Nicholas Drahush, 96 STRUTHERS – A Divine Liturgy will be held at noon on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Youngstown for Nicholas Drahush, 96, who died on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at the Assumption Village in North Lima. Nicholas was born in Youngstown, son of the late Wasyl and Mary Drahush. He was a graduate of South High School, a member at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II, and retired in...

YOUNGSTOWN – Haley E. Secre, 26 went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 15, 2019. Haley was born February 21, 1992 in Youngstown, Ohio to Rocco Secre and Debra (Liversage) Burkey. She loved to spend time with her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Haley also enjoyed going to Millcreek Park. Haley is survived by her parents; a brother Justin Secre of Youngstown; two sisters, Brandi (David) Katz of Struthers and Skyler Secre of Youngstown; cousins, Steven (Mary) Liversage...

Funeral services will be held on  February 16, 2019 at 11:00 am at the  Christ Our Savior Parish,  St. Nicholas Church for Alice (Peroga) Merdich, 87, who died  at Caprice Health Center with her family at her side, following a short illness.She was born on March 29, 1931  in Struthers, daughter of that late George Kokis  and Mary Zelinsky Kokis Spontak .She graduated in 1949 from Struthers High School and she worked for Jet Dry Cleaners,  retiring in...

Alfred C. Bowles YOUNGSTOWN - Alfred C. Bowles passed away in peace on Thursday, Jan. 31,2019.  Alfred was born Sept. 21, 1935, in Easton, N.H., son of the late Melvin Henry and Idamae Bowles.  Alfred was a long time resident of New Springfield and an active member of the Church of God Congregation. He worked and retired as a machinist and a volunteer Firefighter. He loved helping in his community. Alfred loved country music and enjoyed watching his home team, the New England...

Mary (Koval) Popovich, 100 BOARDMAN – A private funeral service was held at Christ Our Savior Parish, St. Nicholas Church for Mary (Koval) Popovich, 100, formerly of Struthers, who died on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at Greenbriar Healthcare Center. Mary was born on May 28, 1918, in Campbell, daughter of the late of John and Mary (Majernyk) Koval. She was a member of Christ our Savior Parish, St. Nicholas Church. She enjoyed playing bingo. Mary was a hairdresser, she worked at...

Family selected cremation. There are no calling hours or services planned.

Youngstown, Louise Mary (Palascak) Botsko Louise, age 97, formerly of Struthers passed away peacefully on Sunday, December  9, 2018 at Ohio Living Park Vista where she was a resident since 2016. She was born November 27, 1921 in Youngstown, OH to George and Anna (Pavol) Palascak.  In 1939, Louise was in the first graduating class at Woodrow Wilson High School, Youngstown, OH. She attended Christ Our Savior Parish, St. Nicholas Church in Struthers, OH, and was a member of the...

Canfield, Ohio    Daniel C. Reighard, 90 Daniel C. Reighard, 90, died Sunday December 16, 2018 at Briarfield at  Ashley Circle. Daniel was born June 14, 1928  in Akron, OH, son of late Harry and Daisy  Reighard. Daniel was a graduate of South High School. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St.Joseph Parish. Dan worked for Wonder Bread and the Schwebel Baking Company in the Maintenance department. He was an avid sports fan, he enjoyed...

Campbell, Ohio    Marie Elena (Lennie) Harris A Devine Liturgy will be held on Monday,  December 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at  St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, celebrated by Rev. Kevin Marks  for Marie Elena (Lennie) Harris, 75, who died on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Heath Center. Marie was born  in Youngstown on August 25, 1943 daughter of late George A. and Mary D. (Yanno) Busonik. She was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church...

Campbell, Walter  M. Mootz Walter  M. Mootz, 68, who passed unexpectedly on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Walter was born on May 18, 1950 in Youngstown, son of the late Walter and Bianca (Cutrone) Mootz. Walter was a graduate of East High School. He was an avid sports fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. He also had a great love for music. When a song played he could strum a  guitar to each note. (He taught, he loved, he believed)  He was the father of three...