All Obituaries

           Mr. Willie James Beverly, Sr., 62, of Liberty Twp, transitioned from this life on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Mr. Beverly was born September 11, 1960 in Youngstown, a son of James A. and Alice Ruth Showers Beverly.  He was a 1978 graduate of East High School and received certifications from Choffin Vocational School for Auto...

Mr. Vincent Justin Whitehead, 35, of Warren, transitioned to eternal peace on Saturday, September 17, 2022.             Mr. Whitehead, lovingly known as “Vince”, was born February 7, 1987 in Warren, a son of Keith and Vanessa Jenkins Whitehead.  He was a 2005 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School where he played football and ran track, and attended Central State University.  Vince was been employed as a...

Mrs. Cecelia L. Chapman, 92, departed this life September 12, 2022 at Shepherd of the Valley Poland. Mrs. Chapman was born August 6, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Merrimon and Martha Jennings Pointer. She was a graduate of The Rayen  School in 1948, and was a homemaker. She attended Phillips Chapel CME Church. She enjoyed Bingo, shopping, decorating for the Holidays and being with her family especially with her grandchildren. She leaves to mourn her passing, two children,...

MINISTER FLETCHA T. WEAVER LIVED 73 WONDERFUL YEARS. HE RESIDED IN AUSTINTOWN, OHIO, HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 AT 10:55P.M. AT THE HERITAGE MANOR HOME ON GYPSY LANE. MINISTER FLETCHA T. WEAVER WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1949 IN RULESVILLE, MISSISSIPPI.  THE FIRST BORN SON OF WILLIE L. WEAVER AND ELIZABETH HAMPTON - WEAVER.  FLETCHA WAS A GRADUATE OF THE RAYEN SCHOOL, THEN WENT ON TO ATTEND YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN ENGINEER MAJOR. FLETCHA WAS A MINISTER...

Mr. Earnie Dee Shavers, 78 of Roanoke, VA, an extraordinary boxer who competed between 1969 and 1995, transitioned to eternal rest and peace on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Earnie Shavers, was born August 31, 1944 in Garland, Alabama, a son of Curtis and Willie Bell Herbert Shavers, and grew up in the Newton Falls, OH area.   He was a 1963 graduate of Newton Falls High School.  In the late 1960’s, he worked at General Motors in Lordstown, OH. Earnie started boxing at...

Mr. Alonzo Charles Ransome, 77, departed this life September 6, 2022 at Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. Mr. Ransome was born January 7, 1945 in Little Rock, Arkansas; a son of Perry Ransom and Viola Chukes Baylor. Alonzo was a graduate of East High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Youngstown State University. He was an Airforce Veteran. He had been employed by Conrail as a Conductor for over 35+ years. Alonzo was a member of Victory Christian Center,...

Mr. Stefan Breedlove, 62 of Youngstown, transitioned into eternal rest at his home on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Mr. Breedlove was born July 27, 1960 in Youngstown, a son of Cabble and Dottie Jean Graham-Breedlove. He was a 1978 graduate of The Rayen School where he was a proud member of its basketball team. Stefan went on to enlist into the United States Air Force in 1980. After serving his country, Stefan enrolled in Hocking College to receive his Associate Degree. Stefan was a former...

Mrs. Allie Williams, 78, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Continuing Health Care.             Mrs. Williams was born July 22, 1944 in Carrollton, Georgia, a daughter of Leonard Sr. and Ruthie Powell Holland.  She was a graduate of East High School and attended New Castle School of Trades.  Allie had worked over 30 years with General Electric as a bulb handler and an electrician. ...

Mr. Frederick Warren Howie, 79, of Youngstown, departed this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.             Mr. Howie was born June 15, 1943 in Youngstown, a son of Leonard and Helen Warren Howie.  He was a 1961 graduate of East High School.  He had been employed as a supervisor of maintenance with Turning Point Counseling Center, retiring in 2017.  Frederick enjoyed oil...

