Obituary Listing

May 8, 2020

Janette Kemp Brewer-Janette Kemp Brewer, 86, of Youngstown, passed away on May 8, 2020 in Columbus Ohio. Janette was proceeded in death by her mother, Mattie Cunningham and son, Virgil Kemp

Janette left behind five children.  Danny Cunningham of Birmingham Alabama, Theresa Haley of Houston Texas, Laverne Kemp of Atlanta Georgia, Clyde Kemp of Youngstown Ohio, and Lataucia (Daniel) Sweeney...

May 4, 2020

Dian Funderberg-Dian Funderburg 76, of Youngstown, departed this life on Monday, May 4,2020 at Omni Manor Nursing Home.  Ms. Funderburg was born September 26, 1943 in Youngstown a daughter of Walter Brown Sr. and Thelma Saunders. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading watching boxing and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. 

 

She leaves to cherish her memory...

May 3, 2020

Lita Ann Walters, 70, of Wintersville, Ohio, died at Trinity Health System West on Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born July 26, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the union of Merrill and Edith Helt Moyer.

Lita received an Associates Degree from ITT Tech. She worked as a secretary for an insurance company for many years. Lita...

May 2, 2020

Claude M. Waters-Claude M. Waters peacefully entered eternal rest on May 2, 2020.  Claude and his twin sister, Maude, were born December 1, 1931 in Forest Home, Alabama, to Cleveland and Anna Lee Carter Waters and moved to Youngstown in the 1950's.  He was married to his loving wife of forty three years, Ernestine Thomas Waters. ​He was a member...

Apr 30, 2020

Samuel Haskins-Samuel was born December 17, 1926 in Red House, Virginia. He made his transition to heaven on April 30, 2020.    He was the 8th of 11 children of Otis and Judy Davis Haskins. He moved to Youngstown in the early 1940’s to work at Republic Steel Mill for over 35 years. Samuel was considered among the best stove...

Apr 29, 2020

Tommie "Dog" L. Robinson-Tommie Lee Robinson 70, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center. Tommie was affectionately know as “Dog” was born May 11, 1949 in Albany, GA a son of Versice Milledge and Robert Hope. He loved fishing, working, helping others and spending time with his Grandchildren. He leaves to cherish...

Apr 29, 2020

Catherine B. Butler-Catherine B. Butler 81, of Youngstown, departed this life on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Greenbriar Nursing Center.  

Ms. Butler was born February 19, 1939 in Warren Ohio a daughter to Russell Butler and Mary Pollard. She graduated from Warren G Harding High School was a housekeeper for many years with the Holiday Inn and was a member...

Apr 27, 2020

Emma Lou Little-Emma Lou Little 96, of Youngstown, departed  life Monday, April 27, 2020 at Ohio Living Park Vista.  

Mrs. Little was born April 18, 1924 in Talbotton, GA a daughter to Henry Howard and Willie Walter. She was a homemaker and a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing, cooking and gardening. 

She leaves to cherish her memory,...

Apr 27, 2020

Robert "Buck"  Burnett-Mr. Robert “Buck” Burnett 42, of Youngstown, departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2020.  Robert was born May 6, 1977 in Youngstown a son to Rebecca Marie Griffin and Robert Harlan Burnett.  Buck attended East High School and proudly received his high school diploma. He loved spending time with his family and was a San Francisco 49ers fan...

Apr 25, 2020

Susan "Susie" Daye- Susan Daye of Newark, NJ departed this life on Saturday April 25, 2020. “Susie” as she was affectionately known by her family and friends was born on January 16, 1924 in Oxford, North Carolina. Susan was the daughter of the late Fred Daye and Sarah Blalock Daye. Susan was employed for many years in the dry cleaning...

Apr 24, 2020

Lue Birdie McGaha-Lue Birdie McGaha-Spencer, 93, of Youngstown, the matriarch of the McGaha family, transitioned to the presence of the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Hospice House. Mrs. Spencer was born April 10, 1927 in Booneville, Mississippi a daughter of Jess and Ora Harold McGaha. She married Albert Nahancher Spencer on September 12, 1942, and to this union...

Apr 24, 2020

Craig Laroy Bembry-Craig Laroy Bembry 28, of Columbus, passed away Friday April 24th 2020 at home.     Mr. Craig L. Bembry was born July 9th 1991  in Youngstown Ohio. Son of Rhonda Pierce and Craig Bembry Sr. He attended Campbell schools in Campbell, Ohio. A loving self employed man Craig worked in construction and took great pride in his...

Apr 21, 2020

Dora Jean Smith, 60, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away April 21, 2020, at Trinity West Hospital. She was born June 18, 1959, in Steubenville the daughter of Ben Smith and Dorothy Griffin.

She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Steubenville. She worked as an educator for Head Start for over 15 years.

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Apr 19, 2020

Virginia Lee Watts, 74, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Trinity West Hospital. Virginia was born April 27, 1945, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the union of the late Raymond Dalton Sr., and Elizabeth Toney Dalton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Gary Alexander Watts.

She...

Apr 18, 2020

Beverly A. Hamilton- Beverly A. Hamilton, 79 of Youngstown,  departed this life on Saturday, April 18, 2020 peacefully at her home.    

Mrs. Hamilton was born May 7, 1940 in Youngstown Ohio the daughter of Willie and Pencicola Washington Love. She attended North High School and later was employed at GE Lamp Plant and also was a cook for the Mahoning County...

Apr 16, 2020

Margaret Johnson-Margaret Johnson 97, of Youngstown , departed this life on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center. Mrs. Johnson was born September 28, 1922 in Campbell Ohio a daughter to Dennis Gibson and Anna Darrisaw. She was a high school  graduate and a homemaker.  She was a former member of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church and...

Apr 16, 2020

Effie Lu Ross-Effie Lu Ross 88, of Youngstown, departed this life on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Beeghly Oaks Skilled Nursing Center. Mrs. Ross was born June 5, 1931 in Union Point, GA a daughter to Louis Shavers and Corrine Dunn. She was a homemaker and formerly employed with the Hearing and Speech Center. She leaves to cherish her memory...

Apr 13, 2020

Diane Sutton-Diane Sutton 63, of Youngstown, departed this life on Monday, April 13, 2020 Vibra  Hospital of Mahoning Valley. Ms. Sutton was born March 3, 1957 in Youngstown a daughter to JD Lard and Jessie Mae Degderthered. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, LaKisha (Deljun) Williams, Monique Sutton and LaTreena (Wayne) Talley; two brothers, Williams Fowler and John...

Apr 13, 2020

Ollie J. "Chubby" Richardson Jr- Ollie James Richardson, Jr., a son of Ollie J. Richardson, Sr. and the late Virginia Richardson was born March 1, 1950 in Pensacola, Florida. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, April 13, 2020, at the Briarfield at Ashley Circle Nursing Home. Ollie Was a 1969 graduate from East High School in Youngstown and...

Apr 13, 2020

Vera C. LittleJohn Rose-Vera C. (Littlejohn) Rose 69, of Youngstown,  departed this life Monday, April 13, 2020 at Hospice House. Mrs. Rose was born May 17, 1950 in Youngstown a daughter of Charles Littlejohn and  Elaine Roach. She graduated from South High School in 1968 and Choffin Career Center in 1990. She was an LPN and a member of the...