All Obituaries

Mr. Leon Moncrief 70, departed this life January 8, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Medical Center Youngstown. Mr. Moncrief was born December 17, 1951 in Youngstown a son of John and Alberta Hurst Moncrief. He was a graduate of North High School, after graduating High School he was employed as a steel worker for LTV and Youngstown Sheet & Tube and ended his career with Roth Brothers Roofing. He was a member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church in Youngstown. He loved football and...

Ms. Kimberly R. Dawson, 55, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic. Kimberly was born January 28, 1966 in Youngstown, a daughter of David A. and Donna J. Dawson. She was a 1984 graduate of East High School, and her BS degree in Marketing from Youngstown State University. She was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and its Nurses Guild. She was a teacher with the Youngstown City Schools. She enjoyed crafts and baking. She leaves to...

            Mrs. Dessie Parks, 81, of Youngstown transitioned to eternal peace on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.                 Mrs. Parks was born July 18, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama, a daughter of Lillie Gray.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Her husband, James Parks, passed away November...

Ms. Dana Thurston 57, transcended to her Heavenly Mansion January 5, 2022 from Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Medical Center Youngstown. Dana was born June 27, 1964 in Youngstown a daughter of Daniel and Carmela Kirkland Harris. She graduated in 1982 from South High School, and after graduating she attended Real Estate classes. She was a member of Bethel Church of God in Christ, where she served in the Missionary and Praise and Worship Ministries. She loved listening to Worship music and...

Betty Wanda Junita Greene Armstrong, 94,of Youngstown, lovingly known as “Aunt Betty” by many entered peacefully to her eternal rest January 6, 2022, with her niece/guardian by her side. Betty was born September 7, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio the eldest child to the union of Homer Lee Sr. and Cora Mae Stalard Greene. She was affiliated with both the Catholic and Episcopalian faith. She was a member of St. Augustine Episcopal Church. Betty attended St. Ann’s Elementary, Hayes...

A Celebration of Life in honor of Mr. Tyler Jameel Price will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 11:00 am at the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church 1210 Himrod Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. Mr. Tyler Jameel Price, 23, of Youngstown departed this life on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at his home. Tyler affectionately known as “Ty” was born April 28, 1998, in Youngstown, a son of Jonathan (Stefanie) Price Jr. and Courtney (Jody) Johnson. He was a 2016 graduate of Fitch High School...

Mr. Isiah Perry, 81, of Youngstown transitioned from this earthly labor to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home. Mr. Perry was born January 13, 1941 in Starkville, Mississippi, a son of Robert and Mary Perry. He later moved to Youngstown and began working in the steel mills for many years. Most recently, he was a security guard for Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Southwood University Orthopedics. He also cut lawns in his neighborhood. Isaiah was an avid Cleveland Browns...

Mrs. Reedy Anderson, 80, of Youngstown passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mrs. Anderson was born November 6, 1938 in Youngstown, a daughter of Napoleon D. and Mary Lamb Scott Harris. She attended The Rayen School and was a member of New Grace Missionary Baptist Church. Besides being a dedicated homemaker to her family, she was a certified nursing assistant and had been employed with Park Vista for 7 years, and worked at various...

Mrs. Terri Lynn Campbell, 67, of Youngstown, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mrs. Campbell was born October 6, 1954 in Washington, PA, a daughter of Frank and Evelyn Brown. She was a graduate of the Washington School System and had obtained her Bachelor’s degree. Terri had been employed with General Motors Lordstown, retiring after 38 years of service. She was a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church, its...

Ms. Mary Ann McGaha, 91, of Youngstown transitioned to eternal peace on Friday, December 31, 2021 in Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Ms. McGaha was born September 10, 1930 in Amory, Mississippi, a daughter of Arthur and Julia Westbrook McGee. A devoted and loving homemaker, Mary Ann, was a former member of the First Calvary Baptist Church and its Mission; former member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and president/member of its Senior...

Mr. Leroy Quarrells, 73, of Sharon, PA, transitioned to his new life with Christ on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Mr. Quarrells was born July 12, 1948 in Sharon, PA, a son of Rodney Cornelius and Agnes Quarrells. He attended Farrell Public Schools, and had worked over 25 years with Sharon Steel as a bricklayer helper. He was a member of Community Missionary Baptist Church. Leroy enjoyed fishing walking, being with his family and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He leaves to mourn his...

Paul Lawrence Jackson (Mathews) departed this life December 28, 2021 at his home. Paul was born on December 24, 1940 to Clarence Mathews and Alphencenia Burns in Beaver Falls, PA. He was educated in the Beaver Falls School system and graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1957. Paul met Hazel Temple in the early 1970’s and later married her in 1985. They remained married until her death in 2012. Paul Joined the United States Military where he served in the Army as a Lineman from...

Delores Mae Thomas 53, transitioned this earthly life on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in Boardman, Ohio. Delores, known for her "perfect ham" was born February 29, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky, moving to Ohio at the age of three months old, a daughter of Cecil Sr. and June White Thomas. She attended Mineral Ridge High School, graduating in 1986. Delores attended and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Combined Sciences from Youngstown State University in 1995. In 2007 she...

Mr. Harry A. Hopson, 84, transcended to his Heavenly Mansion on December 30, 2021 from his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hobson was born June 8, 1937, in Hubbard, Ohio a son of John and Bertha Stubblefield Hobson. He was a graduate of Hubbard High School. Harry was an Air Force Veteran and had been employed by Faison & Faison Plumbing as a Master Plumber and was known as “Mr. Fix It.” He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church since 2018. He married the love of...

Ms. Brandi J. Lambert, 23, of Youngstown, transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Brandi was born June 5, 1998 in Youngstown, a daughter of Demetrius F. Lambert and Angela E. Green. She was a 2016 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and graduated from Ross Medical School as a Medical Assistant. Brandi was employed with Brookdale and Austintown Health Care. She had also worked for Giant Eagle Get Go. She was a...

