All Obituaries

FUQUAY VARINA, NC – Mary Elizabeth Gardner, 74, formerly of Boardman, passed away in the evening of Feb. 3, 2021 at home with her son in North Carolina. Mrs. Gardner was born in Sewickley, Pa on April 25, 1946 and was a daughter of Edward Bernard and Elizabeth Eleanor Sigmund Fickers. Mrs. Gardner was a beautician for many years, a homemaker and a 1964 graduate of Ursuline High School. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Jay Todd Gardner and wife Michelle of Boardman; Timothy...

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Kathleen Smith, 84, of Liberty Township passed away Monday morning, April 5, 2021, at her residence with her loving husband and family at her side. She was a daughter of Benjamin and Kathryn Pyne Vaughan, was born August 10, 1936 in Youngstown and a lifelong member of the community. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of New Waterford High School, graduate of Youngstown College where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education and additional studies in Special Education...

Sister Rose Mary Schmidt, H.M., formerly Sr. Rosalie, 89, died April 7, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.  Originally from Massillon, she graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1950 and entered the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in 1951 from St. Mary Parish, Massillon. She professed her perpetual vows in 1956. She ministered in education, hospitality, pastoral care and administration in the Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Youngstown dioceses including St. Patrick, Hubbard...

LIBERTY TWP. - Horace Raymond “Toots” Leone died peacefully at Liberty Healthcare Center on March 30, 2021, at the age of 97. Ray was born September 3, 1923 in Youngstown. A few years ago while discussing a friend’s lengthy obituary with his younger brother Carmen, Ray said his own obituary would only include the details of his funeral, because there wouldn’t be much to say. His family disagrees. Ray was the second of five children born to Carmen and Josephine...

YOUNGSTOWN – David J. Pauli of Youngstown, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2020 at Hospice House following a brief illness. Mr. Pauli was born August 7, 1933 in Youngstown and a son of John and Mary Wiltman Pauli and was a lifelong member of the community. Mr. Pauli was a member of St. Columba Cathedral, a 1951 graduate of Girard High School and enjoyed tinkering He was employed by McKenzie Muffler for over 13 years and retired from Western Reserve Protective Services as a...

CANFIELD – Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Ohev Tzedek Shaarei Torah Cemetery, 4260 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield, 44406 for Ronda Pincus, 64, of Canfield who passed away Monday morning at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Ronda was born March 27, 1956 in Youngstown and a daughter of Irvin and Claire Schwartz Pincus and was a lifelong member of the community. Ronda was a pharmaceutical assistant for over 40 years working at Valu Drug, Phar Mor and retired...

NORTH LIMA – Lois Jean Brauninger, 89, passed away Tuesday evening, March 9, 2021, at The Assumption Village in North Lima. Mrs. Brauninger was born November 14, 1931 in Youngstown, was a daughter of Francis and Emelie Mullin Zuercher and a lifelong member of the community.  Mrs. Brauninger was a member of St. Edward Parish, a 1949 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown College and became the Homecoming Queen in 1950. A member of Youngstown Country Club and the...

LIBERTY TWP.- Margaret M. Wilster, 95,  was born Dec. 23, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of Arthur and Mary Morrisroe Gaffney and was a lifelong member of the community.  Mrs. Wilister graduated from Liberty High School in 1944 and that same year she married John A. (Jack) Wilster on November 27, 1944 and they were married for 52 years until her husband passed away November 22, 1996. In 1974, Mrs. Wilster became a receptionist for Dr. Humberto Latorre for 20 years, and retired...

YOUNGSTOWN – Edward Jude Diana, 84, of Youngstown passed away Thursday evening, February 25, 2021, at Hospice House surrounded with his loving family. Mr. Diana was born February 5, 1937 in Youngstown and a son of Anthony C. and Rose Colao Diana and was a lifelong member of the community. He was a carpet installer for over 30 years working for Pierson Floor Coverings and was the custodian at St. Edward Church and Parish for more than 20 years in which constantly striving to make the...

YOUNGSTOWN—Elaine Carol Dietsch, 77, of Youngstown passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her residence with her loving mother and family at her side. Elaine was born May 18, 1943 in Sharon, Pennsylvania and a daughter of Edward C. and Elvera Pasquerilla Deitsch Sr. Elaine was a graduate of Leonard Kurtz School and was employed by the Masco Workshops on Rayen Avenue and later on Marwood Circle. Elaine also loved animals, especially dogs and was a fan of Betty Boop. Elaine was a...