Michael J. Daroski
Jul 15, 2017
LIBERTY TWP. - Michael J. Daroski, 58, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, July 15, 2017. He suffered an apparent heart attack while fishing on Conneaut Lake, and died doing what he loved.
Michael was born July 5, 1959, in Youngstown, a son of the late Richard and Linda Speicher Daroski, and was a lifelong resident of the...
Helena M. "Lee" Driscoll
Jul 12, 2017
AUSTINTOWN - Helena M. Driscoll, 80, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2017, at Briarfield Manor.
Helena, who was known to all as "Lee," was born Sept. 13, 1936, in Ravenna, a daughter of the late Patsy and Michaelena Bucci, and came to the Youngstown area in the early 1960s.
Mrs. Driscoll was a graduate...
Lori A. Rosiak
Jul 9, 2017
BOARDMAN - Lori A. Rosiak, 46, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, July 9, 2017, at her home after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Lori was born March 4, 1971, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of Chester and Karen Tupi Rosiak, and came to this area with her family as a child.
She was a 1989...
Richard Joseph "Joe" Smith
Jul 9, 2017
BOARDMAN - Richard Joseph Smith, 72, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, July 9, 2017, at the Cleveland Clinic. Richard, who was known to all as "Joe," was born Sept. 30, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Cecil R. and Margaret Elizabeth Dorner Smith, and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Smith attended The Rayen School, and...
Sandra L. "Sandy" Milligan
Jul 8, 2017
CHARDON - Sandra L. "Sandy" Milligan, 54, passed away early Saturday evening, July 8, 2017, at Chardon Health Care.
Sandy was born Aug. 22, 1962, in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Russell and Betty Marker Barkley, and had lived most of her life in Warren.
She was a member of the First Church of...
Ethel T. Wallenhorst
Jul 8, 2017
CHILLICOTHE – Ethel T. Wallenhorst, 94, went to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, July 8, 2017, passing away at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Ethel was born June 30, 1923, in New York City, a daughter of the late Miguel and Beryl Florence Berridge Barbara, and came to Austintown from Erie, Pa. in the early 1970's....
Phyllis Bolender
Jul 7, 2017
BOARDMAN - Phyllis Bolender, 85, passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 7, 2017, at her home with her family by her side.
Phyllis was born Oct. 15, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Chester and Elizabeth Snyder Thomas, and was a lifelong area resident.
Phyllis was a graduate of South High School, and...
Janice M. Cassidy
Jun 30, 2017
BOARDMAN - Janice M. Cassidy, 82, passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 30, 2017, at her home with her family by her side.
Janice was born Jan. 9, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Mae Coller Swimmer, and lived most of her life in the area, spending five years in Las Vegas.
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Amy Holland
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...
Robert D. Bish
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;...
Genevieve L. Brozman
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,...
Iola R. "Ollie" Cook
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...
Mary B. Grubbs
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....
James P. Kuzman, Sr.
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,...
Stefan Bury
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...
Mary Louise Palfi
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,...
Daniel J. Olbrych, Sr.
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...
Mary Jane Dorazio
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...
John A. Spatar, Sr.
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...
Jose L. Dejesus
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...
