Lane Family Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel

Douglas H. Bortmas, 66 of Austintown died Thursday afternoon, September 29th at his residence. Douglas, known as Doug was born September 6, 1956 in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Esther (McNeely) Bortmas, Jr. and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1974 and had been a driver for Chieffo's Foods for over 20 years. Doug was an avid car enthusiast, loved everything about cars and could tell you all about all the different makes and models. He enjoyed watching T.V. and especially watching Jeopardy with his wife. Doug was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He leaves his wife, the former Loretta Kay Wharmby, whom he married October 20, 1990; two...

Richard (Dickie) Bates passed away Friday September 23, 2022. Dickie was born September 25, 1947, the son of Paul and Alba Bates. He graduated from Western Reserve High School and then served in the US Navy during Viet Nam. Dickie retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He is survived by his children; Angela, Richie, Kevin, Jessica and Sara. He also leaves his siblings; Mary Ann Stack, Sandra Behe, Paul (Joyce) Bates, John (Lori) Bates several nieces and nephews and cousins. Following Dickies wishes private services were held. Thanks to everyone who loved him and were his friends. We will miss him. Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at...

Berlin Center- Services celebrating the life of Tony Delmont will be 11:00 am Tuesday September 27, 2022, at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. Tony was born February 1, 1933, in Salem the son of Florie and Saraha (Callihan) Delmont and passed away Thursday evening at St. Mary's Alzheimer Center in Columbiana. Tony was the proud owner and operator of American Auto Sales in North Jackson since 1952. He was a member of the Tri-State Antique Car Club, Antique Car Club of America and the Model A Ford Club. Tony is survived by his children; Sonny Delmont of Berlin Center, Jeanne Delmont of North Jackson, sister Anita Seagesman of Shippingburg, PA. 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and...

Berlin Center- Services celebrating the life of Tony Delmont will be at 11: 00am Tuesday September 27, 2022, at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. Tony was born February 1, 1933, in Salem the son of Florie and Saraha (Callihan) Delmont and passed away Thursday evening at St. Mary's Alzheimer Center in Columbiana. Tony was the proud owner and operator of American Auto Sales in North Jackson since 1952. He was a member of the Tri-State Antique Car Club, Antique Car Club of America and the Model A Ford Club. Tony is survived by his children; Sonny Delmont of Berlin Center, Jeanne Delmont of North Jackson, sister Anita Seagesman of Shippingburg, PA. 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren...

Services celebrating the life of Wade Schisler will be Friday 11am at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. Wade passed away Monday evening at the Hospice House. He was born March 11, 1929, the son of Charles and Sarah (Minck) Schisler. Wade graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1947, after graduation he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Wade retired from the Mahoning County Farm Bureau in 1993 as manager after 45 years. After his retirement he was employed as an associate for Lane Funeral Homes for another 20 years retiring in 2014. He was a member of the former Wickcliffe Christian Church where he had served on various committees. He had a love for sports,...

Ralph S. Yakimoff, Jr., 59, passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 16, 2022, following a long, courageous battle with renal disease. Ralph was born August 12, 1963, in Youngstown, Ohio, first born son of Ralph S. Yakimoff, Sr. and Judith Burrows Yakimoff, and was a lifelong Austintown resident. Ralph was a 1981 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Following in the footsteps of his father, he loved "America's Team," the Dallas Cowboys, as well as The Ohio State Buckeyes. He excelled at baseball in his youth and greatly enjoyed sharing the diamond with his brother. Baseball afforded him lifelong friendships. He was a loyal spectator at Fitch football games. Attending the 1995...

On September, 15th 2022 Donald W. Bloom surrounded by his family peacefully died at home, a place he built for his family. Don is remembered and loved for his strong work ethic and devotion to the betterment of his family. He had to start on his own at a very young age due to the death of his parents. He moved from his home in Maryland with his older brother to start a new life in Ohio. There he met his first and only love, Phyllis (Tautkus) Bloom and were married for over 70 years. Having only finished the 8th grade, he was a laborer all his life working as a truck driver for Lyons Transportation. He was able to retire in his mid 50s and enjoyed working part time for his sons. He was...

