All Obituaries

Boardman – Donald Nicholas Cheffo, 84, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 17, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Donald was born June 2, 1936 in Youngstown, the son of Neal and Marie (DeSerio) Cheffo and was a lifelong area resident. Donald was a graduate of East High School and excelled as an all-around athlete. He earned 8 letters combined in baseball, football and basketball. Donald was inducted into the East High Golden Bears Hall of Fame for...

Garrettsville – Robert Earl Keslar Sr., 81, of Garrettsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Robert was born May 27, 1939 in Acme, Pennsylvania, the son of John Lawrence and Birdie (Lankey) Keslar. Robert began his career at Lenox Glass Factory in Acme, Pennsylvania until moving to Windham in 1971and then to Garrettsville in 1978. He then was employed at General Motors Lordstown in the car plant on the assembly line until his...

Canfield – Dr. Gregory S. Zinni, 63, of Canfield, passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon, January 9, 2021 at his home in Canfield. Greg was born December 27, 1957 in Youngstown, the son of Chester and Loretta (Coloutes) Zinni. He was a 1975 graduate of Ursuline High School where he was the President of the National Honor Society as well as captain of the cross country team. Greg earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from the University of Cincinnati and went on to...

Boardman – Dorothy (Mayfield) DeCapita, 88, of Boardman, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Dorothy will always be remembered for her loving and caring nature along with her kindness and her strong willed personality.  She was born January 16, 1932 in Youngstown, the daughter of Charles and Leta (Hurst) Mayfield and was a lifelong area resident. Dorothy was a 1950 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and was employed at...

Boardman – Phillip J. “Phil” Detec Jr., 73, of Boardman, passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon, January 2, 2021. Phillip was born April 18, 1947 in Youngstown, the son of Phillip J. Sr. and Mary (Abraham) Detec. He was a 1965 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University where he majored in business administration. He was a proud lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. Phillip married the love of his life, the former Ann Saba on May 17,...

Canfield – Joseph W. D’Eramo, 93, of Canfield, passed away Sunday morning, January 3, 2021, at Assumption Village from post COVID 19 complications. Joe passed away just 80 days after his wife of 71 years Ramona “Mona” died from COVID 19.  Joe was born November 3, 1927 in Youngstown, the son of Nick and Anna (Fredick) D’Eramo. He was a 1945 graduate of Girard High School and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. Joe married his childhood...

Youngstown – Elizabeth M. “Betty” Bayer, 90, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 7, 2021. Betty will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her kindness, generosity and loving nature as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.   Betty was born November 24, 1930 in Girard, the daughter of Sylvester and Angeline (Mortaro) Paolone and was a lifelong area resident. Betty was a...

YOUNGSTOWN -  Ilona W. Gerson, 82, of Youngstown, former president of Mahoning Lumber Center of Florida, Inc., entered eternal life on December 14, 2020 after a valiant and lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Ilona was born March 16, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John M. and Mary Koneval Walko.  She graduated from Holy Name School, Chaney High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Youngstown State University.  As very few jobs were...

Youngstown - Robert David Bolan, 88, of Youngstown,  entered eternal life on Dec. 27th, 2020. He was born on September 12th, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Theodore David and Sarah (Macaluso) Bolan.  He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Wilson on Nov. 22nd, 1958 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Toledo, OH.  Robert was a man of great faith. He strived to emulate St. Joseph by always keeping Christ at the center of his life. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High...

Lowellville – Judith K. “Judy” Simon, 79, of Lowellville, passed away Sunday morning, December 27, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Judy was born May 31, 1941 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Margaret Elizabeth (Brendle) Graham. Besides being a proud homemaker, Judy worked as a dietary aide at Woodside Hospital for 15 years. She also served in numerous roles for the YMAH Housing Lowellville Parks Apartments. Judy belonged to Our Lady of the Holy...