Philip Chavez
Feb 16, 2026
BOARDMAN - Philip Chavez, 92, entered his eternal home Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
Philip was born Jan. 17, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of Jorge “George” and Eliza Castillo Chavez, who welcomed him into their ever-growing family.
Before graduating from The Rayen School, Philip enlisted in the United States Navy in 1952 and proudly served his country. Following his naval service, he...
Margaret Shuger
May 19, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Margaret Shuger, 75, of Youngstown’s west side, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 19, 2026, at Hospice House.
Margaret was born Nov. 1, 1950, in Neu Kirchen, Austria, a daughter of the late Johann Thomas and Katharina Eisner Thome, and came to the United States and the Youngstown area as a child.
She was a graduate of North High School...
Katherine Hurdley
May 17, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Katherine Hurdley, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman.
Katherine was born Aug. 16, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Roland and Avanell Broderick MacDougall, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1960 graduate of Boardman High School and dedicated more than 40 years of service as a paraprofessional...
Stephen J. Nyers Jr.
May 15, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Stephen J. Nyers Jr., 82, of the city’s west side, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday morning, May 15, 2026, in the comfort of his home.
Stephen was born Feb. 3, 1944, in Columbia, Mississippi, a son of the late Stephen J. Nyers and Eloise Holland Nyers, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.
He was a...
Norma J. Hudak
May 5, 2026
GIRARD - Norma J. Hudak, 91, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Norma was born Dec. 11, 1934, in Niles, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mary (Lepo) Baer and was a lifelong area resident.
A devoted homemaker, Norma was the heart of her home and...
Nicholas Yurchyk
May 4, 2026
GIRARD — Nicholas Yurchyk, 99, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home while tending to the garden he loved so dearly.
Nicholas was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Roman and Julia (Bekish) Yurchyk, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1944 graduate of Chaney High School.
A proud son of Ukrainian...
Esther Catherine Bogatay
May 3, 2026
GIRARD - Esther Catherine Bogatay, 92, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Armstrong Memory Care in Warren.
Esther was born Feb. 27, 1934, in Mineral Ridge, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Saar) Brandenstein.
She was a graduate of Girard High School and a member of St. Rose Church in Girard.
Her greatest joys in life were trips to Myrtle...
Maria Marczyszyn
Apr 30, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Maria (Antonczak) Marczyszyn, 79, of Youngstown’s west side, joined the Lord on Thursday morning, April 30, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on September 21, 1946, in Germany, Maria was the daughter of the late Fedor and Anna Antonczak. At the age of seven, she immigrated...
Nellie Ruth Reedy
Apr 28, 2026
BOARDMAN - Nellie Ruth Reedy, 93, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home.
Ruth was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stanley and Anele “Nellie” Moskulunis Bundza, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1950 graduate of East High School and later attended Youngstown College, where she studied criminal justice.
Ruth worked briefly for...
William Gulfo
Apr 28, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - William “Bill” D. Gulfo, 74, of the city’s west side, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, April 28, 2026, at his home.
Bill was born Jan. 26, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Louis Anthony and Anne Marie (German) Gulfo, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1970 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and was employed...
George H. Demetrios
Apr 28, 2026
BOARDMAN — George H. Demetrios, 77, passed away Tuesday evening, April 28, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley Boardman, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following a lengthy battle with COPD and lung cancer.
George was born Sept. 7, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Mary (Pavlechko) Demetrios, and was a lifelong area resident.
He...
Margaret Robsel
Apr 28, 2026
GIRARD — Margaret “Marge” Robsel, 100, formerly of Gordon Street, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, at Liberty Health Care Center, following a long and fulfilling life.
Marge was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Jamison, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Krall) Fumich, and came to the area as a child.
She worked at the former Ohio...
Eddie Greene Lilly
Apr 24, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Eddie Greene Lilly, 61, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following complications from a stroke.
Eddie was born Dec. 13, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Edgar Warner and Thelma Jones Greene. He was raised in Brooklyn and came to the...
Caroline S. Tusin
Apr 24, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Caroline S. Tusin, 97, passed away peacefully Friday, April 24, 2026, at Woodlands at Austinwoods, surrounded by the care and comfort of those who loved her, following a long, meaningful, and well-lived life.
Caroline was born February 9, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Katherine (Lucic) Makar, and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning...
Barbara A. Reardon
Apr 22, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Barbara “Barb” Ann Reardon, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Barb was born Feb. 17, 1937, on the South Side of Youngstown, a daughter of Myron and Miriam (Sheetz) Wardle.
Barb loved her Catholic upbringing and cherished her years at Ursuline High School, from which she graduated in...
Kevin M. Gura
Apr 21, 2026
BOARDMAN — Kevin M. Gura, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Kevin was born Sept. 28, 1957, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Olga Voytilla Gura, and was a lifelong area resident. He was raised in Campbell and was...
Richard Lee Burgess
Apr 15, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Richard Lee Burgess, 84, a lifelong resident of Youngstown, died of natural causes Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Hospice House.
Richard was born May 18, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Ruby Burton Burgess.
He was known for his long and distinguished career as an attorney and opinion writer for the Mahoning County Seventh District Court...
Alice L. Giba
Apr 14, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Alice L. Giba, 95, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her sons.
Alice was born Feb. 3, 1931,in Youngstown, to the late William "Boleslaw" Jacob Slipski and Anastasia Kotowski Slipski.
Alice attended St. Casimir Elementary School in the Polish neighborhood of Brier Hill. She graduated from The Rayen High School in 1949. Alice was...
Joan V. Babinchak
Apr 13, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Joan V. Babinchak, 87, passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 13, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Joan was born Oct. 9, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Kitt) Pappagallo, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1956 graduate of Chaney High School and worked...
Robert Michael DePiore
Apr 12, 2026
NORTH JACKSON - Robert "Rob" Michael DePiore, 63, a gentle soul, went to heaven Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Rob was born July 6, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of William F. DePiore and Ann W. (Patterson) DePiore.
At the age of 7, his family moved to North Jackson. He attended St. Brendan School, Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Ursuline High School...
