Rose Holowatuk
May 15, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Rose Holowatuk, 81, passed away early Sunday afternoon, May 15, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born Jan. 2, 1935, in Sistersville, W.Va., as Charlotte Rosemary Bohrer, and was known to all as "Rose." She was a daughter of the late Jess and Violet...
Frank J. Belcik
May 14, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Frank J. Belcik, 83, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday morning, May 14, 2016, at Vista Center of Boardman.
Frank was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anna Dobransky Belcik, and was a lifelong area resident.
He attended Chaney High School and was a...
Richard D. Balint
May 12, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Richard D. Balint, 88, of the city's west side, passed away Thursday evening, May 12, 2016, at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, with his family by his side.
Richard was born March 26, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Katherine Stroney Balint, and was a lifelong area resident.
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Catherine A. Yurcho
May 10, 2016
CANFIELD - Catherine A. Yurcho, 65, passed away Tuesday evening, May 10, 2016, at Hospice House.
Catherine was born Sept. 29, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Ignatz Hryronak, and lived in the area most of her life.
Cathy was a graduate of Chaney High School and worked for many...
Natalie Mcbride
May 5, 2016
OLIVE BRANCH, MISS. - Natalie McBride, 85, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away late Thursday afternoon, May 5, 2016, at Senatobia Convalescent Center in Mississippi.
Natalie was born Christmas Day, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Jennie Martone Zitello, and lived in this area until moving to Mississippi to live with her...
Eleanor D. (Kuzma) Bryer
May 5, 2016
AUSTINTOWN - Eleanor D. Bryer, 87, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away Thursday evening, May 5, 2016, at Humility House, surrounded by her loving family.
Eleanor was born Sept. 5, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Simon and Mary Kuzma, and was a lifelong area resident.
Eleanor was a 1946 graduate of...
Jeffrey Ditunno
May 2, 2016
GIRARD - Jeffrey DiTunno, 54, passed away unexpectedly late Monday evening, May 2, 2016, at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, after becoming ill at home.
Jeffrey was born Jan. 25, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph R. and Mary Fanning Bacon DiTunno, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a...
Stephanie K. "Pep" Chuparkoff
Apr 30, 2016
MCDONALD - Stephanie K. Chuparkoff, 87, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, with her family by her side.
Stephanie, who was known by many as "Pep," was born March 23, 1929, in McDonald, a daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Tandarich Tankovich, and was a lifelong area resident....
George Henry Faber
Apr 30, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - George Henry Faber, 86, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2016, at Hospice House.
George was born Aug. 20, 1929, in Sharon, Pa., a son of the late Ralph and Mary Serb Faber, and came to Youngstown in 1979 after living 16 years in Brookfield.
George graduated from Sharon High School and served...
David A. Senchesak
Apr 30, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - David A. Senchesak, 66, of the city's west side, passed away early Saturday morning, April 30, 2016, at his home with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.
David was born May 20, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late Metro and Ann Marie Lasko Senchesak, and was a lifelong...
Paul J. Rickard, Jr.
Apr 29, 2016
GIRARD - Paul J. Rickard Jr., 55, passed away early Friday morning, April 29, 2016, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, following a courageous three-year battle with prostate cancer.
Paul was born July 8, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of Dolores Morfchak Rickard and Paul James Rickard Sr., and was a lifelong area resident.
He...
Elaine M. Tul
Apr 25, 2016
BOARDMAN - Elaine M. Tul, 73, passed away early Monday afternoon, April 25, 2016.
Elaine was born July 27, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael and Helen Brajak Perankovich, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed bingo, quilting, and trips to Mountaineer Racetrack & Casino in West Virginia.
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Phyllis J. Smesko
Apr 25, 2016
CORTLAND - Phyllis J. Smesko, 88, formerly of Youngstown's westside, passed away early Monday morning, April 25, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.
Phyllis was born March 18, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alfonso and Domenica Arquilla Cervello, and was a lifelong area resident.
Mrs. Smesko was a member of St....
Sophie L. Lambert
Apr 24, 2016
GIRARD - Sophie L. Lambert, 85, passed away early Sunday morning, April 24, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sophie was born July 4, 1930, in Sannicandro di Bari, Italy, a daughter of the late Thomas and Frances Riccardo Bellino, and came to the United States with her family as a child.
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Sophie Hoffman
Apr 23, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Sophie Hoffman, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following an extended illness.
She joins her husband, Frank J. Hoffman, Sr., who passed away October 11, 2011, son, Frank J. Hoffman, Jr., parents, Martin and Pauline Poczatek, father-in-law, Carl Hoffman, Sr., and mother-in-law, Victoria Hoffman, among...
Vincent Gary Halko
Apr 23, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN - Vincent Gary Halko, 64, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, April 23, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.
Vince, who was known to all as "Bean," was born in Youngstown on July 7, 1951, a son of Vincent F. and Mary Ann Medvez Halko, and was a lifelong area resident.
Vince graduated...
Vincent L. (Leskosky) Leslie
Apr 16, 2016
POLAND, OH - Vincent L. Leslie, 92, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Omni Manor Health Care Center in Youngstown.
Vince was born in Youngstown on May 21, 1923, a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Skotko Leskosky, and was a lifelong area resident.
Vince graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1942....
Mary Ann Sahagun
Apr 15, 2016
McDONALD - Mary Ann Sahagun, 69, passed away early Friday morning, April 15, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.
Mary Ann was born Sept. 30, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andy and Mary Dubiecki Porubensky, and was a lifelong area resident.
Mrs. Sahagun was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker,...
Michael J. Drummond
Apr 14, 2016
LEBANON, OH - Michael John Drummond, 67, formerly of Girard, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016, at his home with his loving wife by his side, following an extended illness.
Michael was born June 22, 1948, in Girard, the third of five children born to the late Edward and Mildred Drummond, and was a graduate of Girard...
James Ware
Apr 11, 2016
LAS VEGAS - James Ware, 78, formerly of Youngstown, passed away April 11, 2016, at Southern Hills Hospital in Nevada.
James was born Jan. 20, 1938, in Montgomery, Ala., and lived in Las Vegas for the past 17 years.
Mr. Ware leaves his daughter, Carmen Miller-Branch of Atlanta; his son, James M. Ware of Las...
