Patrick H. Casey
Dec 26, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Patrick H. Casey, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, in the comfort of his home, with his loved ones by his side.
Patrick was born Oct. 31, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Patrick H. Casey and Erna Hartwick Casey. He was raised in the Brier Hill neighborhood and was a proud graduate of...
John T. Trella Sr.
Dec 26, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - John T. Trella, 93, of the city’s west side, passed away peacefully, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Hospice House, with his family by his side.
John was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Mike and Mary Elko Trella, and was a lifelong area resident.
A graduate of Chaney High School, John proudly served in the...
Donald M. Tul
Dec 23, 2025
BOARDMAN – Donald M. Tul, 89, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at Austintown Healthcare Center.
Donald was born Nov. 26, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Natalie Terihay Tul, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of South High School and worked at Youngstown Sheet and Tube for 28 years, retiring when the mill closed.
Donald...
James Stephen Hanigosky
Dec 22, 2025
AUSTINTOWN - James Stephen "Big Jim" Hanigosky, 67, departed this world on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at home after a courageous bout with cancer. Every step of the journey was taken with stoicism and a never-ending love and appreciation for life, nature, family, friends, and faith.
Jim was born on Oct. 6, 1958, to Anthony and Margaret (Oleksa) Hanigosky. He was...
Joanna Lugo
Dec 21, 2025
SHARON, Pa. — Joseph Jonathan “Joanna” Lugo, 38, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Dec. 21, 2025, at Sharon Regional Hospital.
Joanna was born April 21, 1987, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Maria Nazario Rodriguez and Hector Lugo. She came to the Youngstown area approximately 11 years ago and more recently made her home in Sharon.
She was a graduate of Hartford High School...
Scot W. Gruver
Dec 20, 2025
BOARDMAN — Scot W. Gruver, 63, died unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday afternoon, Dec. 20, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Scot was born June 17, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Edward L. Gruver Sr. and Lorena D. Baumgarner Gruver, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1981 graduate of Boardman High...
Edward W. Kreitzburg
Dec 18, 2025
BERLIN CENTER - Edward W. Kreitzburg, 83, passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18, 2025, at Aventura at Assumption Village, surrounded by the love of his family.
Edward was born Oct. 6, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Eugene and Margaret Mohn Kreitzburg, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1962 graduate of Chaney High School and went on...
David A. Acierno
Dec 17, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN — David A. Acierno, 72, of the city’s west side, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
David was born Sept. 16, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late Steve and Dorothy Archie Acierno, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1971 graduate of Chaney High School and worked at EASCO Aluminum...
Walter M. Duzzny Sr.,
Dec 16, 2025
SUN CITY CENTER, FLORIDA - Walter M. Duzzny Sr., 86, a long-time resident of Austintown, passed away peacefully Dec. 16, 2025, in Sun City Center, Florida.
Walter was born Feb. 4, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Mary Krill Duzzny.
Walter was the retired director of Mahoning County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, holding that position for over 29 years....
Mary O'Brien
Dec 14, 2025
MCDONALD - Mary O’Brien, 83, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday evening, Dec. 14, 2025.
Mary was born Nov. 10, 1942, in Niles, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Phillips) Koncsol. Mary was a 1960 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family.
In addition to being a wonderful homemaker, Mary...
Donald George Kredel
Dec 14, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Donald George Kredel, 67, died unexpectedly, Sunday evening, Dec. 14, 2025, at his home.
Donald was born May 21, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Donald C. Kredel and Elizabeth Louise Ehrman Kredel, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1976 graduate of Chaney High School and attended New Castle School of Trades. Donald worked at...
Katherine Elizabeth Domitrovich
Dec 11, 2025
MCDONALD - Katherine Elizabeth Domitrovich, age 93, entered eternal rest Thursday evening, Dec. 11, 2025, surrounded by the faith and devotion that defined her life.
Born on May 26, 1932, Katherine was the daughter of Croatian immigrants who came to America, bringing with them a deep faith, a strong work ethic, and an abiding devotion to family—values Katherine embraced wholeheartedly throughout...
Charles W. Swindler
Dec 8, 2025
CANFIELD - Charles W. “Chuck” Swindler passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Chuck lived a life marked by devotion to faith and family, and a belief that laughter belonged in every day. As a husband, brother, father, and grandfather, he gave generously of his time, his heart, and, of course, his legendary quick wit.
Chuck was born Sept. 8, 1946, in...
John E. Stanchin
Dec 8, 2025
POLAND - John E. Stanchin, 85, formerly of Fifth Street in Struthers, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 8, 2025, at Poland Village Assisted Living, following a courageous battle with dementia.
John was born Jan. 4, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Emery and Kay Stanchin, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1958 graduate of Wilson High...
Helen M. Kukura
Dec 7, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Helen M. Kukura, 100, formerly of Youngstown’s West Side, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Living Center in Virginia Beach, after a long and fulfilling life devoted to faith, family and her Slovak heritage.
Helen was born Nov. 22, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul Glova and Mary...
Charles L. Wester Jr.
Dec 3, 2025
MCDONALD - Charles L. Wester Jr., 67, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House.
Charles was born Feb. 22, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of Charles L. Wester Sr., and Mary Jane Haney Wester, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1976 graduate of McDonald High School and worked at Hynes Steel Co....
Michael J. Rinko
Nov 27, 2025
AUSTINTOWN – Michael J. Rinko, 89, passed away on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a brief illness.
Michael was born June 18, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Olga Dukovich Rinko, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Chaney High School and proudly served in the United States Marine...
Patrick M. Kelly
Nov 26, 2025
NILES - Patrick M. Kelly, 69, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Born June 6, 1956, in Youngstown to William "Tiny" and Dorothy O'Neil Kelly, Pat was a lifelong resident of Niles. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and...
Diane Demler
Nov 25, 2025
AUSTINTOWN — Dianne Demler, formerly Coler, 67, a lifelong resident of Austintown, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.
Born Nov. 15, 1958, Dianne will be remembered for her kind heart, her love of animals, and the quiet strength she carried throughout her life.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Jennifer (Matthew) Clipse; and...
Freida O. Penza
Nov 25, 2025
NORTH JACKSON – Freida O. Penza, 94, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in the comfort of her home.
Freida was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Girard, a daughter of the late Herman and Antonia Treck Perechlin, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1948 graduate of Girard High School and worked as an administrative assistant at the Trumbull County...
