Obituaries

Apr 30, 2021

Gerald E. "Twin" Pusey Sr-Gerald E. Pusey 64, Youngstown departed this life on Friday April 30, 2021 with his wife and family by his side at Mercy Health following a brief illness. Gerald  was born March 19, 1957 in Youngstown, OH son of Oswin and Ethel Lee Floyd Pusey.  He was a South High graduate, class of 1975, and a lifetime...

Apr 30, 2021

Ruth J. A. Weaver-Ruth J. A. Weaver departed this life on Friday, April 30, 2021 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boardman. Ruth Janetta Ann Wright (Weaver) was born January 15,1959 in Youngstown Ohio to the late James T. Hubbard and Margaret Jackson. She graduated from South High School and continued her education at the ITT Technical Institute earning her...

Apr 29, 2021

Terrance B. "TR" Robinson Sr.-Mr. Terrance B. Robinson Sr. affectionately known as "TR" passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Robinson Sr. was born on April 19, 1969, in Youngstown a son of Kenneth Davis and Roberta Robinson. He graduated in 1987 from The Rayen High School, then enlisted into the US Army....

Apr 27, 2021

Donald L Milton-Donald L. Milton 60, Youngstown, gained his wings on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in St. Elizabeth Health Care Center, Boardman Campus. Donald L. Milton affectionately known as "Boop" and " Coach Milton" was born February 24, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of Bobby and Mabel Brown Milton. Donald was a graduate of East High School, class of 1979....

Apr 24, 2021

Kenneth A Venable-Kenneth Alvin Venable, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Kenneth was born April 8, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence Wilbur Venable and Pearl Mary Harris (Venable).     

He attended North High School and joined the U.S Army in 1976. He was a member of the Gospel...

Apr 21, 2021

Angela "Angie" L. McCoy-Angela Lynn McCoy (affectionately known as) "Angie" was born September11, 1963. She gained her heavenly wings at her residence on April 7, 2021. Angela was a proud graduate of East High School class of 1981.She furthered her education at Central State University. Angela loved the Lord and served in the church all of her life. Her passion...

Apr 15, 2021

Ora Elizabeth "Toot" Harris-Calling Hours and Funeral Services will be held at 10am and 11am respectively , Monday, April 26, 2021, at New Bethel Baptist Church, for Ms. Elizabeth Harris, 81, of Youngstown, Ohio went home to be with Lord as she departed this life on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at home surrounding by her children and grandchildren.             Elizabeth...

Apr 13, 2021

CHARLES LEE GILFORD-Mr. Charles Lee Gilford 80, of Youngstown departed this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Continuing Health Care of Boardman.  

Charles was born December 21, 1940 in Youngstown a son of Sam and Sadie Dozier Gilford.

 

He played football for North High School and later joined the Army. He later became employed at the Republic...

Apr 11, 2021

Leslie Stoutemire-Mr. Leslie Stoutemire, affectionately known and loved by everyone as Mr. Les, departed this life on Sunday April 11, 2021.  

Leslie was born August 1, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to Bertha and William Stoutemire.  He relocated to Youngstown after doing a tour in the United States Army where he was a Marksman.  He then worked as a laborer...

Apr 10, 2021

Otis "OD" D. Black-Otis Daniel "OD" Black 74, Liberty Township was born on April 17, 1946, in Rule, TX., to the late Jessie and Frankie Thomas Black. He accepted Christ at an early age.  He was a member of The Church Without Walls while in Houston, TX., and then moved his membership to Third Baptist Church, in Youngstown, Ohio. On Saturday,...

Apr 10, 2021

Mattie "Sister" P. Stevens-Mattie Pearl (Carter) Stevens went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born February 16, 1928, in Youngstown, OH, she was the oldest daughter of LaMar Carter, Sr., and Mattie Carter. She was most affectionately known as “Sister” to many who knew her. Mattie was united in Holy Matrimony to...

Apr 9, 2021

Elder John Wellington-Mr. John Wellington 92, of Youngstown peaceful transitioned to heaven on April 8, 2021 at at his residence.   

.John Wellington was born November 1, 1928 in Clifton, North Carolina.  He is a son of John Quincy and Annabelle Miller Wellington.  Together with the love of his life, Alice Redmond, John taught the love of Christ and the...

Apr 7, 2021

Bryan K. Brown-On Wednesday April 7, 2021, God dispatched his Angels through the powers of the Holy Spirit to summon a good man into his heavenly vineyard. Mr. Bryan Keith Brown was born on March 23, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of Leroy Barnes and Margie Bryant. He went to South High School and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan....

Apr 6, 2021

Apr 5, 2021

Shirley M. Parm-Mrs. Parm born December 4, 1941 IN Jamaica, W.I. a daughter of Kenneth Hutchison and Edna Ford. During her marriage to Harold Parm, they adopted a son, Douglas. After a few years Harold passed, and later she also adopted her daughter Marva. She was a seamstress who loved sewing and was employed by Weatherbee Coats Inc., and Towel...

Apr 4, 2021

Vonell M. Sadler-Ms. Vonell M. Sadler, 62, Youngstown was called home on April 4, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic. Ms. Sadler was born in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Robert Lee Brown and Deloris Sadler Freeman, and later moved to Youngstown. Vonell worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital in food services and later at Rite Aid. She enjoyed fellowship at Christ Centered...

Apr 3, 2021

Troy Payton-Troy Payton, 55, Youngstown, departed this life on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his residence.  Troy  was born in Brooklyn, NY to Willie C. and Ina Davis Payton on December 1, 1965. He graduated from Park West High School in Brooklyn and studied Criminal Justice at John Jay College. He was employed by Ketchum in Brooklyn, and he worked...

Apr 1, 2021

Clyde J. "Buster" Porch-Clyde James Porch, endearingly called Buster by some, was born September 26, 1967 in Youngstown, Ohio to Wanda Richardson (Porch) and the late Clyde James Clinkscales.  

During his days at Girard High School, he was the talk of the town in Girard, Ohio! He dominated the athletic scene in baseball, wrestling, track, and field and was...

Mar 29, 2021

Mr. Charles Buster Tucker departed this life on March 29, 2021 at his home with his children by his side.

 

Charles was born on July 6, 1952, in Youngstown, OH, a son of L. C. Buster and Ruby Worthen Tucker.

 

 He attended The Rayen School and worked as a security guard at West Call Center for several years....

Mar 28, 2021

Jamika N. Phillips-Jamika Phillips departed this life on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center. Mrs. Phillips was born August 13, 1978 in Youngstown, a daughter of Eddie and Jennifer Miller Barnes. She was a graduate of The Rayen High School and worked in the home health care field. She leaves her husband Cobie Phillips, her mother, children;...