It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Lee Roth announces his passing on August 4, 2018 in his home at the age of 41. Calling hours will be held at Kirila Funeral home in Struthers on August 10th from 11 am to 12. Services from will be from 12 to 1. Burial will follow at Lake Park Cemetery.  Rick was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 16, 1977 to Richard Donald Roth and Mary Michelle Simchak. He was a graduate of Lordstown HS in 1995 and ITT in 2005. He was a Army veteran...

  NEW CASTLE, PA. ­ Blanche Lena Quahliero, 89, passed away on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Jameson Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. Born in New Castle on Nov. 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Paris and Mary (Mazzocco) DiCola. Blanche was a graduate of New Castle High School class of 1946.  She worked at the Bell Telephone Company and later at Golden Hill Nursing Home. She was a member at St. Vitus Church, where she was a former member of its Hand...

Mary Frances Lancy   POLAND – Mary Frances Lancy, 91, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Woodlands at Hampton Woods in Poland, Ohio.             Mary was born on July 4, 1927 in Struthers, a daughter of John and Christina (Magyar) Mrofchak.  On June 18, 1949, she married the love of her life, John Lancy.  After building a home together in Struthers, they eventually built their home of 45 years in...

Boardman, Donald W. McCammon, Sr., 87  A private memorial service was held for Donald W. McCammon, Sr. who died on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Donald was born on March 26, 1931 in Indiana, son of the late Armand and Rose Ida (Wessell) McCammon. Donald served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He worked as a welder for General Motors. Donald was a member of  the St. Anthony Society, the UAW local #1112 and he enjoyed being at home watching...

Struthers, Lora  A. Opsitnik, 88 A Devine Liturgy service will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 11:00AM at Infant Jesus of Prague Church for Lora A. Opsitnik who passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Lora was born in Michigan on September 10. 1929, the daughter of the late Louis and Ursula (Donofrio) Sylvester. Lora worked at the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. She was a member of the Infant Jesus of Prague Church and its Alter and Rosary Society, Infant Jesus of Prague Guild...

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Martha M. Pesa, 93, died on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.  Martha was born in Pamlico, N.C. on Nov. 25, 1924, daughter of the late Linster and Maggie (Mason) Spain.  Martha worked for Plakie Toy Company for 30 years. She enjoyed going to Mountaineer Casino, but most important to her was spending time with her family. Martha is survived by her daughter, Jean (Perry) Santangelo of New Middletown; son Michael Pesa of Struthers;...

New Springfield, Dean F. Baker, 64 of New Springfield, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Dean was born  in Salem, OH, son of Earl R.  and Zella  (Gordon) Baker . He worked as a Mechanic. Dean loved spending time with his grandchildren and watching Ohio State Football. He is survived by his lifelong companion, Judith  Bistarkey, his mother, Zella Baker, son, Kevin (Nicole) Baker, son, John (Marnie) Bistarkey, daughter,...

Andrew J. Berchik Jr., 77 LOWELLVILLE – A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. at the Kirila Funeral Home Inc. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. at Christ Our Savior Parish, Holy Trinity Church for Andrew J. Berchik Jr., 77, who unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Andrew was born on July 27, 1941, in Lowellville, son of the late Andrew and Anna Marie (Ribarich) Berchik Sr. He was a 1959 graduate of the Rayen School and...

Jean M. Nestor, 82, Youngstown -  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Dominic Church for Jean M. Nestor who passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Jean was born on August 4, 1935 in Long Island, NY, daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Schwaab)  Becconsall. She attended New York University and Youngstown State University. She retired from Youngstown State University after working many years in the College of Fine and Performing Arts....

Karoline Mrvelj, 94 STRUTHERS – Karoline Mrvelj, 94, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Karoline was born on July 9, 1923, in Karnten, Austria, daughter of the late Karl and Maria (Reiter) Kulterer. Karoline was a homemaker. She enjoyed taking Sunday drives, working in her flower garden, going to the mall and especially spending time with her family. Karoline is survived by two daughters, Mary Kropinak, husband Herm Jackson, of Vienna and Kathy Girard, husband Anthony, of...