Obituaries

Apr 20, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Jo Ann C. Kambic, 89, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Austintown Health Care Center.

Jo Ann was born Nov. 28, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary Brosky Cina and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1954 graduate of Chaney High School and worked as a...

Apr 19, 2025

GIRARD – Angela Marie Ann Ambrose Ezzo, 96, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her son's home, surrounded by her family.

Angela was born Oct. 30, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank Ambrose and Frances Scirrocco Ambrose. She was a graduate of Girard High School and a...

Apr 18, 2025

AUSTINTOWN – James A. Senvisky, 79, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 18, 2025, at Aventura at Humility House surrounded by the love of his family.

James was born Feb. 19, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert and Mildred Gleydura Senvisky, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.

He was a 1964 graduate...

Apr 18, 2025

GIRARD - Douglas Gerald Eskay, 50, passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2025.

Douglas was born November 27, 1974, the son of Dr. Gerald and Marian Shaheen Eskay. He graduated from the Fairhaven Program and looked forward to going to work every day at the Fairhaven Workshop.

Doug loved cars and big trucks and enjoyed...

Apr 15, 2025

GIRARD - Frances J. Sainato, 95,  passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life marked by love, strength and independence.

Frances was born Dec. 7, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nicola and Mary Citarelli Sainato, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a proud...

Apr 13, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Donna L. Bukovi, 86, of Youngstown's west side, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Donna was born May 31, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Frances Brewer Lukanec and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1957 graduate of The Rayen School and dedicated her life to raising and caring...

Apr 12, 2025

BOARDMAN - Kenneth J. "Kenny" Fisher, 81 passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

Kenneth was born June 18, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of the late Joseph and Julia Stroney Fisher. He grew up on the South Side of Youngstown and attended St. Dominic Church...

Apr 12, 2025

GIRARD - Charlotte Nachim, 97, passed away peacefully, Saturday April 12, 2025, at Greystone Country Estates in Fredonia, Pennsylvania.

Charlotte was born Aug. 23, 1927, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Kazmier and Marcella Dombrowski Bielak. She was a 1945 graduate of East Brook High School and moved to Warren in 1949 before settling...

Apr 11, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Dolores E. "Dee" Grosik, 87, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home.

Dolores was born May 9, 1937, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late William and Ann Cikoski Ulevich. She moved to the Youngstown area in the early 1960s and made it her lifelong home.

A 1955 graduate of...

Apr 11, 2025

NEW MIDDLETOWN – Brock A. Jones, 16, died tragically Friday evening, April 11, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Brock was born May 12, 2008, in Youngstown, a son of Anthony Jones and Nicole Woolhouse.

He previously attended school in North Canton and was currently enrolled at the Mahoning County Career and Technical...

Apr 11, 2025

BOARDMAN - Maryann (Pacic) Matasy, 91, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Maryann was born July 3, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Becki) Pacic. She attended Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Catholic School and was a 1950 graduate of Ursuline High School. A lifelong...

Apr 9, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Metro Senedak, 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025, in the comfort of his home, with the love of his family by his side.

Metro was born November 10, 1931, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anna Senedak and was a lifelong area resident.

He...

Apr 8, 2025

NILES - Elizabeth Ann Budrevich passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2025, just a few days after celebrating her 91st birthday.

Elizabeth was born April 4, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Jessie Casey. She attended St. Stephen School and was a proud graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Class of 1952....

Apr 6, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Russell C. "Rusty" Hixson, 77, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Russell was born February 4, 1948, in Middletown, Ohio, a son of the late James Hixson and Bessie Woods Hixson, and moved to the Youngstown area as a child. He was a graduate of The Rayen...

Apr 4, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Suzanne D. "Susan" Greenwalt, 67, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, April 4, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Suzanne was born November 21, 1957, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Rose Sinkovich Humphrey, and was a lifelong area resident. A...

Apr 4, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Joretta Mae Balsinger, 89, peacefully passed away, Friday, April 4, 2025.

Born on August 24, 1935, in Greene County, Pennsylvania, to Earl and Anna Rose, Joretta lived a life filled with love, family, and treasured memories.

Joretta found immense joy in her grandchildren, who were the heart of her world. Her family was...

Apr 3, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Thelma L. Greene, 86, passed away Thursday afternoon,  April 3, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Thelma was born May 17, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Jones Herbert. She was raised in New York and later moved to Cleveland in the...

Apr 2, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert James "Bob" Cappitte, 68, passed away Wednesday evening, April 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Robert was born May 21, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late James T. Cappitte and Joyce M. Thorensen Cappitte and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1975 graduate...

Apr 1, 2025

GIRARD - Frank Joseph Wielbruda, 91, passed away Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025, at Liberty Healthcare Center.

Frank was born July 24, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anthony and Sara Lipinsky Wielbruda, and was a lifelong area resident.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a company carpenter,...

Apr 1, 2025

GIRARD - Heidi E. Weaver, 44, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Heidi was born March 9, 1981, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Sharla Beyser Weaver.  A lifelong resident of the area, she graduated from Hubbard High School with the Class of...