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...
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...
