All Obituaries

Charlotte T. Moffatt, 70, of Warren, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Cleveland Clinic.  She was born on March 4, 1952 in Johnston, PA, the daughter of William and Dorothy Moore Naylor.  Charlotte worked at various nursing facilities throughout the area.  She loved spending time with her children and grandkids.  Cherished memories will be carried by her sons Keith (Cathy) Thomas and their son, Brandon of Newton Falls, OH, Nathan (Heather) Thomas and their...

Janice "Tootie" Amelia Davis, 89, beloved matriarch, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, made her ascent to heaven on February 2, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Tootie was born on February 6, 1933 in Bernville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Viola and Allen Stump. Tootie moved to Youngstown, Ohio where she met the love of her life James L. Davis Sr. and they married on March 8, 1952. Together they started a family and two successful businesses, Atlantic Sales...

Jean Layshock, a wonderful mother and grandmother, favorite aunt and friend to everyone, has passed away on January 13, 2023. Jean Marie Grodesky was born to Andy and Helen Grodesky on August 28, 1929 along with her twin brother, Jack.  They were the first born of the fun-loving Grodesky clan, which included Bill, Dick, Shirley and George. They lived most of their life in Newton Falls and Jean graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1948, where she was Homecoming...

Billy Blue Jenkins was born June 10, 1982 in Warren, Ohio to William and Charlene Martz Jenkins.  Billy passed in his sleep at home with family at his side January 17, 2023 at a young age of 40. While growing up in central Florida, Billy was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He enjoyed spending time with family throwing cookouts. Billy was preceded in death by his father William and his sister Ashlei Jenkins. Cherished memories of Billy will be carried on by his mother...

Lisa Collins, 61, of Warren, Ohio passed on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born on August 25, 1961 in Ravenna, Ohio. Lisa worked at KFC, but was a long-time vocalist, who operated a DJ and Karaoke service with partner Tina, known as Movin' On Up for several years. Her love for music brought joy to hundreds of friends and  acquaintances, whom she dearly loved. She loved her dear friends, Teresa, Robin, Judy, and Candy, for  decades. Lisa loved her three cats, Striper, Tramp,...

Robert “Bob” Keith Taylor, 85, of Lake Milton, Ohio passed on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after an extended illness. Robert was born in Darlington, Pennsylvania on May 23, 1937, the son of Harry A and Ethel Marie Miller Taylor. He graduated from Darlington High School in 1955 and Geneva College in 1959 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering. After his graduation, Robert was employed as an industrial engineer by U.S. Steel...

Kenneth R. Woolard, Sr., 78 of Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2023 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.  He was born on April 23, 1944 in Enterprise, WV, the son of Charles Robinson and Ida Woolard. Ken was a Parishioner at the former St. Michael Church in Newton Falls. On June 20, 1964 at St. Michael Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite Ken was united in marriage with Elizabeth Leek. He was employed by Packard Electric for 28...

Dolores Ann Pascarella passed away in Youngstown, Ohio on January 11, 2023, after battling COPD for years; which was then compromised by Covid and pneumonia for several weeks. She was 71 years old. Dolores was born in Youngstown Ohio on August 19, 1951 to first generation immigrant, Angelo Farina (from Italy) and Eleanor Farina (formerly Szura, whose parents were Polish and Ukrainian). Dolores attended Mooney High School, then transferred and graduated from Chaney High School. She also...

Ronnie Lee Shay, age 76, a veteran and longtime resident of Windham, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023, surrounded by family. Ronnie was born in Kingwood, West Virginia on November 27, 1946 to his parents Russell Ronald Shay and Betty McGinnis Shay, both who preceded him in death. He attended Windham High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army.  After the military he worked for several years at the Ravenna Arsenal before joining the Windham Harbison Walker Brick...

Shirley Wellman, 86 years old from North Lima, Ohio overcame her battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Saturday evening, December 31, 2022 and has joined her husband and daughter in heaven, giving new meaning to the family of the phrase “She’s in a better place now”. Shirley was born at her family home to Wilson and Hilda (Evans) Arkwright on November 6, 1936, and lived in Greenford and North Lima her entire life.   She and her husband Pete had been the...