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Lorie L. Hamley-Albright

Lorie L. Hamley-Albright

Feb 4, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Lorie L. Hamley-Albright, 51, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Feb. 4, 2017, at her home after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Lorie was born Jan. 5, 1966, in Youngstown, a daughter of Donald and Nora Mulhall Tomasino, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1985 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School,...

Joseph A. Swierz

Joseph A. Swierz

Feb 3, 2017

BOARDMAN - Joseph A. Swierz, 79, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2017, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Joseph was born Dec. 23, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Victoria Trybus Swierz, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1955 graduate of South High School, and owned...

Betty J. Brockman

Betty J. Brockman

Jan 29, 2017

GIRARD - Betty J. Brockman, 91, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 29, 2017, at Northside Medical Center, with her family by her side following a brief illness.

Betty was born Feb. 19, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Loretta Billock Brauninger, and lived in the area most of her life.

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Theresa "Terri" Terlecki

Theresa "Terri" Terlecki

Jan 27, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Theresa "Terri" Terlecki, 77, passed away late Friday evening, Jan. 27, 2017, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle, following a brief illness.

Theresa was born April 20, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Genevieve "Jenny" Regina Herman, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1957 graduate of The...

Zetta M. Saunders

Zetta M. Saunders

Jan 26, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Zetta M. Saunders, 70, passed away late Thursday evening, Jan. 26, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown following a brief illness.

Zetta was born March 15, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dallas and Margaret Weimer Guilinger, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Chaney...

Lawrence N. "Larry" Scarazzo

Lawrence N. "Larry" Scarazzo

Jan 25, 2017

BOARDMAN - Lawrence N. "Larry" Scarazzo, 62, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, 2017, with his family by his side in the comfort of his home.

Larry, son of the late Lawrence A. and Beverly A. Baillie Scarazzo, was born April 18, 1954 in Youngstown. He was a 1972 graduate of Cardinal Mooney...

Alfred Paul Acierno

Alfred Paul Acierno

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...

Nettie Brutka Juvancic

Nettie Brutka Juvancic

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...

Esther J. Christy

Esther J. Christy

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...

Caroline T. "Carol" Inskeep

Caroline T. "Carol" Inskeep

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...

George Hrun, Jr.

George Hrun, Jr.

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...

Joseph J. Dolak, Iii

Joseph J. Dolak, Iii

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...

Dennis K. Mohn

Dennis K. Mohn

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...

Elizabeth A. Dolak

Elizabeth A. Dolak

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,...

Joan A. Schneider

Joan A. Schneider

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...

Robert N. Harvey, Sr.

Robert N. Harvey, Sr.

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...

Cecil A. Gilpin

Cecil A. Gilpin

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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Barbara E. Komenak

Barbara E. Komenak

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...

Casimir J. Gasior

Casimir J. Gasior

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...

Alex Dobransky

Alex Dobransky

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...

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