All Obituaries

  Lynell Holmes Evans, 89, of Farrell, PA, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 9, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Lynell Parkman was born in Silver Creek, MS, on September 27, 1933, to the late Rev. Longino and Myrdis Tyrone Parkman.  She graduated from McCallum High School in Monticello MS and came north to the Shenango Valley shortly thereafter. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age.  She learned to...

  R. Stephen Hayes, 54, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away February 22, 2023. Steve was born in Pittsburgh, on March 9. 1968, a son to the late Richard Swift Hayes and Mary A. (McNamee) Hayes. He graduated from Peabody High School in 1986. He was well known as “Sparky” to his friends and family who will miss him dearly. Steve loved playing darts, bowling, and was a huge Pittsburgh sports fan! He worked as a self-employed Electrician. Steve is survived by his...

  Joseph “Joe” Koch, of Masury, Ohio, had his journey on this earth come to an end on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Assumption Village in North Lima. He passed away peacefully with his loving sisters by his side following a lengthy illness. Joseph was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on February 10, 1956, to the late Joseph L. and Pauline M. Koch. He was affectionately known as “Joey” to his family and will be forever missed. He graduated from Brookfield High...

  Thomas A. Cunningham, 86, of Hubbard, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Sharon Regional Hospital with his family by his side.  Born to John and Edna (States) Cunningham on August 22, 1936, Tom grew up on the south side of Youngstown and graduated from South High School. He enlisted in the Marines, working as an aircraft repairman and attaining the rank of corporal. He later graduated from Youngstown State University and managed several small businesses before...

  John Allen Farcas, of Austintown, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Friday, February 24, 2023, while a patient of the Hospice House following a brief illness. He was 81. John was born on May 16, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Peter & Pauline (Popelea) Farcas. He graduated in 1960 from South High School, Youngstown, and dedicated 38 years of service in the Final Repair Department for General Motors, Lordstown, Ohio, before retiring. Mr. Farcas was a proud member of North-Mar...

  Michael David Zuhosky, Sr, of Brookfield, Ohio, passed from this life early Saturday morning, February 25, 2023, in the Emergency Room of Sharon Regional Hospital, after becoming ill at home. He was 49. Michael was born August 26, 1973, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son of Michael J. and Evelyn (Rowe) Zuhosky. He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1992 and had attended TCTC where he studied to be an electrician. He worked as a demolition laborer for Gulf Coast Dismantling,...

  Georgia (Roman) Wojtanoski, 79, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed from this life on Friday, February 24, 2023, surrounded by love. Georgia was born on February 19, 1944, in Masury, Ohio, a daughter to George & Mary (Obermiyer) Roman. She is survived by: her husband Rodney, whom she loved with ALL of her heart for 39 years; her daughter, Catherine “Katie” Gaudreau Tolliver, of Fort Pierce, Florida; her son, Shawn Paul Hillman, of Columbus, Ohio; her grandchildren,...

  Raymond J. Horvatovich, went home on Thursday, February 23, 2023, following a period of declining health. He was 88. Raymond was born on October 24, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Andrew & Mary Catherine (Sarisky) Horvatovich. He graduated from Hubbard High School in 1952 and proudly served in the Ohio National Guard, where he was honorably discharge with the rank of Sergeant. He may be remembered working as a maintenance man for the Hubbard Exempted Village School...

  Daryl Walter “Fatman” Ross, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, passed from this life at home on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was 62. Mr. Ross was born August 14, 1960, in Sharon, a son to Walter & Louise (Simmons) Ross-Chambers. Daryl was an avid weightlifter who loved to cook. He worked at various restaurants in the 80’s and 90’s in the Shenango Valley, most notably for Unk’s Grub. In addition, he had also worked for Jackson Construction. He relocated to...

  Irvine William Phillips, Jr., of Hubbard, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away at home on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from natural causes. He was 44. Irvine was born August 11, 1978, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son to Irvine William Phillips, Sr. & Nettie E. (Custer) Phillips. He graduated in 1998 from Brookfield High School and also attended TCTC, where he studied Hotel, Motel, and Hospitality. He was a member of the Central Christian Church and had worked at Industrial Air Control...