All Obituaries

Mr. Wesley Traylor, Sr., 97, of Youngstown, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Sunrise Nursing Home with his family at his side.     Mr. Traylor was born June 28, 1922 in Youngstown, a son of Andrew and Margaret Batts Traylor.  He was a 1940 graduate of East High School and after many years of determination, received his BS degree in Sociology from Youngstown State University at the age of 72.  He was employed with YSU for 30 years, retiring in the...

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...

Mrs. Sarah L. Dyson, 85, of Hammond, Louisiana, formerly of Youngstown, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in North Oaks Hospital in Louisiana.     Mrs. Dyson was born September 1, 1934 in New Orleans, LA, a daughter of Julies and Bessie Briggs Pea.  She had worked as a nurses aide for 27 years with the Youngstown Hospital Association.  She was a member of the Greater Friendship Baptist Church, its Deaconess, Levite Usher, Mission, Willing...

“Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”  Matthew 19:14 On Thursday, May 21, 2020, God sent His Angels to gently escort the precious soul of Little Ny’omi L. Stores to her new playground in Heaven. Ny’omi was born June 15, 2018 in Youngstown, a daughter of Deandre Stores and Sharnell Condrey.  She had a loving and joyful spirit with a smile that melted everyones heart. She leaves to forever...

Lille Mae Green was born March 14, 1930 to Nancy Jane Thorington-Gary and Ben Gary. Lillie passed on May 18, 2020 at the Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Fontana, California, San Bernadino County. Lillie was the youngest of three girls; Arrie Mae Morton, the eldest and Priscilla Brewer the middle daughter. Allen Ben Gary was the youngest child. She graduated in 1948 from North High School and 1975 from YSU with a BS in Education and was 1 hour away from receiving her Master’s Degree. She...

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.   ...