Lane Family Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel

Canfield - Robert Kovacich, 79, passed away Monday afternoon, August 2, 2021, at his home with his loved ones by his side. Robert was born January 16, 1942, in Niles, the son of the late Michael and Mary (Knezich) Kovacich. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School, class of 1959 and had attended Youngstown State University. He was a US Army Veteran, serving from 1960 to 1963 and had served in Korea. Bob had worked for Higley's Flowers and was the owner / operator of Bob's Lawn Service for many years, retiring in 2005. He was a member of St. Michael Church in Canfield. Bob was an avid fisherman; he loved to cook and garden. He was also a diehard Cleveland Indians and Browns, and YSU...

Nancy L. Webster, 84, of Lordstown, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. Born July 9, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio, Nancy was the daughter of John and Rachel (Graham) Scholten. Nancy was 1955 graduate of West High School. She was a homemaker; a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Bailey Road Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crafting and crocheting. She loved music and was a pianist. Besides her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her sister Jean Ryder and her three grandchildren Jesse Lee Rice, Toby Lee Rice, and Josie Grace Rice. Nancy leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 62 years, Les Wesbter; her...

Austintown Twp. - Doris Jean Balchick (Purola) was born in Youngstown, October 13, 1931. She leaves her daughters, Karen Balchick and Barbara Balchick Koury (John Koury), her granddaughter Lauren Roberts (Dave Wojnowski), and her cherished great grandchildren, Nick, and Amelia Wojnowski. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Balchick, her daughter Linda Balchick Roberts and her parents Helen Purola (Gerbich) and Arnold Purola. Doris will also be missed by her sisters, Cheryl Kincade (Pat Kincade), Diana Stanton, and Carol Lee Peacock as well as her stepmother Doris Purola. She also was a very involved aunt and great-aunt to her numerous nieces, nephews and grand nieces and...

Ida Lee Flick, 92, passed away July 26, 2021. She was born February 7, 1929 to Robert Seibert and Clara Nicklas (Hill) Thornburg in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the granddaughter of David Thomas and Louisa Meade (Walters) Thornburg and Charles William and Ida Matilda (Stunkle) Hill. Ida Lee was born and raised in Martinsburg and grew up on Molar avenue. She helped in the Thornburg family grocery store and later on the family orchards in Maryland. She was baptized, confirmed and raised as a member of Saint John's Lutheran Church in Martinsburg. Ida Lee was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Martinsburg High school in 1947. She married the love of her life John...

Diana Kay Williamson (Dee) joined her husband and grandson, Aydin in heaven July 26, 2021. Dee, as everyone called her was born in Altoona, PA to William and Erma Wishart on June 11, 1945. She graduated from Altoona High School and Altoona Hospital School of Medical Technology. She moved to Youngstown and married Kenneth Williamson on June 20, 1964.. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and they were blessed with three children, Jeffrey (Michele), Deena and Eric (Kristin) and five wonderful grandchildren, Rachel, Colin, Andrew, Alexander and Victoria. She also leaves a sister, sister-in-law and nieces and nephews. She worked 35 years at Western Reserve United Methodist Church. She...

Austintown Twp. - Floyd E. Stephens passed away on Monday evening, July 26, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital main campus. Floyd was born May 25, 1952, in Myrtle Creek, OR., the son of the late Henry and Emma Jean (Sharp) Stephens. He had worked for Republic Steel before becoming an over the road truck driver. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and attended the Kingdom Hall on Four Mile Run Rd in Austintown. Floyd leaves his wife, the former Joyce Roudebush, whom he married November 14, 1970, two children: Ginger (Stan) Cartright of Erie, PA and Tom (Ashley) Stephens of Youngstown, six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Christine, Jonathan, Scott, Cora and Jake, as well as one sister, Barbara Campbell...

Edgar N. Reed ("Eddy") passed away at home in the presence of his wife of 46 years, Peggy, the former Margaret Gorman, and some loving, family members and close neighbors. Eddy was born at home in Miola, Pennsylvania, on October 11, 1947 to Kathryn Marie McCleary and Howard Samuel Reed, the youngest of six children. At the age of three, his father was killed in a car-truck accident. Eventually his mother met a wonderful man, Jack Beck from Youngstown and they married and had two more children. The family moved to East High Avenue in 1960. Later, his mom and Jack returned to settle in Clarion, Pennsylvania, while Ed and his brother, Tom Reed, stayed in Youngstown. He was a graduate of East...

