Campbell,  Phyllis  Gurd, 72, of Campbell, passed away on  June 5, 2023, at the Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers. Phyllis was born on January 21, 1951, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Michael and Jenny (Marzano) Pesce. Phyllis was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Over the years Phyllis enjoyed listening to oldies music and dancing. She loves cooking. She enjoyed crocheting and doing word search puzzles.  Phyllis is survived by her brother, Anthony Pesce, a...

Youngstown,  Robin L. Summerville, 64, passed away on June 2, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital of Youngstown, with her loved ones surrounding her. Robin was born in Youngstown on March 8, 1959, daughter to John and Nancy Hrusovski. She was a Wilson High School graduate and was currently employed at Brentwood Originals. Robin had a love for music and started her own DJing business as “DJ Rocking Robin”. She loved to sing Karaoke, dance, and entertain a crowd. She was also a...

Private services were held on June 1,2023, for Esther Paulsey Clement, who peacefully passed away on May 26, 2023, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, with her son Jerry, devoted daughter in law Faye and daughter Judie by her side. Esther had been a resident of Masternick Memorial in New Middletown for 18 months. Esther was born on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late  Ben and Agnes (Shipsky) Paulsey. She attended Gordon and Reed Grade Schools and...

Porter Ranch, California, Peter Joseph Helon, 99, (formerly of Youngstown) died November 13, 2022, at Dignity Hospital in Northridge California. Peter was born on May 25, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late John and Mary (Golonko) Helon. Peter was the former owner of Helon Motors for 65 years, located on South Avenue in Youngstown. He was a member of the Independent Garage Owners. Peter was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, St. Matthias Church in Youngstown. He enjoyed boating...

Poland, Ohio, Marla Volovar, 68, passed away Wednesday evening, May 10, 2023,  at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown.  She fought a very hard battle with head and neck cancer for over a year and a half.  She was surrounded by her son Jason Volovar and her husband Stephen Volovar.   Marla was born November 22, 1954, in Lakewood, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marion Busa. She was a 1973 graduate of Avon High School in Avon, Ohio.    As...

Vicky Mattie Bartholomew, 60, of Youngstown, also known as Star, passed away on April 25, 2023, due to cancer.  Vicky was born on May 23, 1962, in Youngstown, Ohio daughter of Martin Mattie and Norma Jean (Johnston) Valentine. Vicky was a self-employed vendor at various flea markets for over 26 years.  She loved and adored her fur babies very much, planting and doing yard work, and collecting antiques.  Vicky is survived by her siblings Susan (Dave) Johnston Williams,...

Salem, Jennifer L.  Cunningham, 42, Jennifer L. Cunningham, 42 of Salem, passed away on  April 10, 2023,  at the Salem Community Hospital. Jennifer was born on March 12, 1981, in Youngstown. Jennifer was a 1999 graduate of Boardman High School and worked for TJX, Southwoods Scheduling, and Star Imaging. Jennifer loved camping with her closest friends, she also enjoyed kayaking, swimming, golfing, and vacationing. She loved watching her Pittsburgh Steelers, and her favorite...

Boardman, Tina M. Parrilla, 64, of Boardman, passed away on April 3, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.   Tina was born on July 22, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ronald and Gloria (Frazzini) Summerville. Tina was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She worked for ODOT as an Inspector and retired after 28 years of service. Mrs. Parrilla was also a certified Pyrotechnician. She enjoyed sport fishing, gambling, traveling with her husband, crocheting,...

Valarie S. Werstler, 71, of Newton Falls, passed away on  February 25, 2023.    Valarie was born on November 2, 1951, in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ronald and Cleo (Farmer) Skinner. She was raised in Mogadore, Ohio, and graduated from Field High School. She resided in Ravenna, Ohio. She went to Boheckers Business College. Valarie moved to Warren, Ohio, and later moved to Newton Falls, Ohio. Valarie enjoyed spending time with her children and...

Hilliard, Ohio Michael S. Sweder (52), of Hilliard, OH, after a courageous fight with cancer, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023.  Michael was born in Youngstown, on June 10, 1970, to Thomas and Mary Ann (Terlesky) Sweder.  Michael was a graduate of Struthers High School and went on to graduate from Youngstown State University with a degree in Engineering.   Michael was a civil engineer, by trade, with the City of Dublin, OH.  He was a member of the...