Daniel J. Butchko
Jul 14, 2026
BOARDMAN — Daniel J. Butchko, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2026, at the Inn at Christine Valley, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Daniel was born Sept. 22, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Carach Butchko, and remained a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1951 graduate of North High School...
James P. Mozzillo
Sep 24, 2026
GIRARD - James P. Mozzillo passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 under hospice care.
A lifelong Girard resident, James was born Nov. 16, 1941, to the late Martin and Mary Guarino Mozzillo. He graduated from Girard High School in 1959, and later attended Youngstown State University, where he studied mathematics. He also served as a dispatcher for the Girard Police...
Barbara Wrona
Sep 24, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Barbara Wrona, 94, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Barbara was born Nov. 18, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ignatius and Amelia “Ljuba” Pacic Kunovic, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1950 graduate of Chaney High School and worked for Forum...
Marlene A. Holdash
Sep 20, 2026
NORTH LIMA — Marlene A. Holdash, 84, formerly of the city’s west side, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Aventura at Assumption Village.
Marlene was born July 27, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Molly Cecko Holdash, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1960 graduate of Ursuline High School and later attended nursing school....
Stanley H. Owen
Sep 18, 2026
MCDONALD — Stanley H. Owen, 88, of McDonald, passed away Sept. 18, 2026, in the comfort of his home, with his wife by his side.
Stanley was born June 26, 1938, in Washington, D.C., and was one of eight children.
After graduating from high school, Stan proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the early years of the Vietnam era....
Joyce B. Davis
Sep 16, 2026
CORTLAND – Joyce B. Davis, 79, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 16, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Joyce was born Aug. 21, 1947, in Butler, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Ralph Mahoney and Helen Grossman Mahoney. She came to Girard in 1976 and made the Mahoning Valley her home for many...
Robert E. Doyle
Sep 14, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN – Robert E. “Bob” Doyle, 90, an Army veteran of the city’s West Side, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in the comfort of his home.
Bob was born May 10, 1936, in Pennsylvania, a son of the late James Doyle and Pearl Root Doyle. He spent most of his life in the Youngstown area and was a graduate of...
Dale F. Ilich
Sep 12, 2026
GIRARD — Dale F. Ilich, 77, passed peacefully into heaven Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a brief illness.
Dale was born Sept. 6, 1949, in Youngstown. He was the son of the late Steve Ilich and the late Irene Fillers and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. Dale attended Ursuline High School, graduating in...
Diane Bosworth
Sep 11, 2026
POLAND — Diane Bosworth, 55, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness.
Diane was born June 26, 1971, in Youngstown, a daughter of Thomas Lee and Marie Elaine DeBee Bosworth, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of McDonald High School and devoted much of her life to caring...
John S. Donchess
Sep 10, 2026
BOARDMAN – John S. Donchess Jr., 79, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 10, 2026, in the comfort of his home following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
John was born March 10, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Lottie Discik Donchess, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1965 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and...
Joseph Charles DeFuria Sr.
Sep 8, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph "Joe" DeFuria, 100, passed away peacefully after a long and fulfilling life on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
He was born on July 26, 1926, in Youngstown, to parents Anthony and Concetta DelMonte DeFuria. He was a proud graduate of Chaney High School and served with the Army in the Philippines during World War II from 1944 to 1946.
He...
Kathleen A. Gbur
Sep 6, 2026
AUSTINTOWN – Kathleen A. Gbur, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family by her side.
Kathleen was born May 29, 1943, in Youngstown. She and her four siblings faced adversity early in life when their father, John Zareva, died suddenly at just 37 years old. During this difficult time, Kathy...
Robert W. Fuller
Sep 6, 2026
POLAND – Robert W. Fuller, 64, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
Robert was born Aug. 25, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Francis Dale Fuller and Phyllis Bianco Fuller, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1980 graduate of Liberty High School and proudly served in the United...
Gerry Banks
Sep 3, 2026
ELLSWORTH - Geraldine “Gerry” Starr Banks, 81, a lifelong resident of Ellsworth Township, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at home surrounded by the family she loved dearly.
Gerry was born Jan. 19, 1945, to Chester and Virginia (Perish) Starr. She attended Western Reserve High School, where she was a cheerleader, and was a proud member of the first graduating...
Anna Marie Pizor-Barricella
Sep 2, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Anna Marie Pizor-Barricella, 76, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 2, 2026, at Austintown Health Care Center.
Anna was born Nov. 8, 1949, in Warren, a daughter of the late George and Mary Ann Papp Bartish, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.
She was a graduate of Howland High School and attended Kent State University, where she earned a bachelor’s...
Norma Jean DiRienzo
Sep 2, 2026
CANFIELD — Norma Jean DiRienzo, 94, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at Victoria House in Austintown.
Norma was born May 16, 1932, in Leechburg, Pa., the daughter of Harry and Elsie Fryer Reed.
She was a 1950 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Norma worked as a typist in the Industrial Engineering Department at Youngstown Sheet and Tube. She also volunteered...
Dale E. Kaczmark
Sep 1, 2026
GIRARD – Dale E. Kaczmark, 65, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Sept. 1, 2026, at Austintown Health Care, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Dale was born Sept. 18, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jack “Pap” and Blanche (Heston) Kaczmark, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1980 graduate of Girard High School and...
Susan Kopachy
Sep 1, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Susan Kopachy, 69, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, 2026, at her home.
Susan was born May 10, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Elaine Luckhart and remained a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.
A devoted wife and mother, Susan always put her family first. She also worked at Cornersburg Italian Specialties for 10 years.
Susan enjoyed...
Beverly Jean Rockwell
Aug 30, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Beverly Jean Rockwell, 92, of Youngstown’s west side, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, Aug. 30, 2026, at Omni Manor.
Beverly was born Feb. 9, 1934, in East Millsboro, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Frank F. and Eva Vance Lancaster, and came to the Youngstown area in 1967 from Denbo, Pennsylvania.
She worked at Kirkmere Cleaners for 23 years and...
Emmett E. Carpenter
Aug 26, 2026
MINERAL RIDGE — Emmett E. Carpenter, 77, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 26, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with his wife by his side.Emmett was born Aug. 22, 1949, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a son of the late Morgan and Eva Marie Callahan Carpenter, and lived in the area for most of his life.He was a 1968 graduate of...
