All Obituaries

Mr. Robert Eugene Bailey, 83, of Youngstown, made his transition to eternal rest on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mr. Bailey was born August 12, 1936 in McKeesport, PA, the son of Robert C. and Margaret Bailey.  He had been employed with L. T. V. Steel - Youngstown Sheet & Tube, retiring after over 30 years of service.  He enjoyed fishing, old movies, music and loved playing social cards with his uncle and family.  Robert...

Frances Smith: March 14, 1934 – May 18, 2020 Frances Smith, daughter of the late George Sr. and Carrie Lee Barnes. She was blessed into this world on March 14, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the eldest daughter of six siblings. She attended North High School, and graduated in 1952. Frances was a member of the Choir, Glee Club, Y-teens, Mixed Chorus, and Annual Staff. Frances began her retail career at Livingston and Sons department stores. She also worked for...

Mr  James Wesley Brown, 90, of Campbell, departed this life on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Mercy Health, St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was a patient at Omni Manor Nursing Home.   Mr. Brown was born June 4,1929 in Westfield, Alabama, a son of John Brown and Mary Ash Brown. He had been employed with Valley Mould for 30 years, and was a U.S. Army veteran.  James was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed baseball and boxing.   He leaves to cherish his beloved...

    Mrs. Lucile Tucker, 95, of Youngstown, departed this life Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the Oasis Nursing Home.     Mrs. Tucker, lovingly known as “Madea”,  was born October 25, 1924 in Cuba, Alabama, a daughter of Levi and Ella Wiseman Drummond.  A devoted and loving homemaker, she was a former member of Pilgrim Baptist Church.  She enjoyed, music, gardening, playing social games with her family and sitting on the porch.  Lucile also...

  “For we walk by faith, not by sight: We are confident, I say and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:7-8 Raymond Darnell Austin Sr, son of the late Earnest and Earlie Rambo Austin, was born October 30, 1954 in Youngstown, OH. He transitioned from this life to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Ivy Woods Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, North Lima, OH., after battling dementia for several...

     Pearl Denise Strong, 50, of Youngstown, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.       Ms. Strong was born July 7, 1969 in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert and Pearline Handy Strong.  She was a 1987 graduate of South High School.  A licensed practical nurse for over 25 years, Pearl  was employed with Helping Hands.  She was a U. S. Army veteran.   ...

Walter (Red) Allen Sr. of Youngstown Ohio departed life on May 12, 2020 at Mercy Health/ St. Elizabeth Hospital. He entered into his eternal rest and was welcomed into his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior. Mr. Walter Allen was born on January 3, 1944 in Wylam, Alabama to the late Early and Marvaleane Allen where he was the last of 13 children. He accepted Christ at an early age in which he found inner peace after doing so. Walter was educated in the City of Birmingham School System at...

Ms. Cynthia Denise Gilchrist, 67, of Youngstown was carried to her heavenly home on the wings of angels on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.     Ms. Gilchrist was born September 27, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA., the daughter of James K. and Lydia M. Gilchrist.  She was active with the Workshops at Javits Court.  A member of Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church, Cindy, was a true worshipper, and identified herself as such. ...

Michael Moses, 65, of Youngstown entered rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Michael was born December 13, 1954, in Cleveland, the son of Juanita Roebuck and Robert Parks. He was a great athlete and played football for South High school graduating in 1974. He attended ITT Technical College graduating with a degree in accounting. He was employed with Youngstown Sheet & Tube, City Loan Finance company, Ohio Edison, Primerica Insurance Company, and retired from RMI Titanium Company (currently...

Mr. Raymond Alexander Wormsley , 89, of Niles, made his transition to eternal rest on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Grand Village Nursing Home. Mr. Wormsley was born April 23, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Madge Wormsley.  Raymond had a strong work ethic, which served him well throughout his years.  He had a mind like a steal trap, and his strength was math.  He would say “you only have to show me once and I got it”.  That ability to retain what he saw and his...