All Obituaries

Mrs. Ann Clark, 97, of Youngstown, was called into eternal rest on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mrs. Clark was born February 20, 1926 in Woodland, Georgia, a daughter of Clarence and Nettie Huff Lumsden.  She came to Youngstown in 1944.  She had been employed with the Atlanta Life Insurance Company working as a life underwriter and staff manager.  She graduated from its L.U.T.C. School.  Ann  retired from Atlanta Life after 15 years of service.  She was also...

Phil B. Pruitt, 73, of Campbell Ohio passed away Wednesday September 6, 2023 at Austintown Healthcare Center surrounded by his family and friends. Phil was born January 21, 1950 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The son of the late Ulyess Bradner and Adell Cook. He attended Rayen High School. He was self-employed and worked at Northside Hospital. He loved entertaining people of all ages by giving talent shows, formal dances, DJ’ing parties and throwing Superbowl Parties. He was a fan...

            Mrs. Earlean Roberts-Anderson, 92, of Youngstown transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.             Mrs. Roberts-Anderson was born January 6, 1931 in Indianola, Mississippi, a daughter of Emmett Meeks and Lorene Cruder.  She was a 1951 graduate of South High School and attended Youngstown College.  She was a member of Greater Friendship Baptist Church, former...

            Ms. Jo Annette May Sims aka JoAnn Mays Sims, 73, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal peace on Friday, September 8, 2023.             Ms. Sims was born April 24, 1950 in Youngtown, a daughter of Dock Sr. and Leora Scott Mays.  She was a 1969 graduate of East High School and had been employed as a Nutrician Specialist for over 30 years with North and Southside Hospitals, retiring in...

Sr. Alexis Molina, 81 anos, partio de este mundo el 3 de Septiembre del 2023 en su residencia. Sr. Molina naci’o el 29 de marzo del 1942 en Lares, Puerto Rico. Trabajo 25 anos en un Dispensario medico. Le gustaba ayudar a las personas y compartir con su familia. Al Sr. Molina le sobreviven 5 de 6 hijos, Marisel Molina, Zenaida Molina, Nelson Molina, Keniel Maldonado, Margarita Marin y Alexis Molina Jr. que partio de este mundo. Alexis tenia 9 nietos, 16 bisnietos y 1...

Mr. Frank Foster Jr. was born on August 17, 1961, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Pastor, Frank Foster and District Missionary, Mary Foster of Luverne, Alabama. He was called home on September 5, 2023. Frank grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and graduated from Wilson High School in 1979. In 1983, he received his bachelor’s degree from Hiram University. After college, Frank became a proud member of the United States Air Force. Upon leaving the Air Force, Frank found his calling, the banking...

Mrs. Mary G. Brown, 90, of Liberty, peacefully and quietly transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth  Youngstown Hospital. Mrs. Brown was born August 29, 1933 in LaGrange, Georgia, a daughter of Cleve and Beulah Little Phillips.  Upon her graduation from Renee Trussell’s School of Cosmetology, she enjoyed styling hair for many of her friends and neighbors in the community of Girard.  She was employed at Northside...

Willie J. Hill Sr., loving known as “Bruh”, was born December 02, 1938, to Joseph Sr and Lizzie Mae Thomas Hill, in Lugoff, South Carolina.  He departed this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Dandridge Nursing Home.  He attended Campbell Memorial High School.  He worked as an Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff for Mahoning County, an Event Promoter, State Liquor Agent, and general laborer at Republic Steel, before sustaining a job related injury while working for a...

            Mrs. Flora Jean Pulliam, 86, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Mrs. Pulliam, lovingly known as “Floogie”, was born April 25, 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of Gertrude M. Johnson.  She was a 1955 graduate of The Rayen School and received her LPN license from Choffin Career...

