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Agnes "Gin" Constantino

Agnes "Gin" Constantino

Nov 25, 2016

GIRARD – Agnes "Gin" Constantino, 96, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 25, 2016, at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, after a long and fulfilling life. Agnes was born April 19, 1920, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Barbara Evanko, and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for many years at General Electric. Mrs. Constantino...

Marianne Snyder

Marianne Snyder

Nov 19, 2016

GIRARD – Marianne Snyder, 58, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, Nov. 19, 2016, at her home, following a courageous battle with ALS and Lyme disease.

Marianne was born Jan. 31, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Anna Hillman Schuster, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1976 graduate of...

Karen M. Champion

Karen M. Champion

Nov 17, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Karen M. Champion, 65, passed away Thursday afternoon, Nov. 17, 2016, at Hospice House following an extended illness.

Karen was born Feb. 21, 1951, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Joseph and Carmel Russo Giancola.

She was a 1969 graduate of Struthers High School, lived much of her life in...

Chester A. Demart

Chester A. Demart

Nov 16, 2016

STRUTHERS - Chester A. DeMart, 69, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, Nov. 16, 2016, at University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center in Richmond Heights.

Chester, who was known to all as "Chet," was born June 6, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Rose Musolino DeMart, and was a lifelong area resident.

He...

Catherine M. Wyko

Catherine M. Wyko

Nov 14, 2016

GIRARD - Catherine M. Wyko, 96, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, Nov. 14, 2016, at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, following a brief illness.

Catherine was born Aug. 7, 1920, in Girard, a daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline DiCesare Sabino, and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked for many years...

George Tepsick

George Tepsick

Nov 13, 2016

GIRARD - George Tepsick, 94, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening, Nov. 13, 2016, at Autumn Hills Care Center in Niles, following a long and fulfilling life.

George was born Sept. 20, 1922, in Girard, a son of the late Michael and Julia Vransich Tepsich, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate...

Lena E. Nardella

Lena E. Nardella

Nov 10, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Lena E. Nardella, 94, formerly of Glen Oaks Drive, passed away Thursday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2016, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.

Lena was born Oct. 20, 1922, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eusebia Cio Gutierrez, and was a lifelong area resident.

She graduated from Chaney High School and worked...

Wanda L. Schlosser

Wanda L. Schlosser

Nov 10, 2016

DIAMOND – Wanda L. Schlosser, 83, passed away early Thursday morning, Nov. 10, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following a brief illness. Wanda was born Aug. 16, 1933, in Lake Milton, a daughter of the late Conrad R. and Gertrude Brock Dettmer, and was a lifelong resident of the Lake Milton area. She was a 1951...

Marilyn Vuletich

Marilyn Vuletich

Nov 8, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN – Marilyn Vuletich, 65, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, with her three children by her side.

Marilyn was born March 5, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of Sam and Josephine Gonda Vuletich.

She graduated from Chaney High School and Up With People,...

Frank C. Havrila

Frank C. Havrila

Nov 7, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Frank C. Havrila, 85, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, Nov. 7, 2016, at Caprice Health Care Center in North Lima, following a brief illness.

Frank was born Nov. 8, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank C. and Mary Kocis Havrila. He was a 1949 graduate of...

Joshua J. Beasley

Joshua J. Beasley

Nov 6, 2016

MASURY - Joshua J. Beasley, 34, passed away unexpectedly, early Sunday morning, Nov. 6, 2016, in Youngstown.

Josh was born May 16, 1982, in Youngstown, a son of William L. Beasley and Kathleen Kowalski D'Errico.

He worked in the industrial trade for Rick Jordan.

Joshua loved fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle, and playing...

Harry Eugene Wasson

Harry Eugene Wasson

Nov 5, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Harry Eugene Wasson, 83, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 5, 2016, at Briarfield at Ashley Place.

Harry, who was also known as "Sonny," was born May 4, 1933, in Kittaning, Pa., a son of the late Harry and Pearl Crissman Wasson, and came to this area from Pennsylvania over 25 years ago.

He...

Louis A. Michaels

Louis A. Michaels

Nov 5, 2016

GIRARD - Louis A. Michaels, 52, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at his home.

Louis was born April 24, 1964, in Youngstown, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Girard High School and worked as a bricklayer with the Bricklayers Local No. 43 since 1988. Lou was a member...

Steven J. Bagnoli

Steven J. Bagnoli

Nov 4, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Steven J. Bagnoli, 58, passed away late Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, following a brief illness.

Steven, who was affectionately known as "Bags," was born Oct. 16, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of Alex and Theresa Popio Bagnoli, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a...

Anthony Mickler

Anthony Mickler

Nov 4, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Anthony "Tony" Mickler, 56, passed away at his home of natural causes.

Anthony was born March 14, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of the late Jerome and Eleanor Andres Mickler. He was raised in Youngstown, and lived in Cleveland and Akron for 20 years, before returning to Youngstown in 1999.

He was a...

Mary Miller

Mary Miller

Nov 1, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Miller, 87, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2016, surrounded by her children.

Mary was born June 5, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alex and Mary Yuschak Bobersky, and was a lifelong area resident. Her father was one of the founding members...

Raymond L. Pechalk

Raymond L. Pechalk

Oct 29, 2016

CANFIELD - Raymond L. Pechalk, 89, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 29, 2016, at Park Center Health & Rehabilitation Center in Boardman.

Raymond was born Oct. 10, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Stella Delvic Pechalk. He was raised in Youngstown, and lived for a time in Canton before returning to the area....

Joann E. Sebest

Joann E. Sebest

Oct 28, 2016

AUSTINTOWN – JoAnn E. Sebest, 85, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 28, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, after a long and fulfilling life.

JoAnn was born April 6, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Berchik Kalmer, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of...

Mary Susan Kommel

Mary Susan Kommel

Oct 28, 2016

Mary Susan Kommel, 67, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Oct, 28, 2016, at Hospice House, following a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer.

Mary, who was known to all as "Sue," was born July 6, 1949, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Rankin. She graduated high school in Berea in 1967, and...

Antonette P. Savastano

Antonette P. Savastano

Oct 28, 2016

Antonette P. Savastano, 87, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 28, 2016, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Antonette was born Feb. 12, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Lucia La Volpe. Raised on the city's southside, she was known as "Dunie" to  her family and friends from Benwood Avenue, and was...

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