Obituaries

Feb 3, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael A. "Mike" Mraz, 74, of Youngstown's west side, passed away Monday evening, February 3, 2025, at Hospice House embraced by the love and presence of his family.

Michael was born June 19, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anthony and Lucy Ambrosio Mraz. He was a lifelong resident of the area, deeply...

Feb 2, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Tristan Ray Kirchner, 23, passed away unexpectedly, early Sunday morning, February 2, 2025.

Tristan was born November 8, 2001, in Youngstown, a son of Raymond Kirchner and Carolyn Hornyak. He was a lifelong resident of the area, where he touched the lives of many with his kindness, humor, and zest for life.

A...

Jan 31, 2025

AUSTINTOWN – Edward H. "Ed" Kubik, 78, passed away Friday afternoon, January 31, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a brief illness.

Edward was born September 3, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Agnes Egley Kubik. A lifelong resident of the area, Ed graduated from Chaney High School in 1965. He worked...

Jan 28, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Judith Ann Mitchell, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday Jan. 28, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Judith was born Aug. 31, 1942, in Youngstown to Tim and Edith Seidner Crosbie.  She remained in the area throughout her life, raising her children and working at Austintown Middle School, where she was a beloved cafeteria worker for more...

Jan 26, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Shirley C. Dilks, 75, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 26, 2025, at Omni Manor.

Shirley was born September 9, 1949, in Parma, Ohio, a daughter of the late Victor Haag and Evelyn Knapp Haag. She was raised in Parma and lived there for many years before moving to Girard and the...

Jan 26, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Virginia "Gini" Marie Lucarell, 89, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Heritage Manor in Youngstown, where she had resided for nearly three years.

Virginia was born September 14, 1935, in Canton to the late Michael A. Rigley and Anne Elizabeth Friedman Rigley. Growing up during the Great Depression, her family moved often. She...

Jan 23, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Julie McClain Hall, 54, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 23, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Julie was born July 5, 1971, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Irvin E. McClain Jr., and Roberta Huff McClain and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1990 graduate of...

Jan 22, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Donna Marie Mincher Kukucka Keslar, 94, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, January 22, 2025, at Austinwoods Nursing Center.

Donna was born June 5, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Fred and Margaret Breese Mincher and was a lifelong area resident.

She briefly worked for PennOhio Towel Supply before dedicating her life...

Jan 12, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - George Lutza, 99, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 12, 2025, in the comfort of his home after a long and fulfilling life.

George was born May 23, 1925, in Youngstown, the son of the late George and Mary Pavuk Lutza. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a...

Jan 10, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Janet R. "Jan" Hewlett, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday morning, January 10, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Janet was born September 6, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Ruth Zahniser Hellmann. She was raised in Girard and was a proud graduate of Girard High School.

Jan 9, 2025

HUBBARD - June E. Siciliano, 89, formerly of School Street in Hubbard, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, at Assumption Village in North Lima.

June was born August 14, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Stanley and Pearl Moore Rogenski. She was a lifelong resident of the area, dedicated to her family, friends,...

Jan 5, 2025

GIRARD - Wanda L. Marciano, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 5, 2025, at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center.

Wanda was born July 6, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles Holicki and Anna Karol Holicki and was a lifelong area resident.

A proud graduate of Girard High School, Wanda balanced her work...

Jan 4, 2025

CANFIELD – Mario Silvestri, 81, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, January 4, 2025, at University Hospital Ravenna surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Mario was born May 18, 1943, in Pacentro L'Aquilla, Italy, the son of the late Antonio and Bambina Demartinis Silvestri. As a young boy, he immigrated to the United States arriving...

Dec 31, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Donna M. Sarno, 69, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Oasis Care Center following an extended illness.

Donna was born January 15, 1955, Donna was the cherished daughter of the late Adam and Mildred Tillinger. She grew up in Boardman, where she graduated from Boardman High School.

Donna was known for her...

Dec 30, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - John Robert Siembieda, 63, passed away peacefully Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic with his family by his side.

John was born December 11, 1961, in Youngstown, the son of Donald and Patricia Kunovic Siembieda and was a longtime resident of the city's west side. He was a proud graduate of Chaney High...

Dec 29, 2024

STRUTHERS – Annetta Carano, 97, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 29, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Annetta was born June 14, 1927, in the picturesque town of Introdacqua, Italy, Annetta was the beloved daughter of the late Vincenzo Giammarco and Elda Giammarco. She immigrated to the United States...

Dec 28, 2024

GIRARD - Michaelena "Mickey" Pruneski, 88, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, December 28, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Michaelena, who was affectionately known as Mickey, was born April 28, 1936, in Girard, the daughter of the late Stephen and Lydia Casale Cretella and was a lifelong Girard resident.

Mickey graduated from Girard High...

Dec 27, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN– Barbara J. Pucci, 85, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, December 27, 2024, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Barbara was born December 30, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank Swartzen and Barbara Kunovich Swartzen. She was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, where she devoted her life to the love and...

Dec 26, 2024

BOARDMAN - Henry P. "Hank" Conrad, 72, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Carilion Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA, after falling ill while traveling to Florida for his winter retreat.

Henry was born June 29, 1952, in Hagerstown, Maryland, a son of the late Edward and Victoria Leonardi Conrad. His family moved to the Mahoning...

Dec 25, 2024

NORTH JACKSON – Bella A. Herubin, 87, formerly of Canfield, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.

Bella was born January 12, 1937, in Lowellville, the cherished daughter of the late Lewis and Congetta Martucci Leardi. She was a proud graduate of...