Obituaries

May 22, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Carl Smith, 80, passed away early Monday morning, May 22, 2017, at Briarfield Manor, following a brief illness.

Carl was born July 28, 1936, in Warren, a son of the late John S. and Margaret Townsend Smith, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Smith attended Chaney High School, and proudly served his...

May 20, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Catherine "Kay" Olenych, 86, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, May 20, 2017, at Hospice House.

Catherine was born Aug. 4, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Barbara Kunovic. She was a lifelong resident of the city's west side, never living outside of the neighborhood she grew up in.

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May 19, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - John Onesko, 89, passed away Friday afternoon, May 19, 2017, at Meridian Arms Living Center, following an extended illness.

John, who was known to all as "Johnny" or "Uncle Johnny," was born July 7, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Mary Sylchak Onesko, and was a lifelong resident of Youngstown's west...

May 18, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph E. Miller Jr., 64, of the city's west side, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2017, passing on at Greenbriar Healthcare Center in Boardman from complications of a stroke.

Joseph was born June 19, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph E. Miller Sr. and Ina Weinrich Miller,...

May 14, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Kevin D. Barone, 51, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, May 14, 2017, after suffering a heart attack at his home.

Kevin was born May 29, 1965, in Butler, Pa., a son of Don and Carol Anderson Barone, and came to this area with his family as a child in 1966.

He was a...

May 12, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Debra L. Webster Duzzny, 57, passed away peacefully late Friday afternoon, May 12, 2017, at Omni Manor.

Debra was born Sept. 8, 1959, in Youngstown, a daughter of Alvin and Sharlene Felix Webster, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1977 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, and attended both Youngstown...

May 12, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary C. Yarwick, 97, passed away peacefully late Friday morning, May 12, 2017. She was born Sept. 7, 1919, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Wilczkiewicz Ruz. Mary was a graduate of South High School and a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Yarwick leaves two children, Harry (Judith) Yarwick of Enon and...

May 10, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Robert T. Testa, 85, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 10, 2017, at Meridian Arms Living Center, following an extended illness.

Robert was born Feb. 26, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Florence DiCanio Testa, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Testa was a deputy with the Mahoning...

May 3, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Rose Merdich Borton, 95-and-a-half years young, passed away peacefully early Wednesday evening, May 3, 2017, at Hospice House, following a long and fulfilling life.

Rose was born Oct. 31, 1921, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Anna Pavelko Merdich. After graduating from Chaney High School, she attended Youngstown College before World War...

May 1, 2017

BOARDMAN - Dorothy Acierno, 87, formerly of Girard, passed away Monday morning, May 1, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born Aug. 28, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Carl and Philomena Funge Archie, and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked for the...

Apr 27, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Lori Jo Miller, 45, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 27, 2017, at her home.

Lori Jo was born Sept. 4, 1971, in Youngstown, a daughter of Stephen and Walda Rockinson. She was raised and educated in New Wilmington, Pa., graduated from New Wilmington High School, and returned to the Youngstown area in 1994.

Apr 26, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Ann Borovitcky, 62, passed away peacefully early Wednesday afternoon, April 26, 2017, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Ann was born Jan. 25, 1955, in Youngstown, a daughter of Stephen and Katherine Kravetz Borovitcky, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1973 graduate of Chaney High School and was a...

Apr 23, 2017

CANFIELD - Mark S. McCormick, 51, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 23, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Mark was born March 28, 1966, in Youngstown, a son of Dennis and the late Mary Jo Patros McCormick, and lived in the Youngstown-Niles area for most of his life.

He worked at the Fairhaven Workshop...

Apr 23, 2017

LEETONIA - Frank J. Palotce, 90, passed away late Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2017, at his home following a long and fulfilling life.

Frank was born April 10, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank J. and Elizabeth Batyani Palotce, and was a lifelong area resident, living in Columbiana County since 1996.

Mr....

Apr 23, 2017

McDONALD - Sam "Chips" Simione, 92, passed away peacefully late Sunday morning, April 23, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following a long and fulfilling life.

Sam was born July 5, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Donato and Olympia Contessa Simione. He was raised in the Brier Hill section of the city...

Apr 22, 2017

GIRARD - Annalee Park, 76, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at her home.

Annalee was born Aug. 8, 1940, in the Peterborough, Ontario, Canada area, and was the youngest daughter of the late Cyril and Myrtle Langdon Scott. She moved to Girard upon her marriage to Alpheus W. Park in 1959.

Annalee...

Apr 21, 2017

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Harry Nachim, 98, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, April 21, 2017, at his home following a long and fulfilling life.

Harry was born Dec. 3, 1918, in Youngstown, a son of the late Nicholas and Mary Kozak Nachim, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Nachim was a 1937 graduate of The...

Apr 20, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Edward L. Ianazone, 94, formerly of the Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, April 20, 2017, at Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

Edward was born May 26, 1922, in Youngstown, a son of the late Massimino and Helen Masi Ianazone, and was a lifelong area resident.

Ed was...

Apr 19, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Seth M. Leach, 41, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

Seth was born Nov. 26, 1975, in Youngstown, a son of James W. and Helen Jean Lewis Leach, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1994 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, and worked for Rachel's Restaurant.

Seth...

Apr 15, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - William Nicholas "Billy" Bednar Jr., 60, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, April 15, 2017, at his home of natural causes.

Billy was born April 19, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late William N. Sr. and Mary Gibovda Bednar, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Bednar was a 1974 graduate...