Obituaries

Jun 23, 2025

BOARDMAN — Debra Kruzel-Palkovic, 74, of Euclid Boulevard, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 23, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with her family at her side.

Debbie was born March 9, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Patricia Dunn Bodnar, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1969 graduate...

Jun 18, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Roxanne M. Korhan, 61, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Roxanne was born Oct. 28, 1963, in Youngstown, a daughter of Richard A. Korhan and Josephine A. Chianello Korhan, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1982 graduate of...

Jun 16, 2025

HINSDALE, Ill, - Ronald Michael Preksta, 81, formerly of Youngstown's West Side, passed away peacefully Monday evening, June 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Ronald was born March 4, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anastasia "Sadie" Wolsonovich Preksta. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and went on to...

Jun 15, 2025

BOARDMAN - Barbara Ann Boughner, 82, formerly of Youngstown's West Side, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Aventura at Assumption Village.

Born July 16, 1942, in Youngstown, Barbara was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Takach) Hripko and remained a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Chaney High School in 1960,...

Jun 14, 2025

CANFIELD - Charles M. "Charlie" Hrynko, 82, passed away Saturday evening, June 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with his family by his side.

Charlie was born Feb. 20, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Yarwick Hrynko. He grew up on the South Side of Youngstown and graduated from Cardinal Mooney...

Jun 12, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Celestino "Charles" Ialenti, 82, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Charles was born Aug. 3, 1942, in Montelongo, Compobasso, Italy, a son of the late Michael and Angelina Ialenti. He arrived in the United States in April 1954 through Ellis Island, following a two-week...

Jun 7, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Larry H. Smith, 78, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, June 7, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.

Larry was born Nov. 11, 1946, in Salineville, a son of the late Howard and Loraine Parsons Smith, and lived in the area most of his life.

He...

Jun 5, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Kenneth E. Hatfield, 92, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 5, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, leaving behind a life well-lived, well-loved and lived entirely on his own terms.

Ken was born May 4, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Lester and Lucy Cuthbert Hatfield and was a lifelong area resident. A proud...

Jun 3, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - William I. "Bill" Cene Sr., 83, passed away peacefully under hospice care Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025.

William was born Aug. 10, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Prisella Chumita Cene. He was a 1960 graduate of Chaney High School and retired from General Motors Lordstown after 35 years. A lifelong...

Jun 2, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Loretta Joan Doll, 91, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, June 2, 2025, at Hospice House.

Loretta was born Oct. 25, 1933, in New London, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard Lee Kelley and Adeline Davis Kelley. She was raised by her grandmother and graduated from Ashland High School.

For more than 20...

Jun 2, 2025

GIRARD - Blagoy L. "Bob" Callow, 75, passed away Monday evening, June 2, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital following a brief illness, with his family by his side.

Bob was born Dec. 18, 1949, in Niles, a son of the late Leon and Katie Desovich Callow and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a...

Jun 1, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Richard "Richie" Weibling, 78, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Oasis Healthcare Center in Youngstown.

Richie  was born June 21, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Paul and Marian Weibling. He lived for a short time in Columbus before returning to the Youngstown area, where he spent most of his life.

Jun 1, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the sudden passing of Colleen Solinger, 74, who passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. She left this world far too soon, and her absence is felt deeply by all who knew her.

Born Feb. 7, 1951, in Youngstown, Colleen was known for her giving...

May 29, 2025

MCDONALD - Thomas John Michael Hannon, 78, went home to the Lord May 29, 2025 — Ascension Thursday — surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home.

Thomas was born May 5, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of the late Robert J. Hannon Sr. and Agnes Donohue Hannon. He was a loving son, brother, husband,...

May 28, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert J. Burosky, 91, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025, at Hampton Woods, with his family by his side.

Robert was born July 1, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Catherine Kurta Burosky and was a lifelong area resident.

A 1951 graduate of...

May 28, 2025

GIRARD - Arlene R. Hawryluk, 74, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with her family by her side.

Arlene was born Oct.  3, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nick and Clara Root Damiano, and was a lifelong area resident. She was raised in Girard and was a...

May 27, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Stanley Lee Vogle, 81, passed away Tuesday evening, May 27, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Stanley was born May 25, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Arthur and Lowrine Newton Vogle. He had been a longtime resident of Windsor House at Guardian, where he built close connections and was lovingly cared...

May 24, 2025

MASURY - Joseph Dallas Pasquerilla, 78, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, May 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Joseph was born Dec. 7, 1946, in Sharon, Pa., a son of the late Joseph and Mary Smoot Pasquerilla, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1964 graduate of...

May 23, 2025

GIRARD - Theodore A. Bundy, 74, died Friday, May 23, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by his family.

Theodore was born May 3, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late George T. and Thelma Neff Bundy, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1969 graduate of Niles McKinley High School...

May 21, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary C. Moon, 80, of Youngstown's west side, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from complications of emphysema.

Mary was born Aug. 25, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew F. Evan and Helen Kurilla Evan, and was a lifelong area resident.

A 1962 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, Mary...