            Ms. Tillie Elizabeth Rodgers, 58, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal peace on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Ms. Rodgers was born June 8, 1965 in Youngstown, a daughter of Alfonso and Willie Delores Smith Robinson.  She was a graduate of East High School and worked for the Youngstown Street Department.  Tillie was a former...

Mr. Carl Clyde McGuire, 85, of Youngstown entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mr. McGuire was born August 17, 1938 in Youngstown, son of Joseph and June Thomas McGuire.  He was a 1958 graduate of East High School.  Mr. Carl Clyde McGuire worked for the Youngstown City School system for over 40 years, retiring on December 31, 2013.  He was a faithful member of Victory Christian Center – Coitsville.  He...

Mr. Walter L. “Sonny” Jenkins, 76, departed this life August 26, 2023 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Jenkins was born February 7, 1947 in Knoxville, TN., the son of John and Emma Coffer Jenkins. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran. He was a mechanic and loved fixing cars and watching Asian Karate Movies and he loved his dog “Lucky”. He had been employed at the Vienna Air Base in the Maintenance Department, retiring after working for over fifteen years. He leaves to...

Erica Clarencerica Smith 59, of Youngstown, was born December 1, 1963 in Youngstown, Ohio to Solon L. & Dorothy J. Smith. She was a member of The Union Baptist Church. She obtained her Bachelor degree in Nursing from Penn State University, is a graduate of Jameson Hospital School of Nursing, and achieved three graduate degrees; Master of Science in Nursing from Youngstown State University (YSU) in 2008, a Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner from YSU in 2014, and a third...

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the New Bethel Baptist Church for Mrs. Verline Hale, 80, of Youngstown, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.             Mrs. Hale was born on May 27, 1943, in Stoney Creek, North Carolina, a daughter of Norman Reid and Fannie Stamper, and raised by William and Louise Odom of Richmond, Virginia. Verline graduated from Maggie Walker High School. She completed...

Mr. Carlton E. Stevens Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Hospice of the Valley. Mr. Stevens was born January 23, 1955 at Jamison Hospital, in New Castle, PA., to the late Reverend Arthur Stevens Sr. and Edna Alexander Stevens-Hamlette. He graduated in 1973 from The Rayen High School. Upon graduation he worked at Commercial Shearing and on the P &LE Railroad as the 15th Black Conductor. He was also a certified painter and welder, not forgetting his culinary skills...

Mr. Allen Benjamin Martin Jr. departed this life, Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Oasis Nursing Home.  Mr. Martin was born May 27, 1953 in Youngstown a son of Allen B. Sr. and Pecola Victoria McLean Martin.  He worked as a car detailer for various companies.  He loved rebuilding cars and motors and detailing cars. He loved being with his family and children.  He leaves to cherish his memory and legacy, his parents; his wife, Kathy Lynn Martin, whom he married September 21,...

            Mr. David Moses Hall, 73, of Warren, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Monday, August 21, 2023 at his residence.             Mr. Hall was born November 21, 1949 in Warren, a son of Charles H. Hall Sr. and Louvenia Dean.  He was a 1967 graduate of The Rayen School and was a chef by trade.             He leaves to mourn his passing but to celebrate his life...

            Ms. Denasia Renee Douglas, 19, of Youngstown, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Ms. Douglas, lovingly known as “Nay Nay”, was born November 18, 2003, a daughter of Dennis E. Douglas and Yolanda R. Winlock.  “Nay Nay” attended Urban Scholars High School and had been employed as...

             Ms. Leta Thomas Douglas Sims, 82, of Canton formerly of Austintown, transitioned to eternal peace on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.              Ms Sims was born April 12, 1941 in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert Sr. and Catherine Thomas Douglass.  She was a 1961 graduate of The Rayen School and had worked at the American Cancer Thrift Store as a...

     Mr. Clarence H. "Jimmy' Tolliver, Sr., 88, of Austintown transitioned to his eternal home on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.      Mr. Tolliver was born on May 4, 1935 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, son of John B. Sr. and Viola E. (Rucker) Tolliver.  He attended Youngstown State University and studied the Field of Criminal Justice.  He had been a Bailiff, Court Constable, Jury Commissioner and...

