Obituaries

Search Obituaries

Patricia Ann Smith

Patricia Ann Smith

Dec 18, 2023

 

Patricia A. Smith, 88, Youngstown , transitioned to eternal rest  on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Laurels of Walden Park in Columbus, Ohio.   Pat was born May 10, 1935 in Youngstown a daughter of Benjamin F. Smith Sr., and the former Vera Chellis. She attended South High School and later became an elevator operator at Hotel Ohio. After being...

Kenneth Lee Favors

Kenneth Lee Favors

Dec 17, 2023

 

Kenneth L. Favors 69, Youngstown, departed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his residence.   Kenneth was born April 23, 1954 in Youngstown a son of Joseph and Lillie Belle Kellie Favors. He was a United States Army veteran and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings, Willie Joe, Jimmy Lee,...

Chyann Alissa Gruber

Chyann Alissa Gruber

Dec 9, 2023

 

Chyann “ChyChy” Alissa Gruber, was born on November 21st, 2003 in Youngstown, Ohio.  She was called home to be with her mother Shayla Watkins on December 9th, 2023,  Chyann was 20 years old.She graduated from East High School in 2022,  she was currently working as the youth coordinator at The Persayus Way Project and participated in community activities.  Chyann...

Everrett Allen Barnett Poindexter

Everrett Allen Barnett Poindexter

Dec 9, 2023

 

Brother Everett A. Barnett Poindexter 76, Youngstown, departed this life on Saturday, December 9, 2023 in St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center Youngstown Campus.   Everett was born September 8, 1947 in Roanoke, VA., a son of the late Jeroline Poindexter and the late George R. Barnette. He was reared by Mother Mattie S. Barnette. He went to Carver High School...

Gloria Jean Weaver

Gloria Jean Weaver

Dec 7, 2023

Gloria (Payne) Weaver, born August 22, 1944, departed earth onDecember 7, 2023. 

 

She is preceded in death by her mother, Callie(Bogan) Buie, and father, Charles Payne Sr. She is survived by her stepfather, Arthur Buie.

 

 The family extends a “Thank You” to  her special friend, Garland Sims, who cared for her over the past few years through her transition.

 

Gloria was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, Ohio, where she...

Alan Curtis Reid Jr

Alan Curtis Reid Jr

Dec 1, 2023

 

Alan C. Reid Jr, 55 of Youngstown Ohio, made his transition from his life on Wednesday November 29th, 2023. 

 

He was born September 11th, 1968 to Alan C. Reid Sr and Patricia J. Anderson Reid in Youngstown, Ohio. He graduated from The Rayen High School in 1986. He also attended Cleveland State University. He worked at Mercy Health Hospital...

Elmer James Morris

Elmer James Morris

Nov 26, 2023

 

Mr. Elmer James Morris 88, of Youngstown, Ohio, transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

 

Mr. Morris was born September 15, 1935, in Harlan, KY  the son of James Morris and Anna Ellis and reared by grandparents Barney and Annie Ellis. 

 

He went to Rosewald High School, and joined the Army where he was stationed...

Christan Allen Oliver

Christan Allen Oliver

Nov 19, 2023

Christian A. Oliver, 29, of Youngstown, Oh., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday November 19, 2023.Christian was born on November 22, 1993, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Warren, Oh. He loved spending time with his family, going to Mill Creek Park, dinosaurs and archeology, watching his favorite football team play (Pittsburgh Steelers) and most especially, music. He absolutely loved music.He was...

English Fletcher Preston Jr

English Fletcher Preston Jr

Nov 17, 2023

 

English F. Preston Jr., 93, Youngstown, departed this life on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Beeghly Oaks Healthcare Center.   Mr. Preston was born December 26, 1929 a son of English F. and Jessie G. Thomas Preston Sr. He attended Youngstown Public Schools graduating in 1948 from South High School. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict...

Gayle Renaye Barnes

Gayle Renaye Barnes

Nov 9, 2023

Gayle Renaye (Payne) Barnes, 73, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away November 9, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley.

 She was born July 8, 1950, to the late Charles Arthur Payne Sr and the late Callie Lillian Bogan-Payne-Buie.

