All Obituaries

YOUNGSTOWN - Alice Marie Rair, 75, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 28, 2023, at Omni Manor following a lengthy struggle with dementia and Alzheimer’s.   Born May 26, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Emil and Avalon (Lindsay) Drabison, Alice, lovingly known to her children and many others as “Honey”, was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1966 graduate of Chaney High School and worked at Conrail Railroad as a receptionist for 10 years before dedicating...

With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the death of Mary Lou Luzar, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away peacefully, Friday evening, May 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary Lou was born June 7, 1937, in Niles, a daughter of the late Steve and Helen Krajnak Slavkosky, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1956 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and worked at General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant for 38 years until she retired in 1992. Mrs....

YOUNGSTOWN - Sidna Lynn Mashiska, 75, passed away Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Sidna was born December 17, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Vekasy Holtzman, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1965 graduate of Chaney High School and worked for Youngstown City Schools as a teacher’s aide for 32 years before retiring in 2011. Mrs. Mashiska was an active member of Highway Tabernacle and taught Sunday...

MINERAL RIDGE - Debra L. “Debbie” Kascak, 67, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, May 24, 2023, at her home. Debra was born April 5, 1956, in Warren, a daughter of the late Harry Leroy Bixler and Audrey E. Retzlaff Bixler, and was a lifelong area resident.  She was a 1974 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and continued her education at Youngstown State University graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social services. Debbie was currently employed at...

CANFIELD - Michael P.“Mike” Homsey, 70, passed away with family by his side Monday, May 22, 2023. As faith helps guide us through each day, fond memories and stories of those we have loved and lost sustain us.  Michael was born November 10, 1952,  in Stamford, CT, a son of the late Michael P. Homsey Jr., and Julia Fetchet Homsey, and was a long-time resident of Youngstown.  For those that knew him, knew he was many things – a husband, father, grandfather,...

MCDONALD - Thomas L. “Tom” Wynyard, 78, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home following a brief illness. Thomas was born March 4, 1945, in Pennsylvania, a son of the late Gordon and Hazel Wynyard, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1963 graduate of Girard High School and proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  Tom worked for United States Steel McDonald Works for over 20 years until the mill closed. He then went to...

AUSTINTOWN - Ramon L. Ruiz, 86, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, May 19, 2023, at St. Mary’s Alzheimer Center following a lengthy illness. Ramon was born January 27, 1937, in Lares, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Julia Ruiz and came to the Austintown area in 2013. He worked in the construction business for many years until he retired. Ramon enjoyed playing dominos and spending time with his family. Ramon leaves to cherish his memory his four children, Carmen Ruiz (Omar Soto)...

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP- James E. “Jim” Reed, 54, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, May 17, 2023, at his home following a courageous, one year battle with cancer. James who was known to all as “Jim” was born February 16, 1969, in Anaheim, California a son of the late Gale Louise Gerthung and David Reed, and was a lifelong Trumbull County resident. He worked for several cable and telephone companies throughout the area and also worked as an electrician. He was an...

AUSTINTOWN - Clara A. Serbin, 101, formerly of North Hartford Avenue, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, May 16, 2023, at Austinwoods Nursing Center after a long and fulfilling life. Clara was born February 21, 1922, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Albina Winiarski Lamparty, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1940 graduate of South High School and dedicated her adult life to raising and caring for her family. Mrs. Serbin was a member of Holy Apostles Parish,...

WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND - Phillip Oscar Ostanock, 67, formerly of Youngstown, passed away early Sunday morning, May 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering a heart attack while visiting family. Phillip was born April 24, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephan and Frances Anderson Ostanock, and moved to California in the mid 1980's where he met his future wife, Elayne, and moved to Rhode Island in 1998.           ...