Obituary Listing

Jun 23, 2023

LaVonne M. Richey-Madison, 88 went home to be with the lord on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Park Vista Nursing Home.LaVonne was born September 09, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio a daughter of Paul C. Sr. and Geralene Banks Butts.She was a 1954 graduate of South High School a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church and was employed by General Motors...

Jun 21, 2023

 

Ronnie “Sweet Jones” Smith of Campbell who departed this life Wednesday June 21, 2023 

 

Mr. Smith was born March 19, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Williams and was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and Alice Jackson . 

 

He attended Campbell Memorial High School and worked for Sharon Steel previously....

Jun 20, 2023

 

Mrs. Mary Allen, 80, of Youngstown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and her husband greeting her at the gates on Tuesday June 20, 2023, at 10:16 p.m. with her family by her side.

 

Mary was born on October 30, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA., to the late Richard Sr., and Bertha Gibson.

 

Mary was...

Jun 19, 2023

 

Doretha Hudson, 91, of Cleveland received her heavenly wings on Monday, June 19, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her family.   Doretha "Chicken" Hudson was born on March 14, 1932 in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank Hannah and Cornelia Purvis. She was a graduate of The Rayen High School, and was a faithful former member of Tabernacle Baptist...

Jun 18, 2023

Todd Michael Jackson Jr. was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on November 18, 2003. He was the son of SaTarra Moten and Todd Michael Jackson Sr. He passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Trinity West Medical Center at the age of 19.

He attended Steubenville Catholic Central High School. He was a sports enthusiast and truly...

Jun 16, 2023

 

Cameo A. Sharpe 39, Youngstown departed this life on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his residence.   Cameo was born January 5, 1984 in Youngstown, a son of Dennis and Glenda Sharpe. He attended The Rayen High School and later went to YouthBuild where he received a certificate in abatement and construction trade. He worked at Asbestos Abatement Company,...

Jun 10, 2023

 

Gerald Johnson 66, of Youngstown, departed his life on Saturday June 10, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic with his family by his side.

 

He’s an East High School graduate and received his license in carpentry at the new castle school of trade. Gerald worked for Hynes for over 20 years where he recently retired in 2019

 

Gerald enjoyed...

Jun 10, 2023

 

Helen E. Porter, 101, Austintown, departed this life on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Austintown Healthcare Center.   Helen was born September 1, 1921 in Youngstown a daughter of Bert and Clara Ford Jackson. Helen attended Youngstown City Schools and graduated from Chaney High School in January of 1939. She was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area where...

May 28, 2023

 

Mr. Richard Bussey 65, Leetonia, departed this life on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence.

 

Mr. Bussey was born January 7, 1958 in Ashtabula, Ohio, a son of Fred Bussey Sr. and Mary Lee Williams. Richard was a graduate of Ashtabula High School, and was employed at Manpower in Chicago, Illinois. and also worked for Ashtabula Fiber...

May 26, 2023

James C. Williams was born to the late Sherman and Velma Williams on February 27, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio. He departed this earthly life on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center.

He received Christ at an early age and has been a lifelong member of Quinn A.M.E. Church, where he was a Trustee and a...

May 22, 2023

On May 22, 2023, Victoria Jean Jones, 73, of Steubenville, Ohio, gently departed this life surrounded by her devoted family. She was born on July 17, 1949, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the union of Oscar and Julia Jones. She was affectionately known to those who knew and loved her as Vicki.

She was a 1966 graduate of...

May 21, 2023

 

Rosalind Kelsey "Roz" Garrett, 80, Boardman, departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023 quietly in her home.   Mrs. Garrett was born March 30, 1943 in Youngstown a daughter of Russell and Queenie Everett Powell. Roz was a South High graduate, class of 1961. After graduation, Roz worked as a surgical Tech in Bronx, NY., where she also married...

May 20, 2023

 

Kimberly Yvette Radney-Yandel, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 23, 1966, to the union of the late Joseph Radney and Janice (Kellum) Radney.

 

Kim was a 1984 graduate of Penn Hills High School and attended Point Park University, The University of Pittsburgh (H2P) and graduated from Morgan State University (an HBCU) with a bachelor’s of science degree in...

May 16, 2023

 

Mrs. Deborah L. Dennis-Jenkins, age 53, of New Castle, PA departed this life on Tuesday May 16, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

 

Mrs. Jenkins was born on December 16, 1969, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Jack Walker sr. and Deborah Coleman. 

 

She was raised by her adopted mother Dr. Mattie Arnell Brown, whom...

May 16, 2023

Ieem N. Douglas transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 16, 2023., at the age of 42. She was the daughter of Thomas J. Douglas and Elaine Owens.

She was baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Church early in life and always looked forward to attending Vacation Bible School in the summer....

May 12, 2023

William Drue Ray, 52, died unexpectedly on May 12, 2023, at his residence. He was born on October 12, 1970, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Robert Gilbert Ray Sr., and Jessie Mae (Hubbard) Fanning.

Drue as he was affectionately called, graduated from Toronto High School class of 1990. Following graduation, he attended The International Culinary Academy...

May 12, 2023

Francis Darlene Bramhall, 68, of Pierce City, Missouri, formally of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023. She was born August 10, 1954, to the union of Chester Lee and Delores Lauraine (Stoneking) Bramhall. Darlene, as she was affectionately called, was a graduate of Weir High School. She also attended Kester's School of Dance in Weirton....

May 9, 2023

 

Daryl Heard 59, of Columbus, OH departed this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Gary, Indiana. 

 

Mr. Heard was born April 13, 1964 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Leroy McBride Sr. and Sadie Mae Blalock. 

 

He was a graduate of the Rayen High School and went on to obtain his CDL license and was a...

May 8, 2023

 

Mr. Calvin J. Hill 60, Liberty, departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023 at St Elizabeth Healthcare Center Youngstown campus.   Calvin Hill was born December 5, 1962 in Youngstown, a son of Willie and Louise J. Hill Sr. He attended Youngstown Public Schools and graduated from Campbell Memorial High School. He worked for Great Lake Cheese Company...

May 8, 2023

 

JoAnn Felder 52, Youngstown, departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023 at her home following a brief illness.    JoAnn was born December 14, 1970 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph B. Felder and Ernestine Cross. JoAnn graduated from East High School in 1989, and in 2000 she obtained her nursing license from Choffin Career and Technical Center....