Obituaries

Mar 20, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Bonnie Lee Lisowski, 73, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday evening, March 20, 2016, surrounded by her four loving sons, her daughters-in-law, her grandchildren, her brother, and her very special niece and nephew, when she passed away at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Bonnie was born Oct. 8, 1942, in Sharon, Pa.,...

Mar 20, 2016

STRUTHERS - Maria Giammarco, 88, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Hospice House in Poland, with her family by her side.

Maria was born June 14, 1927, in Introdacqua, Italy, a daughter of the late Vincenzo Giammarco and Elda Giammarco, and came to America and Youngstown in September of 1963.

A talented seamstress, Maria...

Mar 14, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Felix G. (Piurkoski) Parnell, 99, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by people who loved him, Monday evening, March 14, 2016, at Heritage Manor.

Felix was born April 24, 1916, in Hubbard, a son the late Walter and Helen Patrosky Piurkoski, who immigrated to the United States from Gorlice, Poland.

He...

Mar 13, 2016

BOARDMAN - James M. Luther, 55, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 13, 2016, at his home.

James was born July 3, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of James A. and Judith A. Allison Luther, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1979 graduate of Chaney High School, and worked a variety of jobs...

Mar 9, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Kelly M. Housteau, 53, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 9, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following an extended illness.

Kelly was born Oct. 28, 1962 in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert and Mildred "Millie" Krotky McDonough, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1981 graduate Ursuline High School,...

Mar 9, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Constance M. Patzak, 69, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, March 9, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, after suffering an apparent heart attack at her home.

Constance was born Nov. 5, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Matthew and Katherine Suszczynski Patzak, and was a lifelong area resident.

She...

Mar 8, 2016

MCDONALD - Richard "Dick" Stitt, 83, went to dwell in the house of the Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, from his home with his family by his side.

Richard was born March 27, 1932, in Altoona, Pa., a son of the late Millard C. and Martina Wombacher Stitt, and came to McDonald in 1950.

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Mar 7, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Anastasia Hrynko Senczyszak, 90, of Old Furnace Road, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 7, 2016.

Anastasia was born June 23, 1925, in Stary Sambir, Ukraine, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Kateryna Teodorivna Hrynko. She was married to Yaroslaw Senczyszak on May 17, 1942, in Ukraine and came to America with her...

Mar 6, 2016

BOARDMAN - Daniel S. Collins, 23, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 6, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following a courageous battle with diabetes and its complications.

Daniel was born Dec. 10, 1992, a son of Cheryl Skelly Collins. He was a lifelong resident of Boardman and was a graduate of Boardman High School....

Mar 4, 2016

GIRARD - Frank C. Buonavolonta, 62, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, March 4, 2016, at Valley Care Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, with his family by his side.

Frank was born April 29, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Evelyn Venzio Buonavolonta, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Buonavolonta worked...

Mar 4, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Ethel Jean Buffa, 69, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 4, 2016, at her home.

Ethel Jean, known by her family as "Jean," was born Aug. 29, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Jack and Mildred Coyne Price, and lived most of her life in the Youngstown area.

She was...

Mar 3, 2016

BOARDMAN - Keith Gerald Waterbeck, 49, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening March 3, 2016, at his home with his wife and daughter by his side.

Keith was born May 11,1966, in Youngstown, a son of Gerald and Ella Frease Waterbeck, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1984 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High...

Mar 3, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Gary E. Niggl, 66, of the city's west side, passed away early Thursday evening, March 3, 2016, at his home with his family by his side, following a lengthy illness.

Gary was born July 30, 1949, in the Bronx, New York, a son of the late Conrad and Eleanor Bohlig Niggl, and came to Youngstown...

Feb 24, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Ronald E. Wire Sr., 82, passed away Wednesday evening, Feb. 24, 2016, at Valley Care Northside Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Ronald was born June 13, 1933, in Little Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pa., a son of the late Oscar and Lyda Gordon Wire, and lived most of his life in Youngstown.

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Feb 23, 2016

GIRARD - Frank N. Deramo, 97, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, Feb. 23, 2016, at his home with his family by his side, following a long and fulfilling life.

Frank was born June 5, 1918, in Mineral Ridge, a son of the late Donato and Constance DePiero Deramo, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Feb 21, 2016

McDONALD - Melva Temnick, 78, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Feb. 21, 2016, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown, following an extended illness.

Melva was born Nov. 8, 1937, in North Jackson, a daughter of the late Daniel and Pauline Mateka Powroznyk. She grew up on her family's farm in North Jackson and was a...

Feb 20, 2016

NORTH LIMA - Clara J. Polenni, 93, formerly of Boardman, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016, at Caprice Health Care Center, following a long and fulfilling life.

Clara was born July 22, 1922, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Clara Kovach Kish, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs....

Feb 12, 2016

STRUTHERS - Marsha L. Schulick, 74, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following a brief illness.

Marsha was born April 29, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Benjamin Marshall Knight and Jeanette Dasen Knight, and was a lifelong area resident.

She attended The Rayen School...

Feb 10, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Sarah Jane Milliken, 94, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Omni Manor Nursing Home, following a long and fulfilling life.

Sarah Jane was born Nov. 17, 1921, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Samuel A. and Ida McConnell Milliken, and lived her entire life on the city's west side.

She was...

Feb 9, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Wheland, 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2016, at her home with her family by her side, following a long and fulfilling life.

Helen was born May 31, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Emily Sikora Andres, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Wheland was...