All Obituaries

STRUTHERS – Funeral services will be on Thursday March 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers for Joan L. Bees, 88, who passed away on Wednesday afternoon March 22, 2023. Joan born on July 6, 1934, in Youngstown, OH  a daughter of Leo and Hazel Lauten Summers. She lived in the area her whole life and was a homemaker. She was also a member of the New Life Church in Poland, OH. Joan married Frank C. Bees on July 31, 1954, and he passed away  on...

Wayne G. Schumaker was born in Toledo, OH, on June 14, 1949, and passed away on March 10, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A committal service will be held at the Lake Park Cemetery Chapel at 1459 East Midlothian Blvd. in Youngstown 44502, on Thursday, March 23, at 1:30 pm. Wayne attended elementary school in New Castle and completed his secondary education at South High School in Youngstown. He attended Youngstown State University, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in business...

Struthers  - Judy M. Goist went home to be with the Lord March, 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous five month battle with adenocarcinoma. Though Judy lost her battle here on earth, she won the race. She was loved dearly and will be missed by all who knew her. Judy was born October 26, 1939, in Youngstown a daughter of Hugh and Charlotte Miller Braham. She was a life-long resident and graduated from Poland High School. She had a strong work ethic...

Petersburg – Joseph Donald Huda, 94, passed away peacefully at Covington Skilled Nursing Home in East Palestine, OH, on March 14, 2023, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Helen, children Mindy, Lori and Tom, grandchildren Jane (Juan) Gomez, Molly (Ryan) Lejeune, and Becca (Jeremiah) Broderick, and great grandchildren Brooke, Jack, and Charlie.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry and his son-in-law, Reed. Joe was born on May 12, 1928, to...

Struthers – A Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 18, at 11:00 am at Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers for Kathleen A. DeLuca, 75, who died Thursday morning, March 9, at the Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Friends may call from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, March 18, two hours prior to the service, at Clemente Funeral Home at 700 Fifth Street in Struthers, 44471. Kathleen was born in Youngstown on April 15, 1947, a daughter of Edward and Wilma Koval...

Boardman – John H. Siwiec, 74, died Wednesday, March 15, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman. John was born October 23. 1948, in Youngstown, OH,  a son of Henry and Edith Narkey Siwiec.  He served in the Air Force from May of 1967 and continued to serve in the Reserves until May of 1973.  John married Mary Beth Mentzer on April 6, 1982. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in German and Geography from YSU. He worked as the recycle coordinator for Boardman Township...

Integrity: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.  Loyalty: a strong feeling of support or allegiance.  Legacy: the long-lasting impact of the events and actions that took place in a person’s life.  Integrity, Loyalty, Legacy - all just words written and defined until they are exhibited by an exemplary individual in the circumstances of their life. Only then do we see the depth and breadth that these words hold. They are not...

New Middletown - A celebration of life will  held on Saturday March 11,2023,  at 4;00 pm at The VFW Triangle Post #2799 located at 3161 E. South Range Rd. in New Springfield, 44443 for John R. Earl Jr, 53, who passed away Monday afternoon February 27, 2023, at the Hospice House, John was born on March 7, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of John R. Sr. and Irene Williams. He was a lifelong area resident and worked as a millwright. He was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, enjoyed...

New Springfield – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 10, at 11:00 am at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in New Middletown for Joseph Frank Pupin, 88, of New Springfield who passed away on March 2, 2023. Joseph was born on May 22, 1934, to Jan and Karolina Pupin in Poland, Europe.  Joseph was a dedicated son to his parents and father to all of his children.  Family came first and was above all else to Joseph. The hole left by his absence will be...

North Lima – Mary “Baba” Rotunno, 94, passed away at the Assumption Village early Friday morning. Mary was born in Hawk Run, Pennsylvania, on March 20, 1928, a daughter of the late John and Helen Patrick Novak.  She came to Struthers at the age of 18 and met and married her husband, Thomas Rotunno on June 5, 1948, and he died January 31, 1977. Mary will always be remembered for her sending of cards on every occasion to her family and friends. She enjoyed walking the...