May 5, 2021
BOARDMAN Edison G. Lugibihl, 97, formerly of Hitchcock Road in Boardman, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Edison, known by his family and friends as “Ed,” was born April 25, 1924, in Pandora, the son of the late Orrie and Lydia Badertscher Lugibihl.
He graduated from Pandora High School in 1942. Edison served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Following the war, Edison received his bachelor’s degree in education from Bluffton College. He moved to Boardman in 1950 and continued his education, receiving his master’s degree in education and principal certificate at Kent State University.
Apr 28, 2021
BOARDMAN Christopher F. O’Donnell, 36, died Saturday afternoon, April 24, 2021, at University Hospitals in Cleveland, in the loving presence of his parents, sister and brother.
He was born March 21, 1985, in Mineola, N.Y., a son of Kevin and Mary Schiffauer O’Donnell, and had lived in this area most of his life.
He was a 2003 graduate of Boardman High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton in 2007. For the past five years, he was a banker for Huntington National Bank.
Besides his parents, he leaves his sister, Katie (Nicholas) Muscari; his brother, Kyle (fiancee Mary) O’Donnell; numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as his cherished nephew and niece, Mason and Maddie Lou Muscari.
Apr 18, 2021
NEGLEY Former Chairman of Compco Industries and former Mahoning County Republican Chairman, Clarence R. “Sonny” Smith, 92, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.
He also operated Adamas Gem Shop at Market Street and McClurg Road, and Diamond Steel for many years. He served as county GOP chieftain from 1998 to 2010; and was a member of the Mahoning County Board of Elections from June 1998 to Jan. 7, 2013.
Active in the community, Mr. Smith was a strong supporter of Youngstown State University and Boardman High School, Sister Jerome’s ministries, Native American Indians, Boy Scouts and many civic concerns. At YSU, he was a major contributor to Penguin sports programs and played a major role in philanthropic efforts to raise funds for the construction of Stambaugh Stadium. Mr. Smith served as the co-chair of the Stambaugh Stadium project and was instrumental in the brick campaign.
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YOUNGSTOWN Doris Jean Godlove, 93, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.
Doris was born May 28, 1927, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of the late Susanne and Oliver Anchors.
Doris’ family moved to the Youngstown area when she was young. She graduated from South High School in 1946. Doris worked for the former Dollar Bank for many years until her retirement in 1994.
Doris was a very special mother and woman, touching the lives and hearts of so many people. She always put everyone before herself and often gave up her needs for the needs of others. She was very active in many organizations and social groups, including her church, United Presbyterian, The Christian Women, treasurer of the local AARP group, the Dollar Bank Retirees Club, and countless other groups.