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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...

Angeline L. Piesto

Angeline L. Piesto

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...

John Robert Remick

John Robert Remick

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...

Ann Wasylychyn

Ann Wasylychyn

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...

Dolores "Dolly" Kwiecien Varone

Dolores "Dolly" Kwiecien Varone

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...

Elizabeth H. "Beth" Taafe

Elizabeth H. "Beth" Taafe

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...

Harry J. Dill

Harry J. Dill

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...

Rev. Larry A. Harvey, Sr.

Rev. Larry A. Harvey, Sr.

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...

Nancy L. Bonacker

Nancy L. Bonacker

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.

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Richard E. Blackwell

Richard E. Blackwell

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...

Ronald W. "Ronnie" Davis

Ronald W. "Ronnie" Davis

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...

Richard J. Flora

Richard J. Flora

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,...

Louis Z. Dlabick

Louis Z. Dlabick

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...

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