Obituaries

Mar 10, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Rose Marie Mott, 88, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, March 10, 2025, at Austintown Health Care with her loving family by her side.

Rose Marie was born July 9, 1936, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Barshick Smolen. She grew up in Sharon and was a proud graduate of Sharon...

Mar 9, 2025

LEETONIA - Cynthia J. "Cindy" McGouldrick, 64, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Hospice House following a lengthy battle with COPD.

Cynthia was born January 29, 1961, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of David McGouldrick Sr., and Darlene Edmiston McGouldrick. She moved to the Youngstown area as a child, where she would later meet...

Mar 8, 2025

NORTH JACKSON - Johanne F. "Jo" Edel, 88, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, March 8, 2025 at Hospice House surrounded by the love of her family.

Johanne was born October 1, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Diane Marsch Priore and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud graduate of Chaney...

Mar 8, 2025

POLAND - Bryan A. Gerbasi, 49, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, March 8, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by the love of his family.

Bryan was born June 9, 1975, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a beloved son of Augustine Gerbasi and Mary Milano Gerbasi. He spent his early years growing up in Sharon and graduated from...

Mar 8, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Andrew S. "Andy" Richardson, 53, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loving family.

Andrew was born September 8, 1971, in Cleveland, the son of the late Kennith and Gail Pierce Richardson. He spent the majority of his life in the Youngstown area, building a life full of...

Mar 7, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Maddalena "Lena" Lillo, 98, passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 7, 2025, at Victoria House in Austintown, surrounded by her loving family.

Maddalena was born March 1, 1927, in Montelongo, Italy, a daughter of the late Michael Brunetti and Antoinette Ferreli Brunetti. In 1954, Lena courageously left her homeland and immigrated to the United States,...

Mar 5, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - William Vincent Pasquale, 84, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1940, in Youngstown, where he spent his life dedicated to his family, faith, and hard work.

William retired from the General Electric Lamp Plant after a long and fulfilling career. A devoted member of St. Brendan...

Mar 3, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Richard S. Posivak, 93, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, March 3, 2025, at Hospice House surrounded by the love of his family.

Richard was born November 19, 1931, in Youngstown, the son of the late Stephan and Elizabeth Suhovecky Posivak. A lifelong area resident, he was a proud graduate of Chaney High School and went...

Mar 3, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Larry D. McKim, 76, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Monday, March 3, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Larry was born August 6, 1948, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Earl and Helen Houston Derringer. He grew up with a strong work ethic and a love for life that...

Mar 2, 2025

CANFIELD -  Jerry F. Angelo, Jr., 89, of Canfield, passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday morning, March 2, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and family. His life was a testament to love, faith, and creativity, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Born on January 11, 1936, Jerry grew...

Feb 25, 2025

BOARDMAN - Shannon M. Greenwalt, 35, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Shannon was born August 7, 1989, in Youngstown, a son of Michael and Rebecca Merwin Greenwalt and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Chaney High School and worked at Jay's Hot Dogs in Boardman for many years. Most...

Feb 25, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Thomas W. Parry Jr., 86, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 25, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family.

Thomas was born February 5, 1939, in Austintown, a son of the late Thomas W. Parry and Sophia Seaborn Parry and was a lifelong Austintown resident.

Tom proudly...

Feb 24, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Martin P. Miller, 96, passed away Monday evening, February 24, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Martin was born January 10, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of the late Martin and Anna Mayer Miller and remained a lifelong resident of the area. He was a proud graduate of Chaney High School, Class of 1948, and...

Feb 24, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Ann Mancini, 83, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, February 24, 2025, at The Inn at Christine Valley.

Mary Ann was born October 10, 1941, in Hubbard, a daughter of the late Joseph Chovan Sr., and Mary Lucas Chovan and lived in the area for most of her life.

She attended Roosevelt Elementary...

Feb 22, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Helga F. Smirnow, of Youngstown's west side, passed away early Saturday morning, February 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.

Helga was born February 28, 1931, in Neichen, Germany, the daughter of the late Paul and Frieda Etzold König. She eventually made Youngstown her home, where she built...

Feb 20, 2025

RATON, NEW MEXICO - Jason Cox, 45, formerly of Youngstown, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 20, 2025, due to injuries sustained from a tragic automobile accident.

Jason was born August 17, 1979, in Youngstown, a son of Paulette Pagac and Robert Cox.

He had a passion for working on cars and enjoyed building and painting model...

Feb 19, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Bonnie Marie Putt, 72 of Youngstown's north side entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Bonnie was born August 6, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward Berry and Betty Smith Berry. A lifelong local, she graduated from The Rayen School in 1970 and went on to forge a meaningful life...

Feb 18, 2025

GIRARD - Lucy R. Tascione, 95, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty. Lucy was born December 13, 1929, in Girard, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Altier Tascione and remained a lifelong resident of the area. She was a proud 1947 graduate of Girard High School and dedicated 40...

Feb 14, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Agnes (Jadwega) K. George, 100, passed away Friday evening, Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Agnes was born April 5, 1924, on the East Side of Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Barbara Koleda. She graduated from East High School and, as a teenager during World War II, ran...

Feb 13, 2025

VIENNA - Wanda Karen Cetor, 75, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, February 13, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda, who was known to many as Karen, was born December 23, 1949, in Campbells Creek, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Edward D. and Ivory M. Ratliff Daniels. She grew up...