All Obituaries

CANFIELD - Mary K. Marciella McCauley, 80, passed away late Monday morning, May 16, 2022, at her home following a lengthy illness. Mary was born August 26, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John W. and Catherine Blum Harris and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and dedicated her adult life to raising and caring for her family. In her younger days, Mary worked for several area restaurants. Mary was a member of St. Dominic Church in...

AUSTINTOWN - Margaret “Budgie” Serednesky, 91, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, May 14, 2022 with her beloved family by her side. Margaret, who was affectionately known as “Budgie”, was born April 25, 1931 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew Hutira and Helen Konkel Hutira and was a lifelong area resident.  She was a graduate of Chaney High School and worked at Aey Electric from where she retired after 30 years.  Mrs. Serednesky was a...

YOUNGSTOWN – Elaine M. Welsh, 89, passed away peacefully at Mercy Health—St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in the early morning hours of Friday, May 13, after a brave struggle with chronic illness.     Elaine was born on June 9, 1932, in Youngstown, the youngest child of Thomas Leo and Jane “Jennie” Coyne Casey, charter members of St. Brendan Catholic Church on the city’s West Side.     A 1950 graduate of Ursuline High School, she...

YOUNGSTOWN - Regis A. Smith, 67, of the city’s west side, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, May 10, 2022 at his home. Regis was born August 4, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama, a son of the late Fred W. Smith, Sr., and Sarah E. McNelly Smith and came to the Youngstown area as a child. Regis grew up on the north side of Youngstown and attended St. Edward School. He was a 1972 graduate of The Rayen School where he was a member of the basketball team and the cross country team....

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary M. Bakos, 93, of the city’s west side, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, on what would have been her 68th wedding anniversary, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland. Mary was born April 6, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Helen Zak DelGenio and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of South High School and dedicated her adult life to raising and caring for her family. Mrs. Bakos worked briefly as a tutor at St. Brendan Elementary...

POLAND - Sally Millich, passed away Sunday evening, May 8, 2022, at her home at Wickshire of Poland after a long and fulfilling life. Sally was born in Carbon, Pa., a daughter of the late Nick and Barbara Millich. Sally graduated from high school in Bessemer, Pa., and she also attended Youngstown University. She worked for many years as a manicurist in Youngstown and at General Electric Mazda Lamp Plant.    She was a member of Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church in...

YOUNGSTOWN - Augustus “Pinzie” Williams Jr., departed this life on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his home. Family and friends may gather to pay respects from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. The service will be live streamed thorough this website. (See link below) Everyone in attendance is encouraged to follow covid protocol by wearing a mask or face covering and practicing...

YOUNGSTOWN - George J. Brdek., 70, passed away Friday morning, May 6, 2022 at Beeghley Oaks following a lengthy illness. George was born September 26, 1951 in Warren, a son of the late Thomas and Anna Spelich Brdek and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1969 graduate of Braceville High School and attended Kent State University and Youngstown State University earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting at the age of 59. Mr. Brdek was a member of Austintown Community Church. He was...

YOUNGSTOWN - Frances M. Downey Bischoff, 80, of the city’s west side, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, March 19, 2022, at Victoria House in Austintown following a lengthy illness. Frances, who was affectionately known as “Kitch”, was born December 1, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Zetts Hornyak and lived most of her life in the area. She was a 1959 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...

AUSTINTOWN - Carol Jean Colarich, 71, passed away peacefully amongst family on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Carol was born December 2, 1950, in Warren, a daughter of the late Anthony and Ann Mitchell Stanko. She was a 1969 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and then attended business school. Afterward, Carol worked in social services followed by a career in the insurance industry. Mrs. Colarich was a member of St John the Baptist Orthodox Christian Church in Warren. She enjoyed cooking,...