Mrs. Joyce Ann Collins, 75, of Youngstown, departed this life Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Mrs. Collins was born December 1, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of Lum and Lottie M. Thornton Martin. Joyce was a 1964 graduate of North High School and attended Youngstown State University where she majored in Business Administration. She had worked as a medical records clerk at the former Northside Hospital, retiring after 27 years of service. She...

Mattie Pearl (Garrett) Fulton, 82, of Youngstown, OH, transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Park Vista (Ohio Living) Nursing Home. Mattie was born on February 23, 1939, in Talladega, AL. She was the youngest child of John Athurock (Buster) Garrett and Osie Mae (Terrell) Garrett. She moved to Youngstown Ohio with her mother at an early age and attended school there. It was in Youngstown that Mattie met her beloved late husband of 65 years, Frank Fulton, Jr....

    Mrs. Roberta Thompkins, 80, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal peace on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.     Mrs. Thompkins was born May 11, 1941 in Abbeville, South Carolina, a daughter of J. B. and Effie Ramsey Dawson.  A devoted homemaker, Roberta was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church, where she served for many years with Vacation Bible School.  She enjoyed painting, artwork, gospel music, and...

            Mr. Lewis Wesley, Jr, 50, of Youngstown departed this life on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his home.             Mr. Wesley, affectionately known as “Man”, was born December 2, 1971 in Youngstown, a son of Lewis Sr. and Lucille V. Traylor Wesley.  He was a 1989 graduate of East High School.  Lewis was a supervisor with the Belmont Confection Company.  He had coached...

Ms. Gloria Jean Griffin, 73, of Youngstown, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Park Vista Retirement Center. Ms. Griffin was born April 25, 1948 in Youngstown, a daughter of Hinds and Myrtle Branyon Griffin.  She was a 1966 graduate of South High School, received her Bachelors degree in Social Work from Youngstown State University, and her Masters degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland and became licensed as a LISW 11.  She taught...

Mrs. Sybil Young, 88, of Youngstown, transitioned from this earthly labor to her heavenly home on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Austintown Health Care. Mrs. Young was born June 20, 1933 in Booneville, Mississippi, a daughter of Joseph and Pearline Wilson Burress. She was a graduate of Anderson High School in Booneville. Sybil had worked as a domestic technician for many years. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, its Church Mother, member of the Usher Ministry, Missionary Board and a...

Phonechia Nina Robbins-Thompson, 45, of Canton, departed this life, Sunday December 12, 2021. Phonechia was born February 9, 1976 in Youngstown, the daughter of Solomon Earl Sr. and Betty Ann Wallace Robbins who I am sure she is hugging at this very moment. She was a Graduate of The Rayen School (Tigers) in 1995. She was a member of The Church of Hope Spiritual in Youngstown, where she was in the Buds of Promise Kids Choir with her brother Rodney. She was a member for many years under the...

            Ms. Shirley Jean Washington, 65, of Youngstown, transitioned to her eternal rest on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.             Ms. Washington was born January 31, 1956 in Youngstown, a daughter of Eugene and Willie Pearl Wheeler Washington.  She attended South High School.  Shirley was employed as a home health aide with various home health agencies.  She enjoyed traveling, shopping,...

Mr. Samuel H. Brady, 82, of Youngstown transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Sam was born on February 3, 1939 in Youngstown, the ninth and youngest child of Frank and Emma Donnelly Brady. Mr. Brady graduated from East High School in 1958. He met the love of his life, Delois Grant, in the 9th grade at South High School. They were married on August 29, 1964. To this union Toni L. Brady and Tonya Y. Brady, Esq., were...

            Ms. Cherrie Lee Donlow/Childs, 47, of Youngstown, departed this life on Friday, December 10, 2021 at her home.             Ms. Childs was born July 28, 1974 in Youngstown, a daughter of David Lee Donlow Sr. and Virginia J. Southerland-Childs.  She was a 1992 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Youngstown State University.  She was presently employed as a customer...

            Mrs. Lucille Boone, 83, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Austinwoods Nursing Home.             Mrs. Boone was born September 16, 1938 in Montgomery, Alabama, a daughter of Herman and Pinkie Lee Marshall Clark.  She had been employed for over 20 years with the General Electric, retiring in 1986.  She was a former member of the Greater...

            Mr. Desey B. Cathey 76 of Youngstown, transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday December 5, 2021, at the Canfield Healthcare Center.             Mr. Cathey was born July 3, 1945, in Shelby County, Alabama, a son of Samuel and Oler Wilson Cathey, coming to this area in 1965.  He was a 1964 graduate of Prentice High School in Alabama.  He had worked at the U. S. Steel Corporation for...

           Mr. James C. Robinson, 45, of Youngstown, departed this life Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.             Mr. Robinson was born May 23, 1976 in Youngstown, a son of Lester Lee and Faith Ann Williams Robinson.  He was a 1995 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and had received his CDL license.  He was a material hauler (tow motor operator)...

            Mr. Joseph LeRoy Thomas, 101, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his home with his loving wife at his side.             Mr. Thomas was born April 14, 1920 in Youngstown, a son of Robert L. and Hannah Tucker Thomas.  He was a 1938 graduate of South High School and was a member of Third Baptist Church and its choir.  He retired after being...

Mr. Willie C. Tate Jr, 63, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Friday, December 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Tate was born December 11, 1957 in Youngstown, a son of Willie C. Sr. and Shirleen Bratton Tate. He received his BS and MS degrees in Criminal Justice Administration, as well as a Doctorate. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Harrisburg, NC. He was a retired U. S. Army veteran and was a member of 100...