Sharon Hope Altman, Sherry to her friends, of Canfield, OH. left us on Thursday November 30th, 2023 at the age of 77. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irving Robert Nelson and Helen Nelson and her grandparents, Mervin and Fannie Gelber, all of California. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Marty Altman of Canfield, her sisters Denise Munro and Julie Stone, both of California, her son Cory Altman of...

Rose Katz Averbach, 97, died November 9, 2023, at Menorah Park in Beachwood, Ohio. Rose was born January 3, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Mary Kranitz Lockshin. After graduating from The Rayen School, Rose attended the Youngstown College of Business.  She was a strong, independent career woman who achieved much during her lifetime. Her success includes owning Miss Coed, a shop on the campus of YSU. Rose was also a Youngstown area Realtor for over 30 years,...

Lori Goldstone Mirkin, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother passed away October 30th surrounded by her family, shortly before what would have been her 68th birthday. She was born in 1955 to Allen and Edith Goldstone of Youngstown, along with siblings Susan (Murray Post), Lynn (Oscar McKnight), and Joel. Lori and husband Alan married in June 1978 and spent nearly every day together since. In addition to Alan, Lori leaves behind her children Kari, Andrew, and Kenneth, daughter-in-law...

Naomi Fine passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 26, at the age of 97. Naomi was born July 2, 1926, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the only daughter of Jenny and William Stern.  She was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Maxine, and her beloved husband, Samuel P. Fine, with whom she spent a 75-year beloved romance - a love affair for the ages.  She is survived by son Alan, granddaughter Jen, grandsons Adam and Jared, as well as countless nieces and nephews,...

Neil Schor, beloved son, husband, father, brother, friend and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 19, 2023. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 28, 1963 to Rudolph and Rosalind Schor, Neil’s kindness, sense of humor, and devotion to his family and friends at every stage of life made a lasting impact on everyone he met.  Neil graduated from Beachwood High School in 1982 and the University of Michigan in 1986. While at...

YOUNGSTOWN - Graveside services will be held today, October 18th at 2:00pm in Children of Israel Cemetery for Samuel Amster, 74, who died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Heritage Manor. Samuel was born Oct. 30, 1948, in Youngstown, the only child of Isaac and Margaret Snitzler Amster, who were Holocaust survivors. Sam graduated from The Rayen High School and then got a business degree from Youngstown State University in 1973. He enjoyed working as a salesman in the housing industry. He was a...

Stephen Lee Sniderman, 80, passed away October 1, 2023 at Heritage Manor Rehabilitation and Retirement Community in Youngstown, Ohio from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Stephen was born February 25, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to Solomon and Bessie Bates Sniderman. He graduated from Mumford High School in 1960, and received his BA from Michigan State University in 1964, his MA from University of Michigan in 1965, and his PhD. from the University of Wisconsin in 1969. Stephen...

Boca Raton- Gail Wagman passed away peacefully at her home in Boca Raton, Florida on August 23, 2023.  Gail was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 18, 1932.  She was the loving daughter of Dora and Samuel Bunshaft and wife to Dr. Harry Wagman who she married in January 1956. Gail attended Rayen High School and graduated from The Ohio State University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.     Gail led by example, fiercely loving and caring for her tight-knit...

Robyn Rusnak Riley passed away on the evening of June 13th, 2023 at the age of 59 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.  Robyn was born on February 3, 1964 in Youngstown to Jack and Elayne Rusnak. She was the youngest of three children.  Robyn met her devoted husband of 32 years, Albert Riley III, when they were just 14 years old. Anyone who knew them knew they truly loved each other and spending time together – whether it was shopping, eating out,...

Katherine Andrea Bair, beloved Mother & Bubbe, died peacefully in her home May 30th, 2023. Born May 19th, 1957 to Stella & George Bair, Katherine grew up with a fierce love for humanity & books.  She was a perpetual student who lived her life learning and sharing her love of learning with her family & students during her tenure as a teacher at St. Mary Middle School in Warren, Ohio and Immaculate Conception in Youngstown, Ohio. She found joy in organizing many...