All Obituaries

HUBBARD Ronald Cleon Smith, 80, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Ron was born July 25, 1943, in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of Cleon and Virginia (Cross) Smith. He graduated in 1961 from Vienna High School. Ron, along with his wife, Rosemarie, built a successful and well respected construction business called Smith Framing and Construction. He started as a three man crew and grew the business to...

HUBBARD Paula L. Young, 59, died Tuesday morning April 2, 2024 at Hospice House. She was born February 5, 1965 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Nancy Perfetto Bartos and was a lifelong Hubbard resident. Mrs. Young, a 1983 graduate of Hubbard High School was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. Paula was the office manager for House Doctors Window and Door and formerly was the office manager for Fashion Barn. She enjoyed bowling and camping, was an expert baker known by many...

HUBBARD Brittany N. Coppes, 31, died Saturday March 30, 2024. She was born August 4, 1992 in Youngstown, a daughter of Timothy J. and Jeannine Long Ryhal and was a lifelong Hubbard resident. Brittany was a delivery driver for Advantage Oxygen and previously worked as an STNA for Oasis Rehabilitation. She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed kayaking. Brittany leaves her parents Timothy and Jeannine of Hubbard; her husband, Kyle Matthew Coppes; a son, Hayden M. Coppes at home; a brother,...

HUBBARD Irena Jane Hoover, 79, died Monday morning March 25, 2024 at her home. She was born November 8, 1944 in Youngstown, a daughter of Albert and Marie Gerthung Schulte. Mrs. Hoover, a graduate of North High School was a self-employed hair dresser, owning the Chestnut Ridge Salon for 35 years, before retiring in 2018. She was a member of the Corner House Christian Church and enjoyed sewing and taking care of her clients over the years. Her husband, William L. Hoover Sr., whom she...

HUBBARD James Edward McDowell, 68, died Wednesday morning March 13, 2024 at Washington Square Healthcare. He was born November 23, 1955 in Youngstown, a son of James and Ann Puncekar McDowell. Mr. McDowell served with the United States Navy and was a self-employed truck driver for over 25 years. After retiring he was a parts runner for O’Reilly Auto Parts in Hubbard. James enjoyed hunting and fishing but most of all loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He leaves his wife, the...

HUBBARD Conrad J. Amicarelli, 75, died Wednesday evening March 13, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born June 21, 1948 in Akron, a son of Stephen Anthony and Antionette Rose Delio Amicarelli. Mr. Amicarelli worked in maintenance at Warner Ladder. He enjoyed working on cars, going to car shows, watching NASCAR and especially loved his dogs, Shadow and Bella. He leaves his wife, the former Arlene Rudman, whom he married July 6, 1997; a son, Stephen C. Amicarelli of Ravenna; two...

Barbara A. Novosel McKenzie, 83, died unexpectedly Tuesday March 5, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born May 3, 1940 in Youngstown, a daughter of Nicholas E. and Zita M. Choppa Novosel. Barb graduated from Ursuline High School and was a lifelong resident of Hubbard. She was employed at US Steel until its closing, then worked at RMI Titanium until retiring in 2002. She leaves a daughter, Michelle (Tom Kirk) of Arcata, CA; a son Kenneth (Mars Lesko); three brothers, Nicholas...

HUBBARD Dorothy Jean “Tootsie” Bonaquist, 82, died Monday evening March 4, 2024 at her home. She was born October 15, 1941, in Youngstown, the youngest of 7 children to Francis J. and Margaret M. Grimm Engel and was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Bonaquist, a 1959 graduate of Ursuline High School went on to work in the bookkeeping department of the Mahoning National Bank after graduation. She then worked for the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown as a secretary for the Central...

MASURY Bridget A. “Brig” (Ellis) Walker, 71, died Thursday afternoon February 29, 2024 at UPMC Jameson. She was born August 5, 1952 in Farrell, PA a daughter of John William and Mary E. (Hanahan) Ellis and was a lifelong area resident. Brig was a 1970 graduate of Farrell High School. She was a nurse’s aide at Sharon Regional Hospital, then following retirement she worked in the hospital private care setting. Brig enjoyed her dog Pete, cooking, working and always putting...

HUBBARD Barbara Martin, 82, died Sunday evening February 18, 2024 at Elmwood Assisted Living. She was born August 10, 1941 in Youngstown, a daughter of Donald W. and Lucille Davis Carroll. Mrs. Martin, a 1959 graduate of The Rayen High School, was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hubbard and was a cashier for Butler Wick, retiring in 1999. She was a volunteer at Northside Hospital for over 25 years. Barbara was a member of the Girard Garden Club, Fortnightly Five and the...