Obituaries

Dec 12, 2024

Shirley Ann (Brooks) Grace, 76 of Youngstown, who departed this life on December 12, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

 

Ms. Grace was born April 4, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Ernest Jr. and Alice Forbes, Brooks. 

 

She was in 1966 graduate and a South High Warrior. She graduated from ITT tech, and one semester away from her...

Dec 3, 2024

 Joseph Savoldi Conley, Sr. of Youngstown, who transitioned this life on December 3, 2024 at Mercy Health St Elizabeth Health Center.

 

Mr. Conley was born on March 19, 1935, in Taft, Tennessee to Willie Joseph Burl and Lola Belle Conley. They migrated to Youngstown, Ohio from Tullahoma, TN in 1947 and initially resided in the Brier Hill neighborhood. Joseph was a...

Nov 26, 2024

Mrs. Lola Mae Wilson of Youngstown, Ohio was born on July 26, 1944, to Emma G. Myers Wilson and Leola O. Wilson. 

 

She attended The Rayen High School, Class of 1962. She later attended Youngstown State University (YSU) she majored in Sociology with a concentration in Social Services. She was employed at Garlands Barbeque stand as a cook and waitress for...

Nov 23, 2024

 Edna L. Hopkins aka as “Cookie”, 84 of Youngstown, who transitioned this life on Saturday, November 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

 

Ms. Hopkins was born October 10, 1940 to the late Edward and Martha Cook. Edna was the matriarch of the family.

 

She went to the Rayen High School. She was employed at the Brown Derby restaurant before going to work...

Nov 17, 2024

HMr. Philip James Carter, 65, of Youngstown,

transitioned this life on Thursday, October 17, 2024,

at his residence.

Mr. Carter was born June 23, 1959, in Youngstown,

Ohio, a son of Jessie and Corey “Cora” Mosley

Carter.

He attended Youngstown Public Schools graduating

in 1978 from North High School. He was honored for

being the equipment manager for both football and

basketball and was later inducted into the Hall...

Nov 12, 2024

 On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, our loved one Darius J. Leonard transitioned from this earth into his heavenly home. Mr. Darius J. Leonard was born June 2, 1979. The son of Denise S. Leonard was the oldest child.

 

He was a joy and inspiration to all who knew him. He attended East High School (Golden Bears). Darius was a member of...

Nov 12, 2024

 William "Bill" Baldwin, 73, of Youngstown, OH transitioned to his eternal home on the morning of Monday, November 12th, 2024 at Mercy Health Hospital Boardman, OH

 

Bill Baldwin was born June 18, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Thomas and Priscilla Moorman-Baldwin. Bill was employed at Astro shapes Inc. and Struthers Ohio and he also was former employee of 18...

Nov 7, 2024

Ms. Patrella Lightfoot 65, of Youngstown who departed this life of November 7, 2024.

 

 

Ms. Lightfoot was born February 16, 1959 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Joseph and Mary Lightfoot. 

 

She graduated from The Rayen High School class of 1977. She later went on to teach for the Youngstown City School system for 35 plus years. She enjoyed reading and watching...

Nov 6, 2024

 Ada Iris Aponte 42, transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday November 6, 2024, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

 

Ada was born July 8, 1982 in Youngstown, Ohio. Daughter to Evette Aponte and Davis Oracio. She attended Roosevelt Elementary, Adam’s Jr. High & Campbell Memorial High School. Ada’s last place of employment was Manager at Citi...

Nov 2, 2024

 Margaret Ann Haynes, 77 of Youngstown, who departed this life on November 2, 2024 at Caprice Health Care Center. 

 

Ms. Haynes was born January 10, 1947 in New York, New York, the daughter of Charles Wilson, Sr. and Helen Henderson. 

 

She was a member of Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school and was in the Choir. 

 

She graduated from East...

Oct 28, 2024

Ms. Cheryl R. Walker-Riley of Youngstown, departed this life on October 28, 2024 at her residence. 

 

Cheryl was born to the late Raymond and Lucy Walker on May 27, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio. 

Cheryl finished high school in Cleveland Ohio where her parents had moved. 

 

Cheryl then met her husband J. R. Riley to whom their first child was born, Tyronne and they...

Oct 27, 2024

 

Mr. James Edward McNair 70, of Youngstown, Ohio was called to eternal Peace on October 27, 2024 at Mercy Health St Elizabeth Health Center surrounded by his children and loved ones. 

 

Mr. McNair was affectionately known as (JoeJoe) was born on October 26, 1954 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the parents of Tessie McNair and Roosevelt Davis Sr. 

 

He was baptized and...

Oct 24, 2024

 Mr. John Floyd Grizzard of Youngstown, received the wings to his new heavenly home on Thursday October 24, 2024 at Mercy Health Select Specialty Hospital. 

 

Mr. Grizzard known as “Sunny” was born on June 2, 1934 in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He was the son of Ruth Conley and Lawson Moore known as Cubby and his birth father Floyd Grizzard. 

 

He was an avid...

Oct 23, 2024

Mr. Derrick “Punchy” Shivers of Youngstown who departed this life on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center.Mr. Shivers was born May 7, 1959 a son of Yvonne “Bonnie” and Richard Shivers becoming the second oldest child.He attended “Thee” Rayen High School on the north side of Youngstown. He worked at General Motors for 20+ years...

Oct 18, 2024

Kenneth R. Davis affectionately known as “Kenny” was called home to rest in his heavenly home on October 18, 2024.

 

Kenny was born on October 25, 1946 to Carrie Lee Davis-Hudson and Armond Moore. He was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, Ohio, where he was a member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church for a time.

 

And his younger years, Kenny, he served...

Sep 22, 2024

Bryan K Williams 57, of Youngstown, who transitioned this earthly life surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.was born October 19, 1966 to Samuel Wallace and Donna Williams. Bryan also known as “Capone “, to family he was “Keith “ and “Uncle Pone” to a multitude of nieces and...

Aug 24, 2024

Ms. Sherry Lynn Rivers, 61 of Canton, Ohio, transitioned this earthly life, and was greeted by the angels to receive her heavenly reward on August 24, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. 

 

Sherry was born February 9, 1963 in Youngstown, Ohio our daughter to Patricia Rivers and Marvin Bonds. 

 

She attended East High School, then later moved to Canton, Ohio....

Aug 3, 2024

Falicity “Lissy” Ranee Whitted, 22, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

 Lissy February 2, 2002 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter to Ada Aponte and Marquis Whitted. She attended Mahoning county high school and was a beloved employee at Coney Island.

 She loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved cooking and had...

Jul 26, 2024

Mr. Herman Dwayne Price, Affectionately known as,"Shem" age 67 departed this life July 26,2024 at his home in New Brighton, PA. 

 

Herman was born March 2, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Mr. Garfield (Chub) Price and Mrs. Ada Asberry Price Jones. 

 

He attended Campbell Memorial High School in Campbell, OH where he was raised. He was a member and drum...

Jul 25, 2024