All Obituaries

Mr. Brandon Jermaine Robinson, 42, of Campbell transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Mr. Robinson, affectionately known as “Big B”, was born May 22, 1979 in Cincinnati, a son of Rev. David A. Sr. and Roberta Thompson Robinson.  He was a 1997 graduate of The Rayen School.  Brandon was owner/operator of Audio Pros Inc. where he was...

Barbara Jean Pegues, 70, of Youngstown, Ohio quietly and peacefully transitioned to her eternal home on Tuesday September 14, 2021. Barbara Jean was born December 2, 1950 to Paul J Pegues, Jr and Selena Cobbin Pegues.  Due to her Mother’s illness, she was raised by her Grandparents, John and Lydia Cobbin.  She matriculated through Youngstown City Schools and graduated in 1970 from North High School where she ran track. After attending Youngstown State University, Barbara...

Mrs. Bertha Mae Tillis, 93, departed this life on September 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Bertha Tillis (affectionately known as Mama or Mother Tillis) was born November 25, 1927, in Stanton, AL, the daughter of the late Sterling and Ida B. Peoples Heard. She was employed for many years at Trust Con and then at YSU as part of the custodial staff where she was loved by the students and faculty. Many students and staff kept in touch with her even after she retired. Mother...

JOANN “JOJO” THOMAS “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 Joann Thomas, daughter of the late Retha Mae Howard and Johnnie B. Howard, was born October 8, 1958 in Youngstown, OH. She transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH. Joann was a graduate of South...

            Ms. Shauneille Leigh Gardner, 61, of Canton formerly of Youngstown, departed this life Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Mercy Medical Center in Canton.             Ms. Gardner was born September 16, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of Oscar D. and Katie Mae Hamilton Gardner.  She received her GED and went on to Youngstown State University and then Akron University to obtain her BA...

Mrs. W. Ruth Brown, 99, of Youngstown transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Villages Hospice House in Florida where she spent time with her family every year. Mrs. Brown was born August 27, 1922 in Memphis, Tennessee, a daughter of Mose Sr. and Leona Armour. She attended Youngstown City Schools and had worked for 27 years as a child care provider, retiring in 2001. Ruth was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and its Mission ministry; and attended the Salvation...

Ms. Dolores Jean Crawford, 85, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Hospice House.             Ms. Crawford, affectionately known “Jean”, was born April 16, 1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of Otis Sr. and Wilda Greene Massengile.  She was a 1954 graduate of North High School and attended Choffin Career Center.  She was proud of being the first black varsity cheerleader...

            Mr. Doc Talmadge Johnson, 71, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.             Mr. Johnson was born April 30, 1950 in Sharon, PA, a son of Odell Sr. and Lucy McCoy Johnson.  He was a 1969 graduate of Farrell High School and received his BA degree in Music from (Dana School of Music) Youngtown...

Mrs. Pauline Mitchell, 91, transcended to her Heavenly home Tuesday September 7, 2021 at Hospice House. Mrs. Mitchell was born March 2, 1930 in Closplint, Kentucky the daughter of John and Nola Alexander Seay. She graduated from Rosenwald High School in 1948. She married the love of her life Robert T. Mitchell Jr. October 28, 1948, and he passed away September 20, 2000. She was a faithful member of New Bethel Baptist Church for 50 years, where she served on the Pastor’s Aide,...

            Ms. Valerie L. Watkins, 58, of Youngstown, transitioned from this earthly tabernacle to her heavenly home on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Ms. Watkins, affectionately called “Boo Boo”, was born September 24, 1962 in Youngstown, a daughter of Richard J. Watkins Jr. and Mary Ann Burton.  She attended Youngstown City...