Therese A. Elko
Jul 18, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Therese A. Elko, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
Therese was born Oct. 19, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Claude and Betty Abbott Bowman, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1965 graduate of The Rayen School and dedicated her...
Mary Ann Capp-Behnke
Jul 17, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Mary Ann Capp-Behnke, 71, passed away Friday afternoon, July 17, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
Mary Ann was born Oct. 17, 1954, in Warren, a daughter of the late Michael Capp and Frances Apanasewicz Capp Rullie. Although she spent 16 years living in California, she was a longtime resident of the...
Daniel J. Butchko
Jul 14, 2026
BOARDMAN — Daniel J. Butchko, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2026, at the Inn at Christine Valley, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Daniel was born Sept. 22, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Carach Butchko, and remained a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1951 graduate of North High School...
Lorraine Layhew
Jul 12, 2026
BOARDMAN — It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Lorraine “Lori” Layhew, who died Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her loving family at her side.
Lori was born Nov. 14, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Clarence and Stella Demski Moody. She was raised in...
Antonio T. Gestosani
Jul 7, 2026
CANFIELD — Antonio T. “Tony” Gestosani, 81, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026, at his home.
Tony was born Dec. 31, 1944, in Guimbal, Philippines, and came to the United States, settling in the Mahoning Valley in 1972.
He earned his medical degree from Far Eastern University in the Philippines before coming to Youngstown, where he continued his medical training...
Quentin Lee Lilly
Jul 5, 2026
GIRARD – Quentin Lee Lilly, 63, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 5, 2026, at his home.
Quentin was born June 1, 1963, in Youngstown, a son of the late Clinton and Orpha Lawson Lilly, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of The Rayen School and worked at Holly Beverage, Republic Rubber and in security at Dinesol Plastics.
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Betty A. Snovak
Jul 5, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Betty A. Snovak, 97, of Youngstown's west side, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Briarfield Manor.
Betty was born Jan. 23, 1929, in Lowellville, a daughter of the late Ursa and Maude (Rodgers) Whitacre, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of East High School and dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family.
Betty...
Frances D. Stanovcak
Jul 2, 2026
GIRARD — Frances D. Stanovcak, 90, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Frances was born July 30, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Nora (Buongrazio) DiCesare, and was a lifelong Girard resident.
She was a graduate of Girard High School and worked at J.C....
Paul J. Levin
Jun 30, 2026
NORTH LIMA — Paul J. Levin, 77, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Hospice House.
Paul was born Sept. 2, 1948, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was raised in Rhode Island and later lived in Youngstown, Florida, and Palm Desert, California before returning to the Youngstown area in 2019 to be closer to his family.
Paul worked in commercial television sales...
Joseph M. Costello
Jun 29, 2026
GIRARD - Joseph M. Costello, 78, passed away Monday afternoon, June 29, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.
Joseph was born Feb. 27, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Cain) Costello, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a...
Bonnie S. Kosta
Jun 27, 2026
LAKE MILTON — Bonnie S. Kosta, 68, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 27, 2026, at her home.
Bonnie was born April 16, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Jerome and Olga Duda Starr, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1976 graduate of Ursuline High School and worked for many years at the family business, Holly Beverage, and...
Paul J. Leonard
Jun 24, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Paul J. Leonard, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Paul was born May 31, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Kathryn McMenamy Leonard, and was a lifelong area resident.
A 1955 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Paul attended Youngstown...
Mary M. Komsa
Jun 18, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Mary M. Komsa, 100, of the city’s west side, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2026, in the comfort of her home after a long and fulfilling life.
Mary was born Aug. 21, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Anna Serenko Sefcik, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Chaney High School...
Andrew J. Lakatos
Jun 17, 2026
CAMPBELL — Andrew "Andy" J. Lakatos, 79, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Andy was born April 2, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Irene Puli Lakatos, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and...
Mary Lou Coyier
Jun 16, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Mary Lou Coyier, 80, of the city’s west side, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Hospice House due to complications from a fall at her home.
Mary Lou was born Aug. 11, 1945, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Holly G. Bennett and Gladys Lamp Bennett, and came to the Youngstown area in 1966.
A devoted...
Jeral R. Johnson
Jun 11, 2026
GROVE CITY — Jeral R. Johnson, 88, formerly of E. Prospect Street in Girard, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Jeral was born Aug. 1, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jeral and Elizabeth Hulick Johnson, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1954...
Mark Ostapiak
Jun 9, 2026
OAKLAND, Calif. - Mark "Osta" Ostapiak passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Mark was born May 4, 1978, in Youngstown, the beloved son of Peter and Sylvia Ostapiak. He graduated from Canfield High School in 1996, where he excelled academically. Following graduation, Mark attended Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, earning a bachelor’s degree in wildlife, fish and wildlands science and...
Dolores J. Haladay
Jun 8, 2026
BOARDMAN — Dolores “Dolly” J. Haladay, 92, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Dolores was born Nov. 8, 1933, in Campbell, a daughter of the late John and Helen Repy Janecko, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and worked for Lombard Corp. and the Edward J. DeBartolo Corp....
Edward Charles Hickey
Jun 4, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Edward Charles Hickey, 86, passed away Thursday evening, June 4, 2026, at Oasis Center for Rehabilitation.
Edward was born April 14, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Elmer and Bernice Brackett Hickey, and remained a lifelong area resident.
He was employed by A&P Grocery Stores and Stambaugh Thompson Hardware Stores during his working years. Edward will be remembered...
David E. Coates
Jun 1, 2026
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — David E. Coates, 64, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
David was born March 10, 1962, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Roberta (Evans) Coates and James Coates. He attended Shenango High School and...
