Michael P. Hulewat Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
SAGAMORE HILLS — Michael P. Hulewat Jr., 78, passed away Monday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2026, in the comfort of his home, following a fierce battle with Parkinson’s disease. He refused to let it stop him, most times to his own detriment.
Michael was born Jan. 14, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of the late Michael and Catherine Malik Hulewat, and was...
Alex Wasylychyn
Feb 11, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Alex Wasylychyn, 101, a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, passed into eternal life, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, surrounded by the prayers and love of his family, both in person and from afar.
Born Dec. 3, 1924, to Harry and Mary Wasylychyn, Alex was the youngest of six children. He, his mother, and siblings all worked to support one...
Marlene A. Battaglia
Feb 10, 2026
MCDONALD - Marlene Ann Massaro Battaglia of McDonald/Weathersfield Township, formerly of Youngstown and Girard, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, Monday, Feb. 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Marlene was born Feb. 21, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of William and Eva (Detell) Massaro. Marlene married her beloved husband, Dominic Battaglia of Girard, on a sunny summer...
Deborah A. Kovacs
Feb 9, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Deborah “Debby” A. Kovacs, 67, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Feb. 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Debby was born Nov. 18, 1958, in Mission Viejo, California, a daughter of the late George and Nellie Drum, and came to the Mahoning Valley in the early 1990s, where she made...
Lillian Knapik
Feb 9, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Lillian Knapik, 96, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2026, at Windsor House Canfield, with her family by her side.
Lillian, affectionately known as “Lil,” was born May 13, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Cyril and Kate Harvischak Fayta, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1947 graduate of Chaney High School and devoted...
Shirley A. Stauffer
Feb 7, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Shirley A. Stauffer, formerly of Youngstown’s north side, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Feb. 7, 2026, at Humility House in Austintown.
Shirley was born July 19, 1937, in Rossiter, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Bishop Rainey.
She was a 1955 graduate of Rossiter High School, graduating first in her class, and devoted her adult life to...
David Rebraca
Feb 2, 2026
WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP - David Rebraca, 70, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 2, 2026, at his home.
David was born Nov. 24, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anthony Rebraca and Evelyn Vuletich Rebraca, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1974 graduate of McDonald High School and worked at Reactive Metals, RMI Titanium, for 40 years before retiring...
Kathleen A. King
Feb 2, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Kathleen A. King, 79, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House.
Kathleen was born Oct. 14, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen Ivanik and Katherine Mlynar. She was a 1964 graduate of Chaney High School and spent many of her younger years working as a cosmetologist.
Kathleen later graduated from Youngstown...
Norma J. Pecchio
Feb 2, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Norma J. Pecchio, 98, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life.
Norma was born April 3, 1927, in Warren, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Klutch, and was a lifelong area resident.
A graduate of Wilson High School, Norma was crowned prom queen — a title that hinted early on at...
Sister Marilyn Hoover, OSU
Jan 31, 2026
CANFIELD - Sister Marilyn Hoover, OSU died Saturday Jan. 31, 2026, at Ursuline Sisters Senior Living. She was 93. Sister Marilyn was born Joan E. Hoover on June 23, 1932, in Altoona, Pa., the daughter of Chester and Marie Nagle Hoover, and moved to Youngstown as a child. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from Ursuline High School...
Vera Lauretta DeFuria
Jan 30, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Vera Lauretta DeFuria, 97, passed away after a long , happy, and fulfilling life on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Vera was born on Sept. 7, 1928, in Youngstown, shortly after her parents Francesco and Filomena Casasanta Castrucci, and her sisters, arrived from Bugnara, Italy. Vera graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and throughout her life proudly sang the alma...
Margaret M. Ong
Jan 30, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Margaret M. Ong, 97, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, Jan. 30, 2026, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation Center, with her family by her side.
Margaret was born Aug. 17, 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kovach Potocnak, and was a lifelong area resident.
A 1946 graduate of Ursuline High School, Margaret began her working years at Republic...
Helen M. Fusco
Jan 30, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Helen M. Fusco, 88, of Youngstown’s west side, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Inn at Old Saybrook in Columbiana.
Helen was born March 31, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Rose Stanko Kaplach, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School and worked...
Ruby J. Haylett
Jan 26, 2026
BESSEMER, Pa. - Ruby J. Haylett 89, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Jan. 26, 2026, at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima.
Ruby was born Jan. 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Charles and Violet (McConnell) Reddick.
She was a 1954 graduate of Slippery Rock High School and worked as a bank teller, retiring from Peoples Bank of Western Pennsylvania....
Keri Marie Hamley
Jan 20, 2026
NILES - Keri Marie Hamley, 46, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at her home.Keri, affectionately known as “KiKi,” was born June 30, 1979, in Lorain, a daughter of Joseph and Lynne Grombacher Hamley, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.She was a graduate of Chaney High School and devoted her life to raising and caring for...
Peter Ostapiak
Jan 20, 2026
BOARDMAN - Peter “Pete” Ostapiak, 81, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his family.
Pete was born March 28, 1944, in Salzburg, Austria, the son of the late Konstantin and Christina Strubycka Ostapiak. He came to the United States and the Youngstown area as a child in 1951 and proudly made the...
Maria Koval-Melnykovich
Jan 20, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Maria Koval-Melnykovich, 91, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 2026, at Hospice House.
Maria was born Nov. 11, 1934, in Ukraine, a daughter of the late John and Anna Hyt. She came to the United States and the Youngstown area in the early 1990s, where she made her home and built a life centered on faith and family.
She...
Roselyn K. Hamilton
Jan 16, 2026
STRUTHERS - Roselyn K. Hamilton, 87, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, Jan. 16, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Roselyn was born Dec. 28, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Christian and Katherine Catanzaro Mang, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1957 graduate of North High School and worked in the billing department at Northside Hospital in...
Peter Hucul
Jan 15, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Peter Hucul, 75, of Youngstown’s west side, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at his home. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Pete was born Oct. 5, 1950, in Austria, the son of the late Ilko and Eva Kupczak Hucul, and came to the United States and Youngstown area as a child.
He was a...
Franziska King Crawford
Jan 14, 2026
GIRARD – Franziska “Fran” King Crawford, was born Nov. 29, 1935. She passed away peacefully, at the age of 90, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, from natural causes.
In 1958, Fran, a native German, married an US Army Serviceman, Gene King. During his service time of more than 20 years, they were stationed at many different bases in the United States...
