All Obituaries

Victoria P. Ekard Tommie-Victoria P. Tommie 88, Youngstown departed this life on Saturday, July 17, 2021 peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family, she took the Master's hand and moved to her heavenly home after battling lung cancer. Victoria Priscilla (Erkard) Tommie was the fifth child born to Rev. Samuel H. Erkard and Queen Victoria Dukes Erkard on January 13, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio. Victoria was educated in Ohio public school system. She accepted Christ and baptized at...

Brittany R. Hudson-Ms. Brittany Rae Hudson of 117 Maple Street, Niles, Ohio departed this life unexpectedly on July 20, 2021 in Howland, Ohio. Brittany was born June 7, 1993 to her proud parents Carmen and Barbara Bobby Hudson in Youngstown. She was a force of nature that loved nothing more than spending time with her sisters. She leaves behind to mourn her passing her parents, a son; Princeton Hudson, 3 sisters; Brae and Breonna Hudson, and Stephanie Zigler, 4 brothers; Brock, Major...

Reshaud "Shaudy" M. Biggs Jr.-Mr. Reshaud M. “Shaudy” Biggs Jr., 17, transitioned this life on Monday, July 19, 2021, surrounded by his family at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center.    Mr. Biggs also known as “Shaudy” was born July 17, 2004, in Youngstown, a son of Reshaud and Kristin Scott Biggs Sr.    Reshaud attended Ursuline High School and was COO of The Biggs Movement LLC. He was a phenomenal athlete playing...

Gloria "Candy Cane" Rivers-Noel-Our mom Gloria "Candy Cane" Rivers-Noel 75, Youngstown went home on Thursday July 15, 2021. Gloria was born August 2, 1944 in New York, NY. There will be a viewing only  at F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., at 511 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, Ohio on Friday July 23, 2021 from 1-3 pm. The repast will follow immediately after. Please contact family for repast information Please remember to wear your mask over your mouth...

Essie May Morton Brown-Essie May Morton Brown, peacefully transitioned on Tuesday evening, July 13, 2021 Essie was born in Campbell, Ohio on October 19, 1932 to George and Ethel (Peterson) Morton. She grew up in Campbell and attended schools there including Campbell Memorial until her junior year and then attended South High School in Youngstown where she met her high school sweetheart Walter Brown Jr. whom she married on June 9, 1951. Essie was a housewife until later in years when she...

Claudette Richardson-Clinkscales- The local community and the state of Ohio has lost one of its greatest and most passionate advocates for urban gifted children, and the messages coming in from her former students around the country are a testament to that. They all knew that she was their advocate.  Claudette Richardson-Clinkscales, 66, of Youngstown, was born on October 17, 1954. She gained her heavenly wings on July 14, 2021. In between that time, the daughter of Ollie J. Richardson...

Larry W. "Slack" Alexander Sr-Larry W. "Slack" Alexander Sr., 67, Youngstown departed the life Friday July 9, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown, Ohio Hospital. Mr. Alexander was born March 24, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Oliver Alexander and Evelyn Collins. He attended East High School and later went into the military, later becoming a retired veteran  of the military.  He was a member of The House of Prayer Church. His hobbies...

Jamal "Pac Man" D. Wingo Sr.-Jamal D. Wingo Sr., 39 of  Youngstown OH, departed this life on July 30, 2021. He was born August 8, 1981 in the windy city of Chicago Il to Jeanette Wingo-Pope and the late Lorenzo Nelson.  He graduated in 2013.  Pac Man as he was affectionately called was an only child needless to say his mom had him spoiled.  He was a very quiet and laid back young man who enjoyed spending time with his  children and...

Devon C. Clemmons-Devon Clemmons, 46, Youngstown, passed away on Saturday June 19, 2021 of late stage liver cirrhosis. If you wish to pay your respects, a viewing will be held at F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, July 9, 2021 between the hours of 2-4 pm. Devon was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Debra Clemmons and Larry Jones on August 17, 1974. He wanted to be a motivational speaker and use his past experiences to inspire "AT RISK" youth. Although he...

ROBERTA ROWE PIERCE-Roberta Mae Duncan was born to Robert and Viola Duncan on May 15, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio. She entered eternal life on June 25, 2021 at Shepherd of the Valley Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 98.   Roberta graduated from Miller High School in Detroit, Michigan in 1941 and moved to Campbell, Ohio in her early adult years, where she remained a resident until her death.   Roberta was the head cook for the Campbell City School System, and retired in...