Lane Family Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel

Thomas E. Butcher, 70, of Austintown, passed away Thursday morning, November 30th at his residence after an extended illness. He was born October 24, 1953 in Painesville, OH, a son of William and Florence (Smith) Butcher. Tom was a 1972 graduate of Jefferson High School. He worked as a track inspector for the CSX railroad for 40 years, retiring in 2013. He married the former Debbie J. Hammond on October 10, 1987. They shared 36 years of marriage and many happy memories together. She survives him. Tom was a member of the Lake Milton Fat Man's Club. He enjoyed listening to music, gardening, and working in his yard. Tom's greatest joy was his family. He loved spending time with them...

Janet R. Garland, 86, passed away on Tuesday November 28th, 2023 at St. Elizabeths in Boardman. She was born September 24th, 1937 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio and was the daughter of Olin and Vivian (Lewis) Heitman. She grew up in Mineral Ridge where she graduated high school in 1955 and was baptized in Mineral Ridge Church of Christ. As for Janets career, she started as a secretary for National Gypsum and Ohio Edison and would later work at Hallmark in the Southern Park Mall for 17 years. In Janets early years, she would meet the man who would become not only her high school sweetheart but the love of her life, Kay E. Garland. Janet and Kay were married on June 15th, 1957, which she considered...

Kenneth A. Purnell, 83 of Lordstown, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, November 28th, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. He was born October 26, 1940 in Grier City, PA, the son of Roland A. and Martha M. Volasky Purnell. Ken was a 1958 graduate of Newton Falls High School. He worked as a security officer for General Motors Lordstown for 27 years, retiring in 1993. After his retirement Ken worked as the locker room manager for The Trumbull Country Club in Warren from 1994-2007. He married the former Karen S. Platt on May 28, 1966. They shared 57 years of marriage and many wonderful memories together. She survives him. Ken was a longtime member of the Lordstown Christian...

Surrounded by his loving family, Robert (Bob) L. Morgan, 96, died peacefully on November 26, 2023. Son of the late Edward and Helen Morgan; Bob was also pre-deceased by a brother Edward, of Columbus, Ohio. He was extremely fortunate to marry twice - to the late Elizabeth (Brown) Morgan, with whom he had two sons, Lawrence (Barb) and Jonathan (Barb Etchells). Bob later married Monteen (Pollock) Morgan, with whom he had three stepchildren: Deborah Bengala, Jim and Tim Evans. He was blessed to also have eight grandchildren: Jennifer Allanson (Joe), Beth Bengala, James Bengala (Kristina), Robert Etchells, Tim Etchells, Kevin Etchells, Felicia Kutchel (Dan) and Michael Morgan. In addition to...

Ronald C. Wilson, 81, of Austintown, passed away Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd, at the Assumption Village Nursing Center in North Lima after an extended illness. He was born April 15, 1942 in Youngstown, the son of Charles and Nan (Coalmer) Wilson. Ron was a 1960 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Navy, being honorably discharged in 1963. After his military service Ron went to work as a truck driver for the Coca Cola Company beginning in 1968. He worked for more than 35 years, retiring in 2003. He married the former Joanne B. Drabik on April 23, 1966. They shared 57 years of marriage and a lifetime of wonderful, happy memories....

Howard I. Crum, 95 of Austintown passed away Tuesday evening at Austinwoods Rehabilitation Center. Howard was born March 28, 1928 in Youngstown, a son of the late Irving and Ida (Youngen) Crum and was a lifelong area resident. Howard worked as a mechanic and later a supervisor for Ohio Edison for 42 years ,until he retired in 1991. Howard was a person who did not like to sit still. He enjoyed music in the park on Tuesdays, playing cards, lottery scratch tickets, and he always had a dog on his lap or by his side. He liked to keep busy working on cars in his garage, always keeping his truck clean and waxed, building projects and fixing things that needed to be repaired. He loved his family...