Gayle is survived by a son, Monteague A. (Guadalupe) Barnes and 4 grandchildren: Donavan Reeder, Zoe Barnes, Maximus Barnes, and Malachi Barnes...

James "Jim" Jackson

James "Jim" Jackson

Nov 8, 2023

 

James J. Jackson 88, Youngstown, departed this life on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in Briarfield Manor Healthcare Center.   James was born May 14, 1935, in Edneyville, NC., a son of Joseph and Laura Waters Jackson. Like all young men, James wanted to find a better life for himself so in 1954 he decided to move to Detroit, MI.,...

Asia Rickida Ivy

Asia Rickida Ivy

Nov 3, 2023

 

Asia R. Ivy, 32, Youngstown departed this life on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital.   Asia was born July 17, 1991 in Youngstown, a daughter of Rushie James Scott and Carolyn Ivy. Asia graduated from Chaney High School and went on to receive her Medical Assistance Certificate from P. Ross Berry. Asia was employed at Gateways to...

Reverend Randall Kitchen

Reverend Randall Kitchen

Oct 31, 2023

To be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord and on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Health Center,  Reverend Randall Kitchen of Youngstown transitioned this earthly life to be with the Lord.Reverend Kitchen was born September 3, 1934 to parents Harrison Kitchen and Joyce Simmons in Columbus, GAHe worked for US Steel and served...

Raymond "Ray" Leon Lockhart Burney

Raymond "Ray" Leon Lockhart Burney

Oct 23, 2023

 

Raymond L Lockhart Burney, 65, Youngstown, departed this life on Monday, October 23, 2023 in St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center Youngstown Campus.   Raymond Leon Lockhart Burney affectionately called "Ray" was born August 28, 1958 in Youngstown a son of Beatrice Burney. Ray attended East High School in Youngstown where he played basketball. He then attended St. Mary High School in...

Antonio LaRoy Talley

Antonio LaRoy Talley

Oct 18, 2023

 

Antonio LaRoy Talley 41, New Castle, PA., departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.   Antonio was born November 15, 1981 in New Castle, PA., a son of Sam Lee Lowry Jr and Lauren Talley. He graduated from New Castle High School and went on to attend New  Castle School of Trades and received his associates degree...

Chauncey Alcott Harris

Chauncey Alcott Harris

Oct 2, 2023

 

Chauncey A. Harris 73, Maryland, departed this life on Monday, October 2, 2023 at home with his family by his side.   Chauncey A. Harris was born May 16, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of George H. and Ethel Lovetta Wainwright Harris Sr. Chauncey was a 1969 graduate of East High School. Upon graduation he worked for US Steel...

Marty Murphy

Marty Murphy

Sep 30, 2023

 

Mr. Marty Murphy 66, Youngstown, departed this life on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in Oasis Center for Rehabilitation.   Marty was born December 20, 1956 in Youngstown a son of William and Dorothy Louise Hudson Murphy. Mr. Murphy worked in Pittsburgh, PA., at Murphy's Foodstore as a chef. He loved to cook, sing, and preach the word of God....

Pamela Teeny Huff

Pamela Teeny Huff

Sep 28, 2023

Ms. Pamela Huff, 64, of Youngstown transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at her home.Ms. Huff affectionately known as "Teeny" was born July 20, 1959, to Richard and Alice Fowler Huff. She was a 1979 graduate of South High School and attended Youngstown State University where she majored in business.  She was employed with Goodwill Industries as...

L C Drummond Sr

L C Drummond Sr

Sep 17, 2023

 

From the moment LC Drummond Sr. was born, God called him to perform a special work, and once he was done, God took him home.  Today we celebrate a man of God who has finished his course. 

LC Sr. was 83 years old when he departed this earth on Sunday, September 17, 2023.  He was born on June...

Samuel "Sam" Lee Davis

Samuel "Sam" Lee Davis

Sep 17, 2023

 

Samuel "Sam" Lee Davis of Youngstown, passed away onSunday, September 17, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center at the age of 79.   Sam was born on June 6, 1944, the child of Charles Bell and Viola Johnson Davis in Montgomery, Alabama. Sam was a graduate of East High School, and attended Youngstown State University, and was a Lineman...