All Obituaries

YOUNGSTOWN - Dorothy Jean McGonnell, 97, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a long and fulfilling life. Dorothy, who was known to everyone by her middle name of Jean, was born Oct. 20, 1922, in Youngstown. She was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Mary Murphy McGonnell, and lived her life in Youngstown. Jean was a 1940 graduate of Chaney High School and later attended Youngstown College for two years. From 1944 until...

YOUNGSTOWN - Susan E. Sheridan Pasquale, 77, passed away late Thursday evening, May 28, 2020, at Omni Manor Nursing Home. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Susan was born June 2, 1942, in Butler, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Thomas Vester Sheridan and Doris Isabella Richardson Sheridan. She devoted her adult life to caring for those with disabilities, first in group homes caring for mentally-disabled young adults, and then she dedicated many years providing...

CANFIELD - George Stanislaw, 89, passed away peacefully late Monday evening, May 25, 2020, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown. George was born July 29, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Mary Dutko Stanislaw, and was raised in the Lansingville neighborhood on the city’s south side. Mr. Stanislaw graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School where he excelled as a tailback on the football team and as a guard on the Redmen’s basketball team. His greatest...

GIRARD - Josephine Krygowski, 101, formerly of Morris Avenue, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 26, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland following a long and fulfilling life. Josephine, who was affectionately known as “Pippin” to many, was born March 14, 1919, in Girard, and was raised on James Street. She was a daughter of the late Antonio and Euphemia Carusone Parillo, and lived her entire life in Girard. She worked at Niles Steel Products during World War II,...

WEST CHESTER TWP. - Sharon Wiery, 80, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, May 19, 2020, at Heritagespring Health Care Center. Sharon was born March 18, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Margaret “Peggy” Hopchick Santagata.  She lived in McDonald until 2015 when she moved to Cincinnati to be closer to her son and his family.   She was a Proud graduate of McDonald High School and was employed at the Kaufmann’s Distribution Center during...

YOUNGSTOWN - Steven Edward Fish, 40, passed away late Wednesday morning, May 13, 2020, at University Hospitals, Cleveland. He was called to Heaven, breaking the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Steven was born Sept. 27, 1979, in Youngstown, a son of Clyde “Gene” Fish Jr. and Mary Wyant Fish, and lived his life in this area. He was a 1997 graduate of Chaney High School and was a self-employed DJ. Steve was an amazing guy with an outgoing, vibrant personality. His passion...

YOUNGSTOWN - Ruthellen Stepp, 79, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 18, 2020, at her home with her loving family by her side following a brief illness. Ruthellen was born Sept. 27, 1940, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Owen John Mulholland and Ruth Sarah Goodwin Mulholland. Mrs. Stepp attended East High School, but moved to Arizona as a teenager, graduating from Phoenix Union High School in 1958. Ruthellen worked for a time as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell...

AUSTINTOWN - Cora H. Fagan, 76, passed away Sunday morning, May 17, 2020, at Continuing Health Care in Mineral Ridge after a lengthy struggle with dementia. Cora was born May 1, 1944, in Brewster, New York, and was a daughter of the late Harry and Blanche Edith Fisher Hull. She was raised in Connecticut, was a 1962 graduate of Litchfield High School there, and came to Youngstown in 1966. In Ohio, Cora attended Youngstown State University for a time, and was a preschool teacher at Schrum...

YOUNGSTOWN - Julie J. Dell, 94, formerly of Park Circle Drive in Liberty Township, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 16, 2020, at Canfield Place after a long and fulfilling life. Julie was born July 19, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John Murk and Catherine Markovitz Murk, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of St. Stanislaus Parochial School in Youngstown and of  Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown. During World War II, Julie...

YOUNGSTOWN - Madelyn F. Pedaline, 94, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 15, 2020, of natural causes. Madelyn was born Nov. 12, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Klein Hubert, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of East High School and worked for Dollar Bank for 25 years, retiring in 1988. Madelyn was a member of St. Christine Church in Youngstown. She was also a member of Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary No. 3144, was a 75-year...