Minister Richard Lee Wilson of Vienna, Ohio left this world on August 14, 2023 at the age of 80 after a long battle with cancer. A dedicated military veteran, cherished father, and beloved member of our community. Born on September 27, 1942 in Canton Ohio to parents Curtis and Lucy Curtis Wilson, Minister Wilson was a true testament to the values of honor, courage, and sacrifice. He proudly served our country in the Army for 8 years, rising through the ranks with unwavering dedication and...

            Ms. Cynthia LaRee Bennett, 72, of Youngstown, transitioned from this earthly labor on Friday, August 11, 2023.             Ms. Bennett was born July 18, 1951 in Youngstown, a daughter of James A. and Robertha L. Blunt.    Cynthia was a 1969 graduate of North High School and received her BA degree in Education from Youngstown State University.    She had been...

            On July 6, 2023, Genevieve “Genny” Deloris Biggs Titze, of Grand Rapid, Wisconsin, was called to her heavenly home.  Genny was born June 24, 1953 in Youngstown, a daughter of Leslie and Deloris Davis Biggs.  She was a 1973 graduate of Hubbard High School.             Genny moved away soon after graduation, traveling the highways and seeing the country.  Genny was...

On Monday, August 14, 2023 God called Martha Rene Alfred Richards mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, community leader and sister in Christ, from labor to reward at the blessed age of 96. She was born November 3, 1926 to the late Ellie Ball Alfred and Beulah Harvey Medious Alfred on the Klondike Sharecrop Plantation in Foxworth, Mississippi. As the seventh of ten children Martha attended school in Mississippi and after the death of her mother graduated from AH Parker High School...

Mr. Michael “Mike Ruff” Ruffin, 62, departed this life August 3, 2023 at his home. Mr. Ruffin was born May 13, 1961 in Youngstown, the son of James Sr. and Yvonne Whitted Ruffin. He was a 1980 graduate of South High School and attended New Castle School of Trades for Welding. He was employed by various companies as a welder and retired in 2018. He enjoyed fishing and was a diehard Pittsburgh Steeler Fan. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Dilonna Jones; three daughters;...

LaTonia (Sam) Jefferson-Dean departed this life on August 1, 2023 at her home in Youngstown, Ohio. Sam was born January 15, 1968 in Youngstown, Ohio to the parents of Marion Jefferson Sr. & Lillian Green. Sam was a graduate of East High School Class of 1986 and attended Eastern Gateway College. She married the love of her life Mark E. Dean July 3, 2014. She was a member of The Light Church. Sam enjoyed adult coloring books, being with her children & grandchildren, spending time with...

Mr. James “Jr.Bye” Clark, 67, formerly of Youngstown, departed this life on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 23, 1955 in Youngstown, the son of James “June Boy” Casey and Betty Mae Clark. James was reared by his grandparents, Herman, Sr. and Mary Lee Wyche Clark. He was a graduate of North High School in Youngstown, and as a child, attended Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church. James was an avid fisherman and a professional at pool and...

            Mr. Corey Lamar Richardson, 45, of Youngstown, formerly of Girard, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital.             Mr. Richardson was born December 20, 1977 in Youngstown, a son of Donald Snowden and Earlene Richardson.  He was a 1996 graduate of Girard High School and received an AA degree in Building Technology from New Castle School of...

Ms. Florence T. Gray 41, departed this life Saturday July 30, 2023. Florence was born April 26, 1982 in Youngstown the daughter of Thelma Gray Banks and Herbert T. Banks of Youngstown, Ohio. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School. She worked as a Nurse Aide for Flo’s Leisure Living where she provided great care for all her patients she came in contact with. She also was an avid Dallas Cowboy’s Football FAN. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, but most of all she enjoyed spending time...

