All Obituaries

Garry Herring Sr.   Garry Herring Sr., 98, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mercy Health Center in Youngstown.   Mr. Herring was born June 22, 1921 in Clayton, Alabama to the union of Emanuel Herring and Lily Mattie Bryant Herring.   He attended Estoria School in Alabama. He moved to Girard, Ohio with his family in 1936. After serving in the United States Army he worked for U.S. Steel McDonald Works, retiring in 1979. He married his beloved...

YOUNGSTOWN — Barbara H. Wigfall, 90, entered into eternal rest Tuesday Oct. 7, 2019, at her home. Barbara was born March 10, 1929, in Greensboro, N.C. She was the first child born to Phipral Martin and Jessie Hannah, coming to Youngstown as an infant and staying in Youngstown her entire life. Mrs. Wigfall was educated in the Youngstown school system and was a graduate of the Rayen High School. Barbara was a homemaker and a devoted wife to her husband, the late Robert Wigfall , as...

Mr. Kenneth D. Berch Sr., 69, of Youngstown, departed this Sunday, Sept. 29,  2019 at Dandridge Burgundi Nursing Home.   Mr. Berch was born Feb. 24, 1951 in Youngstown a son of William and May Parker Berch.    He was a East High School graduate, and was formally employed with Youngstown Sheet an Tube and BJ Allen. He was a avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, he loved his motorcycle club and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His children thanks him for...

Ms. Deborah Lynn Colvin , lovingly referred to as “Debbie” or “Deb” departed this earthly life at St. Elizabeth’s Health Care Center on Thursday September 26, 2019. Debbie was born May 09, 1960 in Youngstown OH, The daughter of Clifton S. and Carrie L. Colvin. She was a 1979 graduate of The Rayen High School. She attended Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church, and enjoyed listening to music, and spending time with her friends and family. Debbie will be remembered for...

Colleen S. Jackson —A memorial service will be 1pm, Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., Colleen S. Jackson, 91, departed this life on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Omni West Assisted Living. Ms. Jackson was born May 25, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of Verdie Henques and Paza Shannon. She was a teacher’s aide, retiring in 2010, and attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Khalilah O. Ali-Funeral service will be 10 am Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., for Khalilah Odessa Ali 75, passed away Monday September 23, 2019. Odessa was a graduate of Girard High School ,Youngstown State University and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. An accomplished Registered Nurse, Odessa earned multiple accolades including a Masters degree and post graduate certifications for her four decades of service in the field....

Matilde "Martini" Torres- Funeral service will be 11 am at F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc, on Saturday, September 28, 2019,  for Mr. Matilde "Martini" Torres, 89, Youngstown, who departed this life on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Torres was born January 15, 1930, in Villalba, Puerto Rico, a son of Ramon and Maragara Cruz Torres. He retired from Sheet and Tube. He was married to Katherine L. Fears in October 1956. Then remarried...

Janice E. Allen, 69, Youngtown, departed this life on Sunday Sept. 15, 2019.   Ms. Allen was born July 10, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Freeman Allen Jr. and Delores "Lolo" Bailey Wheeler.   She was a front  receptionist  at St. Elizabeth Health Center retiring after 19 years. She was a member of Word in Action Ministry and was in its Women of Worth Ministry, Leader of Decor Ministry, a Greeter, a Sunday School Helper, and apart of the Kitchen...

Kelvin L. Woods – Funeral service will be 12:00 Noon, Friday, September 13, 2019, at the F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc, for Mr. Kelvin L. Woods, 60, of Campbell, who departed this life on Thursday, September, 5, 2019 in St Elizabeth Health Center. Mr. Woods was born October 15, 1958 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, a son of Melvin Q. and Mary L. Taylor Woods. He worked in restoration (fire, water). Kelvin was a member of Gospel Temple Baptist Church and an army...