Obituary Listing

Jan 18, 2024

On Thursday January 18,2024, Eloise McGary- Rutledge age 61 of Youngstown, Ohio passed away due to a long term illness at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital.She was born in Salem Ohio on December 25, 1962, to Percy Hart Mcgary and Jennifer Rodgers-Cambridge.Eloise was raised in Youngstown/Warren, OH. She graduated from The Rayen Highschool, and also attended college. The most thing...

Jan 17, 2024

Joseph Lewis Elder, 59, of Steubenville, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Trinity Medical Center West. Born on March 25, 1964, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late James A. Elder Sr. and Myrle (Wade) Elder.

Known affectionately as Joey, he embraced the Baptist faith and spent his formative years...

Jan 16, 2024

Mr Michael Golin (Pike) Butler transitioned peacefully into eternal life on January 16,2024 at home surrounded by the family who loved and adored him.

Mr Butler was born February 3, 1967 in Youngstown Oh, to parents Gollin Freeman an Dianetta Butler-Payne. Michael attended Shaw High School in Cleveland Ohio. He was an entrepreneur who delved into many different businesses in his...

Jan 16, 2024

Reginald K. Miliner, 65, Youngstown, departed this life on  Tuesday , January 16, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center main campus.Reginald was born February 20, 1958 in Youngstown a son of Claude and Bernice Cox Miliner. He was a 1976 graduate of South High School, a laborer for several companies, loved fish aquariums, and all sports especially football and the...

Jan 8, 2024

Mr. Erwin "Buster" Phipps, 70, of Steubenville, Ohio, peacefully passed away at his residence on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born on July 29, 1953, in Steubenville, the son of the late John Phipps and Johnnie Mae Christian.

Erwin was baptist by faith and spent his formative years attending Second Baptist Church in Steubenville, Ohio. He...

Jan 3, 2024

Minnie Lee (Harvin) Walters, a cherished resident of Steubenville, Ohio, peacefully passed away on January 3, 2024. Born on January 15, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Wade and Louise (Harvin) Reed.

Minnie's early years were shaped by the community of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Steubenville. She encountered and married the love of...

Jan 2, 2024

Mr. Melvin D. Johnson of Youngstown, departed this life on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center.Mr. Johnson Sr. was born to Bessie Lou Dora and William Walter Johnson on August 13, 1948, in Struthers, OH. He attended Highland Ave. School before moving to Youngstown.   He also attended Shiloh Baptist Church, where he accepted Jesus, during...

Jan 2, 2024

Melva Lee Coney 62, Youngstown departed this life Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Melva was born April 24, 1961 in Youngstown , a daughter of Samuel Harper and Joyce Coney. She was a graduate of South High School, was a domestic housekeeper, loved helping people, and she attended New Bethel Baptist Church.She leaves to cherish her memory her 3 children, Gregory Lee...

Dec 29, 2023

McDonald Troy Zimmerman passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2023, at Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio. Born on February 1, 1969, he was the son of the late William Sr. and Mattie Jewel (Smith) Zimmerman.

Affectionately known as Mack, McDonald lived a life filled with a profound love for others, always ready to extend a helping...

Dec 28, 2023

Foster Isaac Scurry Jr., a resident of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on December 28, 2023. He was born on February 13, 1958, in Weirton, West Virginia, to the union of Foster, Sr. and Helena (Scott) Scurry.

Foster graduated from Steubenville High School. He later obtained a certification from trade school. He dedicated many years of his life...

Dec 22, 2023

A homegoing celebration for a life welllived will be held 12:00 noon Friday, January 5, 2024 at Tabernacle Baptist Church for Mrs. Eunice Leola Mason (affectionately known as “Boot” ) of Lowellville, Ohio, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends on Friday December 22, 2023.She was born in the city of Selma, Alabama on February 20,...

Dec 22, 2023

William Lee Thomas 53, of Youngstown, also  known as “Mann” to his family and friends. He departed his life on Friday December 22, 2023.Mr. Thomas was born l December 14, 1970 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Velmer Morris and William Clark.William attended South High School. He enjoyed spending time laughing and telling jokes with his family and friends. He...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Erika Murrell (Skinner), age 50, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, in Youngstown, Ohio. 

 

She was born on October 9, 1973,  a daughter of Carlotta Ivy Skinner and Roosevelt Skinner. Erika was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

 

Erika attended The Rayen High School in...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Patricia A. Smith, 88, Youngstown , transitioned to eternal rest  on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Laurels of Walden Park in Columbus, Ohio.   Pat was born May 10, 1935 in Youngstown a daughter of Benjamin F. Smith Sr., and the former Vera Chellis. She attended South High School and later became an elevator operator at Hotel Ohio. After being...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Kenneth L. Favors 69, Youngstown, departed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his residence.   Kenneth was born April 23, 1954 in Youngstown a son of Joseph and Lillie Belle Kellie Favors. He was a United States Army veteran and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings, Willie Joe, Jimmy Lee,...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Chyann “ChyChy” Alissa Gruber, was born on November 21st, 2003 in Youngstown, Ohio.  She was called home to be with her mother Shayla Watkins on December 9th, 2023,  Chyann was 20 years old.She graduated from East High School in 2022,  she was currently working as the youth coordinator at The Persayus Way Project and participated in community activities.  Chyann...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Brother Everett A. Barnett Poindexter 76, Youngstown, departed this life on Saturday, December 9, 2023 in St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center Youngstown Campus.   Everett was born September 8, 1947 in Roanoke, VA., a son of the late Jeroline Poindexter and the late George R. Barnette. He was reared by Mother Mattie S. Barnette. He went to Carver High School...

Dec 7, 2023

Gloria (Payne) Weaver, born August 22, 1944, departed earth onDecember 7, 2023. 

 

She is preceded in death by her mother, Callie(Bogan) Buie, and father, Charles Payne Sr. She is survived by her stepfather, Arthur Buie.

 

 The family extends a “Thank You” to  her special friend, Garland Sims, who cared for her over the past few years through her transition.

 

Gloria was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, Ohio, where she...

Dec 4, 2023

Mr. Arthur James Simmons Jr., 62, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born on October 16, 1961, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the union of the late Arthur J. Simmons, Sr. and Annie Lou (Coven) Simmons.

Arthur was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church in...

Dec 3, 2023

Charlotte Ann Saunders, born on January 6, 1955, in Weirton, West Virginia, to Burford and Ida Pearl Shackleford, peacefully departed from this world on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She spent her formative years at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Weirton and graduated from Weir High School. On January 17, 1976, she exchanged vows with the love of her life,...