Mr. Raymond Freeman, 95, of Youngstown transitioned to eternal rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Mr. Freeman was born March 27, 1928 in Ashville, North Carolina, a son of Troy and Harriet Ray Barnett.  He had worked as a crane operator with U. S. Steel Clairton Works, and Bill Ross Painting.  Raymond was also an entrepreneur, having owned and operated his own wall washing service and Ray Freeman’s Painting and Maintenance Service.  He enjoyed cooking, western movies and...

Mr. Tony DeCarlo McWilson, 59, of Hubbard, transitioned to eternal peace on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mr. McWilson, lovingly known as “Tony MacDuck”, was born April 23, 1964, a son of Jimma Maat-Dogon McWilson and Lucille Tensley. He was a 1983 graduate of South High School. Tony was a member of Progressive Baptist Church, and its music ministry and was a drummer. He was a member of the N.A.A.C.P. He enjoyed dancing, music, was a...

Ms. JoAnn Sutton, 67, of Stow, transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn.             Ms. Sutton was born March 10, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of Claude O. Green and Emma L. Sutton but was raised by Johnnie L. and Annie Mae Ellis.  She was a 1974 graduate of McDonald High School.  She worked as a crane operator for 11 years with L. T. V. Steel and had...

On July 8, 2023, GOD called Nakeia Monique Foster Cole home to be with her grandmother, Verna Lynn Foster and uncle, Elmer James Jr. Nakeia, affectionately known as “Nikki”, was born to LaQuetta Simmons and Courtney Crosby on December 14, 1980 in Baltimore, Maryland. At the age of 19, her family relocated to Youngstown, Ohio. Nikki attended Xenia High School and attained her General Educational Development Diploma. Nikki’s love and passion for people and service resulted...

            Mr. Murphy, affectionately known as “Tee”, was born September 20, 1965 in Youngstown, a son of Hanson and Jacqueline Scott Murphy.  He was a 1983 graduate of South High School. After graduating, Dwayne enlisted in the U. S. Navy.  He was a member of Grace Evangelistic Temple.  He enjoyed grilling and being with family.  He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers and Guardians fan, as well the Ohio State...

Mr. Eddie Bryant, Jr., 21, of Youngstown, departed this life Sunday, July 9, 2023. Mr. Bryant, affectionately known as “Ed Rock”, was born June 13, 2002 in Youngstown, a son of LaRhonda McPeters and Dale Kennedy Jr.  He was a 2020 graduate of East High School. He was owner/operator of MBG Kennels LLC. Eddie’s aspiration was to become a veterinarian. He was a member of Christ Centered Church. His passion was being with his children, spending time with family and caring...

            Mr. Larrimore Snipes, 80, of Youngstown, transitioned to his eternal home on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Mr. Snipes, lovingly known as “Moe” was born May 18, 1943 in Ft. Valley, Georgia, a son of Otis A. and Mable Ross Snipes.  He attended Thorn Hill and North High Schools.  In 1961, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy...

Ms. Stephanie “Stevie” Maureen Vaughn, 70, was granted her angel wings on July 11, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown Campus surrounded by her family. Stevie was born July 8, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, the youngest daughter of the late John and Bettilouise Granberry Vaughn. Stevie graduated South High School in 1970 and afterwards attended Ohio University for three years majoring in education with aspirations of becoming a teacher. In 1973 while attending Ohio...

Julia Mae Davis Porch, affectionately known as "Tippie", transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Victoria House Memory Care Home, where she was a resident for the past two years. Julia was born February 22, 1927 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Clara Stevens Davis.  Julia graduated from The Rayen School.  She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church for over 90 years, as well as singing in the Adult Choir and also with the...

Mrs. Vivian Strozier, 90, of Youngstown, transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Mrs. Strozier was born March 24, 1933 in Youngstown, a daughter of Steven Cobb and Eddie Loretta Thomas Wesson.  She was a 1951 graduate of South High School.  Her love for cooking enabled her to cater for many years at private functions and United Methodist...