            Mr. Alfonso Antwan Campbell, 50, of Youngstown went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 28, 2022.             Mr. Campbell was born July 6, 1972 in Youngstown, a son of Lester K. Jackson and Bernice Campbell.  He was a 1991 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Attended New Castle School of Trades.  While in high school for played basketball and was a standout...

Mr. Randy Troy Anderson, 68, departed this life at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born July 28, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Jeanette Anderson. He was a graduate of South High School. He had worked for Schewbel Baking Company; Kaufman’s Department Store and Macy’s Warehouse and was a member of the United States Airforce as a Dental Specialist and Dental Assistant. He enjoyed the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Guardians fan, and was an avid Las Vegas...

Wesley Scott Jr., 74, of Youngstown, OH, passed away on Monday August 15, 2022. Wesley Scott Jr. was born February 11, 1948, in Delaware, Ohio to Mary Lee & Wesley Scott. He grew up with his older brother John Wesley Scott in the country. As a teen, he loved spending his time playing football and running track. He was a standout wide receiver for Girard High School and track star. As he got older, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served eight years in the U.S. Marine...

Ruth Marie Veal affectionately known as Ruthie was born on November 6th, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio to Emmett Balaam and Marie Lewis. Ruth attended Youngstown City Schools, she retired from K-Mart after 30+ years of service in 1998. Ruthie was a former member of The Greater Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Small. Ruthie enjoyed life and socializing with her friends. Ruthie was married to the late James T. Veal Sr. in 1963, who was a widower with six children; who she...

Ms. Shelimar Julaine Taylor-Tillman, 56, of Youngstown, entered eternal peace on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Ms. Taylor-Tillman was born February 21, 1966 in Youngstown, a daughter of Lawrence Hollinshead and Frances Taylor.  She attended East High School and had been employed with Gasser Chair as prior to her illness.  She was a member of Union Baptist Church.  She enjoyed bowling, playing social cards, attending concerts,...

Mrs. Georgetta O. Spann Madison transitioned from her earthly residence to her Heavenly mansion on August 21, 2022. Georgetta was born January 7, 1954 in Youngstown a daughter of Willie Sr. and Georgetta Smith Spann. She graduated from South High School, and had been employed by MyCap for over 20years as a Teacher’s Aide. She was a former member of Ebenezer C.O.G.I.C. where she served as Sunday School Teacher, Usher and Caterer for the church. She loved Math, Art, fishing, going to...

Mr. Roosevelt Davis Jr. departed this life August 16, 2022 at Park Vista. Mr. Davis was born October 24, 1936 in Lumberton, North Carolina, the son of Roosevelt Sr. and Blanche McCoren Davis. He had been employed by U.S. Steel as a steelworker and enjoyed fishing, playing checkers, spending time with his family and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He leaves to cherish his memories and to continue his legacy, his wife of 45years, the former Patricia Atkinson whom he married in May of...

Mr. Deometric C. Brown, 60, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.             Mr. Brown was born March 6, 1962 in Campbell, a son of Edgar C. and Cillar G. Sheffield-Brown.   He was a Spelling Bee Champion in 1972 at Madison School, and a 1980 graduate of East High School and attended TDDS Truck Driving School and New Castle School of...

Errol S Clemons known as EP & Errol the Pearl, 56, of Youngstown transitioned from this life to his Heavenly home on Monday August 15, 2022 at Mercy Health St Elizabeth Hospital. Errol S Clemons was born September 23, 1965, the first born son to Audrey Watkins and Chester Guinyard. He was also reared by Thomas G March. Errol was a graduate of East High School in 1984. Errol ran track for East High School and was listed in the State Championship Hall of Fame. Errol also ran track for the...

Anthony Demetrius Jones of Youngstown, Ohio transitioned unexpectedly at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, August 15, 2022.  Anthony was born on January 3, 1948,  to Cora G. Rushton and Carl Coward and raised by his parents Edith and Issac Jones. In 1967 he met his wife Lena Dandridge Jones and they shared 39 years of marriage.  Anthony and Lena went on to have four children.  Anthony also served as a foster father to countless children through Mahoning...

