All Obituaries

YOUNGSTOWN – Susan P. “Susie” Wenzel, 67, of the city’s westside, passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering from pneumonia. Susie was born June 30, 1951, in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Robert and Marian Ward Hines, and was raised in Winter Park, Fla., graduating from Winter Park High School in 1969. She lived in Houston, Texas; San Jose, California; Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton, and Orlando in...

YOUNGSTOWN – Paul J. Hripko, 94, passed away peacefully late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2019, at Omni Manor with family by his side. Paul was born July 12,1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Martin and Mary Martinko Hripko, and lived his life in this area. He attended Chaney High School and proudly served in U.S. Army during World War II, from 1943 until the end of 1945. Paul worked for McKenzie Muffler for 32 years, until the company closed in 1975, and then he worked as an...

LAUREL, MD. – Stephen W. (Piurkoski) Parnell, 101, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, following a brief illness and a long and fulfilling life. Stephen was born Aug. 1, 1917, in Hubbard, the second of 10 children born to Walter and Helen Petrovsky Piurkoski, both immigrants from the country of Poland. He graduated from Hubbard High School in 1934 and joined the Civil Conservation Corp (CCC) after graduation, stationed in Washington State where he helped build...

AUSTINTOWN – Beatrice Irene Tobey Cisek Ilovsky 96, passed away peacefully very early Thursday morning, Jan. 10, 2019, at The Woodlands at Austinwoods on Kirk Road. Beatrice was born May 17,1922, in Hubbard, one of eight children born to George and Essie Mae Starkey Tobey. She taught herself to play piano at an early age and played until she was 94, singing and serenading all. She had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. As a teenager she played on a women’s...

YOUNGSTOWN - Albert D. “Al” Bisker, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 9, 2019, at his home with family by his side. Al was born Sept. 13, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Goncy Bisker, and lived his life in this area. He was a 1956 graduate of Chaney High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Al worked for 35 years at the Chrysler Plant in Twinsburg, retiring in 1992 as a foreman. He was a...

CAMPBELL - Mary Ostanoski, 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, 2019, at her home. Mary was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Osmak Ostanoski. She was a 1946 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was a lifelong resident of Campbell. She worked for General Electric at the Mazda Lamp Plant, and she retired from the Austintown Coil Plant in 1988. Mary was a member of St. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in...

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael Hryb, 79, passed away just before midnight Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown. Michael was born Sept. 13, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Kathryn Terlesky Hryb, and he lived his life in this area. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Youngstown. Michael leaves a brother, Jerry Hryb of Youngstown; a sister, Irene O’Hara of Youngstown; and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Mary Mae Hryb...

YOUNGSTOWN - Irene S. Fabian, 89, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, 2019, at Omni Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side. Irene was born June 21, 1929, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late John and Sophia Slanina Ringos. She was a 1947 graduate of Chaney High School and a lifelong Youngstown resident. Irene was a homemaker who also worked for Livingston’s in downtown Youngstown, and for General Electric at the Mazda Lamp Plant. Mrs. Fabian was a...

WARREN – Bruce G. Armstrong, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Jan. 3, 2019, at his daughter's home, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born Nov. 3, 1936, in Warren, a son of the late Carl and Susan Jones, and was a lifelong resident of Warren. He was a 1954 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, where he was a proud member of the Panthers basketball team. After graduation, Bruce was also proud to have served in the United States Army, where he was stationed in...

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Yurchyk, 94, of the city’s west side, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2018, at her home. Helen was born June 19, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Mary Ksenyeh Hrynko, and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Chaney High School in 1943, and worked at General Fireproofing during World War II. She also worked at Kresge Department Store in downtown Youngstown, and was a precinct poll worker for many years. Helen was...