All Obituaries

Patricia Jo (Emerine) Morell of Hubbard, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Thursday evening September 14, 2023. She was born in Warren, OH to Joseph and Fannie (Ashland) Emerine on January 14, 1934. She graduated from Champion High School in 1952, and was the class Valedictorian. Pat continued her education at Youngstown State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. While attending YSU, Patricia met Carl T. Morell of Hubbard, and they...

HUBBARD Angeline Dobrovolec, 99, died Sunday September 3, 2023 at her home. She was born November 19, 1923 in Masury, a daughter of Joseph and Virginia Valentino Pepe. Mrs. Dobrovolec, a homemaker, was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, the Slovenian Club and the Disciples of Mary. Her husband, Albin Dobrovolec, whom she married February 10, 1945, died September 13, 1993. She leaves a son, Cliff Dobrovolec and his wife, Vera Louise; a daughter-in-law, Clay Dobrovolec; 6...

GIRARD James Robert Russell, 56, formerly of Hubbard, died Friday morning September 1, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born August 23, 1967 in Youngstown, a son of Lawrence R. and Sandra K. Bailey Russell and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Russell, a 1986 graduate of Hubbard High School, served with the United States Navy and spent his career as a welder. James was a member of the Hubbard Conservation Club, enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, hunting, working on cars and was a...

HUBBARD Delbert Weaver, 89, died Friday morning September 1, 2023 at his home. He was born December 6, 1933 in Meadville, PA a son of Earl and Helen Stanley Weaver. Mr. Weaver, a devout catholic, was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church where he volunteered for BINGO and the festival. Delbert enjoyed religious reading and prayed the rosary daily. He was a lift truck operator for U.S. Can for 33 years, retiring in 1999. Delbert enjoyed golfing, playing cards, going to the casino,...

HUBBARD Wilma Kay Summerfield, 83, died Saturday morning August 26, 2023 at Hospice House. She was born January 24, 1940 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of Everette Byrne and Amanda Reip Roach and moved to Hubbard in 1964. Mrs. Summerfield, a graduate of Parkersburg High School, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hubbard, where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Lyric Club. She worked at McDonald Steel for over 30 years as the Executive Secretary to the President,...

HUBBARD Waltraud R. Good, 82, died Saturday morning August 19, 2023 at her home. She was born September 22, 1940 in East Germany, daughter of Ernst and Martha Kuehn and came to the United States first in 1971. She was very proud to achieve her U.S. citizenship on August 16, 1996. Mrs. Good, a homemaker, was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed flowers and crafting. She leaves her husband, Eugene C. Good, whom she married on January 23, 1970; four sons, Hans-Juergen G. Good and his wife...

HUBBARD Private funeral services were held for Gertrude Mae Berendt, 99, who died Friday afternoon August 11, 2023 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center in Columbiana. She was born May 14, 1924 in Youngstown, a daughter of Fred and Emma Rogers Spears and was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Berendt, a homemaker, loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and her many dogs over the years, the latest being Deva. Gertrude enjoyed playing BINGO. Her husband, William Edward...

HUBBARD Manuel C. “Manny” Menendez, 70, died Saturday morning August 5, 2023 at his home. He was born April 17, 1953 in Youngstown, a son of Amado and Monse Cabon Menendez and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Menendez, a 1971 graduate of South High School where he played football. He played for the Youngstown Hardhats from 1972 to 1976 and had a tryout for the Cleveland Browns. He was an active member and volunteer of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church for over 50 years and...

MASURY  Thomasina P.“Tammy” Wilson, 78, died Saturday morning July 22, 2023 at her home. She was born August 2, 1944 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of Calvin and Bette Rodgers Brown. Mrs. Wilson, a graduate of Weirton High School in Weirton, WV was a member of Pleasant Valley Church in Niles. She was the owner of Tot Spot Day Care from 2005 until 2018. Tammy loved to play on her iPad, crafting, going out to eat and especially enjoyed spending time with her family and...

YOUNGSTOWN It pains me to admit but apparently, I, E.Marie Budd, gained my angel wings on July 14, 2023 after a brief stay at Hospice House. Everyone said it would happen eventually, I didn’t want to hear it, much less experience it. Speaking of experience, I had many during my 90 (almost made it) years of life. Oh what a life! I was born July 18, 1933 to Gus & Jean (Cupler) Sund. Before I could blink, I had two sisters; Loretta O’Connor and Jean Margala. As a child I...