All Obituaries

Lowellville- Vincent Lee Taylor, Jr., 51 passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2024. Lee was born January 11, 1973 in Ashland, OH and graduated from Ashland High School. Lee was a heavy haul truck driver for many years prior to the most recent employment with Northeastern Trucking Company as a driver and mechanic. Lee was known for being able to fix just about anything and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. Lee enjoyed sports and almost all outdoor...

In Loving Memory of Elsie Mateo-Gomez Sunrise Sunset September 20th 1963 - March 22nd 2024 Elsie Mateo-Gomez passed on March 22, 2024. She was 60. Elsie was born September 20, 1963 in  a Gomez, Alexis Rodriguez, D. Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez, Elsa Rodriguez, Veronica Rodriguez, Eric Rivera, and Erica Arlene Rivera. Lilly has sadly passed away on March 22, 2024, after a long battle with lung cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully at home in Youngstown, OH surrounded by family...

Arthur Joseph Pinter Jr.(Joey) of Austintown passed on February 23, 2024. He was 77. Joey was born to Arthur and Betty Pinter. He loved music and played in several bands. Joey played a number of stringed instruments including guitar and fiddle. He also played the keyboard. Joey leaves behind to cherish his memory his sister, Margaret A. Pinter. Services are private and have been entrusted to Augustine Funeral Home.  

Corey Dionne Foster passed on January 28, 2024. He was 44. Corey was born May 12,1979 in Luverne Alabama to Charles Wright and Mary Helen Foster. He was raised by his stepfather, Shirley V. Johnson. Corey is a 1997 East High School graduate. He was married to Tanisha Lyle Foster June 21, 2008. Corey leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Tanisha Foster; daughters, Raven Gilliam, Corynne Foster Lyle and Kalani Foster; stepchildren, Isaiah Lyle and Lawrence Young Lyle; stepfather,...

LaVerne Venable Harrison AKA “Dirty Red”, was born in Youngstown Ohio to parents Russell Venable Sr. and Martha Venable. LaVerne was a homemaker who was an  extreme Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved playing Bingo. As Laverne heads home to the lord she leaves to cherish in her memory her two children, son Silverster Cox III, daughter Sharonda Cox and daughter-in-law Sonya Scott. She will also leave behind her nine grandchildren Sharhonda, Xavier, Sydney, Carena, Trinity,...

Zachariah E. Croom, 16 of Youngstown OH born April 27, 2007 to Latonia Lake and Steve Croom. Zachariah was a Junior at Chaney High school while practicing welding at Choffin Technical Center. He was a very vibrant and energetic young man full of laughter and many talents. He loved playing basketball, football, wrestling and video games. Although his life was short lived he brought joy to everyone around him and will be deeply missed. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, his Mom...

Myrna Jean King of Poland, OH passed on January 21, 2024. She was 77. She was born on November 11, 1946 in Roanoke Virginia to Steven Bell and Hazel Lowry. Myrna was married to Steven Ray King until his passing in 2009. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; sons Reno King and David Steven King and a host of grandchildren. Services are private and have been entrusted to Augustine Funeral Home.

Joseph Michael “Mike” Venable was born October 20, 1954 in Youngstown Ohio to Russell and Martha Venable. After serving in the United States Army he joined Roofers Local 71 until his retirement. Mike was an accomplished drag racer. He was also a member of the motorcycle club “Brothers of the Hammer”. He was affectionately known as “Vega Mike” and “Glide”. Mike was one of 10 children. He leaves to cherish his memory; wife of 38 years, Fern...

Nelson Santiago Laboy, 62, of Campbell, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at St. Elizabeth hospital Youngstown on Monday, January 8th, 2024.  Nelson was born on September 24,1961 in Youngstown, Ohio; the son of Santos and Maria Santiago. Nelson grew up in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico where he graduated high school and attended some college. He later returned to Campbell, Ohio where he would live the remainder of his life.  He was a lead diesel mechanic and part of the...

Lydia Ann Young passed on December 17, 2023. She was 56. Lydia was born February 2, 1967 in Youngstown, OH. to James and Mary Louise (Greene) Young. She was a home health care professional. Lydia leaves to cherish her memory, son, Donnie Lawrence Jr.; daughter, Brittanie Lawrence; brother, Jimmy Young; sisters Denise Graffins, Cathy Beaulieu, Susanne Goodspeed, Mary Jaine Weimer; grandchildren, Jasmine Ayala, Sophia Ayala, Aubrey Ayala, Damian Ayala and Maribella Ayala. She is preceded...