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Patricia Louise Toth

Patricia Louise Toth

Feb 4, 2018

LAKE MILTON - Patricia Louise Toth, 87, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 4, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born Nov. 13, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ralph and Grace Mackey Campbell, and was a lifelong area resident.

Pat was a 1948 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High...

Helen Bovo

Helen Bovo

Feb 1, 2018

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Helen Bovo, 80, formerly of Prospect Street in Struthers, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, Feb. 1, 2018.

Helen was born May 31, 1937, in Poland, a daughter of the late Thomas and Catharina Pusiarska Bilowus. She came to the United States in 1950, and first lived in Oklahoma, Texas before coming to Youngstown by...

Lorraine J. Paulus

Lorraine J. Paulus

Jan 30, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Lorraine J. Paulus, 80, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2018, at Canfield Place in Youngstown following an extended illness.

Lorraine was born May 7, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Sobieszczyk Jurewicz, and came to Youngstown with her husband in 1959....

Elma Jean Harris Cramer

Elma Jean Harris Cramer

Jan 29, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Elma Jean Harris Cramer, 77, passed away peacefully late Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018, at Omni Manor Health Care Center in Youngstown.

Elma was born July 18, 1940, in Harter Hill, W.Va., a daughter of the late Alfred and Sophia Boner Harris, and came to Youngstown with her family as a child.

She...

Concetta Marie "Cetty" Korda

Concetta Marie "Cetty" Korda

Jan 29, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Concetta Marie "Cetty" Korda, 89, died peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018, at Omni Manor Health Care Center. Born Nov. 28, 1928, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Frank and Nicolina "Goldie" Sainato. Cetty was a 1947 graduate of East High School and attended classes at Youngstown State University. A devoted wife, mother,...

Leo S. Bard

Leo S. Bard

Jan 26, 2018

MCDONALD - Leo S. Bard, 82, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 26, 2018, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren, following a lengthy illness.

Leo was born June 6, 1935, in Steubenville, a son of the late Leo and Catherine Franko Bard, and lived in McDonald for most of his life.

He was a 1953...

Eleanor A. Dilullo

Eleanor A. Dilullo

Jan 26, 2018

GIRARD - Eleanor A. DiLullo, 85, passed away Friday afternoon, Jan. 26, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Eleanor was born Aug. 20, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Vito and Mathilda Reinholtz Taormina, and was a lifelong area resident.

Eleanor grew up on the south side of Youngstown and...

Randall E. Bradford

Randall E. Bradford

Jan 25, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Randall E. Bradford, 83, of the city's west side, passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at Omni West Assisted Living.

Randall was born March 22, 1934, in Phoenixville, Pa., a son of the late William and Mildred Gamble Bradford, and came to this area after serving honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean...

Patricia Lee Naples

Patricia Lee Naples

Jan 25, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia Lee Naples, 70, passed away late Thursday morning, Jan. 25, 2018, at Northside Regional Medical Center following a courageous battle with lymphoma.

Patricia was born Feb. 7, 1947, in Salem, a daughter of the late Patsy and Dorothy Cromwell Nocera, and lived her life in this area.

She was a graduate of...

James D. Kerensky

James D. Kerensky

Jan 22, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - James D. Kerensky, 35, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, at his home.

James, known to all as "Jimmy," was born April 13, 1982, in Youngstown, a son of Robert D. and Mary G. Harvischak Kerensky, and lived his life in this area.

He was a graduate of Chaney High School and...

Carole A. Keevey

Carole A. Keevey

Jan 20, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Carole A. Keevey, 66, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 20, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Carole was born Oct. 30, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Warren and Nora McDonough Wolitz, and lived her entire life in this area.

She was a 1969 graduate of Chaney High School, and was...

Irene M. Skerkavich

Irene M. Skerkavich

Jan 18, 2018

NORTH LIMA - Irene M. Skerkavich, 96, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away early Thursday morning, Jan. 18, 2018, at Assumption Village following a long and fulfilling life.

Irene was born March 31, 1921, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Popovics Francosky, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was...

Richard J. Boyle

Richard J. Boyle

Jan 17, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Richard J. Boyle, 73, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at Dandridge's Burgundi Manor, surrounded by staff members and his nurse, Richard. His family greatly appreciates the staff being there with him, bringing great comfort knowing that Richard was not alone.

Richard was born Nov. 25, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of Frank and Edith...

Steve J. Sodomora

Steve J. Sodomora

Jan 16, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Steve J. Sodomora, 62, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at his home.

Steve was born Dec. 27, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of John and Janina Bilowus Sodomora, and lived his life in this area.

He was a 1974 graduate of South High School, and worked for Passarelli Brothers, P&L Heat...

Mildred "Millie" M. Sayers

Mildred "Millie" M. Sayers

Jan 16, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Mildred "Millie" Sayers, 71, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, 2018, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Millie was born Nov. 19, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Chester and Gertrude Tobiasz Mullen, and lived most of her life in this area.

A homemaker, Millie was also a...

William J. "Billy" Stanko

William J. "Billy" Stanko

Jan 14, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - William J. "Billy" Stanko, 83, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away Sunday afternoon, Jan. 14, 2018, at Hospice House after an extended illness.

Billy was born April 25, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Olenick Stanko, and lived his entire life in this area.

He worked for...

Shirley Elaine Shafer Gates

Shirley Elaine Shafer Gates

Jan 14, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Shirley Elaine Shafer Gates, 86, went to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, Jan. 14, 2018.

Shirley was born Nov. 6, 1931, in Salem, to the late Lemoin and Ruth Hulton Shafer.

Shirley was a graduate of East Palestine High School, and was a homemaker who loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....

Helen L. Harris

Helen L. Harris

Jan 9, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen L. Harris, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, 2018, at Park Vista in Youngstown.

Helen was born May 14, 1926, in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Pedro and Pearl Leonard Sanchez, and came to this area with her family as a child.

Helen attended Fitch...

Margaret "Peg" Evans Smith Stephens

Margaret "Peg" Evans Smith Stephens

Jan 8, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Margaret "Peg" Stephens, 99, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 8, 2018, at her home following a long and fulfilling life.

Margaret was born Aug. 31, 1918, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Myron and Margaret Gleason Welsh, and was a lifelong area resident.

Peg was a 1936 graduate of South High...

Maxine Grace Taylor

Maxine Grace Taylor

Jan 8, 2018

VIENNA - Maxine Grace Taylor, 87, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 8, 2018, at her home following a brief illness.

Maxine was born Aug. 25, 1930, in Derry, Pa., a daughter of the late David and Frances Neal Burgoon. She came to Youngstown in 1948, and moved to Vienna in 1996.

She was a...

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