Obituaries

Apr 1, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Mary Yaworsky, 97, formerly of Bon Air Avenue in Youngstown, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, April 1, 2017, at Briarfield Manor, following a long and fulfilling life.

Mary was born Feb. 4, 1920, in Ukraine, a daughter of the late Paul and Anna Stelmaszczuk, and came to the United States in 1949 on the passenger...

Mar 29, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Raymond E. Gordon, 68, passed away early Wednesday evening, March 29, 2017, at Meridian Arms Living Center, with his wife at his side, following a brief illness.

Raymond was born Dec. 7, 1948, in Warren, a son of the late Carl and Josephine Suzelis Gordon, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Gordon,...

Mar 27, 2017

GIRARD - George Benjamin Lipscomb, 30, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 27, 2017.

George was born Aug. 26, 1986, in Warren, a son of George and Elizabeth Nitzsky Lipsomb, and was a lifelong area resident.

Known by his nickname, "Flea," to many, he greatly enjoyed fishing and playing video games. Most of all, George enjoyed...

Mar 26, 2017

GIRARD – Theresa L. Frye, 63, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2017, at the Cleveland Clinic.

Theresa was born Feb. 7, 1954, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of George and Dorothy Candioto Stamp, and came to this area in the early 1970s.

She worked for Special Busing for 17 years, and then for...

Mar 25, 2017

CANFIELD - Thomas H. Paolucci, passed away early Saturday morning, March 25, 2017, his 74th birthday, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Thomas was born March 25, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late Herman and Antoinette "Toots" Guzzo Paolucci, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Paolucci was raised in Hubbard and...

Mar 25, 2017

GIRARD – Rita J. Criscione, 80, passed away early Saturday morning, March 25, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, with her family by her side. Rita was born Dec. 3, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Casale Champ, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1954 graduate of Girard High...

Mar 23, 2017

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Evelyn B. Hanuschak, 88, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away late Thursday morning, March 23, 2017, at Northside Medical Center in Youngstown.

Evelyn was born May 24, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Bridget Nann Pipoly, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1946 graduate...

Mar 20, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Peter Balaban Sr., 95, passed away Monday evening, March 20, 2017, at Briarfield Manor.

Peter was born July 22, 1921, in Grindstone, Pa., a son of the late Mike and Mary Petretich Balaban, and came to the Youngstown area as a child in 1924 with his family.

Mr. Balaban served in the U.S....

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...