Mr. Masol Young IV, 35, of Youngstown, transitioned from this life on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Mr. Young was born May 1, 1987 in Youngstown, a son of Masol and Bessie Ford Young. He was a 2005 graduate of Chaney High School, he attended Akron University and TDDS Truck Driving School. Masol played football with the Youngstown Little Braves Football Organization, and he played baseball at Chaney High School. He loved traveling, electronics and movies. He was employed as an over the road...

    Crystal Aqila Johnson Goodwin lost her life unexpectedly, from complications of open heart surgery on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Sentara Hospital in Norfolk, Va.     Crystal was born on December 31, 1971 at St, Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.  She was a stay at home wife, who enjoyed reading, playing games on her computer, spending time with her family, baking and her new found hobby, sewing. Crystal also enjoyed...

Mr. Bobby Wayne Jefferson, Sr., 71, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home. Mr. Jefferson was born February 11, 1951 in Bay Minette, Alabama, a son of Henry C. Sr. and Mary Cox Jefferson. He was a 1969 graduate of East High School and a graduate of ITT. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam, Korea, and Panama over his career. Later, he worked at Woodside Hospital, as a security guard at various locations, and as a building...

Mr. Brendon Sharef Moorer, Jr., 23, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on August 2, 2022.             Brendon was born January 20, 1999 in Youngstown, a son of Brendon S. Moorer Sr. and Kandice Jones.  He attended Youngstown City Schools and had worked in a distribution warehouse in Columbus before returning to Youngstown.  He was a former member of the Kingdom Nations Church.  Brendon loved to travel; he enjoyed...

Ms. Joyce Pinkard White departed this life on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown. Joyce was born July 19, 1954 in Ravenna, Ohio a daughter of Lemmet Sr. and Sallie Goode Pinkard. She was a graduate of The Rayen High School and had attended Ohio State University for two years. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where she was a member of the Hospitality Committee. She was also a member of the Harvest Chapter O.E.S.; Sunflower Garden Club; the...

Mrs. Gwendolyn R. Adams departed this life, Monday August 8, 2022 at Beeghly Oaks Rehabilitation and Healing Center. Mrs. Adams was born February 25, 1937 in Ward W. Virginia, a daughter of McKinley and Katherine Love Robinson. She loved watching Soap Operas, doing puzzles and being with her grandchildren. She leaves to mourn her passing but to rejoice in her peace her daughters, Renita Baker, Dawn Webb and Torah Adams Lewis; her son Roland Adams Jr., a brother Rev. Donald Robinson; a...

Mrs. Elsie M. (Adams) Elerby, 86, of Hermitage, PA., peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.             Mrs. Elerby was born March 5, 1936 in Belluvue, PA, a daughter of Mae Adams Truman.  She had been employed with the Sharon School district as truant officer for over 20 years. She was a member of Greater Morris Chapel A.M.E in Farrell and was a U. S. Army...

            Mrs. Mary Margaurite Washington, 81, of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Mrs. Washington was born August 15, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas, a daughter of Harold Walker and Demaris Jefferson.  She had been employed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse with the Robert B. Green Hospital in San Antonio TX.  A loving...

            Mrs. Helen Rebecca Woods, 89, of Campbell, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Friday, July 29, 2022 in the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Mrs. Woods was born May 14, 1933 in Coosa County, Alabama, a daughter of Harris and Vadie Kennedy Graham.  She had worked over 25 years as a surgical aide with St. Elizabeth Hospital, retiring June 1, 1995.  She was a...

            Mr. Malcolm Marquise Myers, 31, of Youngstown, who had been missing since Sunday, Apri1 10, and was found on Saturday, July 23, 2022.             Mr. Myers, affectionately known as “Malc”, was born September 30, 1990 in Youngstown, a son of Felix Black and Stephanie Myers.  Malcolm was a graduate of The Mahoning Columbiana Training Association.  He loved traveling, reading,...

Mr. Shawn C. Penson, 52, departed this life on August 8, 2022 at University Hospital Ahuja Medical Center. Mr. Penson was born July 22, 1970 in Orange County, California, a son of Lawrence and Joyce Penson. He was a graduate of The Rayen High School and had attended college for one year. He was a diehard Steelers fan, loved to collect guns, comic books and movies. He also loved fashions. He had been employed by RBH Cleaning Service, Lordstown General Motors for 10 years and most recently by...

