James J. (Val) Valentini, 69 passed away on  October 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born on November 28, 1950,  to William and Angela (Vagnozzi) Valentini. Jimmy worked as a musician, singer,  songwriter, and recording engineer. He moved to Nashville in 1977, starting his music career singing and writing songs with Kenny Rogers, Crystal Gayle, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jon Brooks, and Warner Bros. Records. Jimmy retired in 1996 and moved back...

Walter fought his last fight but fought to the very end. After many years of illness, he was just too tired to finish the bout and went home in Jesus' arms on October 17, 2020. Walter was born August 14, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of Juan and Eulalia Perez. Walter worked at Youngstown Curveform for over 40 years.  Walter was an avid Steelers fan. He had a passion for boxing and fought Golden Gloves for years. After he finished Golden Gloves, he started training young men at a...

John G. Reigrut, Jr., 55, of Struthers,      Visiting hours will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Kirila Funeral Home, Inc. in Struthers for John G. Reigrut, Sr.,  55 who passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. John was born on July 4, 1965, in Youngstown, son of the late John and Ann (Harvischak) Reigrut.  John worked as a Mechanic for Marucci & Gaffney Excavating and later worked at Knoll...

Theresa Pesa, 93, of Struthers,  Struthers, A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 11:30 am, at Kirila Funeral Home, Inc. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon at Christ our Savior Parish, St. Nicholas Church for Theresa Pesa who passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Masternick Memorial Health Care. Theresa was born on July 14, 1927, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Carella) Varone. Theresa worked in the shoe department...

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Poland, Doris  J. Lockshaw, 89, passed away on Wednesday,   September 30, 2020,  at the Woodlands at Hampton Woods. Doris lived in New Middletown for 42 years and then moved to Poland in 1996.  Doris was born on April 6, 1931, in Campbell, daughter of the late  Aleck and June Butcher (Jandrisevic) Famor. She was a 1948 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Doris worked as an Interior Designer for Haber Furniture Store and  Ethan Allen Galleries, and...

Theresa Rose Margala, 95, formerly of Fifth Street in Struthers, died September 20, 2020. Theresa was born March 1, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of Teresina and Alfonso Cerrone (Crone).  Theresa grew up on the East Side of Youngstown, then became a longtime resident of Struthers.  She worked at General Electric, where she met her now-deceased husband, Clement Robert (“Bobby”) Margala, then worked in the Struthers School System before becoming a dedicated...

Campbell, David   Maldonado, 58,      Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2020,  at 7:00 pm at Kirila Funeral Home, Inc. in Struthers for David Maldonado who passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. David was born on August 28, 1962, in Youngstown, son of the late Fernando and Wanda (Caruso) Maldonado. David worked as a Painter for A&A Painting. He enjoyed riding his Harley, playing pool, corn hole, and fishing but most enjoyed...

Margaret Ann (Ciszewski)  Richardson, more frequently known as Peggy, was born on February 13, 1947, to Stephen and Mary Ciszewski of Como Street in Struthers, Ohio. A lifelong resident of Mahoning County, she graduated from Struthers High School and pursued a degree in education at Youngstown State University. While a Penguin, she was an active member of the sorority Gamma Sigma Sigma, and she enjoyed meeting with those collegiate friends well into her adult life. She raised her four...

Youngstown, Joyce K Pratt, 84 Joyce K. Pratt passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020,  at Liberty Health  Care Center in Youngstown. Joyce was born the youngest of eight children in 1936 to Gabriel (Harry) Kiddon and Antonia Repela Kiddon of Ellwood City, PA.  The family moved shortly thereafter to Struthers, OH when her father got a job with the steel mill.  Joyce graduated from Struthers High School in 1954.  She began her working career in manufacturing,...