Joseph P. Biery 1952 - 2019   Mineral Ridge - Joseph P. Biery, 67, died Monday, October 21, 2019 at Continuing Health Care at The Ridge, in Mineral Ridge, OH. Joe was born January 26, 1952, to Clarence and Phyllis (McGaughey) Biery in Warren, OH. He attended Howland High School. Joe was a big fan of western movies, old country music and playing cards.         Joe enjoyed a good meal three to four times a day. Uncle Phil liked spending time...

Geraldine O. Shaffer 1931 - 2019   Girard - Geraldine O. “Jerry” Shaffer, 88, died Friday, October 18 at Gillette Skilled Nursing Home in Warren. Geraldine was born September 22, 1931, in Erie, PA, the daughter of Phillip and Francis (Ferguson) Keller. She married Paul L. Shaffer on October 21, 1949. They enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage until his passing in 2009. She leaves behind three sons, Greg (Tammy) Shaffer of FL, Mark (Cathy) Shaffer of Columbus, OH, and Jay...

David D. Keoskey 1971 - 2019   Brookfield - David D. Keoskey, 48, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019. David was born February 3, 1971 in Warren, OH, the son of David Keoskey and Martha Gaydos. He attended Youngstown State University and was a member of the National Rifle Assoc. and the National Pygmy Goat Assoc. David married Sara Keoskey September 4, 2010. He leaves behind his wife, Sara; his mother, Martha Gaydos of Burghill; a sister, Anna Maria Gaydos of Austintown; in-laws, Mary...

Nancy J. Romo 1934 - 2019   Hermitage, PA - Nancy J. Romo, 84, formerly of Brookfield, OH, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 to join her life companion, Michael Romo. Nancy was born December 14, 1934 in Brookfield, Oh, the daughter of Kenneth and Clarabell (Carter) Miller. She worked for G.E. Ohio Lamp in Warren and Miller’s Towing in Youngstown. Nancy devoted her remaining years to the family business, “Romo Septic Cleaning & Repair” to work beside her...

Dorothy M. Gladd 1933 - 2019   Girard - Dorothy M. Gladd, 86, died Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Dorothy was born September 2, 1933 in Sharon, Pa, the daughter of Sam and Pauline (Hajduk) Milikich. She was a graduate of Farrell High School and worked as a secretary for Sharon Steel 25 years, retiring in 1980. Dorothy married her husband of over 41 years, George Edward Gladd, May 20, 1978. She enjoyed traveling, reading,...

Donald C. Van Wyck 1940 - 2019   East Lake, OH - Donald C. Van Wyck, 78, died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home. Donald was born December 27, 1940, in Passaic County, Paterson, NJ, the son of Charles and Shirley (Ferguson) Van Wyck. He was a graduate of Eastside High School in Paterson, and joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany from 1959 to 1962. After leaving the Army, Donald worked as a stock clerk and security guard before working 23 years as an over-the-road truck...

Ruth T. Maier 1935 - 2019   Liberty Twp. - Ruth T. Maier, 84, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at her residence in Liberty. Ruth was born July 9, 1935 in New Castle, PA, the daughter of Rev. George and Bessie (Johnson) Rusu. She was a graduate of South High School in Youngstown. Ruth married Robert A. Maier, who survives her, on February 13. 1960. She enjoyed playing Christian hymns on her piano and was a Pittsburgh Penguins hockey fan. Most of all she loved spending time with her...

Ruby P. Spencer 1925 - 2019 Warren - Ruby P. Spencer, 93, died Wednesday, July 24, at Gillette  Nursing Home in Warren. Ruby was born December 20, 1925, in Weston, WV, the daughter of   Aubrey and Nettie (Lauther) Rymer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Spencer, after 45 years of marriage. A former resident of Champion Twp., Ruby was a member of the Leavittsburg Fish and Game Club. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved entertaining, baking and...

Josephine L. Cordy 1928 - 2019 Lewis Center, OH - Josephine Louise Cordy, 91, was born May 31, 1928, in Clearfield, PA. She resided at 531 Forsythe Ave. in Girard from 1950 until moving to Columbus in October of 2016, due to health-related issues. She passed away peacefully at the Inn at Bear Trail in Lewis Center, Ohio, where she had been residing for the last two and a half years. Josephine was married to Samuel J. Cordy in November of 1950. They were married for 49 years. She belonged...

Ruth L. Nearhoof 1919 - 2019 Sharon - Ruth Louise Nearhoof, 99, of Sharon, PA, passed away at home Monday morning, June 17, 2019. Ruth was born December 4, 1919 in Youngstown, the daughter of     Benjamin and Laura (Speerbrecker) Thomas. She was a graduate of Scienceville High School, which later became North High School in Youngstown. Ruth was a homemaker and worked part-time as a beautician. She was a member of the New Life Lutheran Church and the Ladies Auxiliary...