Niles - A memorial service celebrating the life of Gloria Dean Harrison will be held at 4 PM Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel. Gloria passed away Wednesday evening, September 14, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital with her family by her side after a five-year battle with cancer. Gloria was born January 5, 1967, in Niles, the daughter of the late Walter and Barbara (Heckman) Brown and was a lifelong resident of Niles. She was a 1985 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She worked in data entry for Buckstone West LLC in Austintown where she was an office manager. Gloria was a member of the Niles Presbyterian Church, the Joannie Sisters, and the Yellow...

Austintown -- Viola E. Sallaz, 87, affectionately referred to by her family as "Grandma Bunny" or "The Bunny", passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Viola was born February 28, 1935, in Parshall, ND, the daughter of John and Dagmar (Fasman) Shaw. She worked for G.M. Lordstown / Packard Electric as an assembler. Viola retired from GM. She raised five daughters after her husband Jack Sallaz, whom she married July 11, 1952, passed away in July of 1973. She enjoyed gardening, reading, garage sales, crafting, crocheting, and word finds/crossword puzzles. Her family and friends will miss her dearly and treasure her memory. Viola was known for giving sound advice and always...

BERLIN CENTER-Marjorie J. Roessler, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic. She was born June 10, 1941 in Youngstown, a daughter of William and Plaoma (Schisler) Roessler. Marge was employed at Black Hawk Automotive Plastics in Salem for 18 years, retiring in 2007. She had previously been employed with Patio Doors in Canfield and also Western Reserve Plastics. Marge was a 1959 graduate of Jackson-Milton High School. She was a member of New Road Church, formerly Free Will Baptist Church. Marge loved to camp and she enjoyed fishing and was a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan. Marge is survived by her sisters, Lois Pyles of Lake Milton and Viola Pack of Berlin Center and...

Gerald "Perk" Brown, 87, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. Calling hours are 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17th at Lane Funeral Homes-Austintown Chapel, followed by the Service at 11:30 a.m.

AUSTINTOWN-Gerald L. Brown, 87, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born May 11, 1935 in Coitsville, a son of Paul and Martha (Allen) Brown Harry. Gerald was known by many nicknames, including Jerry, Perk and Brownie. A 1953 graduate of Union High School, Jerry helped to support his family at a very young age with various jobs. Working at Ward Bakery, with the freedom of driving a delivery truck, was one of his favorites. Later, he moved on to Metal Carbide and then Eppinger Concrete in New Bedford, PA. In 1966, he began with the newly opened General Motors Assembly Plant in Lordstown, retiring after almost thirty years. Serving in the U.S. Army, he was stationed in Germany from...

Joan Gwendolyn (Gwen) Pierce of Austintown passed away peacefully at home on September 11th surrounded by her family, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Gwen was born on April 7th, 1942, to Michael and Julia (Hruska) Tovarnak. She grew up in the Lansingville neighborhood of Youngstown, later moving to the Westside and graduating from Chaney High School in 1960. Gwen married the love of her life, Frank, on August 15, 1964. Prior to that, she worked at Grant's Department Store, where she met Donna Bertilacci, who would eventually become her in-law. She then worked as a teller at Dollar Bank before transitioning to homemaker after she and Frank started their family. She returned to the...

Joan Gwendolyn (Gwen) Pierce of Austintown passed away peacefully at home on September 11th surrounded by her family, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Gwen was born on April 7th, 1942, to Michael and Julia (Hruska) Tovarnak. She grew up in the Lansingville neighborhood of Youngstown, later moving to the Westside and graduating from Chaney High School in 1960. Gwen married the love of her life, Frank, on August 15, 1964. Prior to that, she worked at Grant's Department Store, where she met Donna Bertilacci, who would eventually become her in-law. She then worked as a teller at Dollar Bank before transitioning to homemaker after she and Frank started their family. She returned to the...

