All Obituaries

Mr. Emanuel P. Thomas departed this life January 11, 2021 at his home.   Mr. Thomas was born November 29, 1955 in Youngstown, a son of Edward Sr. and Lillie Mae Jordan Thomas.  He was a graduate of South High School.  He had formerly attended Mt. Olive Fired Baptist Holiness Church and had been a self-employed DJ.  He also loved fishing, reading and being with his family.   He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter Yalonda Thomas of...

    Mrs. Carol A. Jones, 68, of Wheatland, PA., transitioned to eternal life on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.       Mrs. Jones was born July 29, 1952 in Blacksburg, VA, a daughter of William and Pearl White Green.  She was a 1970 graduate of Sharon High School and graduated from the Akron School of Nursing.  Carol was a member of the Valley Baptist Church in Farrell, PA, where she served as a...

    Mr. Christopher Kent Strozier, 65, of Youngstown, departed this life Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home.     Mr. Strozier was born August 8, 1955 in Youngstown, a son of Robert and Odessa Robinson Strozier.  He was a 1975 graduate of The Rayen School and had worked for 30 years as a TPW and Supervisor with Youngstown Developmental Center.  He enjoyed music, especially Rhythm and Blues; being with family and friends; and was an avid Cleveland Browns,...

    Ms. Lorine Harris, 85, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Windsor Guardian Health Care.     Ms. Harris was born April 8, 1935 in Hissop, Alabama, a daughter of Robert and Biddie Leonard Willingham.  She had worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital, retiring after 25 years of service.  She was a member of The Holy Temple Church of God In Christ, its trustee and usher boards, choir and was a Sunday School Teacher. ...

Mrs. Omegay Snyder, 82, of Youngstown, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 1, 2021 in her home. ​Mrs. Snyder, affectionately known as “Megay”, was born March 3, 1938 in Mosleytown, Georgia, a daughter of Claxton and Vela Mosley Phillips.  She attended Montgomery County High School.  A certified nurses assistant, Omegay was employed as a home health aide with Callos Home Health Care for several years.  She was a member of Phillips Chapel...

Mrs. Mary E. McCullough, 89, of Youngstown transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Mrs. McCullough was born March 25, 1931 in Youngstown, a daughter of Sylvester Sr. and Marion Bell Jackson. She was a 1949 graduate of Chaney High School. Her employment included a Candy Striper South Side Hospital, a bulb inspector with General Electric from 1965 to 1993, administrative assistant at Plazaview Apts. from 1994 to 2020,...

Mr. Clifford Douglas Dobbs, 62 of Youngstown, Ohio transitioned into eternal rest on January 4th, 2021. Clifford was born on November 17th, 1958 to Fannie Mae West-Dobbs and Ovlious Dobbs. He was a 1976 graduate of North High School. Clifford was a member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church where he was President of the Usher Board and had beena member of the Youth, Number 2, Mass and Senior Choirs, Male Chorus, Bible Study, Brotherhood Group and Kitchen...

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Paramore, 87, of Campbell, transitioned from this life on Monday, January 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with heart disease.. Dorothy Mae London Paramore was born in a modest flat in Campbell, Ohio, on a cold, snowy January day. She was the fourth child born to Jay and Lurena Hood London on January 9, 1934.  Dorothy attended schools in the Campbell Public School system and graduated from Campbell Memorial High in 1950 at the...

Ms. Jennifer Denise Lampley, 48, of Youngstown, entered eternal rest  on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her home wth her family at her side.     Ms. Lampley was born November 10, 1972 in Youngstown, a daughter of Jessie Jr. and Elzenia Hunt Lampley.  She was a 1990 Graduate of Ursuline High School, and attended Youngstown State and Wayne State (Detroit, MI) Universities, receiving her CDA in Early Childhood Development.   She was administrative assistant and...

    Ms. Janis Lorraine Dodson, 70, of Youngstown, transitioned from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.     Ms. Dodson was born August 16, 1950 in Youngtown, a daughter of James Morgan and Ireatha Henderson.  She was a 1968 graduate of East High School.  A devoted homemaker, Janis also worked as a cafeteria and teachers aide with the Youngstown City Schools.  She...