Edward M. "Mickey" O'Brien
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...
Sister Judy Shoff, Osu
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.
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Bonita "Bonnie" Beam
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...
Doris M. Mikovich
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...
Julia M. Sherlock
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...
Dr. Matthew Siman
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.
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Kristen A. Brennan
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...
Shirley A. Guerrieri Rockwood
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...
Carl Smith
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...
Catherine "Kay" Olenych
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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John Onesko
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...
Joseph E. Miller, Jr.
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,...
Kevin D. Barone
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...
Debra Duzzny
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...
Mary C. Yarwick
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...
Robert T. Testa
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...
Rose Borton
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...
Dorothy Acierno
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...
Lori Jo Miller
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.
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Ann Borovitcky
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...
