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Lena E. Nardella
Nov 10, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Lena E. Nardella, 94, formerly of Glen Oaks Drive, passed away Thursday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2016, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.
Lena was born Oct. 20, 1922, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eusebia Cio Gutierrez, and was a lifelong area resident.
She graduated from Chaney High School and worked...
Wanda L. Schlosser
Nov 10, 2016
DIAMOND – Wanda L. Schlosser, 83, passed away early Thursday morning, Nov. 10, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following a brief illness. Wanda was born Aug. 16, 1933, in Lake Milton, a daughter of the late Conrad R. and Gertrude Brock Dettmer, and was a lifelong resident of the Lake Milton area. She was a 1951...
Marilyn Vuletich
Nov 8, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN – Marilyn Vuletich, 65, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, with her three children by her side.
Marilyn was born March 5, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of Sam and Josephine Gonda Vuletich.
She graduated from Chaney High School and Up With People,...
Frank C. Havrila
Nov 7, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Frank C. Havrila, 85, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, Nov. 7, 2016, at Caprice Health Care Center in North Lima, following a brief illness.
Frank was born Nov. 8, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank C. and Mary Kocis Havrila. He was a 1949 graduate of...
Joshua J. Beasley
Nov 6, 2016
MASURY - Joshua J. Beasley, 34, passed away unexpectedly, early Sunday morning, Nov. 6, 2016, in Youngstown.
Josh was born May 16, 1982, in Youngstown, a son of William L. Beasley and Kathleen Kowalski D'Errico.
He worked in the industrial trade for Rick Jordan.
Joshua loved fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle, and playing...
Harry Eugene Wasson
Nov 5, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Harry Eugene Wasson, 83, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 5, 2016, at Briarfield at Ashley Place.
Harry, who was also known as "Sonny," was born May 4, 1933, in Kittaning, Pa., a son of the late Harry and Pearl Crissman Wasson, and came to this area from Pennsylvania over 25 years ago.
He...
Louis A. Michaels
Nov 5, 2016
GIRARD - Louis A. Michaels, 52, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at his home.
Louis was born April 24, 1964, in Youngstown, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Girard High School and worked as a bricklayer with the Bricklayers Local No. 43 since 1988. Lou was a member...
Steven J. Bagnoli
Nov 4, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Steven J. Bagnoli, 58, passed away late Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, following a brief illness.
Steven, who was affectionately known as "Bags," was born Oct. 16, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of Alex and Theresa Popio Bagnoli, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a...
Anthony Mickler
Nov 4, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Anthony "Tony" Mickler, 56, passed away at his home of natural causes.
Anthony was born March 14, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of the late Jerome and Eleanor Andres Mickler. He was raised in Youngstown, and lived in Cleveland and Akron for 20 years, before returning to Youngstown in 1999.
He was a...
Mary Miller
Nov 1, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Miller, 87, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2016, surrounded by her children.
Mary was born June 5, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alex and Mary Yuschak Bobersky, and was a lifelong area resident. Her father was one of the founding members...
Raymond L. Pechalk
Oct 29, 2016
CANFIELD - Raymond L. Pechalk, 89, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 29, 2016, at Park Center Health & Rehabilitation Center in Boardman.
Raymond was born Oct. 10, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Stella Delvic Pechalk. He was raised in Youngstown, and lived for a time in Canton before returning to the area....
Joann E. Sebest
Oct 28, 2016
AUSTINTOWN – JoAnn E. Sebest, 85, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 28, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, after a long and fulfilling life.
JoAnn was born April 6, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Berchik Kalmer, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of...
Mary Susan Kommel
Oct 28, 2016
Mary Susan Kommel, 67, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Oct, 28, 2016, at Hospice House, following a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Mary, who was known to all as "Sue," was born July 6, 1949, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Rankin. She graduated high school in Berea in 1967, and...
Antonette P. Savastano
Oct 28, 2016
Antonette P. Savastano, 87, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 28, 2016, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.
Antonette was born Feb. 12, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Lucia La Volpe. Raised on the city's southside, she was known as "Dunie" to her family and friends from Benwood Avenue, and was...
Marlin H. Myers
Oct 23, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Marlin H. Myers, 83, formerly of Miami Street in Youngstown, passed away peacefully early Sunday evening, Oct. 23, 2016, at Briarfield Manor.
Marlin was born Feb. 16, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Howard and Johanna Braun Myers, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of North High...
Ruth C. Brine
Oct 21, 2016
GIRARD – Ruth C. Brine, 85, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 21, 2016, at Omni Manor in Youngstown, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born Nov. 13, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Karol Holicki, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a Girard High School graduate and worked at Penn-Ohio, the...
Donna J. Hripko
Oct 20, 2016
WARREN - Donna J. Hripko, 66, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 20, 2016, at Hospice House, with her family and friends by her side.
Donna was born March 23, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary M. Radosz Protich, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Liberty...
Joseph P. Altiero
Oct 18, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph P. Altiero, 62, passed away Oct. 18, 2016, at Andover Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
There were no calling hours. Private services were held.
Lucille Sova
Oct 15, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Lucille Sova, 93, passed away peacefully early Saturday evening, Oct. 15, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, with her family by her side.
Lucille was born Dec. 13, 1922, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Ganofsky Sova, and was a lifelong area resident.
Lucille was a 1940...
Eugene Patrick Celio, Sr.
Oct 13, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Eugene Patrick Celio Sr., 92, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2016, surrounded by his family after a long illness.
Eugene was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Youngstown, a son of the late Francesco Panfila and Adelina Anna DiPiero Cellio, and was a lifelong area resident.
He enlisted in the Army, where...
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