All Obituaries

YOUNGSTOWN – Alicia Lynn Brdek, 68, of the city’s westside, passed away early Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, 2018, at Humility House in Austintown after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Alicia was born Aug. 30, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Mason Sherman and Doris Leonhart Dyer, and was a lifelong Ohio resident. She was a 1968 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, and was a homemaker who worked various jobs outside the home, including at Kmart in...

YOUNGSTOWN - Daniel W. Wagner, 66, of the city’s west side, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 8, 2018, at his home of natural causes. Daniel was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Warren, a son of the late James Arthur Wagner and Maude Florence Callahan Wagner, and was raised in Leavittsburg. He worked for 37 years for Republic / LTV Steel, and for WCI, retiring in 2008. Mr. Wagner was a follower of Jimmy Swaggert Ministries on the Sunlight Broadcasting Network. He is survived by his wife,...

WARREN - Sandra L. Haines, 66, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 9, 2018, at Armstrong Memory Care in Warren following a lengthy illness. Sandra was born Feb. 20, 1952, in Clarion, Pa., a daughter of the late Zeke and Barbara Johnson Kuhns, and she came to this area in the 1970s. Sandra was a 1970 graduate of Kittanning High School in Pennsylvania. She worked at Forge Industries for 25 years, retiring in 2011. She had many interests, including keeping fit by walking and working out. She...

YOUNGSTOWN – Judy Marie Yatsco, 70, passed away unexpectedly late Monday afternoon, Nov. 12, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after suffering a stroke at her home. Judy was born March 21, 1948, in Youngstown, a daughter of Quentin and Victoria LaGuardia Matts, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1966 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Youngstown State University. Mrs. Yatsco worked as a teacher’s aide at...

NORTH LIMA – Michael P. Maruskin, 70, formerly of Dover Road in Youngstown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Ivy Woods Manor. Michael was born March 5, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael J. and Anne Olexa Maruskin, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident. He was a graduate of Boardman High School. Michael was an avid golfer, and played in various leagues throughout the area. His wife, Melanie Patrick Maruskin, passed away May 22, 2006. Mr. Maruskin...

YOUNGSTOWN - Dolores M. “Dolly” Viglio Ponzi, 84, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 10, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman surrounded by her loving family. Dolores was born May 23, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Gonda Bucik, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1952 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Dolly operated her own beauty shop for over 30 years, Dolly’s Beauty Salon, and she also worked for over 20 years for...

GIRARD - Marie Lee Harver, 91, passed away early Friday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2018, at Liberty Health Care. Marie was born Dec. 17, 1926, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of the late Michael and Maggie Siljak Vukich Miller. She was a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church in Youngstown, and of many of its organizations, including the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild, the Altar & Rosary Society, and she was past-president of an organization in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Marie...

YOUNGSTOWN - Thomas E. Gregory Sr., 85, of the city’s west side, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 11, 2018, in the comfort of his home with his loved ones by his side. Tom was born June 25, 1933, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Thomas and Anne Stroney Gregory. He served as a tank mechanic in the Army for four years during the Korean War, and earned his GED in the service. Tom loved cars, and he worked and co-owned Partner’s Auto Repair on Steel Street in...

STRUTHERS - Robert E. “Bob” Roth Jr., 66, passed away early Sunday morning, Nov. 11, 2018, at Beeghly Oaks in Boardman. Bob was born April 1, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert E. Sr. and Mary Lou Eldridge Roth, and spent his life in this area. He was a 1970 graduate of Fitch High School, where he was an outstanding athlete and played basketball. He also enjoyed playing other sports outside of school, including Pony League Baseball, and he golfed in the Hynes Steel...

YOUNGSTOWN – James Patrick “Jimbo” Kula, 54, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 4, 2018, at his home. James was born Aug. 26, 1964, in Youngstown, a son of the late James John and Claudia Penelope Foley Kula, and was a lifelong area resident. Jim was a 1982 graduate of Chaney High School, where he was a “superstar” on the football team. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years. Mr. Kula worked in construction for his friend, John...