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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...
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...
Martha M. Seruga
Dec 23, 2015
AUSTINTOWN - Martha M. Seruga, 101, formerly of Wesley Avenue on Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully early Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, 2015, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, after a long and fulfilling life. Martha was born Aug. 27, 1914, in Star Junction, Pa., a daughter of the late Emery and Julia Gabor Pato, and came to this...
Steve R. Serenko
Dec 23, 2015
AUSTINTOWN - Steve R. Serenko, 87, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Dec. 23, 2015, at Victoria House Assisted Living.
Steve was born Oct. 16, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late John J. and Anna Slavkovsky Serenko, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Chaney High School and spent...
William E. Julius
Dec 22, 2015
AUSTINTOWN - William E. Julius, 80, passed away peacefully late Tuesday morning, Dec. 22, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, with his family by his side.
William was born April 6, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late Ernest and Catherine Spencer Julius, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a...
Bernadine Cunningham
Dec 19, 2015
AUSTINTOWN - Bernadine Cunningham, 87, formerly of Eldora Drive on Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully late Saturday afternoon, Dec. 19, 2015, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, with her family by her side.
Bernadine was born May 16, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Melba Bowser Mentges, and was a lifelong area...
Jacques Prudent
Dec 16, 2015
AUSTINTOWN - Jacques Prudent, 85, passed away early Wednesday morning, Dec. 16, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown following an extended illness.
Jacques was born Sept. 11, 1930, in France, where he was educated and served in the French Army with the Allied Forces after World War II. He subsequently came to America, and lived...
Maurice J. Shea
Dec 15, 2015
GIRARD - Maurice J. Shea, 91, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 15, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital Boardman.
Maurice was born July 1, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Martin and Anne Carey Shea, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Girard High School and joined the U.S....