Mona (Rezek) Koneval, 89, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 in Youngstown. Mona was born February 22, 1932 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Ford) Rezek. Mona was a lifetime member of St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church in Youngstown. She attended East High School and, in addition to being a homemaker, worked for Dale Cleaners in Youngstown for more than 30 years. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed spending time with friends, going dancing, and playing the slots and lottery. Mona is survived by her daughter Roberta (Ray) Mansour of Las Vegas, NV; her son Thomas (Toni) Koneval of Hubbard; her brothers, Newman Rezek of Boardman and Randall (Donna) of Louisville, OH;...

Roseann M. Thomas, 77, of Austintown, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Austinwoods Nursing Center. Roseann was born April 16, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Ramunno) Garasky. Roseann was a 1963 graduate of Chaney High School. Roseann was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family, baking, sewing, crocheting and crafting. She was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns fan. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband John Wessenauer whom she married August 26, 1967 and died December 23, 1996. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Ronald Thomas, whom she married February 2, 2002; her daughters Lorie...

Jeffrey Douglas Hahn, Sr. of Youngstown passed away July 19th at his home. Jeff was born July 4, 1967 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph H. and Betty Lou (Hanley) Hahn and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1986. Following graduation, he went to the Carpenter's Union , a career spanning for 35 years. Jeff could create the most amazing things and was truly one of the best to ever pick up a hammer. When he wasn't buiding things, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Jeff enjoyed Nascar (Dale Earnhardt) and football, expecially Michigan and Raiders. Jeff leaves his wife, Susan "Beth"; his son Jeffrey Hahn, Jr, whom he was so proud...

On July 10,2021 Donna Jean Masters, 93, went home to be with loved ones who have gone before her. Donna was born on April 25, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio to Charles and Dorothy (Finch) Moore. She was the eldest of ten children and resided in Youngstown her entire life. Donna was the beloved and respected Matriarch of her family. A devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother; her wisdom, honesty and grace are forever engrained in the generations. She exhibited a genuine love of life and of her family, adopting the optimistic motto, "Life is but a dream." One of her favorite ways to show love was through cooking and baking; Donna's apple pie was an all-time family favorite. On June 24,...

Wladyslaw Piskor, 79 of Austintown died unexpectedly Saturday evening, July 10th at his residence.Wladyslaw, known as Walter was born May 29, 1942 in a Polish Army Camp, Kermine, Russia, a son of the late Antoni and Anna (Jankiewicz) Piskor. Walter served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for General Motors in Tarytown, NewYork for 29 years , coming to this area in 1995 and worked at the General Motors Lordstown Plant for four years, retiring in 1999. Walter enjoyed fishing and was an avid golfer. He leaves his wife, the former Ewa Czarzasty, whom he married September 21, 1985; his daughter, Elzbieta (Jim) Graff of Boardman; two grandchildren, Annia and Oliver. ...

Patricia L. Black, 80, of Austintown, passed away early Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her residence in Austintown. Born August 20, 1940 in Santa Monica, California, Patricia was the daughter of Ernest and Linda (Mackey) Tenney. Patricia was a member of Pro Bass, Bass Angler Society, Mahoning County Coon Hunters and Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 3298, Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of Highway Tabernacle. Patricia loved crafts that included knitting, crocheting and arts and craft. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Clayton Black, whom she married July 17, 1957 and died September 7, 1989. She is also preceded in death by her brother Bob Tenney. She leaves to...

Austintown- A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, with Father Gregory Fedor officiant, for Helen Grivensky, age 92, who passed away Friday evening at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Helen was born August 20, 1928 in Central City, Pennsylvania to the late Metro and Anna Tilnak Hook. Helen met her husband in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, they married June 30, 1951, and together they came to the Youngstown area in 1955, where they established a home and family over 69 years ago. Prior to having children, Helen worked as a Seamstress for over ten years for Weatherbee Coats. After starting a family, Helen dedicated herself to...

WARREN-Mark S. Raub, 64, passed away Thursday evening, July 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1957 in Marietta, Ohio, the son of Thomas F. and Ruth A. (Moore) Raub. Mark was the owner and operator of Raub's Spray Painting and had also been employed in the construction industry. He was a 1975 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Mark enjoyed building and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his mother, Ruth A. Raub of Warren; his son, Alan T. Raub of Austintown; his aunts and uncles, Robert Austin, Sandra Salyer, James Austin, John Austin, Vicki Krafcik, Tammy Austin, Toni Austin and Rebecca Oney; his special cousin, Dorie Roberts and numerous nieces and nephews. Mark...

