All Obituaries

Vernon, Ohio - Shirley Grace Melvin, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born on February 26, 1927, in Springfield, Ohio, a daughter of Helen A. (Tew) and Walter W. Reeder, and raised by Cora and George Snyder. A lifelong Vernon resident, Shirley was a 1945 graduate of Vernon  High School. On December 6, 1946, she married Curtis Earl Melvin. She was a member of the Vernon United Methodist Church and served in many...

Monica Anne Zifko, Demigod of Chaos, first daughter of George and Sophie, sister to Georgette Marie, aunt to Preston and Georgette Catriona, passed away early on March 31, 2021.  She is survived by Georgette Marie, Preston, and Georgette Catriona. Monica was born in 1951 and raised in Colebrook, Ohio, on the Zifko family farm where she learned strength, compassion, and kindness - qualities she exemplified and inspired in others for the rest of her life. She graduated from...

Wayne, Ohio - John Semai, Jr., age 81, died on Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Warren, Ohio. He was born on February 13, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Cecelia Elizabeth (Janosik) and John Semai, Sr. John was a 1958 graduate of Williamsfield High School and attended Kent State University. On August 6, 1961 he married Shirley Joan Graves. In 1959 he started working for Andover Industries. He started working on the line and ended his career with AI in a supervisory role, being one of the last...

Jefferson, Ohio - Geraldine Mae Peck Jerome, age 89, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on October 11, 1931, in New Lyme, Ohio, the daughter of Ruby Belle (Burgoon) and Jerald Sobieski Peck. Gerry was a 1949 graduate of New Lyme Deming High School, a 1953 graduate with a bachelors in education from Baldwin Wallace College and earned her masters in education degree from Edinboro State University. An educator...

MaryAnne L. Seaman, age 67, of Andover, OH, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren, OH. She was born October 15, 1953, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of George Hill Sr. and Linda (Nocera) Diana.  She was raised by Anthony Diana and her mother, Linda.  MaryAnne was a 1971 graduate of East High School in Youngstown. Formerly of Espyville, PA, MaryAnne had lived in Andover since 1996.  She was employed...

Jane A. "Janie" Banning, age 72, of Kinsman,OH, died in the comfort of her home on Sunday, March 21, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born July 8, 1948, in Youngstown,OH, a daughter of John A. and Mary M. (Emch) Bartholomew. She was a lifelong area resident and 1966 graduate of Joseph Badger High School; and went on to cosmetology school.  Jane owned and operated her own hair salon, "The Beauty Spot", in her home for many years; and then was employed by JCPenney...

Farmdale, OH--Norma Jean Spencer, age 87, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at home with her family by her side. She was born December 18, 1933, in Punxsutawney, PA, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Hawk) Sherry.  She was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School. She married Sidney Arnold Spencer on April 11, 1953 and they spent 34 years together.   Norma enjoyed sewing and canning; and she spent many hours watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play...

Lee E. Idle, age 80, of Burghill, OH, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown,OH. He was born February 3, 1941, in Warren, OH, a son of Floyd R. and Edith J. (Henderson) Idle. Formerly of Williamsfield, OH, Mr. Idle had lived in Burghill for the past 56 years.  He was employed as a truck driver for many years and retired from Liberty Steel in 2011.  He served as a volunteer for the Burghill/Vernon Fire Department; and was an antique tractor...

Marilyn F. Hughes, age 99, of Andover, OH, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at Shepherd of the Valley in Girard, OH. She was born December 18, 1921, in Andover, OH, a daughter of Nelson "Lee" and Wavie (Gay) French.  She was a 1939 graduate of Andover High School; and was employed by GF Business Equipment in Youngstown.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Andover; and Eastern Star.  Mrs. Hughes enjoyed quilting and reading in her spare time. ...

Kinsman, Ohio - Joann Unger Elmore, age 83, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 29, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Delores (Rodgers) and Francis "Frank" Unger. Joann was a 1955 graduate of Grand Valley High School in Orwell, Ohio. On December 4, 1959, she married Dewey "Mac" McKinley Elmore, Jr. She worked at Packard Electric, Andover Industries and K.D. Manufacturing. She was a member of the Trumbull County...