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Sandra "Mutt" Kaye Johnson

Sandra "Mutt" Kaye Johnson

Jul 1, 2023

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday July 14, 2023 at Union Baptist Church for Ms. Sandra Johnson, 75, affectionately known as "Mutt" departed this life Saturday July 1, 2023, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.Ms. Sandra Johnson was born on December 2, 1947, in West Palm Beach, Fla., daughter of Willie Mae Thomas-Johnson and William...

Clara Scott

Clara Scott

Jun 30, 2023

 

Clara E. Scott was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on June 30, 2023 at the age of 73. 

 

She was born on September 18, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter to Preston and Elizabeth Branch and was a lifelong area resident. 

 

Clara loved spending time in the...

Savannah "Brat" Ro'Je Gilmer

Savannah "Brat" Ro'Je Gilmer

Jun 29, 2023

 

Ms Savannah R. Gilmer 24, Youngstown, departed this life on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her residence.    Ms. Gilmer was born November 20, 1998 in Youngstown, a daughter of James Gilmer Sr., and Bobbi Kosmo. She went to East High School and Life Skills, worked at Lowes for a long time before moving to work at the Hollywood...

Ronald Edward Tomlin Jr.

Ronald Edward Tomlin Jr.

Jun 26, 2023

 

Mr. Ronald E. Tomlin Jr. 56, of Youngstown, who departed this life on Monday June 26, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. 

 

Mr. Tomlin was born July 10, 1966 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a son to Ronald Tomlin Sr. And Myrtle Mae (Hunter) Tomlin. 

 

He went to South High School and worked various jobs including...

ELSIE BAILEY

ELSIE BAILEY

Jun 24, 2023

Mrs. Elsie L. Bailey 77, Youngstown, departed this life on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.Mrs. Bailey was born May 22, 1946 in Washington, DC. a daughter of Cliff Marbley, and Vera Clark  Brannum.Elsie attended Anacostia High School. Elsie was married to James Arthur Bailey but separated from him, then she relocated to Youngstown, and...

Edward Lemon Jr

Edward Lemon Jr

Jun 23, 2023

Edward Lee Lemon Jr. , 61 of Youngstown, who departed this on the morning of Friday June 23, 2023.Edward was born December 31, 1961,  in Warren Ohio , a son of the late Barbara and Edward L. Lemon Sr.He was a 1979 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School , where he ultimately met and married the love of his...

LaVonne Richey-Madison

LaVonne Richey-Madison

Jun 23, 2023

LaVonne M. Richey-Madison, 88 went home to be with the lord on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Park Vista Nursing Home.LaVonne was born September 09, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio a daughter of Paul C. Sr. and Geralene Banks Butts.She was a 1954 graduate of South High School a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church and was employed by General Motors...

RONNIE "SWEET TOOTH" WILLIAMS SMITH

RONNIE "SWEET TOOTH" WILLIAMS SMITH

Jun 21, 2023

 

Ronnie “Sweet Jones” Smith of Campbell who departed this life Wednesday June 21, 2023 

 

Mr. Smith was born March 19, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Williams and was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and Alice Jackson . 

 

He attended Campbell Memorial High School and worked for Sharon Steel previously....

Mary Allen

Mary Allen

Jun 20, 2023

 

Mrs. Mary Allen, 80, of Youngstown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and her husband greeting her at the gates on Tuesday June 20, 2023, at 10:16 p.m. with her family by her side.

 

Mary was born on October 30, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA., to the late Richard Sr., and Bertha Gibson.

 

Mary was...

Doretha "Chicken" Hudson

Doretha "Chicken" Hudson

Jun 19, 2023

 

Doretha Hudson, 91, of Cleveland received her heavenly wings on Monday, June 19, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her family.   Doretha "Chicken" Hudson was born on March 14, 1932 in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank Hannah and Cornelia Purvis. She was a graduate of The Rayen High School, and was a faithful former member of Tabernacle Baptist...

