Obituaries

Jan 8, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Angeline L. Piesto, 95, of the city's west side, passed away early Monday evening, Jan. 8, 2018, at her home with her family by her side following a brief illness.

Angeline was born Sept. 8, 1922, in Hubbard, a daughter of the late Daniel and Lena Marotti Tucciarone, and was a lifelong area resident, moving...

Jan 6, 2018

CLEARWATER, FLA. - John Robert Remick, 94, formerly of Canfield, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Clearwater. Born March 25, 1923, in Youngstown, "Bob," as he was known to family and friends, grew up in Youngstown and graduated from South High School in 1941. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and also attended Westminster College. Bob...

Jan 6, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Ann Wasylychyn, 90, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loved ones. Ann was born June 9, 1927, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Litwin Soroka, and was a lifelong area resident. She attended Chaney High School and was a homemaker who also worked for 27 years for the Youngstown...

Jan 3, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Dolores Jean "Dolly" Kwiecien Varone, 78, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, Jan. 3, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Dolly was born May 22, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Sophie Kusmierezyk Kwiecien, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson...

Jan 2, 2018

GIRARD - Elizabeth H. "Beth" Taafe, 56, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at her home.

Elizabeth was born July 5, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alfred and Alta Phillips Taafe and was a lifelong area resident.

Beth was a graduate of Girard High School and worked for many years at...

Jan 2, 2018

NEW MILFORD, CONN. - Harry J. Dill, 73, formerly of Girard, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Village Crest Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in New Milford, following a lengthy illness.

Harry was born Sept. 9, 1944, in Youngstown, the son of the late Harry E. Jr. and Agnes Watson Dill, and was a 1963 graduate...

Dec 29, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Rev. Larry A. Harvey, Sr., 69, passed away Friday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2017, at Hospice House following an extended illness.

Larry was born Feb. 12, 1948, in Chesapeake, W.Va., the son of the late Ernest and Marie Moore Harvey, and came to Youngstown with his family as a child.

Larry was a 1966...

Dec 27, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Nancy L. Bonacker, of the city's west side, passed away early Wednesday morning, Dec. 27, 2017, a day after her 69th birthday, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Nancy was born Dec. 26, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Alvin J. and Margaret Rearich Douthitt, and was a lifelong area resident.

Dec 24, 2017

STRUTHERS - Richard E. Blackwell, 70, passed away late Sunday morning, Dec. 24, 2017, after an extended illness.

Richard was born March 6, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Charles and Letha Newton Blackwell, and lived his life in this area.

He was a 1966 graduate of Struthers High School, and he owned...

Dec 21, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Ronald W. "Ronnie" Davis, 64, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 21, 2017, at his home.

Ronnie was born July 8, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late Wayne and Betty Lou Crum Davis, and lived much of his life in this area.

He attended Austintown Fitch High School, and worked for Youngstown...

Dec 20, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Richard J. Flora, 89, passed away Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, 2017, at Meridian Arms, following a long and active life.

Richard was born July 25, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Antoinette Celio Flora, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1947 graduate of Chaney High School,...

Dec 16, 2017

ST. LOUIS, MO. - Louis Z. Dlabick, 91, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away early Saturday morning, Dec. 16, 2017, at DePaul Hospital outside of St. Louis, following a long and fulfilling life.

Louis was born Dec. 13, 1926, in Baltimore, Md., a son of the late Waclaw and Katherine Dlabick, and came to the Youngstown...

Dec 12, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Peter Proch, 90, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, 2017, at Hospice House, following a long and active life.

Peter was born Nov. 11, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Josephine Seka Proch, and was a lifelong area resident.

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

Dec 10, 2017

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Sally J. Naples, 78, passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Sally was born April 17, 1939, in Craigsville, in Armstrong County, Pa., a daughter of the late William and Helen Forester Rhodes, and came to the Youngstown area as a child with her family.

She...

Dec 6, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Edward E. Edwards, 79, passed away peacefully late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2017, at Austinwoods in Austintown after a battle with Alzheimer's, with his beloved and devoted wife of 51 years by his side, as she has always been.

Edward, who was known to all as "Eddie," was born Sept. 24, 1938, in Youngstown, a...

Dec 5, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Emery A. Harrison, 54, of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday evening, Dec. 5, 2017, at Hospice House.

Emery was born Oct. 27, 1963, in Strasburg, Pa., and came to this area about 20 years ago.

He worked at Flynn Tires for a time.

Emery is survived by his girlfriend,...

Dec 4, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Daniel J. Rovnak, 61, of the city's west side, passed away early Monday morning, Dec. 4, 2017, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Daniel was born Aug. 28, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of Stephen and Patricia Horanski Rovnak, and lived much of his life in this area.

He was a 1974...

Dec 3, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Kevin A. Moritz, 51, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly late Sunday evening, Dec. 3, 2017, at his home.

Kevin was born March 30, 1966, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Shirley Bell Moritz, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1984 graduate of Chaney High School, and...

Dec 1, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - William Osco Hirby, 73, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, Dec. 1, 2017.

William, who was known to all as Bill or Billy, was born March 4, 1944, in Jacksonville, Ohio, a son of the late Elmer Franklin and Myrtle Marie Abney Hirby, and came to this area in 1996 from Girard, Pa.

Mr....

Nov 30, 2017

MCDONALD - Mary Morello Krumpak, 95, passed away peacefully Saturday evening at her home.

Mary was born in June of 1923 in McDonald, a daughter of the late Michael and Rose Bury, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mary was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in McDonald and a member of...