Liberty Twp. - Deborah Jo Patek, 64, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at her home. Debbie was born May 3, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of John F. Sr. and Patricia A. (Moore) Patek and was a lifelong area resident. She attended the MASCO Workshop and received excellent care at the MCBDD on Javit Court for many years. Debbie was a Christian and loved talking about Jesus. Deborah leaves her sister/guardian, Tina Basile of Diamond, Ohio, two brothers John Patek Jr. of Austintown, Ohio, and David P. Patek of Indiana as well as 4 nieces and 3 nephews. Besides her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by one sister, Christina Patek. Debbie was an angel who had a kind,...

David V. Drake, age 91 died Saturday evening at his residence. David also known as "Punk" was born December 7, 1929, in North Jackson the son of Verl and Edith (Russell) Drake. Punk graduated from North Jackson High School in 1947 and attended Youngstown College. He served four years in the Army Reserves from 1949 to 1953 reaching the rank of Sargent. Punk lived his whole life in North Jackson, retiring from Republic Steel in Warren as General Foreman of Maintenance after 29 years. Punk was a member of the First Federated Church in North Jackson, 50-year Charter member of Meander Masonic Lodge #765, Al Koran Temple of Cleveland, Charter member of North Jackson Fire Department and was...

Austintown TWP -- Julia Ann Ellert, 51, entered into eternal peace on July 1, 2021, at home in Austintown, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Julia was born in Lakewood, Ohio on November 24, 1969 to Diven Gency and Mary (Gilbert) Gency. Julia was a 1988 graduate of Jackson Milton High School and received her cosmetology license from MCCTC, working as a hairdresser for 32 years. She worked most recently with her best friends at Salon Extravaganza. On March 17, 2000, she married her loving husband of 21 years, Clayton William Ellert, and together they raised two children in Austintown, Peyton Olivia Ellert, 22, and Diven William Ellert, 19. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister...

Mrs. Lena M. Jakubec, 72, of Austintown, died early Tuesday morning, June 29, 2021, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center. Mrs. Jakubec was born January 16, 1949, in Beckley, West Virginia and was the daughter of Cyrus D. Clark and Bonnie B. Agee. After graduating from Shady Spring High School, Mrs. Jakubec worked in Washington D.C. for the Department of the Army at Fort Meyer and then at the Pentagon, where she met her husband, before moving to Austintown. Lena was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She enjoyed volunteering at church and loved being a wonderful mother and grandma. Besides her husband, Kenneth P., whom she married November 16, 1968; she leaves a daughter,...

YOUNGSTOWN-Michael "Big Mike" N. Mullins, 61, passed away Monday evening, June 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 16, 1960 in Youngstown, the son of Charles G. and Elsie L. (Forsythe) Mullins. Mike was a 1978 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and graduated from ITT in 2000. He was the equipment manager for the Austintown Fitch Little Falcons for several years. Mike enjoyed being outdoors and spending time at the Bears Den area in Mill Creek Park. He was a skilled cook and also enjoyed reading and drawing. Mike is survived by his nieces and nephews, William (Katie) Bussey of Austintown, Amanda (Scott) Champion of Boardman and Chris (Betsey) Philips of Austintown and numerous...

Beloved mother and grandmother Linda Lee (Dunn) Yuhasz passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021 in New Middletown, OH at the age of 73.Linda is survived by her children, Georgene Wright of Raleigh, NC; Rosemarie Yuhasz of McDonald, OH; Julius (Jamie) Yuhasz of Warren, OH; Joseph (Natalie) Yuhasz of New Middletown, OH; her stepdaughter Concetta Yuhasz-Smith of Pittsville, VA; her brother, George A. (Valerie) Dunn of New Jersey; and her companion Patrick Malone of Lake Milton, OH; Her grandkids, Irene Wright, Leslie Paul Wright, Christopher Yocum, Anthony Talbert, Julius V. Yuhasz, Brett Wagner, Adam Yuhasz, Destiny Carter, Steven Yuhasz, Carly Wagner, Sarah Yuhasz, and Alexander James Yuhasz,...