All Obituaries

YOUNGSTOWN - Nancy L. Weimer, 77, of the city’s west side, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, May 18, 2019, at her home. Nancy was born Aug. 11, 1941, in Dawson, Pa., a daughter of the late Preston A. and Sarah McGinnis Lytle, and came to Youngstown with her family as a teenager in 1957. Nancy proudly served others, particularly those who served our country, and was a 50-plus-year member of the Army & Navy Union USA Ladies Auxiliary, Garrison No. 422 in Girard. She...

AUSTINTOWN - Suzanna Boyer, 86, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, May 16, 2019, at Greenbriar Health Care in Boardman. Suzanna, known to all as “Sue,” was born May 29, 1932, in Dubova, Czechoslovakia, and was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kekelik Olejar. She came to America and Youngstown as a teenager in 1947 with her family, and graduated from Wilson High School in 1952. After high school, Sue worked for Dollar Savings & Trust as a bookkeeper. She...

YOUNGSTOWN - Dolores L. Bolotenny Griffiths, 72, passed away peacefully early Thursday afternoon, May 16, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman with family by her side. Dolores, who was known to many as “Dee,” was born July 11, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Henry and Olga DiPaulo DiRienzo, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1964 graduate of East High School and was a wife, mother, and homemaker. She also worked outside the home as a cook at many...

AUSTINTOWN- Donna J. Tanferno, 84, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Mother's Day, May 12, 2019, at her home at The Inn at Poland Way. Donna was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Yohman, and was a lifelong area resident She was a graduate of Chaney High School and attended Youngstown College for a time before marrying and becoming a wife and homemaker. Donna also worked outside the home for Ohio Edison, retiring in the late 1990s...

GIRARD - Phyllis M. Siciliano, 99, passed away Sunday morning, Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019, at Omni Manor, surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born May 4, 1920, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Carrie Choppa Mozzillo, and was a lifelong resident of Girard. She dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family, and she cherished all of the many wonderful memories they made together. Mrs. Siciliano was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard, and of the Mt....

HUBBARD - Velma V. Telford, 84, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 6, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. Velma was born Sept. 16, 1934 in Charleroi, Pa., one of 14 children born to the late Charles A. and Bertha E. Kyle. She moved to Ohio in 1972, and to Hubbard in 2005. Mrs. Telford attended the Darlington, Pa. elementary schools, but dropped out in the eight-grade to take care of her family after her mother passed away. Not one to give up on her education, Velma...

MCDONALD - “We are blessed.” That was Irene Kunkel’s mantra to her troubled family as it was clear she was facing her final days. Family was everything to her. Tragedy happens, sure, but family endures. Irene F. Kunkel, also known as “GG,” died late Saturday evening May 4, 2019, at Park Vista Retirement Community in Youngstown, not far from where she was born on Feb. 27, 1929. She died peacefully after a short illness. Irene, who was also known as...

AUSTINTOWN - Late Friday evening, May 3, 2019, Mary Lariccia, extraordinary wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born Oct. 4,1930, in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Coyne Smith. In her younger days, she loved to dance and especially enjoyed the polka. She was an incredible cook, wonderful wife, and above all, a loving caregiver with a big heart. Throughout her life, Mary...

AUSTINTOWN - William Edward Britton, 40, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 1, 2019. William, who was known to many as “Eddie,” was born April 19, 1979, in Youngstown, the son of Dale A. and Leslie Lawler Britton, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Fitch High School and attended Eastern Gateway Community College to learn to be a machinist. Eddie worked as a roofer for various local roofing companies, and then cooked for Thanos Restaurant for the...

AUSTINTOWN - Jeffrey J. Rota, 58, passed away early Sunday morning, April 28, 2019, at his home after a brief battle with lung cancer.   Jeffrey was born Sept. 12, 1960, in Cleveland, a son of Joseph and Betty Cohol Rota, and moved to McDonald as a child with his family, where he was raised. Jeff attended McDonald High School and was a 1978 graduate Trumbull County Technical Center, certified as an engine tech. He worked for Rota and Antolini Trucking as a mechanic, then for various...