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Margaret Bresko

Margaret Bresko

Feb 10, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS - Margaret Bresko, 96, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2018, in Indianapolis, Ind., following a brief illness.

Margaret, who was known to all as "Peg," was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Arroyo, Pa., the daughter of the late Anna and George Elyko. She was later adopted by Steven and Mary Foltinsky,...

John T. Zordich, Jr.

John T. Zordich, Jr.

Feb 10, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - John T. Zordich, Jr., 80, of the city's south side, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 10, 2018, at Washington Square Healthcare Center in Warren following a brief illness.

John was born Jan. 6, 1938 in Niles, the son of John Thomas and Sylvia Ann Jeswald Zordich, and spent most of his life in this area....

Ann Szymanski Randall

Ann Szymanski Randall

Feb 9, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Ann Szymanski Randall, 62, passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at her home at the Phoenix House.

Ann was born Feb. 15, 1955, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph Szymanski Sr. and Sophie Bukoski Szymanski, and lived her life in this area.

She was a 1974 graduate of Chaney High School,...

Maria E. Nolasco

Maria E. Nolasco

Feb 9, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Maria E. Nolasco, 75, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Feb. 9, 2018, at Hospice House following a brief illness, with her family by her side.

Maria, who was affectionately known as "Leni," was born Sept. 16, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Rodolfo and Antonia Cacho Nolasco, and...

Margaret T. Hripko

Margaret T. Hripko

Feb 8, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Margaret T. Hripko, 91, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Feb. 8, 2018, at Humility House in Austintown.

Margaret was born Dec. 10, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Johanna Yavorsky Hripko, and was a lifelong area resident.

Margaret worked for Commercial Shearing and was...

Martin Charles "Charlie" Ruby, Jr.

Martin Charles "Charlie" Ruby, Jr.

Feb 8, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Martin Charles Ruby Jr., 66, passed away late Thursday evening, Feb. 8, 2018, at Omni Manor Care Center.

Martin, who was known to many as "Charlie," was born Dec. 16, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of Martin Charles Ruby Sr. and Helen Krepps Ruby, and lived his life in this area.

He was...

Bradley A. Huffman

Bradley A. Huffman

Feb 6, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Bradley A. Huffman, 70, passed away late Tuesday evening, Feb. 6 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Bradley was born Sept. 8, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert and Sarah Suzanne Miller Huffman, and was raised in Poland, and was a lifelong area resident and a Poland Bulldogs fan.

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Javier Colon, Jr.

Javier Colon, Jr.

Feb 4, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Javier Colon Jr., 19, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, of injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

Javier was born Jan. 12, 1999, a son of Teresa R. Diaz Colon and Javier Colon Sr., and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended East High School in the morning and Choffin Career and Technical...

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...

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