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Mary R. Scott

Mary R. Scott

Jan 20, 2016

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Mary R. Scott, 83, formerly of Boardman, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, 2016, at Hospice House.

Mary was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Youngstown, the youngest of six children born to the late Edward and Mary Altwies Sturm, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1951 graduate of...

Charles J. Brandenstein

Charles J. Brandenstein

Jan 20, 2016

VIENNA - Charles J. Brandenstein, 86, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 20, 2016, at Autumn Hills Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

Charles was born June 29, 1929 in Mineral Ridge, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine Saar Brandenstein, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Brandenstein was a 1947 graduate of Mineral...

Shawn E. Smith

Shawn E. Smith

Jan 19, 2016

SAN TAN VALLEY, ARIZ. – Shawn E. Smith, 39, formerly of Youngstown, passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2016, after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home. Shawn was born Nov. 10, 1976, in Youngstown, a son of Minor T. and Carole Elias Smith, and moved to San Tan Valley, Arizona, about 10 years ago. He was...

Eugene Clifford Springer

Eugene Clifford Springer

Jan 18, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Eugene "Gene" Clifford Springer, 87, passed away late Monday evening, Jan. 18, 2016, at Heritage Manor in Youngstown. Gene was born in Chicago on Nov. 13, 1928, the son of Clifford and Ruth Anna Amelia Lance Springer, and was raised in the city's western suburbs of Cicero and Berwyn. He began an on-the-air broadcasting career in the...

Kenneth P. Kidd

Kenneth P. Kidd

Jan 16, 2016

NILES - Kenneth P. Kidd, 73, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 16, 2016, at Mount Carmel St. Ann Hospital in Westerville, following a full and enjoyable life.

Kenneth was born April 25, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of the late Raymond and Cecilia Walski Kidd, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a...

William K. Cupan, Sr.

William K. Cupan, Sr.

Jan 16, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN – William K. Cupan Sr., 81, formerly of McDonald, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Danridge's Burgundi Manor.

William was born Sept. 26, 1934, in McDonald, son of the late Andrew and Faye Greathouse Cupan, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Cupan was a graduate of McDonald High School and later...

Darlene Sturm Fitzgerald

Darlene Sturm Fitzgerald

Jan 15, 2016

AUSTINTOWN – Darlene Sturm Fitzgerald, 61, passed away early Friday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown following a courageous battle with leukemia. Darlene, who was affectionately known as "Mike" to her twin sister's "Pat," was born Feb. 27, 1954, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta Scullen Sturm. She was a...

Frank Laskowski

Frank Laskowski

Jan 12, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Frank Laskowski, 93, formerly of Girard, passed away early Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 12, 2016, at Park Vista in Youngstown, following a long and fulfilling life.

Frank was born March 30, 1922, in Youngstown, a son of the late Wladyslaw "Walter" and Maryanna Wroblewski Laskowski, and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended The...

Dorothy Ann Snovak

Dorothy Ann Snovak

Jan 11, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Dorothy Ann Snovak, 88, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 11, 2016, at Vista Care Center in Boardman, following a long and fulfilling life.

Dorothy was born Dec. 22, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Elias and Mary Wetek, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1946 graduate of East...

Eleanor L. Valentz

Eleanor L. Valentz

Jan 11, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Eleanor L. Valentz, 91, of the city's west side, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 11, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Eleanor was born July 20, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Surgota Baytos, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of...

Mary Jane Pompili

Mary Jane Pompili

Jan 8, 2016

CANFIELD – Mary Jane Pompili, 81, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 8, 2016, at the Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, with her family by her side. Mary Jane was born Oct. 14, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary Stahura Cherniga, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1953 graduate...

Mark Alan Powell

Mark Alan Powell

Jan 7, 2016

DECATUR, GA. - Mark Alan Powell, 58, formerly of Warren, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at his home in Georgia.

Mark was born June 28, 1957, in Warren, a son of David P. and Nadine King Powell, and lived in this area until moving to Georgia 30 years ago.

Mark was a 1975...

Louis Orest Yaworsky

Louis Orest Yaworsky

Jan 6, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Louis Orest Yaworsky, 69, passed away early Wednesday evening, Jan. 6, 2016, at Hospice House with his family by his side, following a five-week illness.

Louis was born April 20, 1946, in Sindelfingen, Germany, a son of Steven and Mary Stelmaszczuk Yaworsky, and came to the United States and Youngstown with his family as a...

Stephen L. Sabo

Stephen L. Sabo

Jan 5, 2016

MEDINA - Stephen L. Sabo, 85, formerly of Austintown, passed away early Tuesday evening, Jan. 5, 2016, at his residence.

Steve was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Youngstown, the son of the late Steve and Helen Toth Sabo, and lived in Austintown until recently, when he moved to Medina to be closer to his daughter and her...

Dorothy J. Vecchione

Dorothy J. Vecchione

Jan 4, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Dorothy J. Vecchione, 79, passed away peacefully Monday evening, Jan. 4, 2016, at her home with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born July 19, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Conners Miller, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of East High School...

Geraldine "Jerry" Beene

Geraldine "Jerry" Beene

Dec 31, 2015

AUSTINTOWN - Geraldine "Jerry" Beene, 83, of Fitch Boulevard, passed away tragically Thursday evening, New Year's Eve, 2015, from injuries suffered in an auto accident.

Geraldine was born June 4, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Arthur and Gilda Pondant Cervello, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1950 graduate of...

Stephanie Verdream

Stephanie Verdream

Dec 30, 2015

AUSTINTOWN – Stephanie Verdream, 60, passed away early Wednesday evening, Dec. 30, 2015, at Hospice House, following a lengthy illness. Stephanie was born March 7, 1955, in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Margaret Nalepa Verdream, and was a 1973 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She had attended Youngstown State University and worked as a payroll specialist for...

Josephine L. Conglose

Josephine L. Conglose

Dec 29, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - Josephine L. Conglose, 93, of the city's west side, passed away early Tuesday evening, Dec. 29, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following a brief illness.

Josephine was born March 10, 1922, in West Pittsburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Lewis and Julia Capots Ross. She lived in Elwood City, Pa. as...

John R. Stoffel

John R. Stoffel

Dec 27, 2015

POLAND - John R. Stoffel, 51, passed away Sunday night, Dec. 27, 2015, at his home with his wife by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer.

John was born April 26, 1964, in East Liverpool, a son of John C. and Judith Bucher Stoffel, and came to Youngstown with his family as a child.

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Joseph Julian Goist

Joseph Julian Goist

Dec 26, 2015

GIRARD - Joseph Julian Goist, infant son of David and Lindy Wilkerson Goist, passed away shortly after birth, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, from complications of Trisomy 18.

Besides his parents, Joseph leaves a brother, David Kason Goist; grandparents, Mary Lou and David Goist and Jodi and Richard Rostan; aunts, Kristy Wilkerson...

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