Gerry Banks
Sep 3, 2026
ELLSWORTH - Geraldine “Gerry” Starr Banks, 81, a lifelong resident of Ellsworth Township, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at home surrounded by the family she loved dearly.
Gerry was born Jan. 19, 1945, to Chester and Virginia (Perish) Starr. She attended Western Reserve High School, where she was a cheerleader, and was a proud member of the first graduating...
Norma Jean DiRienzo
Sep 2, 2026
CANFIELD — Norma Jean DiRienzo, 94, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at Victoria House in Austintown.
Norma was born May 16, 1932, in Leechburg, Pa., the daughter of Harry and Elsie Fryer Reed.
She was a 1950 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Norma worked as a typist in the Industrial Engineering Department at Youngstown Sheet and Tube. She also volunteered...
Dale E. Kaczmark
Sep 1, 2026
GIRARD – Dale E. Kaczmark, 65, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Sept. 1, 2026, at Austintown Health Care, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Dale was born Sept. 18, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jack “Pap” and Blanche (Heston) Kaczmark, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1980 graduate of Girard High School and...
Susan Kopachy
Sep 1, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Susan Kopachy, 69, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, 2026, at her home.
Susan was born May 10, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Elaine Luckhart and remained a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.
A devoted wife and mother, Susan always put her family first. She also worked at Cornersburg Italian Specialties for 10 years.
Susan enjoyed...
Beverly Jean Rockwell
Aug 30, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Beverly Jean Rockwell, 92, of Youngstown’s west side, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, Aug. 30, 2026, at Omni Manor.
Beverly was born Feb. 9, 1934, in East Millsboro, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Frank F. and Eva Vance Lancaster, and came to the Youngstown area in 1967 from Denbo, Pennsylvania.
She worked at Kirkmere Cleaners for 23 years and...
Emmett E. Carpenter
Aug 26, 2026
MINERAL RIDGE — Emmett E. Carpenter, 77, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 26, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with his wife by his side.Emmett was born Aug. 22, 1949, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a son of the late Morgan and Eva Marie Callahan Carpenter, and lived in the area for most of his life.He was a 1968 graduate of...
Joann L. Schanz
Aug 24, 2026
AUSTINTOWN – Joann L. Schanz, 90, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Aug. 24, 2026, at Austinwoods with her family by her side.
Joann was born July 27, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary (née Diana) Lucarell, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1954 graduate of THE Rayen School and worked at Petrie’s clothing store...
Carol J. Davis
Aug 19, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Carol J. Davis, 89, formerly of Overlook Avenue, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Omni Manor following a lengthy battle with dementia.
Carol was born April 15, 1937, in Marion, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert and Louise McQuiston Ruble, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1956 graduate of The Rayen School and worked for...
Daniel Lane McKenney
Aug 18, 2026
CANFIELD – Daniel Lane McKenney, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, 2026, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.
Daniel was born March 21, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late David McKenney Sr. and Carol Thomas McKenney, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1977 graduate of Poland Seminary High School...
Christopher C. Carroll
Aug 16, 2026
NILES – Christopher C. Carroll, 55, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren after suffering an apparent heart attack at home.
Christopher was born Nov. 17, 1970, in Pittsburgh, a son of John Carroll and Vivian Clower Carroll Luzar, and lived in the area most of his life.
He held various jobs throughout his lifetime and...
Richard R. DiMarino
Aug 15, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Richard R. DiMarino, 79, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Rich was born Jan. 26, 1947, in Lowellville, a son of the late Gaetano and Minnie Ambrosia DiMarino, and was a lifelong area resident.
He attended Lowellville High School and went to work for Youngstown Cartage...
Dale J. Pritchard
Aug 10, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Dale J. Pritchard, 55, passed away Monday afternoon, Aug. 10, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Dale was born Dec. 5, 1970, in Selma, Alabama, a son of William A. Pritchard Jr. and Susan Greene Pritchard.
He was a 1990 graduate of Chaney High...
Lorraine Wells
Aug 9, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Lorraine Minerva Wells, 82, a longtime resident of the Youngstown area, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.
Lorraine was born Oct. 10, 1943, in Ellsworth Township, the second-born twin daughter of the late Leo B. and Myrtle J. (Ulrich) Marrinan.
The Marrinan family moved to Youngstown during Lorraine’s early years. She attended school with perfect attendance and graduated from South...
Frank Schauer
Aug 9, 2026
COLUMBIANA – Ferenc “Frank” Schauer, 89, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.
Frank was born June 1, 1937, in Gyarmat, Hungary, one of eight children. Following the anti-communist Hungarian Revolution of 1956, Frank escaped Hungary and eventually made his way to the United States. His sister, Anna, also left Hungary and eventually settled...
Donna M. Berger
Aug 7, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Donna M. Berger, 53, of the city’s West Side, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Aug. 7, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her husband by her side.
Donna was born Sept. 25, 1972, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Irvin E. McClain Jr. and Roberta Huff McClain, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate...
Brian Eric Noss
Aug 6, 2026
MORENO VALLEY, CALIF., - Brian Eric Noss, 67, went home to our Lord and Savior on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, where he will be in perfect joy and peace.
Brian was a gifted man with a gentle and trusting soul. Born Feb. 5, 1959, in Youngstown, to Vera and Norbert Noss, he was special in every sense of the word. His...
Delores Shuluga
Aug 6, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN – Delores Shuluga passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Briarfield Place in Boardman. She was 95.
Delores, known to family and friends as “Dodie,” was born July 23, 1931, in Campbell, in her grandmother’s living room, a daughter of Matt Mrakovich and Julia George Mrakovich.
A lifelong area resident, Dodie was a 1949...
Russell L. Putt
Aug 6, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Russell L. Putt, 73, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Russell was born June 2, 1953, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Russell and Nina Kinter Putt, and came to the Mahoning Valley as a child.
He was a graduate of The Rayen School...
Michael A. Ensign
Aug 3, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Michael Alton Ensign, 56, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, Aug. 3, 2026 of heart failure due to complications from diabetes.
Michael was born June 5, 1970, in Youngstown, the beloved son of Robert A. and Karin W. Ensign .
He was a 1989 graduate of Jackson-Milton High School and was a lifelong Mahoning County resident, having lived in North...
John S. Markota
Aug 3, 2026
BOARDMAN - John S. Markota, 70, passed away Aug. 3, 2026, from advanced small cell lung cancer. What felt like a long battle was all too short. Refusing to let his illness define him, he continued to invoke smiles and joy in all those around him until his final conscious hours. It was often said his ability to make people...
