All Obituaries

V GIRARD - On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, we confronted the somber reality of bidding farewell to a beautiful heart and soul — our cherished sister, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Sandi Metzinger Estes departed from this world, leaving behind a void that we, her mournful kin, now grapple with. Born in Youngstown on December 11, 1956, to Vincent J. Metzinger and Ruth I. Evans Metzinger, she leaves behind her two older siblings, Linda (Jim) Avona, and Rick...

OKLAHOMA - Ronald John Lazar, 68, passed away suddenly on November 8th, 2023 near his home in Guthrie Oklahoma, as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle collision. He was born on November 14th, 1954 in Youngstown Ohio and is survived by his older brother George Lazar, his daughter Olivia Kay Lazar, his partner Patty and a great number of close friends. Ron was preceded in death by his sister Diana Jean Bittner, his brother-in-law Gary Bittner, his sister-in-law Mary Lazar, and his...

YOUNGSTOWN – Mary Patricia Sturgeon, 93, of Youngstown passed away early Saturday evening, November 11, 2023 at the Austintown Health Care Center. Mrs. Sturgeon, who was known as “Pat”, was born Tuesday, July 22, 1930 in Youngstown and was a daughter of Mark and Mary Agnes McHugh Whalen and she was a lifelong member of the community. Pat was a member of St. Edward’s Parish, attended grade school there and was a 1948 graduate of East High School.  Pat was a...

GIRARD – James Donald Mock, 81, of Giard passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center in Columbiana with his loving family by his side. Mr. Mock was born in McGees Mill, Pa Wednesday, Aprill 1, 1942 and was a son of William H. and Viola M. Craig Mock, Sr. and came to this area as a child. He worked for Hathaway bakery for 7 years and then for Commercial Intertech for 38 years in the press room, retiring in 2004. Mr. Mock was a member of Summit...

CORTLAND - It is with a heavy heart that family and friends must say goodbye to Larry R. Larch, of Cortland who passed away Sunday morning, October 22, 2023 in his home surrounded by those who loved him the most.  Larry was born in Youngstown on February 15, 1947, and was a son of Harry and Mary Daigneau Larch. Larry was a lifelong member of the community and a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, class of 1965. He was an electrician for Republic Steel/LTV/WCI Steel for 42 years...

LIBERTY TWP. - Peggy Marcavish, 70, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Hospice House in Youngstown.  Peggy was born Mary Margaret Nelson on February 12, 1953 to Marge and Mick Nelson of 109 Roslyn Drive on the North Side.  After attending St. Edward Elementary and Junior High Schools and graduating from Ursuline High School in 1971, Peggy went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University in 1976 and a master’s degree from Youngstown...

LIBERTY TWP. – Donald O’Hara, 93, passed away early Tuesday morning on September 12, 2023 at Liberty Health Care Center. Mr. O’Hara was born Friday, July 25, 1930 in Youngstown and was a son of Edward and Agnes May O’Hara and was a lifelong member of the community. In the early years he enjoyed the family vacations to Conneaut Lake Park and Lake Erie. He worked for the United States Post Office as a carrier for well over 32 years, and after retirement he enjoyed...

Mary Grace Gillespie Wagner James Mary Grace Gillespie Wagner James (Grace) was born on February 12, 1962 to John J. Gillespie and Gayle Christopher Gillespie in Akron, Ohio. She resided in Shaker Square in Cleveland, Ohio which she strongly supported. She died at home on Shaker Square after a long illness surrounded by her family and friends. Grace attended St. Edward Schools, Ursuline High School and graduated from the Villa Maria High School in 1980. Grace graduated from John Carroll...

WARREN – My brother, my best friend and my hero Raymond M. Tomchik passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Ray was born in Chicago, IL on December 8, 1950, son of the late Michael and Dolores Nagy Tomchik and he was 72. Following high school, Ray joined the United States Marine Corp and was a proud USMC veteran. He worked and was a member of the Laborers Local 125 in Youngstown. Being an adventurer, Ray traveled and worked in Texas...

Ann Marie Morley, 95, peacefully passed away August 8, 2023 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House.   Born September 20, 1927 in Susquehanna, PA to Mark Joseph and Mary Agnes McCarthy Murphy, she was a sister to the late Robert, the late Mark (JoAnn Davis Murphy), Endicott, NY, Sister Robert Mary Murphy of the Immaculate Heart of Mary order, Scranton, PA, Mary Agnes Murphy Fauci (Sal), Endwell, NY.  She graduated from Laurel Hill Academy in Susquehanna and received a business...