Current Obituaries

Jan 21, 2015

Robert W. Kneubehl, Sr., of Hubbard, Ohio, passed from this life at 9:15 pm Thursday, January 21, 2015, while a patient of the Hospice House, Poland, Ohio, following a brief period of declining health. He was 81.

Bob was born September 9, 1933, in Sudsbury Twp., Crawford County, Pennsylvania, a son to George & Clara (Carr) Kneubehl....

Jan 15, 2015

Tricia J. “Gypsy” Perks, of Niles, Ohio, found peace at 6:54 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2015, while a patient in Emergency Room of Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren, Ohio. She was only 28.

Trish was born February 20, 1986, in Beaver, Pennsylvania, and had moved to the area as a young child.

She attended Maplewood...

Jan 3, 2015

Calogera “Carrie” Germadnik, of Masury, Ohio, entered eternal rest at 9:30 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2015, while a patient in O’Brien’s Nursing Home, following a period of declining health. She was 92.

Carrie was born February 28, 1922, in Farrell, Pennsylvania, a daughter to Jerome & Bessie Amico.

She fell in love with Leo...

Dec 29, 2014

William “Bill” James Allen, of Masury, Ohio, entered eternal rest at 4:13 pm Monday, December 29, 2014 while a patient in the Sharon Regional Health Care System following a brief illness. He was 64.

Bill was born August 14, 1950, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son to Wilbur Joseph & Viola June (Bice) Allen.

Self was...

Dec 1, 2014

Robert J. “Bud” Baker, of Brookfield, Ohio, formerly of Hubbard, was welcomed in Heaven by the loving embrace of his “Josie” on Monday, December 1, 2014. Words cannot express the true definition of their love as she went on before him just 17 days prior to prepare his place next to her for eternity. He was 88.

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Nov 19, 2014

Caroline Rose Dobozi, of Brookfield, Ohio, entered eternal peace on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at home as her family surrounded her with love. She was 59.

Caroline was born October 28, 1955, in Draganic` Croatia, a daughter to Janko “John” & Katarina “Katerina” (Krizancic) Ivasic.

Her family came to the United States when she was...

Nov 14, 2014

Josephine M. “Josie” Baker, of Brookfield, Ohio, formerly of Hubbard, gracefully and peacefully began her new life in Heaven on Friday, November 14, 2014, while a patient in the Hospice House, Poland, Ohio, as her family’s love surrounded her. She was 88.

Josie was born December 11, 1925, at home in Masury, Ohio, a daughter to Louis...

Nov 6, 2014

James M. “Bo” Whittaker, of Girard, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 6, 2014, while in the presence of his family as a patient at Hospice House, Poland. He was 35.

Bo was born November 14, 1978, in Warren, Ohio, a son to Jimmie R. Whittaker & Darlene M. (Lamp) Whittaker-Pohland.

He worked as...

Oct 27, 2014

Florence Louise (Fitch) Shaffer was born in her family home in Andover Ohio, on February 28, 1926, a daughter to John Orasmus Fitch and Nettie Evelyn (Amon) Fitch. A life-long resident of Brookfield, Ohio, she transitioned to rejoin her husband and be with the Lord on October 27, 2014.  Vibrant and independent through her last day, she passed following a very brief and unexpected illness....

Oct 16, 2014

Scott Ryan “Scotty” Williams, of Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, died accidentally Thursday, October 16, 2014, while at a friend’s home in Hubbard. He was only 22.

Scotty was born July 5, 1992, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a son to Patricia Williams.

He attended Hickory High School where he played on the football team and most recently worked at...

Sep 19, 2014

Walter Stanley “Hoolie” Gibson, formerly of Masury, Ohio, who was born on October 1, 1923 the youngest of three children to Hamer and Margaret (Robinson) Gibson, died on Friday, September 19, 2014, in the home of his daughter in San Diego, California, just two weeks shy of his 91st birthday.

Hoolie grew up in Farrell, Pennsylvania, had...

Sep 18, 2014

H. Pauline McElrath of Vienna, Ohio, heard a voice call upon her “well done good and faithful servant” on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 12:20 PM as she finished her earthly life and started her heavenly journey. She was under the care of Omni Manor Nursing Home & Hospice of the Valley, Youngstown, Ohio and passed after a period...

Aug 31, 2014

Samia A. Kupensky of Masury, Ohio, entered eternal rest at 9:40 PM Sunday, August 31, 2014, as a patient and under the care of the Hospice House, Poland, Ohio, following a brief illness. She was 57.

Samia was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on October 27, 1956, a daughter to Samuel A. and Julia A. (Korab) Kupensky.

Aug 18, 2014

Carolyn M. Donaldson of Sharon, Pennsylvania, entered eternal rest at 4:11 PM Monday, August 18, 2014, at Sharon Regional Hospital, following a sudden illness. She was 71.

Carolyn was born in Sharon on August 16, 1943, a daughter to Michael Mihalcin and Susan Barnes.

A 1961 graduate of Sharon High School, she furthered her education...

Aug 8, 2014

Richard Paul McHenry, 84, of Brookfield, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014 at 12:45 AM at home following a period of declining health.

He was born October 10, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John and Bertha (Cummings) McHenry.

After attending South High School, he joined the United States Army Air Corps to...

Aug 4, 2014

Pauline Ritchason of Masury, Ohio, made heaven a brighter place at 6:33 PM Monday, August 4, 2014, under the loving care of Orange Village Care Center, following a period of declining health. She was 89.

She was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on March 15, 1925, a daughter to Richard and Grace (Rife) Ritchason.

Pauline participated...

Aug 2, 2014

Joshua “Josh” E. Evans-Engelhardt, of Masury, Ohio, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 2, 2014, while at home.  He was only 33.

Josh was born June 5, 1981, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son to Ronald E. Evans & Tammie Engelhardt.

A 1999 graduate of Alpena High School, Alpena, Michigan, he found employment at Craftmaid Cabinets, Middlefield, Ohio,...

Jul 7, 2014

Helen M. “Toots” DeVito of Brookfield, Ohio, passed into eternal rest at 3:33 PM Monday, July 7, 2014, at home while surrounded by her family, following a period of declining health. She was 86.

Helen was born at home on January 20, 1928, a daughter to Anthony and Catherine (Truska) Brozyna in Masury, Ohio.

A...

Jun 22, 2014

Devin Michael Von Wintjen, “our little angel” went home to heaven at 5:42 PM Sunday, June 22, 2014.

He was born Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Farrell, Pennsylvania, a son to Jordan A. Von Wintjen & Dylan Klink.

He is survived by his loving parents; his paternal grandparents, Randall & Sheri Wintjen; his maternal grandparents,...

Jun 22, 2014

Joseph F. Fabian, Jr., of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 22, 2014 at his home.

Joe was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 30, 1962, a son to Joseph F. Fabian and Loretta (Salagi) Fabian.

A 1980 graduate from Austintown Fitch High School, he furthered his education by attending Kent State University, Stark...