All Obituaries

Janet L Metz, 82, of Austintown, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at her residence from her long battle with Alzheimer’s. Janet was born on May 13, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA.  The daughter of James R. McWilliams and Mary (Krah) McWilliams.  She grew up in New Castle, PA and graduated from New Castle High School.  She attended Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA, then moved onward to Robert Morris Business School in Pittsburgh for secretarial school.  She...

James (Jimmy) Williams Jr, 58 of Poland, OH  passed away suddenly Thursday January 5th at St Elizabeth’s Hospital. Jimmy was born August 1, 1964, son of the late Eileen Williams and James Williams Sr.  He was a graduate of Struthers High School and a huge Miami Dolphins fan. Jimmy is survived by his sister, Terre Williams (Steve Whitehouse), with whom he resided, and his brother Martin (Mart) Williams. Nephew and nieces Ashley, Mary, and Robbie; great nephew and nieces...

William Reeds passed on January 5, 2023. He was 77. William was born November 18, 1945 to Lula Bell Stevens. He was a steel worker and retired in 1989. He was married to Kathy Reeds until her passing. William leaves behind to cherish his memories; son, Basil Reeds of Southington OH; daughter, Jennifer Reeds of Boardman OH; brothers James Catanese of West Middlesex PA; Howard Catanese of Flint MI; sisters Pam Hilligoss of Indiana; Tina Catanese and Arethma Catanese of Indiana;...

Michelle Lynette Stec passed on December 11, 2022. She was 61. Michelle was born September 2, 1961 in Youngstown OH. to William and Karen (Stanza) Stec. She is a graduate of the Mahoning County School for the Retarded (now Leonard Kirtz School). After graduation Michelle worked at MASCO Industries for 39 years. She passed after battling a brief illness. Michelle always looked forward to her birthday and Christmas. She loved her family deeply and attended all family gatherings. Michelle...

Elizabeth Kay Esker passed on November 13, 2022. She was 61. Elizabeth was born May 11, 1961 in Youngstown Ohio to Robert and Patricia (Tice) Esker. She is a graduate of Poland Seminary High School. She served in the Air Force from 1986 through 1994 and most recently, worked at Amazon as a trainer/customer service representative. Elizabeth had a lust for life with many interests including singing, playing the guitar, traveling and cooking. She was an avid animal lover. Her greatest joy,...

Sharon L. Gregory passed on November 13, 2022. She was 72. Sharon was born May 19, 1950 in Niagara Falls New York to Ralph and Fern Briggs. She was married to Robert Arden Gregory from December 20, 1968 until his passing February 28, 2016. Sharon leaves to cherish her memory granddaughter, Katlyn Gregory of Youngstown, OH and sister, Judith A. Briggs of Carlinville, Ill. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and son,  Robert Arden Gregory Jr. Arrangements have been...

Marilyn Kay Whipkey, 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7:22 AM in Youngstown, Ohio.  She was born on August 23, 1942, to Charles F. and Ella L. (Gehrke) Wesche in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania.    She is survived by sons and their families Arnold Cox and daughters Rachel and Hazie of Tennessee, Richard & Lisa Cox and children Zachary & Shannon Cox, Meredith Longstreath, and Sydney Cox of Ohio, and Ronald & Edna Cox and son Michael Firestone of...

Mildred Lipkovich passed on October 25, 2022. She was 79. Mildred was born on January 30, 1943 in Bessemer Pennsylvania to Raymond Garber. She was married to David Lipkovich. Mildred leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Dennis Timms (Susan) of Struthers OH and sister, Linda Perisco; 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her father and husband. Services are private and have been entrusted to Augustine Funeral Home

Darrell Stokes passed on September 30, 2022. He was 51. Darrell was born March 1, 1971 to Terry Love and Deloise Houston in Talladega Alabama. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Eva Stokes; sons Darrell Colon, Ryan Stokes and Raymel Stokes; daughters, Marshawndrea Bradford, Chestianna Bradford, Darltrice Stokes, Quinche Stokes Sharelle P. Walker and Artavia Holston; brothers, Steven Stokes, Edward Stokes, Marcus Stokes, Terrance Houston; sister, Shauwanda Stokes; step-sister Benita Ray...

Lennett Hammond, 66, transitioned from this life to her heavenly home Sunday September 25,2022 surrounded by her loving family at Greenbrier Healthcare Center. Lennett was born December 18,1955 in Whitehall Alabama; The daughter of late David Griffin and Daria Lou Ball Hooks. Lennett and her family relocated to Youngstown, Ohio in 1967. She was a 1972 graduate of East High School. She met and married the late Joseph Hammond Jr. To this union two children were born; Christopher Hammond and...