Obituaries

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...

Aug 16, 2016

LAKE MILTON - Gail Roberta Martin, 73, passed away late Tuesday evening, Aug 16, 2016, at the emergency room and St. Joseph Health Center in Warren.

Gail was born Jan. 31, 1943, in Sandy Lake, Pa., a daughter of the late Gale and Lucinda Slater, and came to Lake Milton in 1960.

Mrs. Martin was...

Aug 16, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Jolanna Melissa "Boomer" Butler, 37, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016.

Jolanna was born May 22, 1979, in Warren, a daughter of John Lewis and Sabrena Santha Butler, and was a 1997 graduate of Chaney High School.

Jolanna was a daycare teacher and was a member of Metro Assembly...

Aug 16, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Thomas G. Mager Sr., 69, passed away early Tuesday evening, Aug. 16, 2016, at his home with his family by his side following an extended illness. Thomas was born Dec. 23, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Mary Cimmento Mager. He was a 1965 graduate of Chaney High School and was a lifelong...

Aug 14, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Robert W. Graff, 84, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday evening, Aug. 14, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, with his family by his side. Robert was born June 19, 1932, in Orlando, West Virginia, a son of the late John and Ersie McCauley Graff. He was a 1950 graduate of Burnsville High School in West...

Aug 14, 2016

GIRARD - Thomas Boyd Lukehart, 85, passed away late Sunday morning, Aug. 14, 2016, at Hospice House, with his wife by his side. He was born Jan. 20, 1931, in Punxsutawney, Pa., the son of the late Boyd and Ruth Grazier Lukehart, and was known to all as Boyd. He was a graduate of Connolly Trade School in Oakmont,...

Aug 13, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN – David J. Balestrino Sr., 62, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Saturday afternoon, Aug. 13, 2016, at Meridian Arms following an extended illness.

David was born March 26, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of Jerome and Jennie Hlebovy Balestrino. He was raised in Hubbard, was a 1972 graduate of Hubbard High School,...

Aug 12, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Gerald M. LaVassaur, 79, passed away late Friday morning, Aug. 12, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Gerald was born March 24, 1937, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., a son of the late Lawrence and Germaine Boutheillier LaVassaur. He was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School in Niagara Falls, and came to Youngstown in 1974....