Curtis E. Barbour, 95 of Youngstown, Ohio, left this earth peacefully surrounded by his loving family members on November 13, 2023. Curt was born in Clymer, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1928. He was the son of Wendell and Nellie Motter Barbour, moving to New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1944. Curt joined the U.S. Army in 1946-1949 serving as a Military Ordinance Officer in the Philippines and in Okinawa, Japan. After his service in the military, Curt took a job at the Youngstown Sheet Tube/LTV Steel, where he was a maintenance foreman/electrician in the Coke Plant. In 1953 Curt met his sweetheart Helen Kardas, marrying her June 18, 1954. They resided on the west side of Youngstown where they raised...

Paul L. Colla, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 8th, 2023 at Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born the son of Clara (Weitzman) Colla and Samuel Colla in the city of Youngstown, Ohio on July 23rd, 1947. He was a graduate of Wilson High School, class of 1965 and worked as the dairy manager at Fisher Fazio's for many years. Paul eventually went on to work at the family business, Collas Market. Paul really enjoyed playing the lottery games, going to the casino, and bowling. He was a hardworking man who always made time for his 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter Lisa (Christopher) Ford, brother John...

Anna Marie (Cerimele) Vujcec, 86, a longtime resident of Austintown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Proud of her Italian heritage, she was born to Emidio and Alice (Sebastian) Cerimele on August 29, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, and was a 1955 graduate of East High School. Anna Marie and her husband, John Vujcec Sr., were married February 7, 1959 at Immaculate Conception Church in Youngstown and became charter members of St. Joseph Church in Austintown in the 1960's. She believed in God and drew much strength, particularly in her later years, from personal prayers. She enjoyed cooking Italian dinners with homemade spaghetti sauce...

Arthur W. Weaver North Jackson, Ohio Art Weaver passed away on Wednesday November 1, 2023 in his own home on his farm surrounded by family. Art was born on June 25, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph B. Weaver and Jessie (Henry) Weaver McKinley. Art graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1961. He attended Youngstown State University earning a Bachelor's Degree. Art was a Foreman with Delphi Packard Electric until his retirement in 1998. Art was an active member of the North Jackson community serving on the Zoning Board for many years. He was a member of the Mahoning County Farm Bureau serving on the Board of Trustees. Many of his childhood lifelong friends raised...

Arthur W. Weaver North Jackson, Ohio Art Weaver passed away on Wednesday November 1, 2023 in his own home on his farm surrounded by family. Art was born on June 25, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph B. Weaver and Jessie (Henry) Weaver McKinley. Art graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1961. He attended Youngstown State University earning a Bachelor's Degree. Art was a Foreman with Delphi Packard Electric until his retirement in 1998. Art was an active member of the North Jackson community serving on the Zoning Board for many years. He was a member of the Mahoning County Farm Bureau serving on the Board of Trustees. Many of his childhood lifelong friends raised...

Maureen Howells passed away peacefully at Hospice House on the morning of October 26th, 2023. Maureen was born to Kenneth and Rosemary (Welsh) Howells on July 10, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio. Maureen made her home at Gateways to Better Living, where she attended Gateway's workshop. Maureen, affectionately known as "Mo" was loved by her roommates and everyone that participated in her care. She could be feisty but was also sweet. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and spending time listening to the Beatles, her favorite band. She loved everything that was sparkly and preferably pink. Maureen was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind her roommates and friends; Carolyn, Heidi, Nada...

James V. McCormick, 78 of Austintown, passed away Sunday evening, October 22, 2023 at his residence. James was born July 12, 1945 in Youngstown, a son of the late Daniel and Kathleen (O'Hara) McCormick and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Fitch High School in 1965, where he played football, winning state champs in 1963. The team was just inducted into the Austintown Fitch Hall of Fame. James had worked at General Motors, Lordstown Plant for 31 years, retiring in 2020. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Council #3930 of the church. He was a former Democrat Precinct committeeman and also a member of the Austintown...

LORDSTOWN-Theresa A. Hagerty, 72, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 18, 1951 in Altoona, PA, a daughter of Charles T. and Helen Y. (Capece) Benton. Theresa was employed with Vista Windows, retiring in 2008. She attended East High School. Theresa is survived by her fiance, Keith Guy, Sr.; her daughters, Renee (Rich) Kellar of Bradenton, FL, Becky Hagerty of Hubbard and Robyn (Keith Guy, Jr.) Hagerty of Lordstown; her sister, Susie Matola of Lordstown; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. According to her wishes there are no calling hours or services. Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send...

