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Lola Mae Wilson-Workman

Lola Mae Wilson-Workman

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...

Edna “Cookie”  Hopkins

Edna “Cookie” Hopkins

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...

Rachel C. Lawrence

Rachel C. Lawrence

Nov 22, 2024

Rachel Caroline Lawrence, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. Born May 27, 1937, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Mark Hayes Sr. and Lottie M. Taylor Hayes.

Rachel met and married the love of her life, Joseph William...

Phillip James Carter

Phillip James Carter

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...

Darius Leonard

Darius Leonard

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...

William “Bill” Baldwin

William “Bill” Baldwin

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...

Leslie Marie Smith

Leslie Marie Smith

Nov 10, 2024

Leslie Marie Smith, age 50, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, at The Laurel's of Steubenville. She was born on January 24, 1974, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Carol Sue Smith and Jimmy Strong.

Leslie was known for her loving, caring spirit, tenacity in the face of challenges, and her ability to...

Octavis Mcghee

Octavis Mcghee

Nov 8, 2024

Octavis McGhee, age 75, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on March 26, 1949, in Leasburg, North Carolina, to the late Glenn Thomas McGhee and Evelyn (née Burton) Royster McGhee.

Octavis was educated through the Steubenville City Schools (Big Red) and went on...

Patrella Lightfoot

Patrella Lightfoot

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...

Ada Iris Aponte

Ada Iris Aponte

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...

Margaret Ann Haynes

Margaret Ann Haynes

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...

Cheryl Walker-Riley

Cheryl Walker-Riley

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...

James McNair

James McNair

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...

John Floyd Grizzard

John Floyd Grizzard

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...

Derrick Shivers

Derrick Shivers

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...

Kenneth “Kenny” Davis

Kenneth “Kenny” Davis

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...

Lettie Elizabeth Rice

Lettie Elizabeth Rice

Oct 12, 2024

Lettie Elizabeth Rice gained her heavenly wings on October 12, 2024. Born on February 17, 1944, in Bellaire, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of the late William and Cleo Mosby.

From a young age, Lettie was immersed in her faith, being baptized early in life and actively participating in church activities, including singing in youth choirs....

Andrea L. Murray

Andrea L. Murray

Oct 7, 2024

Andrea Louise (Kelley) Murray, lovingly known as Ann, was born on October 16, 1949, in Weirton, West Virginia, to the late John Andrew Sr. and Lucille (Mayo) Kelley. She departed this life on October 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 74.

Ann was a beacon of joy and warmth, bringing happiness to everyone fortunate...

Claudia J. Mayo Holmes

Claudia J. Mayo Holmes

Oct 5, 2024

Claudia J. Mayo Holmes of Steubenville, Ohio, departed from this life on 10/05/2024 with her family by her side.

She was born on July 29, 1956 in Smithfield, Ohio, the 11th child to the late Clifford and Elizabeth Moore Mayo.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Hilda Mayo Dorsey (Ben) and Lillian Mayo...

Bryan “Capone” Williams

Bryan “Capone” Williams

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...

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