All Obituaries

AUSTINTOWN - Richard C.W. Begley, 41, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness. Richard, who was affectionately known as “Rick” was born September 26, 1981, in Marshall, Michigan, a son of Dean and Bernice March Begley and came to Austintown in 1995. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and attended ITT Technical Institute and received an associate’s degree in Computer Networking Systems and also...

NORTH CANTON - Caroline M. Walker, 85, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully, into the waiting arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, early Monday morning, March 20, 2023, at her home. Caroline was born January 25, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Christian and Agnes Schaeffer Snyder, and lived in the area for most of her life. She attended East High School and worked at A&P Grocery Store for several years. Caroline also worked for McDonald Valu King for over 25 years while...

AUSTINTOWN - Donald “Don” James Clark, 81, passed away peacefully at home, Monday March 20, 2023, with his family by his side. Donald was born October 5, 1941, in Cleveland, the sixth of seven children born to the late John Clark and Catherine Martin Clark. He was a graduate of East High School in Cleveland and after graduation, Don joined the United States Navy. While serving in the Navy, Don was deployed aboard the USS Intrepid. After serving in the Navy, Don met the love of...

MCDONALD - Louise M. Capaldi, 91, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, March 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Louise, who was affectionately known as “Lou” or “Weezy”, was born September 10, 1931, in Girard, a daughter of the late Dominic and Filecetta Volpe DiTunno, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1949 graduate of Girard High School and dedicated her adult life to raising and caring for her family. Mrs. Capaldi was a member of St. Rose...

CAMPBELL - Emmanuel John Antonas, 82, passed away Thursday evening, March 16, 2023, at Windsor House Canfield following a lengthy illness. Emmanuel was born May 29, 1940, in Kalymnos, Greece, a son of the late John and Ypapanti Mastrovasilis Antonas, and came to America and the Youngstown area in 1963. Emmanuel served as a sergeant in the Greek Army. He attended Youngstown State University and worked as an electrical foreman for Youngstown Sheet and Tube Brier Hill and Campbell Works...

AUSTINTOWN - Paul Dennis Deak 82, passed away Thursday March 16, 2023, at his home of natural causes. Paul, who was affectionately known as “Denny”,  was born May 22, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late Paul and Virginia Naughton Deak, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1958 graduate of Ursuline High School and proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1962. Paul worked at General Motors in Lordstown for 30 years, retiring in 1999. Mr. Deak was a...

YOUNGSTOWN - Sifredo Cardona, 73, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home. Sifredo was born October 23, 1949, in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Luis and Ana Celia Lebron Cardona, and came to the United States and the Youngstown area as a child. Mr. Cardona worked at Niles Iron and Metal for over 50 years retiring in 2021.  He was a kind, fun, loving, solid man that stood by his words. Sifredo touched and helped to shape the lives of many throughout...

CANFIELD - Christopher P. “Chris” Aczel, 51, passed away Tuesday morning, March 14, 2023, at Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer. Christopher was born December 11, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Catherine Bacho Aczel, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Boardman High School and was the owner and operator of Aczel Rose Landscaping for several years. Chris loved nature, being outdoors and at the beach. He also enjoyed riding his...

YOUNGSTOWN - Diana M. Sarnosky, 78, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, March 13, 2023, at Omni Manor. Diana was born October 12, 1944, in Warren, a daughter of the late Frank Joseph Fiest and Erma Nolan Fiest, and lived in Warren most of her life. Diana was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and dedicated her adult life to raising and caring for her family. She enjoyed sitting outside, had a special fondness for cats and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandson,...

NORTH LIMA - Margaret Jane Yarb, 90, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at UPMC Pittsburgh after a brief illness. Margaret was born May 16,1932, in Youngstown, to William and Kathryn Vrabel Roberts. She grew up on the westside of Youngstown, graduating from Chaney High School in 1950. As a young woman, Margaret was employed as a secretary for The National Life Insurance Company.  Weekends were spent at movie theaters and out dancing with friends, where in 1954, she met her future...