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.
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BOARDMAN John William Albert Jr., 90, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Jan. 28, 2021.
John was born Jan 31, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late John W. and Annabell Albert Sr.
After graduating in 1949 from South High School, John was drafted into the Army and served his country faithfully during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, John had a 40-year career at East Ohio Gas Co. as a technician and repairman.
He was a longtime member of Boardman United Methodist Church and enjoyed helping others and repairing things.
John leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Betty Ann Stoneman, whom he married March 5, 1952; a son, Robert W. Albert; grandson, Christopher Robert (Lacy) Albert; and great-grandchildren, Colton Albert and Ashlyn Albert.