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Obituaries

Michael P. Shea 1941-2026

GIRARD — Michael P. Shea, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. Michael was born on July 16, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to the late John and Julia McGuire Shea. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam ...

Anthony G. Venneri III 1965-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Anthony “Ski” G. Venneri, 60, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. He was born Aug. 25,1965, in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Dolores Venneri. He was a graduate of Liberty High School and owned an automotive shop. He was of the Catholic faith. In his spare time, ...

James H. Frazier 1957-2026

POLAND — James “Jim” Harrison Frazier, 68, of Poland, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with his loving wife, Charlene Frazier, by his side. He was born on June 11, 1957, in Columbus, a son of the late Robert and Margaret Frazier. Jim proudly served his ...

Barbara A. Villani 1941-2026

POLAND — Barbara A. Villani, known affectionately as “Barb,” passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Hospice of The Valley in Youngstown, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 24, 1941, in Youngstown, Barbara’s life was marked by dedication to her family, her career, ...

Brett E. Monroe 1958-2026

HUBERT, North Carolina — Brett Eugene Monroe, 67, of Hubert North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in his home. Brett was born Dec. 13, 1958, in Youngstown, to Harold and Shirley Richards Monroe. He was a 1977 graduate of Fitch High School. He joined the Marines 4th ...

Margaret Fox 1923-2026

CANFIELD — Margaret Fox dealt her last hand and folded the deck on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the age of 102. Margaret, affectionately known as Peg, was born Sept. 11, 1923, in Youngstown, the only child of William E. and Stella Bingaman Ashton. She grew up in the city, playing in Mill ...