Obituaries

Mar 3, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Ann Poczatek, O.F.S., 87, passed away peacefully early  Saturday morning, March 3, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, with her family and her good friend, Rose, by her side to comfort her during her journey to her heavenly home.

Mary Ann was born Jan. 8, 1931, the daughter of Polish immigrants, the...

Feb 28, 2018

NORTH LIMA - Dorothy M. Glasser, 101, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2018, at The Assumption Village.

Dorothy was born July 22, 1916 in Lucinda, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Heuffer Lahr, and came to the Youngstown area in 1946.

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Feb 27, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Albert P. Roman, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2018, at Dayspring Nursing Center in Fairborn, while on his annual visit to stay with his daughter in Dayton.

Albert was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Anna Petrencik Roman, and lived...

Feb 26, 2018

GIRARD - Luke D'Errico, 32, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at his home.

Luke was born July 5, 1985, in Youngstown, a son of John D'Errico and Margaret Siciliano Barrios, and was a lifelong area resident.

Luke worked for Dinesol Plastics in Austintown.

He greatly enjoyed working on cars, playing video...

Feb 26, 2018

GIRARD - Juanita A. Lewis, 73, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Juanita was born May 20, 1944, in Girard, a daughter of the late Francis and Marie Tulipano Cavalcanti, and lived her life in Girard in the same neighborhood.

She was a proud Parkwood resident...

Feb 25, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Richard L. "Dick" Tolle, 79, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 25, 2018, at his home, with the love of his family around him, after a courageous battle with dementia and Parkinson's Disease. Dick was able to be cared for at home throughout the duration of his illness because of the loving care he received from his family,...

Feb 24, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Michael P. Sekela, 70, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 24, 2018, at his home following a courageous 13-month battle with cancer.

Michael, who was also known to friends as "Dream," was born Nov. 25, 1947 in Youngstown, the son of the late Michael and Rita Schultz Sekela, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Feb 22, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Elizabeth Piergiovanni, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2018, at her home.

Elizabeth was born Nov. 19, 1925, in Germany, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Meier Breddemann, and came to this area in 1948.

She was of the Catholic faith, and she enjoyed music. Elizabeth was a member...

Feb 22, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Carol Barbara Schatzel, 80, left Hospice House on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Her visit was comfortable, peaceful and brief. She had somewhere important to be, and people she wanted to see were waiting for her.

Carol was born Jan. 17, 1938, in Brooklyn, N.Y., a daughter of Youngstown natives Clarence and Mary Genevieve Gorski Rohrbaugh. ...

Feb 21, 2018

CANFIELD - Helen G. Kubic, 80, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2018, at Hospice House in Beaver Township.

Helen was born Aug. 31, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Philip and Mary Johnson Kotmair, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1955 graduate of...

Feb 19, 2018

BEAVER TWP. - Thomas A. Mozzy Jr., 46, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at his home.

Tom was born Nov. 12, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of Thomas A. Mozzy Sr. and Ruth Theil Mozzy. He was a 1990 graduate of Struthers High School, and was a lifelong area  resident.

Tom attended New...

Feb 18, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Gracie M. Carter, 76, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 18, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Gracie was born Nov. 2, 1941, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Wiley and Ethel Blake Richmond, and came to Youngstown in 2017 after living much of her life in Alliance.

She was a...

Feb 17, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for John James Korda, 87, who died peacefully early Saturday morning, Feb. 17, 2018, at Northside Medical Center, just less than three weeks after the passing of his beloved wife, Cetty.

John, who was known to many as "Jim" and "Jimmy," was born May 15,...

Feb 16, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Richard L. "Rick" Martin Sr., 62, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Feb. 16, 2018, at Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, surrounded by his beloved family, following a brief and unexpected illness.

Rick was born June 29, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of Lloyd R. Martin and Audrey Black Martin. He was a 1974 graduate of...

Feb 15, 2018

GIRARD - Annette M. Forte, 58, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, Feb. 15, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown following a brief illness.

Annette was born Sept. 22, 1959, in Youngstown, a daughter of Sam and Margaret Schaner Andello, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1978 graduate of Girard High...

Feb 15, 2018

GIRARD - June "Buggy" Mollic, 75, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2018, at her home.

June was born May 30, 1942, in New Castle, Pa., the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Czuba Grata, and lived in the Liberty Township area for most of her life.

She was a 1960 graduate of the...

Feb 14, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - John R. Keenan, 80, formerly of Berry Blossom Drive in Canfield, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2018, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.

John was born July 2, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late John L. and Helen Donlin Keenan, and spent a good part of his life in this area. In...

Feb 14, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 19, at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, St. Matthias Church, for Dorothy Anna Popovich Schraider, 94, who passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, 2018, following a short illness. Dorothy was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Phillip...

Feb 13, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Marian Irene Izak , 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, 2018, at Meridian Arms Living Center in Austintown.

Marian was born May 4, 1924, in Ambridge, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Chomiak Izak. Marian came to Ohio in 1967, settling in Salem before moving to Austintown in...

Feb 12, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph J. O'Hara, 65, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, Feb. 12, 2018, at his home.

Joseph was born Sept. 14, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Hallochak O'Hara, and lived his life in this area.

He was a 1971 graduate of Chaney High...