Obituaries

Jan 25, 2017

GIRARD - Alfred Paul Acierno, 93, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, 2017, after a long and fulfilling life.

Alfred was born Sept. 20, 1923, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Nancy Emmo Acierno, and was a lifelong area resident.

Al was a graduate of Girard High School...

Jan 24, 2017

NILES - Nettie Juvancic, 95, of McKinley Heights, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Nettie was born Sept. 3, 1921, a daughter of the late Mike and Mary Sennyk Brutka, and was born in, raised in, and was a lifelong resident of McKinley Heights.

She was...

Jan 19, 2017

GIRARD – Esther J. Christy, 80, passed away early Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2017, at Sharon Regional Hospital in Pennsylvania, following a lengthy illness.

Esther was born Oct. 16, 1936, in Greenville, Pa., the daughter of the late Rebecca Mast, and came to this area as a teenager.

She worked as a beautician for many...

Jan 18, 2017

Caroline T. "Carol" Inskeep, 91, passed away peacefully late Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 18, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Health Center, with her family at her side.

Carol was born May 15, 1925, in Paulsboro, New Jersey, a daughter of the late James and Caroline Guenther Rabbitt. She graduated high school in Hammonton, New Jersey. She enjoyed working as...

Jan 17, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - George Hrun Jr., 89, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Tuesday morning, Jan. 17, 2017, at his home at Omni West Assisted Living.

George was born Aug. 26, 1927, in Rankin, Pa., and was the son of the late George Sr. and Mary Pavlik Hrun. George spent much of...

Jan 16, 2017

SEATTLE - Joseph J. Dolak III, 70, passed away Jan. 16, 2017, in the emergency room at Valley Medical Center in Renton, Washington, returning to heaven to be with his Creator and many immediate family members, some who passed away before Joe had the opportunity to meet them on Earth. Joe was born Dec. 3, 1946, the first son...

Jan 15, 2017

GIRARD - Dennis K. Mohn, 76, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, Jan. 15, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born March 23, 1940, in Niles, a son of the late Sheldon Zell and Edna Gerthung Mohn, and was a lifelong area resident.

He worked as a security guard at Ohio Security...

Jan 15, 2017

CANFIELD - Elizabeth A. Dolak, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Jan. 15, 2017.

Elizabeth was born March 5, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles T. and Margaret McGuire Foley, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1943 graduate of Chaney High School. Following graduation, Elizabeth worked at General Fireproofing,...

Jan 13, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Joan A. Schneider, 82, of Forest Hill Dr., passed away late Friday evening, Jan. 13, 2017, at Hospice House.

Joan was born June 25, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Marion Williams Schinker, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Schneider was a 1952 graduate of Austintown Fitch High...

Jan 13, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Robert N. Harvey Sr., 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home early Friday morning, Jan. 13, 2017.

Robert, who was known to many by his middle name, "Neil," was born March 4, 1945, in Baltimore, Md., a son of the late Woodrow and Isabelle Scott Harvey, and came to this area with his family as...

Jan 13, 2017

GIRARD - Cecil A. Gilpin, 82, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Jan. 13, 2017, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Poland, surrounded by his loving family.

Cecil was born Oct. 22, 1934, in Grantsville, Md., a son of the late Joseph A. and Pauline Carroll Gilpin, and came to this area in the late 1950s.

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Jan 12, 2017

CANFIELD - Barbara E. Komenak, 65, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Jan. 12, 2017, at Meridian Arms Living Center surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness.

Barbara was born April 14, 1951, in Rimersburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Paul and Frances Wieble Hepfner, and came to this area as a child with...

Jan 12, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Casimir J. Gasior, 94, formerly of Artmar Drive, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 12, 2017, at Briarfield Manor following a brief illness.

Casimir was born Nov. 18, 1922, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Emilia Gasior, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Gasior was a U.S. Navy veteran, and...

Jan 11, 2017

CANFIELD - A very well-loved Alex Dobransky passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 11, 2017, just days before his 91st birthday.

Alex was born Feb. 5, 1926, in Butler, Pa., a son of the late Nicholas Sr. and Catherine Shwedyk Dobransky, and came to Youngstown in 1958.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61...

Jan 4, 2017

BOARDMAN - Elizabeth A. Troyan, 85, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 4, 2017, at Beeghly Oaks.

Elizabeth, who was known to all as "Betty Ann," was born Dec. 29, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late August and Elizabeth Jenca Troyan, and was a lifelong area resident.

Betty Ann was a 1950 graduate of...

Jan 3, 2017

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - William I. "Bill" Van Steenberg, Jr., 62, passed away at his home Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2017, following a battle with cancer.

Bill was the son of the late William I., Sr. and Helen Westerman Van Steenberg, and was a graduate of Jackson-Milton High School.

He was a veteran of the U.S....

Jan 2, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Edward J. Fajcak, 93, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 2, 2017, at his home at Omni West Assisted Living, following a long and fulfilling life. Edward was born Sept. 11, 1923, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Schat Fajcak, and was a lifelong area resident Mr. Fajcak was a graduate of South...

Jan 2, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Scurti, 87, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 2, 2017, at Hospice House following a courageous three-year battle with colon cancer.

Mary was born Sept. 4, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Simon and Mary Kuzma, and lived most of her life in this area.

Mary was a 1947 graduate of...

Dec 31, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Elaine D. Klucaric, 76, of the city's west side, passed away of natural causes at her home Saturday morning, Dec. 31, 2016.

Elaine was born Nov. 30, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Farkas Klucaric, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1958 graduate of Chaney...

Dec 30, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Sylvia I. Aguirre, 92, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 30, 2016, at Meridian Arms Living Center.

Sylvia was born Nov. 2, 1924 in Mexico, a daughter of the late Epifanio and Maria Luisa Espinosa Aguirre, and came to this area from Arizona in 2013.

There will be no local services or calling hours....