All Obituaries

~Family written obituary~ YOUNGSTOWN - George William Briach, 91, was called to be with the Lord, entering into eternal life on January 25, 2022, and in time to celebrate with his late wife, Donna, on her 91st birthday, the following day. Finally succumbing to his battle with cancer, George passed at his home with his children by his side. George was born July 6, 1930, in Youngstown, the sixth of eight children born to the late John and Mary Stepay Briach and was a lifelong area...

BOARDMAN - Nancy Tiedeman, 70, passed away Monday afternoon, January 24, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital due to complications of surgery. Nancy was born June 13, 1951 in Salem, a daughter of Mykola and Maria Pohribniak Prychodczenko and was raised in Salem. She was a 1969 graduate of Salem High School and earned and Associates Degree in Office Management from Youngstown State University. Nancy worked as a secretary at Youngstown State University in the Beeghly College of Education...

YOUNGSTOWN- Lisa Ann Kozar, 61, of the city’s west side, passed away early Saturday morning, January 22, 2022, at Humility House in Austintown, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born October 7, 1960, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Hozinec Kozar and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1978 graduate of Chaney High School and worked in Xray records at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital for the last 40 years. Lisa enjoyed playing...

COLUMBIANA - Shirley J. Britton, 87,  went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Shirley was born November 23, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Edward and Jean Wanhala. Shirley had a strong faith and firm belief in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She greatly enjoyed reading her bible and it was often times found open. She was her family’s “Prayer Warrior”, and many of her conversations and visits with her family members...

FOWLER – Larry L. Ifft, 71, formerly of Hubbard, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 20, 2022, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital with his family by his side. Larry was born January 29, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late Lester and Martha Louise Davis Ifft.  He attended Hubbard High School, and worked at Republic Steel from 1970 to 1982.  He also worked as a painter.  Larry worked in auto racing in North Carolina, and when he returned to the area he worked as...

YOUNGSTOWN- Dominic C. Lucarell, 94, of the city’s west side, died Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Austintown Healthcare Center with the comfort of his family. He was born April 27, 1927, in the family home in Brier Hill, the only child of the late Joseph and Stephania Ziskowski Lucarelli. Dominic attended Chaney High School until joining the U.S. Navy in 1944.  He proudly served on the USS ABSD-1 floating drydock in the Philippines until the end of the second world...

YOUNGSTOWN- Marjorie Ann Tomo, 97, formerly of N. Osborn and Belle Vista Avenues, passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Canfield Place, where she resided for the last five years, after a long and fulfilling life. Margie was born February 27, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Danus Textoris, and lived on the city’s west side all her life.  She attended Washington Elementary School and graduated from Chaney High School, class of June 1942. In...

LOWELLVILLE - Carrie C. Fox, 57, passed away unexpectedly, Monday evening, January 17, 2022 at her home. Carrie was born April 24, 1964 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Judy Askin Stanchin and was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Struthers High School in 1982. Carrie greatly enjoyed watching NASCAR on television, traveling and collecting turtle trinkets. She also enjoyed her cat, Farrah Pawcett but most of all, Carrie enjoyed her the time she spent with her family. She laves...

AUSTINTOWN- Cynthia L. “Cindy” Dudek, 65, passed away late Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a sudden illness. Cindy was born March 18, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Martin and Jane Haupt Mayer, and was a lifelong area resident.  She was a 1974 graduate of Canfield High School and earned her bachelor's degree in education from Youngstown State University. Cindy was a self-employed child daycare worker and also a...

With great sadness, the Pagano family announces the passing of Sam F. Pagano, age 91, on January 16, 2022 at the Hour of Angels. As he lived his life, he died on his own terms: with his mind fully intact, in the house that he built, with his sweetheart of 60 years and loving family by his side.  Sam was born Salvadore Paolo Pagano on August 2, 1930 in Girard, a son of the late Joe and Mary Trina Pagano, immigrants from Roccalumera, Italy. His strong work ethic began at a young age to...