Helen M. Berdy
Mar 20, 2017
VIENNA - Helen M. Berdy, 94, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 20, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., following a long and fulfilling life.
Helen was July 29, 1922, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter of the late George J. and Maria Slavkovsky Gancarcik, and came to Youngstown in 1947.
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Walter W. Kishton, Sr.
Mar 19, 2017
BOARDMAN - Walter W. Kishton Sr., 72, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, March 19, 2017, at his home in the arms of his beloved, Karen.
Walter was born April 8, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Donald and Ann Temnick Kishton, and was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Kishton was a 1962 graduate...
Elizabeth "Betty" Emerick Loveland
Mar 18, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Elizabeth "Betty" Emerick Loveland, 67, passed away late Saturday morning, March 18, 2017, at her home with her family by her side.
Betty was born Aug. 24, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth "Betty" Emerick, and was a lifelong area resident.
Betty attended St. Brendan Elementary School and...
Theodore V. Bartholomy
Mar 18, 2017
ESPYVILLE, PA. - Theodore V. Bartholomy, 84, formerly of Youngstown, passed away early Saturday morning, March 18, 2017, the day after his birthday, at his home following a brief illness.
Theodore was born March 17, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Beatrice Buckle Bartholomy, and lived in this area until moving to Espyville...
Dorothy Thomas
Mar 17, 2017
MCDONALD - Dorothy Thomas, 90, passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2017, at Vista at The Ridge in Mineral Ridge, following a brief illness. Dorothy, who was known as "Dot," was born Oct. 19, 1926, in Butler, Pa., a daughter of the late Alex and Caroline Hunka Budrevich, and moved to McDonald with her family in the early 1940s....
Mary Rose Hrynda
Mar 15, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Rose Hrynda, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully late Wednesday evening, March 15, 2017, at Park Vista, just three weeks shy of her 92nd birthday.
Mary Rose was born April 10, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Krzesaj Hrynda, and was a lifelong area resident.
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Joseph Martin Dorko, Jr.
Mar 15, 2017
BOARDMAN - Joseph Martin Dorko Jr. 73, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, March 15, 2017, at his home.
Joseph was born Jan. 20, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary Salaka Dorko, and was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Dorko was a 1961 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School...
Paul J. Futkos
Mar 12, 2017
BOARDMAN - Paul J. Futkos, 77, passed away Sunday morning, March 12, 2017, at his home following a brief illness.
Paul was born Nov. 5, 1939 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Varga Futkos, and was a lifelong area resident.
Paul was a graduate of The Rayen School, and worked for...
Pamela Fay Balzic
Mar 12, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Pamela Fay Balzic, 57, passed away Sunday morning, March 12, 2017, at her home, due to complications from a stroke.
Pamela was born May 29, 1959, in Youngstown, a daughter of Kenneth and Geraldine MuZell Baker, and was a lifelong area resident.
Pam was a 1977 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and...
Dorothy B. Tranovich
Mar 3, 2017
CANFIELD - Dorothy B. Tranovich, 91, passed away early Friday morning, March 3, 2017, at Hospice House, joining her loving and beloved husband, Peter, in eternal rest. Dorothy was born July 25, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Jacob Hack and Mary Flannigan Hack. After high school, Dorothy moved to Pittsburgh, and lived with her aunt while...
Mary Bespiaty
Feb 28, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Mary Bespiaty, 97, passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, 2017, at Briarfield at Ashley Place, in the arms of her loving daughter, son, and son-in-law.
Mary was born June 5, 1919, in Johnstown, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Pauline Speers Pavlisen, and came to this area with her family as...
Agnes M. Phillips
Feb 28, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Agnes M. Phillips, 88, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, 2017, at Briarfield Manor, after a long and fulfilling life.
Agnes was born Aug. 22, 1928, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Matthew and Julia Backus Patzak, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1946 graduate of Campbell Memorial High...
Joseph John Ceja
Feb 24, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Joseph John Ceja, 90, passed away early Friday morning, Feb 24, 2017, at his home following an extended illness.
Joseph, who was known to all as "Joe" or "C.J.," was born Nov. 20, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anthony L. and Stephanie Aguilera Ceja, and was a lifelong area resident.
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Basil John "Boxie" Carfolo
Feb 23, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Basil John "Boxie" Carfolo, 86, passed away peacefully early Thursday afternoon, Feb 23, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.
Basil was born April 22, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Crescenzo "Chris" and Assunta "Sue" Genito Carfolo, and was a lifelong resident of the city's west side.
He attended...
Georgina M. Schiff
Feb 19, 2017
NORTH LIMA - Georgina M. Schiff, 70, passed away early Sunday morning, Feb. 19, 2017, at Ivy Woods Manor.
Georgina was born July 8, 1946, in England, a daughter of the late John J. and Dorothy Ruane, and she came to America and Youngstown as a child with her family.
Georgina attended St. Christine Elementary...
William R. Rooney
Feb 19, 2017
FESTUS, MO. - William R. Rooney, 92, formerly of Brookfield and of Youngstown, passed away late Sunday morning, Feb. 19, 2017, at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Missouri, after a long and fulfilling life.
William was born Aug. 23, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Leo and Mary MacDonald Rooney, and lived in this...
Michael J. Nanosky, Jr.
Feb 17, 2017
AUSTINTOWN- Michael J. Nanosky, Jr., 76, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Feb. 17, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Michael was born July 30, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Caroline Horvatich Nanosky, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a...
Mary Lou Depietro
Feb 15, 2017
GIRARD – Mary Lou DePietro, 94, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Omni Manor in Youngstown, after a long and fulfilling life.
Mary Lou was born Nov. 30, 1922, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Dudek Mamrick, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1941 graduate of...
Antoinette Marie Johnson
Feb 14, 2017
YOUNGSTOWN - Antoinette Marie Johnson, 65, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 14, 2017, at her home. Antoinette, who was known by her middle name of Marie, was born Oct. 9, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Norman D. and Angeline M. Alioto Johnson, and was a lifelong area resident. Marie graduated from Chaney High School and in her...
Benjamin L. Bertok
Feb 11, 2017
VIENNA TOWNSHIP - Benjamin L. Bertok, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his entire family, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11, 2017, at Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley in Boardman.
Ben was born July 16, 1938, and graduated from Vienna High School (now known as Mathews High School) in 1956, and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management from...
