Obituaries

Aug 3, 2016

NORTH LIMA - Elizabeth D. "Bette" Maino, 78, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 3, 2016, at Ivy Woods Manor following an extended illness.

Elizabeth was born Oct. 6, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Esther Rossi Maino, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1955 graduate of Austintown Fitch...

Jul 31, 2016

GIRARD - Stacy S. Melfi, 72, passed away peacefully, July 31, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Stacy was born Oct. 5, 1943, in Warren, a daughter of the late Alvin and Ann Hulvalchick Stesiak, and lived in the area for most of her life.

She...

Jul 30, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - James S. Balog Sr., 83, of the city's Cornersburg area, passed away Saturday morning, July 30, 2016, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Austintown, following a lengthy illness. James was born in Youngstown on Feb. 6, 1933, a son of the late Louis and Susan Banyai Balog, and was a lifelong area resident. He attended Chaney...

Jul 29, 2016

CANFIELD - Debra L. Della Penna, 63, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 29, 2016, at her home.

Debra was born June 21, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Helen Koshar Wood, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked at Northside Medical Center...

Jul 28, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Ann Datko, 97, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at her home with her family by her side, following a long and fulfilling life.

Ann was born May 5, 1919, in Youngstown, a daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Ragan Stash, was raised on Youngstown's west side, and was a lifelong area resident.

She...

Jul 28, 2016

GIRARD - Michael J. Komlanc, 63, departed this world, Thursday morning, July 28, 2016, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Michael, who was known to many as "Mick," was born Oct. 7, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Margaret Riley Komlanc, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a...

Jul 24, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - James Alvin "Jim" Perkins, 79, went to Heaven to be with the Lord,  on Sunday, July 24, 2016. Jim, known fondly by his family as "Sonny," was born in East Liverpool on April 7, 1937, a son of the late James and Dorothy Perkins. He graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1956, where he proudly played...

Jul 24, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Laura A. Kurylak, 63, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday evening, July 24, 2016, at her home.

Laura was born Oct. 5, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Florence Donofrio Thomas, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1970 graduate of Ursuline High School and was a graduate...

Jul 23, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Carole Elaine Kapturasky, 78, of the city's west side, passed away early Saturday morning, July 23, 2016, at Hospice House following an extended illness.

Carole was born June 14, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha Seaborn Walters, and was a lifelong area resident.

She attended The Rayen School,...

Jul 20, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Pauline Mary Haramia Cvetkovic, 96, passed away Wednesday morning, July 20, 2016, at Park Vista Retirement Community in Youngstown.

Pauline was born Sept. 1, 1919, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Horvat Haramija, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was an elementary school graduate of Sts. Peter &...

Jul 20, 2016

McDONALD - Evelyn E. Corman, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley in Boardman, surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Evelyn was born Jan. 1, 1929, in Homestead, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Anna Boytim Vereb, and came to McDonald in 1959....

Jul 19, 2016

NILES - Sandra Hunn Rinaldo, 76, passed away Tuesday morning, July 19, 2016, at Humility House in Austintown.

Sandra was born Jan. 25, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Harry and Ann Terlecki Wall, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School, and earned a license in...

Jul 12, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph Vivacqua, 88, passed away Tuesday morning, July 12, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following a long and fulfilling life.

Joseph was born Dec. 20, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Frank Vivacqua, and lived his life in this area except for seven years he spent in...

Jul 10, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Merle O. Webber, 76, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 10, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown following complications from surgery.

Merle, who was known to many as "Web," was born Oct. 6, 1939, in Rogers, a son of the late Merle O. Sr. and Helen Titus Webber, and was a lifelong area...

Jul 9, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Former Youngstown Police Chief Donald G. Baker, 87, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 9, 2016, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center after a brief period of declining health.

Donald was born Aug. 2, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late David and Estella McCollum Baker, and was a lifelong area resident.

He...

Jul 7, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - David Richard Sudetic, 64, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, July 7, 2016, at his home with his family by his side.

David, who was known to many as "Steamer," was born March 30, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Louis Richard and Mary Pat Tomaskovich Sudetic, and was a lifelong Austintown resident.

Jul 5, 2016

BOARDMAN - Paul Woloschak, 84, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 5, 2016, at Autumn Hills Care Center in Niles, following a long and fulfilling life.

Paul was born Jan. 17, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Theresa Suchy Woloschak, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of...

Jul 2, 2016

BOARDMAN - Edward L. Basista, 91, passed away Saturday morning, July 2, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown, following a long and fulfilling life.

Edward was born Sept. 21, 1924, in Campbell, a son of the late Martin and Mary Zetts Basista, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1943 graduate of...

Jul 2, 2016

NILES - Karen Stanovcak Shelley, 57, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 2, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Karen was born Nov. 12, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert Sr. and Frances DiCesare Stanovcak, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Girard High School and worked for Alorica for the last seven...

Jun 29, 2016

WINTER SPRINGS, FLA. - Lener Raymond Minotti Jr., 70, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Florida following a brief illness. Lener, who was known to all as "Len" or "Lenny," was born June 2, 1946 in Youngstown, a son of Lener Raymond Sr. and Dorothy O. Dubas Minotti, and lived...