARD Ian A. Bates, 21, died Sunday evening March 9, 2025 at his home. He was born February 17, 2004 in Middletown, OH, a son of Eric J. Bates and Carrie L. Glozzer.

Ian was a graduate of Licking Heights High School in Pataskala, OH and was a bander at Uniserv. He wrestled in high school, enjoyed...

Mar 5, 2025

HUBBARD It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Phyllis D. Pascarella LaCivita, who left this physical world at the age of 92. A pillar of strength, love, and unwavering devotion, she was the heart and soul of the LaCivita family.

Phyllis was born December 17, 1932 at her home in...

Mar 4, 2025

HUBBARD John Neal Gunter, 85, passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. He was born January 2, 1940 in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert and Sarah Riley Gunter.

Mr. Gunter a 1958 graduate of Liberty High School, served with the United States Army overseas in Germany from 1960 until his...

Mar 3, 2025

HUBBARD Paul J. Blackburn, 88, died Monday afternoon March 3, 2025 at his home. He was born February 9, 1937 in Maitland, WV a son of Garnett and Cora Lee Mullins Blackburn.

Mr. Blackburn worked in the paint shop at General Motors for 38 years. He was a member of Victory Christian Church where he was a...

Feb 21, 2025

HUBBARD It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael John Humenny, who departed from this world on February 21, 2025 in Hubbard. Michael was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, whose life was defined by love, dedication and his commitment to his family.

Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Jane (Ashman)...

Feb 15, 2025

HUBBARD Anna Nemkovich, 95, died Saturday morning February 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 26, 1929, at home in West Middlesex, PA a daughter of Joseph and Anna Romian Sikora and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Nemkovich, a graduate of West Middlesex High School was a member of St. Patrick...

Feb 2, 2025

HARTFORD William A. Palumbo, 53, formerly of Hubbard, died Sunday February 2, 2025 at his home. He was born April 22, 1971 in Sharon, PA a son of William G. and Mary Kilgore Palumbo and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Palumbo, a 1989 graduate of Hubbard High School served with the United States Air Force with...

Feb 1, 2025

HUBBARD David John Millerleile, 77, died Saturday evening February 1, 2025 at Liberty Health Care. He was born July 23, 1947 in Youngstown, a son of Jacob and Gerry Hudson Millerleile.

Mr. Millerleile was a 1965 graduate of Hubbard High School. He served with the United States Air Force as a Sr. Master Sergeant for 24 years...

Jan 23, 2025

HUBBARD Jay Don Harper, 88, left this Earth on Thursday January 23, 2025 at his home. He was born October 14, 1936 in Sharon, PA, a son of John and Constance Harper.

He worked for the Trumbull County Enginers Department where he had been the Chief Inspector, retiring in 2008 after over 40 years. He enjoyed crossword...

Jan 12, 2025

HUBBARD William G. Cornell Sr., 95, died Sunday morning January 12, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born July 12, 1929 at home in Coalburg, a son of Earl R. and Virginia Brendil Cornell.

Mr. Cornell, a 1947 graduate of Brookfield High School was a member of Masury Methodist Church. He was a self-employed owner-operator truck...

Dec 29, 2024

PULASKI Lois A. Yohman, 85, died Sunday December 29, 2024 at her home. She was born February 14, 1939 in Sharon, PA a daughter of Leo and Hazel Filer August.

Mrs. Yohman worked in housekeeping at Villa Marie. She was a member and Deacon of Victory Church in Lowellville where she also helped serve funeral meals for...

Dec 22, 2024

HUBBARD- Jodi Garner, age 50, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at UPMC McCandless Hospital surrounded by her family. Jodi was born January 23, 1974 in Youngstown to the late John K. Kadilak and Carol (Flesch) Kadilak.

Jodi was a 1992 graduate of Campbell High School. Jodi will be remembered for her quick wit, and her...