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Stephanie K. "Pep" Chuparkoff

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Leroy H. Vandyke, Jr.

Leroy H. Vandyke, Jr.

Apr 11, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - LeRoy H. VanDyke Jr., 56, of the city's west side, passed away Monday morning, April 11, 2016, at his home.

LeRoy, who was known to his family as "Lee," was born May 21, 1959, in Youngstown, a son of LeRoy Sr. and Ida Gifford VanDyke, and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended...

Katherine "Kay" Konyshak

Katherine "Kay" Konyshak

Apr 10, 2016

NOBLESVILLE, IND. - Katherine "Kay" Konyshak, 83, formerly of Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, April 10, 2016, at her home in Indiana. Katherine was born Sept. 18, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Stella Wolkowicz Senediak, and lived in this area until moving to Indiana 10 years ago.

She was a graduate...

Roger G. Fotiuk

Roger G. Fotiuk

Apr 10, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Roger G. Fotiuk, 85, passed away Sunday morning, April 10, 2016, at his home, following a brief illness.

Roger was born July 27, 1930, in Chateauroux, France, a son of the late Kosma and Helena Ozga Fotiuk, and came to America and the Hubbard-Youngstown area in the late-1950s.

Prior to his arrival in...

Olga Jean Papach

Olga Jean Papach

Apr 7, 2016

NEW WILMINGTON, PA. - Olga Jean Papach, 64, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 7, 2016, after being taken to Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pa., following an extended illness.

Olga lived at the Overlook Nursing Home in New Wilmington for the past five years.

Olga Jean was born May 21, 1951, in Youngstown, a...

Christopher J. Green

Christopher J. Green

Apr 6, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Christopher J. Green, 18, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, April 6, 2016, at Valley Care Northside Medical Center.

Christopher, who was known to all as "C.J.," was born Jan. 29, 1998, in Youngstown, a son of David and Sheila Hollis Green. He lived in Austintown for much of his young life, and attended Austintown...

Robert E. Bischoff

Robert E. Bischoff

Apr 6, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert E. Bischoff, 76, of the city's west side, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2016, at his home from complications of COPD.

Robert was born Feb. 23, 1940, in Beaver County, Pa., a son of the late Wilbur J. and Faye Warner Bischoff.

Mr. Bischoff was a 1958 graduate of Beaver...

Robert W. Jack

Robert W. Jack

Apr 6, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Robert W. Jack, 83, passed away late Wednesday morning, April 6, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Robert was born Oct. 22, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Carl and Helen Burkett Jack, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Jack was a 1950 graduate of East High School...

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