Osvaldo Ortiz Figueroa, Jr., 61, departed this life on Saturday, July 30th, 2022 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH.  He was surrounded by his wife of 34 years, Kimberly Marie (Ash) Figueroa, and his daughters, Evangelina Marie Ortiz Figueroa and Jacinta Marie Figueroa.  Os, or Tortini as he was affectionately called, was born in Youngstown, OH on October 10th, 1960, to his late parents Osvaldo Ortiz Figueroa, Sr. and Mary Lee (Lawson) Figueroa.  He was a 1978...

            Mr. Kelly Robert Baker, 55, of Minnesota, transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday July 16, 2022 at the Allina Health Center in Faribault, Minnesota.             Mr. Baker was born February 2, 1967 in Youngstown, a son of Deborah A. McCray.  He was a graduate of South High School and attended Youngstown State University.  He had been employed with Daikin Applied Americas Air...

Ms. Gloria Dean Chatman, 71 of Austintown, transitioned to her eternal home on Thursday, July 21, 2022.             Ms. Chatman, was born March 12, 1951 in Youngstown, a daughter of Paul and Harriet Clinkscale Pennington.  She was a 1969 graduate of East High School.  She had been employed with Delphi Packard Electric for over 30 years, and Wells Department Store in the receiving office before retiring.  She was a former...

Homegoing celebrations will be held in honor of Patricia “Patty” Chatman, 68, of Youngstown, transitioned from this life to eternal peace on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.             Mrs. Chatman was born August 1, 1953 in Youngstown, a daughter of James “Fuzzy” Hubbard and Carrie Mae Robinson.  Patty was a graduate of The Rayen School and was employed at the B & H Collision/Straightway Tours for 22...

Mr. Bill Jackson 85, of Youngstown, entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at home surrounded by his devoted wife, Kathryn. Mr. Bill or “Bill” as he was affectionately called, was born on December 27, 1936, in Shiloh, Alabama to Boss Sr. and Ollie Anderson Jackson.  He came to Youngstown in 1952.  He worked at Youngstown Sheet & Tube as a trackman from March 5, 1955, to 1979.  After the Mill closed, he worked at the Mahoning County Engineer from...

            Ms. Agnes Vernie Nance, 84, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Ms. Nance was born December 16, 1937 in Lebanon, Kentucky, a daughter of Jim and Rose Bell Nance.  A loving homemaker, Agnes had worked in the maintenance department of Youngstown State University.  She formerly attended St....

Mr. Russell Oates, Jr., 53, of Copley formerly of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at his home. Mr. Oates was born December 15, 1968 in Youngstown, a son of Russell Sr. and Alice Hayden Oates.  He was a graduate of Matthew High School in Vienna where he played football and basketball.  Russell graduated from Kent State University with a BS degree in Business Administration, and was working on his MA degree. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity.  He was...

The miraculous life of Mr. Clarence R. Carlisle, sometimes called “Bra Luck”, or just “Carlisle”, this Fighting Warrior lost his fight for life with multiple declining health issues at the senior age of 70, at Mercy Health Hospital Youngstown, in the wee morning hours on July 13, 2022.  Born in Youngstown on December 1, 1951 to the union of James E. Sr. and Juanita Perry Carlisle.  He was a tall, dark, handsome and robust male, who was a very Dominating and...

            Ms. Mary Frances Foster, 73, of Struthers, transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.             Ms. Foster, affectionately called “Mornin”, was born January 23, 1949 in Youngstown, a daughter of Dock Sr. and Leora Scott Mays.  She was a graduate of East High School and a member of the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church.  A devoted loving homemaker,...

Mr. Keith Steven Baker, 52, of Youngstown transitioned to eternal rest on  Monday, June 20, 2022.             Mr. Baker was born August 21, 1969, a son of Deborah McCray.  He was a graduate of Wilson High School and received his BA degree in Computer Science from Youngstown State University.  He was employed on the faculty staff at YSU for several years.  He was a member of the Eastside Civics Athletic Club. ...

