Cleophus "Duke" Gilford Jr
Dec 14, 2021
Cleophus "Duke" Gilford Jr, 53 Youngstown, departed this life on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.
Cleophus "Duke" Gilford Jr. was born May 18, 1968 of 1400 Springdale Ave. #118 Youngstown, Ohio was the eldest son of Mr. Cleophus Gilford Sr., and Mrs. WillaDean Evans Gilford. He attended The Rayen High...
Mark Edward “Duna” Dean Jr.
Dec 11, 2021
Mr. Mark Edward Dean Jr. affectionately known as “Duna” to close family and friends departed this life on December 11, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman, Ohio.
Mr. Dean was born February 13, 1985 to Mark E Dean Sr and Sharlene Teague Dean.
He graduated from Rayen High School with the class of 2003. He attended Akron...
Mercades “Queen Bee” Harris
Dec 10, 2021
Mercades Harris 31, Youngstown Ohio, beloved Mother, sister, daughter, and aunt transition to her eternal resting place on Friday Dec 10. 2021 at home with family by her side.
On Aug 25. 1990 our Queen Bee was born to Sharon Bullock Morris and Timothy Harris then loving reared by Maurice Morris.
Mercades was a dedicated loving mother of two. She enjoyed spending...
Mary Alice Hunt
Dec 4, 2021
Mary Alice Hunt received her wings December 4, 2021.
Mary Alice was born March 5, 1933 in Anniston, Alabama, the only child of Ethel Louise Kirkland- Bagley and Thaddeus Christian Sr. She moved to Youngstown, Ohio as a little girl to live with relatives and was reared by her aunt and uncle George and Leara Mickles after her mother’s passing. She...
Valerie “Funkahoness” Carter-Caldwell
Nov 29, 2021
Valerie “Funkahoness” Carter-Caldwell age 63 of Farrell, PA transitioned into eternal rest on Monday November 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 28, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Wilma S. Bingham-Carter and James M. Carter. Valerie lived in Farrell, PA for 3 years but was originally from Youngstown, Ohio.
Valerie graduated from North High...
Shamika Nicole DuBois-Pete
Nov 29, 2021
Miss Shamika Nicole DuBois-Pete 37, departed this life on Monday, November 29, 2021 at her residence.
Miss Dubois-Pete was born July 10,1984 in Youngstown, Oh the daughter of Sophia DuBois and the late David M. Pete Sr. She attended the Youngstown City Schools. Shamika loved being around her family and friends. She was very close with her brothers whom she revered....
Renee Austin
Nov 28, 2021
Renee Austin, 66, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away November 28, 2021, at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Renee was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on June 3, 1955, the daughter of the late Ernest and Josephine Austin Underwood.
Renee attended Second Baptist Church in Steubenville. She graduated from Steubenville "Big Red" High School. She was known to...
Edward Lee Craft
Nov 26, 2021
Mr. Edward Lee Craft, 72 of Struthers, departed this life on Friday, November 26, 2021 .
Mr. Craft was born May 20, 1948 to the late Sally Craft and was raised by his maternal Grandmother, the late Leasie Craft. Ed married his former wife Mrs. Vicki Craft August 11, 2011.
Ed was loved by many and affectionately called Dad or B-Love....
Johnnie “John” Thomas
Nov 25, 2021
Johnnie “John” Thomas of Youngstown departed this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his residence.
A Funeral celebration service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church where a visitation with the family will from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Please follow CDC guidelines (6 foot rule) of social distancing and wearing...
Mother Ethel Mae Rivers
Nov 24, 2021
Ms. Ethel Mae Rivers, 81, of Youngstown, transitioned this earthly life and was greeted by the angels to receive her heavenly reward on November 24,2021 at Mercy Health St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center surrounded by her family.
Ethel was born May 20, 1940 in Birmingham , Alabama a daughter of Ida Mae & James Edward Rivers in her early age...
William W. Johnson
Nov 24, 2021
On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, William W. Johnson passed away peacefully at The Laurels of Steubenville at the age of 91.
William was a member of the former Simpson United Methodist Church in Steubenville. He was a United States Air force Veteran. He also worked as a boilermaker at Wheeling Pitt Steel for 42...
Wesley “Wes” Allen Pierce Jr.
Nov 23, 2021
Wesley "Wes" Allen Pierce Jr 41, of Youngstown, departed this life November 23, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Wesley was born June 29, 1980 in Youngstown Ohio, to the late Wesley and Frances Pierce.
He graduated from Wilson High School in 1998 and went on to work alongside his sister for Wendy's and the Thomas 5 limited. Besides...
Perris Coleman
Nov 21, 2021
Master Perris Coleman
On November 21st, 2021 at only 3 years 5 months and 10 days old Perris transferred his energy into the universe with his Mommy right by his side. He was born a star in Steubenville, Ohio on the 11th day of June in 2018.
He attended Tina's Tiny Tots Daycare and he...
George Benjamin Artis, Jr.
Nov 21, 2021
George Benjamin Artis, Jr. passed away suddenly on November 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. He was born in Williamson, West Virginia to George Benjamin Artis, Sr. and Nora Brown Artis on June 10, 1977.
He attended Williamson High School and graduated Capitol High School in Charleston, West Virginia. George Benjamin Artis, Jr. was the type of person...
Marquise Teon Lewis
Nov 20, 2021
Mr. Marquise Teon Lewis, 27, of Reynoldsburg, OH, departed this life on November 20, 2021.
Mr. Lewis was born October 3, 1994 in Youngstown a son to Tito Riley and Larenda Watson.
He attended East High School and worked various jobs. He enjoyed writing music, rapping and singing. He also loved joking around with his family and friends.
He leaves...
Eric Rutledge
Nov 17, 2021
Eric Rutledge 58, departed this life on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Rutledge was born February 1st, 1963 the son of Loretta T. Rutledge.
He started at an early age delivering newspapers and running errands for neighbors. By the time he was in high school, he was enrolled in auto mechanics, where he enjoyed working on cars....
Milton Williams Jr.
Nov 16, 2021
Milton Williams Jr., 70, Youngstown departed this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center.
Mr. Williams was born September 23, 1951, in Youngstown a son of Milton and Susie Mosby Williams Sr. He was well known and respected by all and loved by many. He leaves to mourn his passing a daughters; Chanel Williams and Katrina...
Iris "Precious" Jackson
Nov 14, 2021
Iris Jackson 66, Youngstown, was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by family on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center.
Iris was born July 9, 1955 in Youngstown, a daughter of Myron and Geraldine Thomas Williams. Iris loved spending time with family, playing cards and bingo.She leaves to mourn her passing her children; David (Tabetha) Rodriguez,...
Jennifer Amanda Lancaster
Nov 13, 2021
Jennifer Amanda Lancaster, 41, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away November 13, 2021, at Trinity Medical Center West.
Jennifer worked as a manager for Mcdonald's.
She is survived by her dear son, Joshua; one brother, Phillip Spain; and a significant other, Cathy Poole.
No services will be observed by the public. Please convey condolences...
Rosetta Carter
Nov 13, 2021
Rosetta Carter, 73, of Steubenville, Ohio, formally of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2021. He was born July 12, 1948, in Richmond, Virginia. She is the daughter of the later Charlie and Amy Jeter Turpin
Rosetta entered the church at an early age and attended Richmond Public Schools. She was employed at...