Cameo Atoine Sharpe

Cameo Atoine Sharpe

Jun 16, 2023

 

Cameo A. Sharpe 39, Youngstown departed this life on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his residence.   Cameo was born January 5, 1984 in Youngstown, a son of Dennis and Glenda Sharpe. He attended The Rayen High School and later went to YouthBuild where he received a certificate in abatement and construction trade. He worked at Asbestos Abatement Company,...

Gerald Johnson

Gerald Johnson

Jun 10, 2023

 

Gerald Johnson 66, of Youngstown, departed his life on Saturday June 10, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic with his family by his side.

 

He’s an East High School graduate and received his license in carpentry at the new castle school of trade. Gerald worked for Hynes for over 20 years where he recently retired in 2019

 

Gerald enjoyed...

Helen Elizabeth Porter

Helen Elizabeth Porter

Jun 10, 2023

 

Helen E. Porter, 101, Austintown, departed this life on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Austintown Healthcare Center.   Helen was born September 1, 1921 in Youngstown a daughter of Bert and Clara Ford Jackson. Helen attended Youngstown City Schools and graduated from Chaney High School in January of 1939. She was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area where...

Richard Bussey

Richard Bussey

May 28, 2023

 

Mr. Richard Bussey 65, Leetonia, departed this life on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence.

 

Mr. Bussey was born January 7, 1958 in Ashtabula, Ohio, a son of Fred Bussey Sr. and Mary Lee Williams. Richard was a graduate of Ashtabula High School, and was employed at Manpower in Chicago, Illinois. and also worked for Ashtabula Fiber...

Rosalind Kelsey "Roz" Garrett

Rosalind Kelsey "Roz" Garrett

May 21, 2023

 

Rosalind Kelsey "Roz" Garrett, 80, Boardman, departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023 quietly in her home.   Mrs. Garrett was born March 30, 1943 in Youngstown a daughter of Russell and Queenie Everett Powell. Roz was a South High graduate, class of 1961. After graduation, Roz worked as a surgical Tech in Bronx, NY., where she also married...

Kimberly Yvette Radney-Yandel

Kimberly Yvette Radney-Yandel

May 20, 2023

 

Kimberly Yvette Radney-Yandel, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 23, 1966, to the union of the late Joseph Radney and Janice (Kellum) Radney.

 

Kim was a 1984 graduate of Penn Hills High School and attended Point Park University, The University of Pittsburgh (H2P) and graduated from Morgan State University (an HBCU) with a bachelor’s of science degree in...

Deborah Leigh Dennis-Jenkins

Deborah Leigh Dennis-Jenkins

May 16, 2023

 

Mrs. Deborah L. Dennis-Jenkins, age 53, of New Castle, PA departed this life on Tuesday May 16, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

 

Mrs. Jenkins was born on December 16, 1969, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Jack Walker sr. and Deborah Coleman. 

 

She was raised by her adopted mother Dr. Mattie Arnell Brown, whom...

Daryl Heard

Daryl Heard

May 9, 2023

 

Daryl Heard 59, of Columbus, OH departed this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Gary, Indiana. 

 

Mr. Heard was born April 13, 1964 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Leroy McBride Sr. and Sadie Mae Blalock. 

 

He was a graduate of the Rayen High School and went on to obtain his CDL license and was a...

Calvin James Hill

Calvin James Hill

May 8, 2023

 

Mr. Calvin J. Hill 60, Liberty, departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023 at St Elizabeth Healthcare Center Youngstown campus.   Calvin Hill was born December 5, 1962 in Youngstown, a son of Willie and Louise J. Hill Sr. He attended Youngstown Public Schools and graduated from Campbell Memorial High School. He worked for Great Lake Cheese Company...

JoAnn Felder

JoAnn Felder

May 8, 2023

 

JoAnn Felder 52, Youngstown, departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023 at her home following a brief illness.    JoAnn was born December 14, 1970 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph B. Felder and Ernestine Cross. JoAnn graduated from East High School in 1989, and in 2000 she obtained her nursing license from Choffin Career and Technical Center....