Edward Olek
Jan 5, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Edward “Eddie” Olek, 85 passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Eddie was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Torczyn, Poland, a son of the late Stefan Olek and Marcelina Kaleta Olek. He survived World War II as an infant and later fled communism, coming to the United...
Edward G. Schanz
Jan 4, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Edward “Eddie” G. Schanz, 88, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at his home.
Eddie was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Gilbert K. and Mildred E. Samuels Schanz, and was a lifelong area resident.
He attended The Rayen School and worked for 29 years at Youngstown Sheet & Tube/LTV Steel Campbell Works until the mill...
Gary F. Walker
Jan 3, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Gary F. Walker, 84, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, Jan. 3, 2026, at The Inn at Glenellen.
Gary was born July 11, 1941, in Christiansburg, Virginia, a son of the late Charles and Pearl Huffman Walker. He was raised in West Virginia and was a 1959 graduate of East Bank High School. In 1965, Gary moved to the Youngstown...
Dorothy Jean Ristich
Jan 3, 2026
CANFIELD - Dorothy Jean Ristich, 84, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, Jan. 3, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Dorothy was born Jan. 29, 1941, in Cleveland, the adopted daughter of the late Michael J. Pietruch and Josephine T. Benedict Pietruch, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1959 graduate of The...
Gary Louis Miller
Jan 2, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Gary Louis Miller, 75, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at Kobacker House in Columbus, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Gary was born April 17, 1950, on the West Side of Youngstown, a son of the late Louis C. Miller and Geraldine P. (DePiore) Miller. A descendant of Italian, Hungarian and German immigrants, he...
David M. Muransky
Jan 2, 2026
POLAND — David M. Muransky, 72, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at his home.
David was born March 11, 1953, in Youngstown, the son of the late Frank L. Muransky Sr. and Elizabeth Bischoff Muransky, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1971 graduate of Struthers High School and worked for many years as a letter carrier with the...
Kathleen Berendt
Dec 26, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Kathleen “Kathy” Kiliany Berendt, 74, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Kathleen, known affectionately to many as “Kathy,” lovingly called “K-Dog” by her sons and “G-Ma” by her grandchildren, and also known to family and friends as “Kushy,” “Kashie” and “Kash2million,” was born Oct. 19, 1951, in Youngstown, a...
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....
Judith M. Zarconi
Dec 15, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Judith M. “Judy” Zarconi, 74, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 15, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a brief illness.
Judy was born July 5, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert Murphy and Ruth Carney Murphy, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1969 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and devoted many years to...
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...
