Obituaries

Nov 19, 2025

GIRARD - Anthony “Tony” William Wolf, 69, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Born on Aug. 17, 1956, in Youngstown to Mitzi (Jones) Wolf and Anthony F. Wolf Jr., he was a 1974 graduate of Girard High School and a lifelong Girard resident.

Tony was a longtime member of the Girard Lions Club and...

Nov 19, 2025

MCDONALD - Connie L. Bregar, 69, passed away early Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Connie was born Jan. 21, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late David and Sarah Grantz Isenberg, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1974 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and later studied business management and accounting at...

Nov 18, 2025

GIRARD - Donald T. “Donny” Knight, 82, passed away Nov. 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born Oct. 18, 1943, in Youngstown, to John and Mary Knight, Donny lived a life defined by generosity, faith, humor and a deep love for the people around him.

Donny was a faithful man and a lifelong parishioner of Saint Rose Catholic Church, having attended...

Nov 16, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Frank J.“Chief” Hripko, 97, was “called to bat” Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3:30 a.m., and he is headed home. Play ball!

Born Francis Michael Joseph Hripko Jan. 9, 1928, in Youngstown, the youngest of 12 children born to Martin and Maria Mary Martinko Chripko (later changed to Hripko). One brother died in 1920. Francis’ father died when Francis was...

Nov 16, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - James E. Arden Jr., 84, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Nov. 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

James was born Aug. 19, 1941, in Dobra, W.Va., a son of the late James E. Arden Sr. and Thelma Ruth Golf Arden, and lived in the Youngstown area for most...

Nov 15, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Florence E. Takach, 94, passed away peacefully Saturday morning  Nov. 15, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.

Florence was born Aug. 23, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Ann VanDyke, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of The Rayen School...

Nov 14, 2025

Tributes for noted local composer, artist and poet, Thomas Alexander Furgas are pouring in following his passing to the Lord’s repose on Nov. 14, 2025. He was 71.

He was the third of seven boys born to Steve Michael and Ida Marie (McSwain) Furgas. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Timothy, Michael, Paul and John. He leaves...

Nov 11, 2025

FELTON, Del. — Charlene Leslie Bury, 61, a beloved wife, mother, sibling and friend, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

Charlene was born Oct. 30, 1964, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Charles Achey and Margie Lanterman Achey. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and lived in the Youngstown area for most of her life before moving...

Nov 8, 2025

GIRARD - Jerald "Jerry" Adams, 67, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 8, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family.

Jerry was born Oct. 8, 1958, in Salem, a son of the late Howard and Ruby Hicks Adams and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1977 graduate...

Nov 7, 2025

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Cathleen L. "Cathy" Chill Milligan, 81, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Nov. 7, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Cathy was born Feb. 7, 1944, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late Nicholas and Lucy Print Chill.

After moving to Hamden, Conn.,...

Nov 2, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Brian M. Williams, 51, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

Brian was born Sept. 26, 1974, in Youngstown, a son of Patrick M. Williams Sr., and Rosemary Altman Williams, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1993 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and later attended Youngstown State University, where...

Oct 31, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Julia V. "Sweetie" Butler, 41, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at her home.

Julia was born Oct. 30, 1984, in Opelika, Alabama, a daughter of John Lewis Butler and Sabrena Santha Butler-Grantling. She came to the Youngstown area as a child and made it her lifelong home.

She was a graduate...

Oct 30, 2025

HUBBARD - Dorothy L. Adams, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Oct. 30, 2025, at Countryside at Elmwood with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born Aug. 1, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Steven and Elizabeth M. Molnar Shirilla,  and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Liberty...

Oct 30, 2025

GIRARD - Ralph Gary Kerby, 88, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, Oct. 30, 2025, at Hospice House, with his family by his side.

Ralph was born Oct. 24, 1937, in Grafton, West Virginia, a son of the late Lucille Vandergrift Kerby. He was a 1956 graduate of Grafton High School and moved to Girard with his family...

Oct 29, 2025

CAMPBELL — Michael J. Esposito, 84, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, 2025, at Hampton Woods in Poland, following a brief illness.

Michael was born July 24, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael L. and Marie Guzaski Esposito, and was a lifelong area resident, moving to Campbell in 1972.

He was a...

Oct 27, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Regina G. "Gina" Yakimoff, 60, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away Monday afternoon, Oct. 27, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and friends,  after a two year courageous battle with cancer.

Gina was born Feb. 23, 1965, in Youngstown, the beloved daughter of Alex and Consuela Mortaro Yakimoff, and was a lifelong area...

Oct 27, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Dorothy J. Brown, 96, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born Sept. 26, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John Yazak and Marie White Yazak, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of The...

Oct 26, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Marcia A. Powell, 72, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Marcia was born May 27, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Florence Shopinsky Kraiosky, and was a lifelong area resident.

She...

Oct 25, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - John Fromel, 95, peacefully entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, Oct. 25, 2025.

John was born  April 20, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Nicholas and Pauline (Patrick) Fromel, in the neighborhood known as "Monkey's Nest". He attended Butler, Hayes, and The Rayen School, graduating in 1949. After graduation, he worked at U.S....

Oct 23, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved uncle, Joseph Zemko Jr.

On Oct. 23, 2025, Joe met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, when he was called to his heavenly home at the age of 96.

Joe was born Jan. 24, 1929, in Youngstown, a...