All Obituaries

Brandi N. Recklies (White) passed on September 24, 2022. She was 43. Brandi was born in Youngstown OH, May 19, 1979 to James White and Jill Hahn. She graduated from Austintown Fitch and Mahoning County JVS with a cosmetology license. Brandi married Alan Recklies March 4, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memory husband, Alan Reclies; father, Jim White; stepchildren, Joseph Burnham of Niles, OH, Christine Hallett of Youngstown, OH, Daniel Burnham of Madisonville, KY, ; aunt Debbie Bowser;...

Naloni Christine Marie Addison Simpkins passed on September 19, 2022. She was 1. She was born in Youngstown, OH May 12, 2021 to Breonia Simpkins. Naloni was loved by everyone and had four special nick names; “Loni”, “Stuffins”, ”Bandz” and “Noni”. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: mother, Breonia Simpkins; brothers, Jordan Addison, Adrian Addison, Savion Addison and Payton Jones; sister, Athena Jones; great grandmothers, Judy Hoes and...

Robert Edward Snyder Jr. passed on September 11, 2022. Robert “Bob” Snyder Jr. was born August 24,1955 to Robert Snyder Sr. and Marie Snyder (Crish) in Youngstown, OH. He was a graduate of Canfield High School and then, Bowling Green State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. Bob married Peggy Jo Weber September 1977. He retired in 2016 after 37 years of service as a claims adjuster and supervisor with Westfield Insurance Group. Bob had many interests and...

Johnny Aponte peacefully passed away on Tuesday September 7, 2022, in his home.  He was born in Youngstown, OH on December 7, 1959. Johnny served in the US Army, assigned to Germany from 1977 to 1980, he was granted Honorable Discharge. He graduated from East High School and continued his education at New Castle School of Trades. Johnny was a professional auto body worker and mechanic. He worked many years at Burgess Auto Body, Maaco and Marion Auto, while also working...

James G. Marin0 was born April 4, 1945 to Joseph and Maryann (Aveni) Marino. He married Rose Marie Schemetti on August 28, 1971. She passed June 30, 2010. James worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube , LB Foster Company and various other companies through the years. He enjoyed fishing , hunting for artifacts and playing the guitar. He had a sweet tooth which probably led to his passion for baking. He is survived by his daughters, Ann Marino, Donna Marino (Kate); brother, Frank Marino;...

Youngstown, OH -Kathleen Hart, formerly Ellis, 76, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 17, at Hospice House. Kathy was born February 16, 1946, in Tampa, FL. Kathleen was proud to have worked as a nurse’s aide and later a maintenance supervisor at Assumption Nursing Home and then Sunrise of Poland for a combined 30 years. In retirement she enjoyed caring for the plants at Lowe’s in Monroeville, PA. She also really enjoyed setting up at local flea markets to share her...

Ronald Charles Garvey, 70, passed away August 16, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.  Ron was born January 31, 1952 in New York City, NY, son of George and Frances (Buser) Garvey.                 After high school, Ron moved to Florida and worked as a diver at Ocean World, where he also wrestled alligators and trained animals.  In Florida, he met and later married the love of his life, Joyce (Goist)...

Daniel Alan Peek “Danny” passed on July 31, 2022. He was 46. Danny was born September 5, 1975 in Youngstown OH to Daniel Weidner and Lois Jean Desanti. Danny worked very hard throughout his life and for the past 25 years he provided for his family as a roofer. He worked hard but always maintained good spirits on the roof, joking, singing and teaching others. Danny had a passion for life, family and God. He enjoyed so many things…music, outdoors, gardening and cooking on...

David Murray passed on 7/31/22. He was 61. He was married to Jan Goins. They were best friends and the love of each other’s lives for 24 years. Although a native of Ohio, David resided in California for 38 years during which time he was a foreign auto technician and latter an apartment maintenance technician. In 2020 David, his wife and two dogs moved back to Ohio. so that David could be closer to his elderly mother whom he adored and Carol Griffin who he also adored and called...

Stephen Simon was born October 25,1937 in Gyor Hungary to Joseph and Katalin (Meszaros) Simon. He came to America in 1956 as a refugee eager to start his American dream. Soon after arriving here, he learned English and was hired by IBM, where he worked for 35 years. Stephen married the love of his life, Carolyn in 1963. His pride and joys were his four children, twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He loved them greatly and would do anything for them. His many hobbies...