Marna Rae Apisa, 83, of Mineral Ridge passed away Saturday evening at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. Marna was born October 26, 1938, in Warren the daughter of Frank S. and Ione (Morris) Ludwick. She was a 1956 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and worked for 15 years in payroll for Ohio Corrugating Company until her retirement in September of 1975. Marna enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafting, and working puzzles. She was a master at sewing and worked on many gowns over the years. Her husband, Andrew Apisa, whom she married June 22, 1974, passed away April 12, 2013. Marna leaves four children, one son Andrew (Amber) Apisa of Girard, three daughters, Debra (Mike) Haines of Winchester,...

Marna Rae Apisa, 83, of Mineral Ridge passed away Saturday evening at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. Marna was born October 26, 1938, in Warren the daughter of Frank S. and Ione (Morris) Ludwick. She was a 1956 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and worked for 15 years in payroll for Ohio Corrugating Company until her retirement in September of 1975. Marna enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafting, and working puzzles. She was a master at sewing and worked on many gowns over the years. Her husband, Andrew Apisa, whom she married June 22, 1974, passed away April 12, 2013. Marna leaves four children, one son Andrew (Amber) Apisa of Girard, three daughters, Debra (Mike) Haines of Winchester,...

Deborah Kay Phillips, 53, Austintown, Ohio. Deborah "Debbie" went to be with her Lord and her family Saturday September 10th surrounded by family and friends. Debbie was a lifelong resident of Austintown where she graduated from Fitch High School in 1987. She held many jobs over the years from hair stylist to hospital worker. But she made a career out of caring for the disabled as an Independent Provider through the Ohio DODD. A job that she lovingly held until her cancer diagnosis. Aside from caring for the disabled, Debbie was a loving daughter to her parents the former Gomar & Eleanor Phillips, and sister to her three brothers, Jimmy, David, & Mark All of which, sadly, preceded...

Ernest Lee Coffey, 72 passed away peacefully on September 8, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Ernest was born on February 16, 1950, in Cleveland the son of Lee T. Coffey and Dorothy (Jackson) Corbin. On November 9, 1990, he met the love of his life the former Peggy Ann Beal. They were united in marriage on May 21, 1993, sharing thirty-two years together. A graduate of Shaw High School, Ernest excelled at basketball holding the record for the most points and rebounds in one high school game, a record that has not been broken. In addition to basketball, he also exceled at track and field and baseball. He attended college on a basketball scholarship and travelled through out...

Mineral Ridge - George H. Saare, 64, of Mineral Ridge passed away Thursday evening, September 8, 2022, at St. Joseph's Hospital. George was born December 17, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of William and Ruth (Pullin) Saare. He was a 1976 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and had worked as a Medical Coder in the Healthcare Industry in this area as well as in Florida and Kentucky. George moved back to Mineral Ridge to help take care of his ageing parents. George enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his beloved cat Chester. He was a member of the Mineral Ridge VFW Auxiliary. George leaves his sister, Karen Cassano and her husband Paul of Austintown, two nephews, Samuel...

Mineral Ridge - George H. Saare, 64, of Mineral Ridge passed away Thursday evening, September 8, 2022, at St. Joseph's Hospital. George was born December 17, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of William and Ruth (Pullin) Saare. He was a 1976 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and had worked as a Medical Coder in the Healthcare Industry in this area as well as in Florida and Kentucky. George moved back to Mineral Ridge to help take care of his ageing parents. George enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his beloved cat Chester. He was a member of the Mineral Ridge VFW Auxiliary. George leaves his sister, Karen Cassano and her husband Paul of Austintown, two nephews, Samuel...

Dorothy L. Schoenfeld, 86, of Canfield passed away Wednesday morning September 7, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health Boardman Campus surrounded by her friends and family. Dorothy was born September 29, 1935, in Fairview, PA., the daughter of Robert and Pauline (Mertland) Jack. She graduated from Karns City High School and attended Youngstown State University. Dorothy was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Wickliffe Presbyterian Church. Dorothy was an avid golfer and bowler. Dorothy leaves her husband, William J. Schoenfeld, whom she married June 1, 1955, three sons, Robert, Schoenfeld, Steve (Nancy) Schoenfeld, and Bill (Andera)...