Obituaries

Oct 13, 2016

GIRARD - Josephine Madaline De Steven, 95, passed away early Thursday morning, Oct. 13, 2016, at Meridian Arms Living Center in Austintown following a long and fulfilling life.

Josephine was born Feb. 4, 1921, in Girard, a daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine Ivanisan Rogusky, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a...

Oct 13, 2016

GIRARD - Michael J. Latiano, 66, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 13, 2016, at Omni Manor in Youngstown, from complications of a stroke he suffered five years ago. Michael was born June 28, 1950, in Ellwood City, Pa., a son of the late Edward and Alice Bea Lathrum Latiano, and was raised by his father and mother, Emma Latiano....

Oct 9, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - John R. Facemyer, 72, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 9, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brave 11-month battle with cancer.

John was born May 27, 1944, in the small Pennsylvania town of Oak Ridge, a son of the late Albert and Nancy Kemp Facemyer, and came to Ohio in...

Oct 6, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Carol L. Zurcher, 72, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 6, 2016, at Vista Center at the Ridge following an extended illness, with her family by her side.

Carol was born May 18, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dean and Olive Miller Pflugh, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was...

Oct 6, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Maureen Delores Jack, 83, passed away late Thursday morning, Oct. 6, 2016, at her home following an extended illness.

Maureen was born March 18, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony B. and Mary Jane Yambar Copanic, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Jack was a graduate of The Rayen School and...

Oct 5, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Fredrick C. Wolfe, 69, formerly of Girard, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 5, 2016, at Austinwoods Nursing Home in Austintown.

Fredrick was born Feb. 10, 1947, in Claysburg, Pa., a son of the late Daniel R. and Ethel Clapper Wolfe Sr., and came to this area with his family as a child.

Fred...

Oct 4, 2016

GIRARD - Angelo J. DelGenio, 93, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 4, 2016, at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center, with his family by his side, following a long and fulfilling life.

Angelo was born May 22, 1923, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas and Rose Schettino Venzio DelGenio, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Sep 29, 2016

HUBBARD - Annamarie "Mary" Graziosi, 88, former;y of Girard, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, Sept. 29, 2016, at Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Annamarie was born Aug. 23, 1928, in Introdacqua, Italy, a daughter of the late Ernest and Rosina Volpe Artista, and came to Girard with her family as a child.

Mary was...

Sep 24, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia J. "Pat" Kovachik, 73, of Omni Manor, and formerly of the Phoenix House. passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 24, 2016, at Omni Manor, with her family by her side.

Pat was born Oct. 25, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Bindas Wallace, and was a lifelong area resident.

Sep 23, 2016

GIRARD - Anita Fuentes, 86, passed away from heart complications, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at The Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by her family.

Anita was born Feb. 9, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Pastora Rosende Casal, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of East High School and...

Sep 21, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Lewis Joseph Edwin Cardelein, 72, passed away early Wednesday morning, Sept. 21, 2016, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown, following a one-year illness. Lewis was born Nov. 19, 1943, in Nottingham, England, a son of an American G.I. and his English war bride, Lewis and Edith Line Cardelein. He came to the United States and to Youngstown in...

Sep 18, 2016

GIRARD - Terry R. Johnson Jr., 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home.

Terry, who was affectionately known as "T.T.," was born Jan. 4, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of Terry Sr. and Carol Bennett Johnson, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Girard High School, and was a member of...

Sep 9, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Dorothy A. Gasior, 89, passed away Friday afternoon, Sept. 9, 2016, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown, after a long and fulfilling life.

Dorothy was born March 21, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Earl C. and Margaret Vitkovsky Gilbert, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1945 graduate of...

Sep 6, 2016

GIRARD – Josephine D. Sgambati, 96, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles, surrounded by her family, following a long and fulfilling life. Josephine was born Jan. 11, 1920, in Saratoga, New York, a daughter of the late Antonio and Rose Colapietro Vesco, and came to this area with her family as a...

Sep 5, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - David L. Quinby, 89, passed away Monday afternoon, Sept. 5, 2016, at Camelot Arms Care Center in Youngstown, following a lengthy illness. David was born May 5, 1927, in Sharon, Pa., a son of the late Dr. Julian K. and Vallie Hoffman Quinby. He was a 1945 graduate of Sharon High School, and settled in Youngstown in...

Sep 4, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Theresa F. Pennell, 90, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Sept. 4, 2016, at Hospice House, with her family by her side after a long and fulfilling life.

Theresa, who was affectionately known to her family as "Grandma," was born May 15, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary Dolansky Karabin,...

Sep 2, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Anna Marie Williams, 48, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at her home. Anna was born Aug. 11, 1968, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Wayne and Maria Vallejo Pack, and was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Williams was a 1986 graduate of Chaney High School and a graduate of Choffin Career Center, where she...

Aug 29, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Emanuel "Bob" Giovanni, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Aug. 29, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Emanuel, who was known to all as "Bob," was born in Youngstown on Feb. 18, 1924, a son of the late John and Theresa Giovanni, and was a lifelong area resident....

Aug 20, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Sandra L. Barr, 74, passed away late Saturday morning, Aug 20, 2016, at Omni Manor, following a brief illness.

Sandra was born Feb. 18, 1942, in Canton, a daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Oyster Wearstler, and came to Youngstown in the late-1980s.

Sandy earned a GED from Newton Falls High School,...

Aug 18, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Mildred Katherine "Terry" Mullins, 89, formerly of Youngstown and Boardman, passed away early Thursday morning, Aug. 18, 2016, at Hospice House.

Mildred was born Oct. 1, 1926, in Sioux City, Iowa, the only child of Erick A. and Marie Vojneld Hedin, who had immigrated from Sweden and Norway, respectively. "Terry," as she was known by...