BOARDMAN TWP Dale A. Hartson Jr. passed away peacefully in the company of his family on January 10, 2020. He worked for ODOT as an inspector for 32 years. Dale was a past Master of Western Star #21 from 2007-2008. He was an active member since 1996. He is survived by his wife Judith (Coonce). They were married 54 years. Dale was a Vietnam veteran. He served in the Army as a major and also served in the Army Reserves. Dale and Judy enjoyed traveling and many experiences with friends...

POLAND Funeral services will be held on Friday January 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating for Edward Swartz, 93, who died Sunday morning December 29, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Washington Courthouse, OH. He was born July 29, 1926 in Youngstown, a son of William Edward and Doris Whitworth Swartz. Mr. Swartz, a graduate of Hubbard High School, served with the United States Army. He was a self-employed electronic specialist...

LOWELLVILLE Michael D. Balakoff, 72, died Thursday evening December 19, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born June 24, 1947 in Meadville, PA a son of Michael and Marion R. Davis Balakoff and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Balakoff was a graduate of North High School and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during Vietnam. Michael enjoyed classic cars and going to car shows and listening to 45 records. He leaves his wife, the former Margaret A. Novak, whom he...

COLUMBIANA Helen Lange, 78, died Friday morning December 13, 2019 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center. She was born March 29, 1941 in Westfield, MA a daughter of Simon and Helen Haber Wichrowski. Mrs. Lange was a bookkeeper at Martin Millwork for over 25 years, retiring in 2004. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles and taking care of her dog Gypsy. Her husband, Raymond F. Lange, whom she married July 5, 1968, died June 3, 2016. Helen leaves a brother, Simon A....

NEW BEDFORD PA Private graveside services were held at Evergreen Cemetery for Donald A. Brindza, 65, who died Wednesday morning December 11, 2019 at his home. He was born July 14, 1954 in New Castle, PA a son of Mike and Beatrice Lenhardt Brindza and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Brindza, of the Presbyterian faith was a 1972 graduate of Wilmington High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from West Minster College in 1976. He worked as a receiver at Tractor Supply for over...

HUBBARD A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday December 16, 2019 at 6:00 PM at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating for Andrew J. Lellio, 85, who died peacefully Tuesday evening December 10, 2019 surrounded by his family at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman . He was born April 3, 1934 in Lowellville, a son of Donato E. and Mary Josephine Medaglia Lellio and was a lifelong area resident having moved to Hubbard in 1959. Mr. Lellio, a graduate of Lowellville...

Paul was born October 31, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of Paul and Jean (Walters) Winwood. Paul grew up in Hubbard, Ohio attending St. Patrick’s Catholic grade school and Ursuline HS before transferring and graduating from Hubbard High Class of 1965. Upon completion of high school Paul was drafted and served in the USAF. From 1966-1968 he was stationed at Fairchild AFB in Spokane, WA. He was then deployed in 1969 to Tan Son Nhut Airbase in Vietnam until his discharge in...

HOWLAND TWP Nancy Marie Zupo, 77, was called home Sunday evening December 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 28, 1942 in Brier Hill, a daughter of Anthony and Carmel Cassetto Naples. Nancy, a loving mother, life partner, caring grandmother, amazing sister and aunt. She touched the lives of everyone she met. She was a graduate of The Rayen High School. Nancy loved Sunday dinners with her family, reading, crossword puzzles and dancing. She enjoyed 50’s and...

HUBBARD Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Chestnut Ridge Church of God with Pastor Rob McFarland officiating for Patricia B. Keith, 78, who departed this earthly life Sunday afternoon December 8, 2019 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Patti was born May 8, 1941 in Cherry Tree, PA, a daughter of Albert and Myrtle Stiffler McCullough and lived most of her life in the area. She was an intelligent child, reaching the top of her class at Purchase Line High...

HUBBARD David Shemunovich, 63, died Wednesday morning November 27, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born October 7, 1956 in Youngstown, a son of George and Mary Ann Kosiba Shemunovich and was a lifelong Hubbard resident. Mr. Shemunovich, a graduate of Hubbard High School was a self-employed contractor for over 40 years. He was a member of the Marconi Club and the Sharon Elks. David loved family vacations to Bethany Beach, golfing, bowling, the Cleveland Indians and his beloved cat...