All Obituaries

Anthony Direnzo passed April 23, 2022. He was 54. Anthony was born in Youngstown, OH on February 8,1968 to Vincent Vitale and Rose Direnzo (Yeager). Anthony is a graduate of Chaney High School. He was a self- employed contractor / painter. He married Lisa Direnzo (Vitullo) on September 2, 1995. Anthony had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. He was always quick to lend a helping hand. He had a great sense of humor, always making jokes. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan who...

Laura Jane Gourley passed peacefully surrounded by her family on April 22, 2022. She was 69. Laura was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 19, 1952 to John Raggo and Laurie Hamilton. She was married to Charles Gourley from 1979 until his passing in 1993. Laura was a STNA at Little Forest among other nursing homes. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. ”This is the legacy we have from you.” There is no love like the love from a mother and...

David Rankin David Earl Rankin passed on April 19, 2022. He was 82. David was born July 12, 1939 in Youngstown to Elmer Rankin. David was a repairman. He was married to Carole Rankin from 1978 until her passing in 2018. David leaves behind to cherish his memory: sons Glen McMurray of Youngstown OH, Gary McMurray of Youngstown OH and Pat McMurray of Ocala FL; daughters, Jodie McMurray of Youngstown OH  and Julie McMurray of Youngstown OH. He is preceded in death by his parents and...

Andrew John Hamrock Jr. passed on April 9, 2022. He was 77. Andrew or “Andy” was born in Youngstown,. OH on October 18,1944 to Andrew and Anne (Malutic) Hamrock . He was a baker at a number of establishments including Giant Eagle. He was married to Joan (Golubich) on June 6, 1965. Andy leaves behind to cherish his memory: wife, Joan of Youngstown OH; son, Andy Hamrock of California; daughters Tina Debonis (Eddie) of Sharon PA and Lisa Williams (Mike) of Arizona; sisters, Mary...

Suffield, OH - Mary Angela (Angie) Kline, 73, passed away peacefully at Akron City Hospital from pulmonary fibrosis on April 8th, 2022. Angie was born on November 30, 1948 to the late George and Margaret Biltz. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School (Randolph) and St. Mary’s High School (Akron) in 1966. She graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and worked as an RN for 43 years at St. Thomas Hospital and Crystal Clinic. Angie was a devoted wife, mom, and grandma. She loved...

Donald Allen Picked passed on April 4, 2022. He was 61. Donald was born in Youngstown on March 30, 1961 to Raymond Pick and Della Wright. He graduated at New Castle School of Trades and later worked at North Star Steel. Anyone who knew Donald will say how much he loved scratch - offs. Most of all, he loved his family and friends and loved spending time with them. He was well cared for by his friend James Adams during his final moments. Donald leaves behind to cherish his memory: son,...

Daniel Bryant Jones passed on March 29, 2022. He was born December 16, 1985 in Youngstown, OH to Sherl Jones. He is a graduate of Clearwater High School in Clearwater Florida. He was a house manager at Penny Behavioral Health. There are two words that best describe Dan: “Gentle Giant”. If you were lucky enough to be his friend you were treated like family. If you were family, his love was unconditional. Dan’s greatest accomplishment was his children. He was a...

Samuel J. Gordon Jr. passed on March 24, 2022. He was 73. Samuel was born February 26,1949 in Washington D.C. to Samuel J. Gordon Sr. and Rebecca Williams. He attended Campbell Memorial School. Samuel served in the United States Army where he became disabled. He worked as a supervisor at The Ford Motor Company. He was also a member of VFW Post 6488, Donald Lockett, Hubbard Ohio. Samuel leaves behind, to cherish his memory: Companion, Toni Hopkins; Son, Samuel Robinson of Youngstown OH;...

Theresa “Terry” Latimore-Kennedy departed this life on March 01,2022 with her family at her side. Born on August 03,1951, she was the daughter of the late Floyd McDuffie Jr. and Pearl Latimore-Phelps, and the late Edward Phelps who raised her. She was united in marriage to James Kennedy on November 05, 2011. A dedicated daughter, wife, mother and sister, Terry cared for her mother, and then her husband James until their passing. She was a great bowler for over 50 years in many...

Mr. Johnny James Favors Sr. affectionately known as “Jimmy”, 65 of Youngstown, Ohio transitioned to eternal rest February 28,2022 from Beeghly Oaks Nursing Facility, Boardman, Ohio. Mr. Favors was born November 14,1956 in Youngstown, Ohio; a son of Mary K. Favors. He was reared by his Uncle Carl and Aunt Inez Neely of Youngstown, Ohio. He was an Army Veteran and was formerly employed by General Motors and Southern Park Mall. He enjoyed cooking, loved dancing as well as singing;...