All Obituaries

YOUNGSTOWN - Terry L. Cockrell, 62, formerly of Fremont, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 17, 2022, at Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. Terry was born October 26, 1959, in Fremont, a daughter of the late Norman and Betty Day Cockrell, and came to the Youngstown area five years ago to be closer to her family. She was a graduate of Clyde High School and worked as a nurse’s aide for St. Francis Rehabilitation Center and later worked privately in home health...

Family written tribute AUSTINTOWN –After a century on Earth, Minnie Burnside made the spiritual transition to her eternal heavenly skybox on August 15, 2022, to patiently await a Guardians (Indians) World Series championship.  Hopefully, it won’t be a long wait, but she can pass the time doing her word search puzzles and riding her exercise bike as she did well into her 90s. Minnie was born November 28, 1921, and was raised on Oakland Avenue in Brier Hill – a particular source of...

YOUNGSTOWN - Edward Thomas Yatsco, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Hospice House. Edward was born August 4, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Carl and Estelle Walko Yatsco, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1962 graduate of Chaney High School where he was a member of the golf team for three years and a member of the National Honor Society for two years. Edward later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education and a master’s degree in...

DUBLIN- Rev. Ross E. Johnson, 92, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, August 13, 2022, under the care of Bella Hospice at Trueman Pointe Care Center in Hilliard. Ross was born June 28, 1930, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of the late Maurice and Mary Smith Johnson, and was a graduate of the former Rule High School.  Ross enlisted in 1948 with the US Air Force and proudly served his country for more than 12 years, including during the Korean War, before...

AUSTINTOWN - Billie Jane Patton, 83, formerly of Oakwood Avenue in Austintown, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, August 13, 2022, at The Inn at Christine Valley. Billie Jane was born July 29, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William Kopachy and Helen Fetzer Kopachy and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1957 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as the office manager for over 20 years at the Shrine of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted. Mrs. Patton...

GIRARD - John P. Mroski, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 11, 2022, at his home. John was born March 28, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late Myron Mroski and Jane Wozniak Mroski, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1961 graduate of Liberty High School and worked at Alcan Aluminum as an electrician for 42 years. John also volunteered as a fireman for Liberty Township. Mr. Mroski was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard. John greatly enjoyed being outdoors and...

  YOUNGSTOWN - Scott C. Kelly, 52, of the city’s west side, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Scott, who was affectionately known as Scotty, was born December 31, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of the late Chip and Marilyn Mainer Kelly, and was a lifelong area resident. Scott worked as a warehouse manager for D.J.V. Carpet and Supply in Austintown for over 15 years. Mr. Kelly was of the Catholic faith. He will always...

AUSTINTOWN – William J. Hudak, Sr., 87, formerly of Bears Den Court, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. William was born August 13, 1934, in Campbell, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Jacisin Hudak, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1952 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and joined the Navy Reserves in 1951. After graduation, Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959 and was a...

POLAND - Carol Ann Kaszowski, 75, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, August 5, 2022, at Beeghly Oaks. Carol was born September 10, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Matt Kaszowski and Caroline Nicholas Kaszowski and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in human ecology and food technology from Youngstown State University. Carol worked as a supervisor at several care facilities...

AUSTINTOWN - Beverly J. Jackson, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 4, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Beverly was born July 13, 1937, in Eckhart, Maryland, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Lehr Muir, and came to the Youngstown area in 1957. She was a graduate of Beall High School in Frostburg, MD., and graduated as an LPN from Choffin School of Nursing in 1978. Beverly was a dedicated wife and mother and also worked outside the home as an LPN for...