AUSTINTOWN--Linda Lee (Ortz) Pallotta, 72, of Austintown, Ohio passed away Monday evening, October 16th, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born on July 28th, 1951 in Youngstown, the daughter of J. Lawrence Ortz and Virginia Pearl (Porter) Ortz. Linda was a 1969 graduate of Austintown Fitch and married the love of her life Russell Pallotta Sr. on August 4th, 1969 and spent 50 golden years with him by her side until his passing on April 9th, 2020. She was a housewife and loving mother to her 2 beautiful children, with whom she cherished. Linda enjoyed gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, her horse Rusty, and her 2 pups, Tinkerbell and Roxy. Linda leaves behind to cherish...

Coralee (Corky) Morrissey, 78, passed away with family by her side at Austin Woods in Austintown on October 7th,2023. She was born in Youngstown to Arabella and William Fredericks. Corky continued the family's love for the horse industry, she proudly owned, showed and truly enjoyed the Saddlebred horse. Corky spent her working career in the optical industry. She was admired and respected throughout her profession. Corky is survived by her daughter, Julia Rondina and her Granddaughter Olivia Rondina, both of Fort Myers, Florida. She also leaves her step children, Margie (Gregg)Melfe of Austintown, Tim(Chancey) Morrissey of Medina, Kevin(Kathy) Morrissey of Gibsonia, Pa, Matthew...

Carol Rae (Davis) Yarab, 86, of North Jackson, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 5th, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born a daughter of the late Vernon C Davis and Pauline (Platt) Davis on March 1st, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was a 1955 graduate of Jackson Milton High School and went on to marry the love of her life Eugene R Yarab on October 20th 1956, whom she met at Pointview Dance Hall. Carol was a homemaker for many years, as well as an administrative assistant and executive secretary at EPI and Meridian Arms, with whom she retired. Carol was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was member of the St. James Altar and Rosary Society, now known...

AUSTINTOWN-Danny Ray Davidson, 53, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. He was born April 21, 1970 in Youngstown, a son of Jerome "Duke" and Nancy K. (Wright) Davidson. Danny was employed with the Tamarkin Co. for 20 years. He was a 1988 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Association. Danny was a jack-of-all-trades and loved to work on cars and he took a special pride in building guitars for his son Cody. Danny is survived by his parents, Duke and Nancy Davidson of Austintown; his son, Dakoda Ray Davidson of Boardman and his brothers and...

Private funeral services were held at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church on October 2, for Alvira M Serluco, who passed away September 28,2023, a month short of her 100th birthday. The only child of Francesco and Gina D'Altorio Sarrocco, Alvira was born October 31,1923 in Campbell, OH where she resided most of her life. She was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University. She was a teacher in the Campbell School System for 40 years, primarily in 3rd grade, retiring in 1987. A life member of the Ohio Education Association, National Education Association, and the Mahoning County Retired Teachers Association, Alvira was also a...

AUSTINTOWN-Ethel A. Varney, 97, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Austinwoods Nursing Home in Austintown. She was born July 31, 1926 in Brookings, South Dakota, a daughter of George and Clara Selken. Ethel was a home-maker. She loved gardening and planting flowers and would then sit in the sun to watch the birds at the birdfeeder. Ethel enjoyed puzzles, playing cards, checkers (which she was very good at!) and reading romance novels. She also enjoyed embroidery and collecting colorful beaded necklaces. Her husband, Harold L. Varney, whom she married January 6, 1951, died February 27, 1979. Ethel is survived by her daughter, Carol A. Varney of Austintown and her sister, Dorothy...

James Rhoads, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Mercy Health with his family by his side. James was born in Youngstown to parents Jean and Howard Rhoads on August 22, 1945. He attended Hubbard High School and went on to enlist in the United States Air Force where he served as a Loadmaster on C130's. He served four years, two of which were in Vietnam. He belonged to the Ellsworth VFW Post 9571 and the American Legion. He loved his country and the American flag. Following his honorable discharge in the Air Force, he married his wife of 50 years, Mary Lou (Flint) Rhoads and lived in North Jackson, Ohio, raising their two children, Jean and James. Jim worked for Youngstown...