Stella K. Gibson, 77,  of Youngstown, departed this life July 6, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Medical Center Boardman, surrounded by her loving family.           Stella was born October 7, 1946 in Richwood, West Va. a daughter of Lawrence and Clarice Bailes Foster.  She was located to this area at a young age and had attended South High School.  She was a homemaker and was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a...

Mr. Robert James Scurry, 80, of Youngstown, departed this life to his eternal peace on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Warren.             Mr. Scurry was born December 26, 1942 in Meadville, PA, a son of Cornelius Scurry and Veryle Drake.  He was a 1962 graduate of Brookfield High School and attended Youngstown State University for music. Robert was a deputy sheriff from 1975-1985 Youngstown, Ohio. He was...

Anthony Walter, 55, of Youngstown, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mr. Walter, affectionately known as “Tony was born January 16, 1968, in Youngstown, to the late Tommy and Diane Walter. He attended Youngstown City Schools and was a respected member of the South Side Community. His spirit and generous heart brought joy to the lives of those who knew him. Tony was employed at Eddie Bauer and UPS in Columbus, prior to...

Mr. Delano James Friendly. Conklin, 36, of Columbus, Ohio, passed from this life on June 24, 2023, after an extended illness. Delano was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 4, 1986. He grew up in the Columbus area and graduated from Olentangy High School in Delaware County. He was a star athlete in high school, lettering in football, basketball, and track. He was a co-captain on the football team and twice was named to the all-conference football team for the Ohio Capital Conference. He was...

Mr. Curtiss “Petey” Russell, 68, departed this life July 3, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown. Mr. Russell was born January 18, 1955 in Youngstown the son of David and Margaret Sydney Russell. He attended the Youngstown City School system and graduated from South High School in 1973. He was proud to be a South High Warrior!! He loved football and played Little League for McCollough Williams where he made many lifelong friends. He also collected football...

            Mrs. Ellen Hubbard-Axel, 94, of Youngstown, transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Jefferson Healthcare Center with her family and friends at her bedside.             Mother Axel was born April 18, 1929 in St. Clair, Alabama, a daughter of Jeff and Willie Mae Lewis-Hubbard.  Ellen's family moved to Hubbard, Ohio when she was a young girl, where she was educated...

Mrs. Rosalind Annette Willis, 79 of Mineral Ridge, transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren.             Mrs. Willis, affectionately known as “Rozie” was born March 2, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of Lloyd “Jack” and Euna B. Tomlin Trammell.  She attended South High School and had been employed...

              Mr. Thomas George March, 75, of Liberty Twp., transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman.             Mr. March, lovingly known as “Uncle T”, was born August 4, 1947 in Bewood, North Carolina, a son of Earlie and Jessie Thompson March.  Mr. March was a 1965 graduate of Liberty High School.   He had been...

            Mr. Frank Mason, 86, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal peace on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.             Mr. Mason, lovingly known as “Uncle Frank”, was born September 20, 1936 in Uniontown, Alabama, a son of Willie and Rosie Lee Long Mason.  He was a graduate of Dunbar High School in Bessemer, Alabama, and received his BA degree in...

Mr. Hubert Floyd Jr. formerly of Youngstown, departed this life May 22, 2023 in Columbus.  Mr. Floyd was born June 25, 1963 in Danville, KY., a son of Rev. Hubert Sr. and Doris Jackson Floyd.  He attended East High School.  He was a member of Early Morning Church of God In Christ.  He loved watching football and fishing.  He leaves to mourn his passing, his father; his wife Tasha Floyd; his children; Antwon Lanier, David Floyd and Savitra Hines; his siblings;...

                                              Mrs. Sandra Calderón Rodríguez, age 50, of Youngstown, passed from this life on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mrs. Calderón Rodríguez was born on September 17, 1972 in Humacao, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Felipe Calderón and Sara Rodríguez....