Mr. Ricky Ford, 62, of Youngstown, entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Mr. Ford was born January 15, 1960 in Alliance, Ohio, a son of Willie and Viola Wilson Ford.   He was a high school graduate and had employed as a laborer in the toy industry.  He enjoyed fishing and was a Cleveland Cavaliers...

Ronald R. Fankhauser died peacefully at home in Canfield on Saturday, July 10, 2022.  He was born in Wheeling, WV, on September 6, 1943 to Willard and Elizabeth (Kacina) Fankhauser.  Ron was the eldest of four children and was 15 when his mother died of cancer in 1959.  As the oldest child he was proud to assume the role of maintaining the household as his father was dedicated to his career as an electrical engineer with U.S. Steel.  He readily admitted that it was...

Mr. Sylvester Howell, Jr., 77, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his home.             Mr. Howell, affectionately known as “Sly”, was born February 15, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, a son of Sylvester Sr. and Gracie Mae Young Howell.  He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.  Sylvester had been employed with Youngstown Sheet & Tube, General Fireproofing and was in...

LeRoy Gore, Sr. 85 of Campbell, Ohio departed this life, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. LeRoy was the third child born to Robert Sr. and Lena (Bankhead) Gore. He was a 1955 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. After graduation, LeRoy worked for the Youngstown Sheet and Tube where he retired after 30 years of service. LeRoy was a lifelong member of The Greater Liberty Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee.  He enjoyed bowling with the...

Mr. Willie Edd Foster, Jr., 80, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mr. Foster was born April 29 1942 in Montgomery, Alabama, a son of Willie Edd Sr. and Odessa Seaborne Foster.  He was a 1960 graduate of South High School.   Willie was the owner/operator of Foster’s Party Shop on both the Northside and Eastside of Youngstown for over 54 years.  He had a number of enduring...

             A Celebration of Life for Ms. Mattie Johnson, 71, of Youngstown will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.  Mattie passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at her home.             Ms. Johnson, affectionately known as “Mallery”, was born June 24, 1950 in Dawson, Georgia, a daughter of Cleave and Sara Hightower...

Mrs. Eloise M. Atkins, 91, formerly of Youngstown, transcended to her Heavenly Home, June 21, 2022 from her home which she shared with her daughters, Melinda Parker and Tanya Jones in Columbus, Ohio.  Mrs. Atkins was born October 24, 1930 in Quincy, Florida, a daughter of Walter and Hattie Dupont McGee.  She was a 1948 graduate of East High School.   She had been employed by Packard Electric as a Harness Assembler for over 30 years.  She married the love of her life...

Mr. Stephen Davis Sr. transitioned to his heavenly home Sunday, June 26, 2022. Stephen was born January 12, 1935 in Marion, Alabama the son of Noble Sr. and Mary England Davis. He had been employed at US Steel. He was a member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church Youngstown, where he served as a Trustee, an Usher and member of the Brother-Hood ministries. He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Apostle Bishop Steven Davis Jr. of Texas and Sherry (Anthony) Arrington of Hampton,...

Theola Mae “Thee” (Austin) Williams-Favors was born March 5, 1937 in Antiwar, WV.  On the morning of, June 20, 2022, she departed peacefully in her sleep at 9:00 a.m. at her daughters home in Roanoke, IN from dementia. She was 85 years young. Both of her parents, Rev. Ernest A. and Ada (Henry) Austin, moved from Birmingham, Alabama to the town of Antiwar, West Virginia in 1936 shortly before she was born in 1937. She was the 6th child born of 7 children....

            Mr. Terrence DeVaughn Howell, Sr., 50, of Youngstown, departed this life on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the University Hospital in Cleveland.             Mr. Howell was born January 7, 1972 in Youngstown, a son of Samuel Glover and Linda Howell.  He was a 1990 graduate of East High School.  Terrence was a member of Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church.  He was also the president of the...