All Obituaries

  Deacon Henry E. Newby, Sr., of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, following a period of declining health. He was 81. Henry was born on January 19, 1939, in Huntsville, Alabama, a son to Willie Walter and Laura Mae (Harden) Newby. He attended school at Council Training High School, Huntsville, where he played various sports. In 1959, Henry moved to Farrell, Pennsylvania. He was an accomplished Bass player, showcasing his professional talents for the...

  Peter “Pete” D. Berecek, of Brookfield, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, while at home following a period of declining health. He was 80. Peter was born January 13, 1940, at home in Hartford, Ohio, a son to Steven M. & Frances B. (Palakovic) Berecek. He was a 1957 graduate from Brookfield High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Airforce Reserves, where he served his country proudly for 6 years. Meanwhile, he furthered his studies while...

  Denise J. Swab, of Campbell, Ohio, formerly of Brookfield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2021, while a patient in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio. She was 41. Denise was born September 24, 1979 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter to Floyd D. & Cheryl A. (Ridinger) Majors. She graduated from Brookfield High School in 1998 and married John R. Swab, III, on February 12, 2005. She worked a number of jobs in retail throughout the valley. In her spare...

  Dolores “Dee” Jean Zanolli, of Masury, Ohio, gracefully passed away in her sleep at home January 9, 2021, following an extended illness. She was 85. Dolores was born May 1, 1935, in East Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, a daughter to Charles and Gladys (Richmond) Heckman, Sr. She married the man of her dreams, Patrick Zanolli, on September 19, 1955. Together, they started a family, and born to this union were: Stephen, Janice, Scott, John, and Jeff. In addition to...

  Gail L. “Nana” Patrick, of Vienna, Ohio, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, January 6, 2021 while a patient at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, Warren, Ohio, following a brief illness. She was 77. Gail was born December 4, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to Leo D. and Viola M. (Leigh) Witherow. She married the love of her life, John G. Patrick, on January 17, 1961. Together they started a family, where she was a proud homemaker for their children, Karri...

  Mary Anna Evans, of Hubbard, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, while a resident at Heritage Manor, Youngstown, Ohio. She was 95. Mary Anna was born on April 6, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter to Maxwell Lewis, Sr. & Zula Rae (Webb) Bible. She graduated in 1944 from Brookfield High School, where she was crowned homecoming queen. On June 4, 1949, she married the love of her life, Erwin Mark Evans. Together they started a family and born to this union were...

  Heather A. Mickel, of Niles, Ohio, quietly passed away in her sleep on Monday, December 28, 2020, surrounded by her family while at home following a very brief illness. She was 59. Heather was born on August 24, 1961, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter to James R. & Mary Elizabeth (Wright) Donaldson. She graduated in 1979 from Mathews High School, and furthered her education by obtaining an associate degree from Kent State University Trumbull Campus. She worked as a Library...

  Clark M. Robertson, of Masury, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 28, 2020, following a sudden illness. He was 80. Clark was born May 7, 1940 in Marlington, West Virginia, a son to Thelbert Houdyshell & Bertha (Bergess) Houdyshell-Robertson. He worked as a Plant Manager for Howell Industries, Masury, for 25 years before he retired. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching NASCAR and cheering on old #3, Dale Earnhardt Sr. Survivors include: his wife, Carol...

  Robert C. Timko, of Vienna, Ohio, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, December 28, 2020, while a patient at Shepherd of the Valley, Liberty Township, Ohio, following an extended illness. He was 97. Robert was born July 10, 1923 in Wheatland, Pennsylvania, a son to John A. & Susan (Korpa) Timko. Bob selflessly left his home to defend our flag and to help keep our country free when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the WWII. He was assigned to the USS LSM #470 and his...

  Ronald “Ron” E. Simco, of Brookfield, Ohio, was called home on Monday, December 14, 2020, while a patient at St. Joseph Medical Center, Warren, Ohio, following complications with COVID-19. He was 83. Ronald was born January 28, 1937 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son to Stephen & Vera (Hromyak) Simco. He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1955 and was drafted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was last assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, of the...