Obituaries

Jun 28, 2017

GIRARD - Amy Holland, 92, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 28, 2017, at Heritage Manor in Youngstown with her family by her side.

Amy was born Aug. 28, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Evelyn Louise Gillespie Douglass. She grew up on the city's south side, attended St. Patrick School, and graduated...

Jun 26, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert D. Bish, 76, passed away late Monday evening, June 26, 2017, with his family by his side.

Robert was born Nov. 8, 1940, in Jefferson County, Pa., a son of the late Jeff and Pearl Hines Bish, and came to this area in 1966. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Betty Condron Bish;...

Jun 26, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Genevieve L. Brozman, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 26, 2017, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman.

Genevieve, who was known to all as "Jenny," was born Dec. 16, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Vincent and Katherine Ribic Bozich, and was a lifelong area resident,...

Jun 25, 2017

AUSTINTOWN- Iola R. "Ollie" Cook, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 25, 2017, at her home.

Iola was born Aug. 12, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Sam and Virginia Swoger, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1966 graduate of Chaney High School and worked as a crossing guard...

Jun 25, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Mary B. Grubbs, 81, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, June 25, 2017, at Vista Center at The Ridge in Mineral Ridge, with family by her side.

Mary was born July 24, 1935, in Detroit, a daughter of the late Clyde and Alice Noland Cole, and came to the Youngstown area in 1969.

Mrs....

Jun 18, 2017

GIRARD - James P. Kuzman Sr., 88, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, June 18, 2017, at Heritage Manor in Youngstown.

James was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Girard, a son of the late Angelo and Mary Gallagher Kuzman, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Kuzman proudly served his country in the U.S. Merchant Marine,...

Jun 17, 2017

BOARDMAN - Although Stefan Bury was fortunate enough at age 97 to have lived a long and full life, the impact upon his family and friends of his passing on June 17, 2017, is nevertheless one of considerable sadness and mourning.

He was a good man, intelligent, resourceful, and exceptionally hard-working (his wife may also have mentioned...

Jun 17, 2017

CANFIELD - Mary Louise Palfi, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, June 17, 2017, at her home with her family by her side, just a couple of days after celebrating her 97th birthday.

Mary Louise was born June 15, 1920, in Youngstown a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Tomko Ganofsky,...

Jun 14, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Daniel J. Olbrych Sr., 67, of the city's west side, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at The Cleveland Clinic, following a lengthy illness.

Daniel was born Oct. 25, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Helen Skokan Olbrych, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Wilson High...

Jun 11, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Mary Jane Dorazio, 95, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 11, 2017, at Briarfield Manor.

Mary Jane, who was known to all simply as "Jane," was born May 5, 1922, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ralph and Jenny Belmont Masto, and was a lifelong area resident.

Jane did secretarial work for several...

Jun 10, 2017

WARREN - John A. Spatar Sr., 66, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 10, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

John was born July 25, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Loretta Liberatore Spatar, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1968 graduate of Girard High School and...

Jun 9, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Jose L. DeJesus, 87, passed away Friday evening, June 9, 2017, at Omni Manor Care Center.

Jose, who was known affectionately to his large family as "Papi," was born May 22, 1930, in Puerto Rico, a son of the late Jose L. and Aquilina Rodriguez DeJesus. He came to America as a youth with his...

Jun 7, 2017

GIRARD – Edward M. "Mickey" O'Brien, 84, passed away Wednesday evening, June 7, 2017, at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles, following a lengthy illness. Edward, who was known to all as "Mickey," was born Dec. 26, 1932, in Girard, a son of the late Edward and Lottie Brown O'Brien, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a...

Jun 7, 2017

CANFIELD - Sister Judy Shoff, OSU, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2017, at the age of 75.

Sister Judy was born in Sagamore, Pa., April 13, 1942, the daughter of Leroy and Dorothy Cuddy. She was educated in Shannock Schools and graduated from Beaver Valley General Hospital School of Nursing in New Brighton, Pa. in 1965.

Jun 6, 2017

BOARDMAN - Bonita "Bonnie" Beam, 63, passed away peacefully late Tuesday afternoon, June 6, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Bonita was born July 12, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Christina Leone Frazzini, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1971 graduate of Woodrow Wilson...

Jun 5, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Doris M. Mikovich, 87, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, June 5, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born Jan. 16, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Sal and Frances Resatar Napolitan. She spent much of her life in this area, as well as living in Florida and North...

May 30, 2017

MINERAL RIDGE – Julia M. Sherlock, 99, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 30, 2017, at Vista at The Ridge, following a long and fulfilling life. Julia was born Jan. 28, 1918, in Girard, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Machinga Strah, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1936 graduate of...

May 27, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Dr. Matthew Siman, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, May 27, 2017, in Streetsboro, after being blessed with a successful career and a long, fulfilling life.

Matthew was born April 11, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Matej and Julia Ann Maletsky Siman, and was always proud to call Youngstown his home.

May 25, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Kristen A. Brennan, 61, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 25, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following an extended illness.

Kristen was born Feb. 14, 1956, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late S. Paul and Gertrude Mikuc Fletcher, and came to the Youngstown area in 1995.

She...

May 23, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Shirley A. Guerrieri Rockwood, 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 23, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born Jan. 20, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Elmer and Josephine Testa Guerrieri, and was a lifelong area resident.

Shirley was a 1956 graduate...