All Obituaries

          YOUNGSTOWN – Mary Elizabeth Sheehan, 65, wife of former Catholic Exponent editor Pete Sheehan, died May 21 at UPMC’s Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh after an almost two decade-long battle with cancer.           Born Oct. 13, 1957, in Rockville Centre, Long Island, N.Y., she,  grew up in Valley Stream and later Oyster Bay, Long Island, one of five children of Dolores and...

Lois Jean DiSanti (Peek) “Jeannie” unexpectedly passed away on Monday, May 15th, 2023, at the age of 64. Jeannie was born February 2nd, 1959, in Youngstown Ohio to proud parents Donald and Thelma Peek. Jeannie worked throughout her life in hotel management and resided at 121 Greely Lane Youngstown Ohio 44505 with Samuel Floor. She was a free- spirited person who loved her children, grandchildren, family, and friends so much. You would find Jeannie enjoying her time at home with...

Derrick Duvall of Niles OH passed peacefully in his sleep at home on May 8, 2023. He was 49. Derrick was born December 6,1973 in Youngstown, OH to David and Nancy (Joyce) Duvall. He is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Derrick was caring and friendly and loved to be around his family and friends. He had a heart of gold and enjoyed making people laugh, playing cards, dominoes, pool and watching sci-fi movies. He also had a passion for cars and motorcycles. Derrick is survived by...

Norma Jean Venable Hall Thomas, affectionately known as “Sweet Mama” passed from her Earthly life on May 1, 2023. Norma Jean was born to the late Norman Venable and Lillian Thomas Venable on March 14, 1939 in Youngstown OH. She could bring the house down with her sharp wit and brilliant humor. Norma Jean was also Mother of New Covenant Life Center, under the leadership of the late Pastors Ernest and Susan Roman until she relocated to Youngstown OH. Norma Jean is survived by...

Clifford Richardson passed on April 1, 2023. He was 59. Clifford was born May 16, 1963 in Youngstown, OH to David Lee and Christine(Hampton) Richardson. He is a graduate of South High School and attended West Point Military Academy and served in the United States Army. Clifford was a plant manager at Procter and Gamble in Raleigh North Carolina for 20 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, son, Michael Clifford of North Carolina; daughters, Crystal and Tiffany of Virginia and...

  William Scott Syrjanen Sr. passed on 3/28/2023. He was 77. “Scott” was born May 17, 1945 in New Castle PA to Veikko and PearL (Wood) Syrjanen. He is a 1964 graduate of New Castle High School. Scott worked at Youngstown Sheet and Tube for 20 years and Nick Strimbu Trucking. He was an avid golfer and a loyal fan of Formula 1 racing and The Pittsburgh Steelers. He leaves behind, to cherish his memory, sons, Scott Syrjanen Jr. and Stefan Syrjanen; daughter, Sarah A,...

Robert Michael Roerich passed on March 28, 2023. Was 69. Robert was born June 26,1953 in Kingsville Texas to Salvador Rodriguez and Rebecca Maldonado. He completed his psychiatry Residency program at Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1992. Among his many positions and accomplishments Robert ,most recently, was Medical Director and Co-owner of Associates in Psychiatry Inc. in Boardman Ohio for the last 12 years. He published several journal articles and was the founder of...

Mark Edward Spivey went peacefully, of natural causes in his sleep, to his Heavenly Home on Sunday March 26, 2023.  Mark was the oldest son of Dana Jean Spivey Hill and David Hill. Mark was extremely outgoing and always had a large circle of cousins and friends.  His smile would light up our hearts and telling his jokes would cause you to break out and laugh. He was a very devoted Steelers fan a true die-hard.  His love of Jesus Christ began as a small child at Mount Zion...

Casey Edward Oles of Statesboro Georgia passed on March 19, 2023. He was 37. Casey was born April 17, 1985 in Youngstown, Ohio to John and Vicki Oles. He is a former resident of Boardman OH. Casey was an auto body mechanic for various auto companies. He was an avid motorcycle rider who loved classic cars as well as customizing his own. Casey enjoyed camping and the outdoors. Casey cherished spending time with his daughter and considered most of his friends as family. Casey leaves behind...

Karen Michele Stec passed surrounded by her family on March 15, 2023. She was 79. Karen was born March 31, 1943 in Brownsville Pennsylvania to Dolores Jean Stanza. She loved talking with family and friends, reading, playing the piano, sewing, drawing and crafts, especially knitting. She was selflessly devoted to her family.  Karen leaves behind to cherish her memory, son William A. Stec (Missy) of Poland, OH; daughter, Felicia L. Kachelries of Youngstown, OH; grandsons Terrence Louk...