All Obituaries

Leafie M. Taylor - A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at the Third Baptist Church, for Mrs. Leafie M. Taylor, departed this life Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.  Mrs. Taylor was born in Ora, Miss., a daughter of Rev. Willie L. and Julia Robinson Gates. She was a homemaker, a domestic worker, and a baby sitter. She was a member of the church, its Missionary Circle No. 1,  Crusader’s Class, B.T.U. and The Tribe of Benjamin. She was a homemaker, who liked...

Virginia M. Burkes-Funeral service will be 12 noon, Monday, October 8, 2018, at the F D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., for Mrs. Virginia M. Burkes, 95, Youngstown departed this life on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Oasis Center. Mrs. Burkes was born April 29, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of William and Carrie Lee Venable Coffey. She was a homemaker, a member of  the AARP, and the Elks Lodge. She leaves her children; Gloria Hobbs and Carla Lemons, 4 grandchildren, 8...

Beatrice B. Linton-Brewer-.Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday, at the New Round Up Community Church of God, 1303 Brighton St., for Mrs.Beatrice B. Linton-Brewer, 71, departed this life on Friday, September 21, 2018, in St.Elizabeth Health Center. Mrs. Linton-Brewer was born Sept. 21, 1947, in Bridgeport, Conn., a daughter of Harry J. and Anna Mae Dickerson Linton. She was a homemaker, a prayer warrior, was inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame, trained the youth to bowl, taught...

Linda R. Oliver - Funeral services will be Wednesday at noon at the New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, 2007 S. Schenley Ave., for Mrs. Linda Ray Oliver, 67, who departed this life on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Oliver was born March 1, 1951, in Anderson, S.C., a daughter of Rev. W.T. Sr. and Lessie Robinson Oliver. She was a graduate of South High School,  a public employee for over 20 years with Community Busing, and during her retirement years she worked with...

Arthur C. Beck-Funeral service will be 12 noon Friday, at Rising Star Baptist Church, for Mr. Arthur Curtis Beck, 56, Youngstown, departed this life on Tuesday, September 6, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Beck was born March 16, 1962 in Youngstown, a son of Mack and Lorene Jenkins Beck. He was a graduate of South High School, he worked for Youngstown Water Treatment Plant as a Flow Control Technician, was a member of the church,  was inducted into the Ebony Lifeline Hall of Fame for...

Glennie L. Hugley- A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Second Baptist Church, 1510 Main Ave. SW, Warren, for Mr. Glennie L. Hugley, 83, who departed this life on Monday, September 10, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Hugley was born August 25, 1935 in Opelika, Alabama, a son of Bobbie L. and Josie L. Spencer Hugley.   He was a steelworker for Copperweld, retiring after 43 years.   He was a member of the church, the Elks...

Joseph "Glenn" Scrutchen Sr-Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., for Mr. Joseph "Glenn" Scrutchen Sr., 53, Youngstown ,departed this life on Friday, September 7, 2018, in St. Elizabeth Health Center.   Mr. Scrutchen was born October 31, 1964, in Cleveland, son of Hillyet and Altha Adams Mobley, and, Joseph Lovoway and Ethel Scrutchen-McCrary of Youngstown OH. Joseph "Glen" was a...

James E "Cass" Paramore Jr – Memorial services will be at noon  on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018,  at the Christ Centered Church for Pastor James Edward Paramore Jr., 60, who departed this life peacefully on Saturday Sept. 1, 2018, after many years of battling multiple illnesses. “Cass,” as he was affectionately called, was born Dec. 17, 1957, in Youngstown, to the late James  Edward Sr., and Betty Jean Nance Paramore. He attended Youngstown City...

Robert A. Price Sr-Funeral service will be 10:30 am Saturday at the F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc., for Mr. Robert A. Price Sr., 85, Youngstown, departed this life on Friday August 31, 2018 in St Elizabeth Health Center. Mr. Price was born June 23, 1933 in Youngstown, a son of Norwood and Carrie Grace Price. He was a welder for General Fireproofing retiring after 30 + years of service. His wife the former Ernestine Foster passed away August 15, 2017. He leaves children; Paula (Paul)...

Sylvester "Seal" Gibbs-Funeral services will be 12 noon, Tuesday, at Union Baptist Church, for Mr. Sylvester "Seal" Gibbs, 59, Youngstown, departed this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Hospice House. Mr. Gibbs was born June 9, 1959, in Youngstown, a son of Willie T. and Mildred Rivers Gibbs. He was a 1978 graduate of South High School,  a member of the church, enjoyed, spending time with family, cooking, cleaning, listening to music, detailing and conversing...