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Amber Marie Groff Hulsizer

Amber Marie Groff Hulsizer

Nov 28, 2015

VIENNA – Amber Marie Groff Hulsizer, 39, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at the Cleveland Clinic. Amber was born March 4, 1976, in Youngstown, the daughter of Ruthann Barner Groff and Daniel Groff, and lived in this area most of her life. She was a 1994 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, and later attended Youngstown...

Marlene Ann Sherfel

Marlene Ann Sherfel

Nov 27, 2015

AUSTINTOWN – Marlene Ann Sherfel, 73, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at her home. Marlene was born June 19, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Ann Sinko Beaudis, and was a 1960 graduate of Chaney High School. She worked in the offices of WKBN, and retired from the Youngstown Public Library. Marlene was a...

Elizabeth Ann Pack Lester Todd

Elizabeth Ann Pack Lester Todd

Nov 26, 2015

FAYETTE COUNTY- Elizabeth Ann Pack Lester Todd, 59, passed away Thursday afternoon, Nov. 26, 2015, at Guardian Health Care Center in Youngstown.

Elizabeth, who was affectionately known as "Ban" or "Bitty Ban," was born June 26, 1956, in Toledo, a daughter of Ace and Eileen Pack, and was a lifelong resident of Ohio.

She was...

Maria Louise Perello

Maria Louise Perello

Nov 20, 2015

POLAND - Maria Louise Perello, 60, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, Nov. 20, 2015, at the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Maria was born June 10, 1955, in Canfield, a daughter of the late William and Maria Zimmerman Briceland, and lived most of her life in the Mahoning Valley. Maria graduated from Ursuline High School in...

David Fred Ames Rupert, Sr.

David Fred Ames Rupert, Sr.

Nov 17, 2015

MASURY, OH - David Fred Ames Rupert, Sr., 79, passed away early Tuesday morning, Nov. 17, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following an extended illness.

David was born Feb. 1, 1936, in Jamestown, New York, a son of the late Rev. Ernest Victor Rupert Sr. and Marjory Ames Rupert. He moved to Farrell, Pa....

Darlene M. Davis

Darlene M. Davis

Nov 16, 2015

AUSTINTOWN - Darlene M. Davis, 87, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away late Monday evening, Nov. 16, 2015, at Brookdale Assisted Living, following an extended illness. Darlene was born May 8, 1928, in Columbiana, a daughter of the late James and Sylvia Butler Ladigo, and was a lifelong area resident. Before she married and started a family, Darlene...

Kenneth E. Skelly

Kenneth E. Skelly

Nov 13, 2015

AUSTINTOWN - Kenneth E. Skelly, 81, of Crabwood Drive, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Nov. 13, 2015, at his home.

Kenneth was born June 9, 1934, in Millersburg, a son of the late Ralph and Alice Skelly, was raised by his father and stepmother, Mary, and came to Youngstown at the age of 20.

He...

Mary F. Kopsic

Mary F. Kopsic

Nov 13, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary F. Kopsic, 93, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Nov. 13, 2015, at Hospice House. Mary was born March 25, 1922, in Richnava, Slovakia, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Kovac Mihalik, and came to America and to Youngstown as a child. She was a graduate of Chaney High School and worked for Air Service...

David P. Blazina

David P. Blazina

Nov 11, 2015

GIRARD - David P. Blazina, 94, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at his home.

David was born Oct. 19, 1921, in Girard, a son of the late Michael and Mildred Mikuluti Blazina. He was a lifelong area resident, living in the original family home for all of his life.

He attended Girard High School,...

John J. Kirsch, Jr.

John J. Kirsch, Jr.

Nov 9, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - John J. Kirsch, Jr., 62, of the city's west side, passed away late Monday morning, Nov. 9, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

John was born Nov. 30, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late John J. Sr. and Pauline Hoffman Kirsch, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Kirsch served...

James R. Hagerty

James R. Hagerty

Nov 9, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN- James R. Hagerty, 60, of the city's west side, passed away Monday night, November 9, 2015, at his home with his family by his side.

James was born December 20, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of the late Harold and Argatha Emery Hagerty, and was a lifelong area resident.

Jim graduated from East High...

Rev. Msgr. Martin Susko

Rev. Msgr. Martin Susko

Nov 6, 2015

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Reverend Monsignor Martin Susko, 81, passed away peacefully late Friday morning, Nov. 6, 2015, at his residence with the Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Monsignor Susko was the son of the late John and Margaret Hovanic Susko, and was a native of Warren. He attended public elementary school and then St....

Michael A. Mikulich

Michael A. Mikulich

Nov 6, 2015

GIRARD - Michael A. Mikulich, 82, passed away Friday. Nov. 6, 2015, at his daughter's home, surrounded by his loving family

Michael was born May 4, 1933, in Wampum, Pa., a son of the late Mijo and Jennie DeLost Mikulich, and came to this area as a child.

He was a graduate of Girard High...

George R. Babinchak, Sr.

George R. Babinchak, Sr.

Nov 6, 2015

STRUTHERS - George R. Babinchak Sr., 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, Nov. 6, 2015, at Maplecrest Nursing Home. George was born March 20, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Ann Bindas Babinchak, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1955 graduate of Wilson High School, and served his country...

Thomas Reardon

Thomas Reardon

Nov 5, 2015

EAST HAMPSTEAD, N.H. - Thomas Reardon, 53, formerly of McDonald, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.

Thomas was born Feb 14, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of James E. and Alice Olsavsky Reardon, and lived in this area until moving to New England 20 years ago.

He was a 1980 graduate of McDonald High...

Lloyd L. Ewaskiw

Lloyd L. Ewaskiw

Nov 5, 2015

AUSTINTOWN - Lloyd L. Ewaskiw, 69, passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 5, 2015, at Hospice House following a brief illness. Lloyd was born Aug. 23, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Lloyd and Ann Hrynko Ewaskiw. He was a 1964 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, and graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelorÂ's degree in...

John R. Cintala

John R. Cintala

Nov 5, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - John R. Cintala, 82, of the city's west side, passed away Thursday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2015, at Assumption Village.

John was born Nov. 1, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Susan Kasparian Cintala, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1952 graduate of Chaney High School and...

Misty Ann Kubik Green

Misty Ann Kubik Green

Nov 5, 2015

AUSTINTOWN - Misty Ann Kubik Green, 37, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 5, 2015, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, following an extended illness.

Misty was born May 23, 1978, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Edward H. and Linda L. Stash Kubik, and came to Youngstown as a child.

She was a graduate...

Jacqueline A. Green

Jacqueline A. Green

Nov 4, 2015

AUSTINTOWN - Jacqueline A. Green, 83, passed away early Wednesday evening, Nov. 4, 2015, at Hospice House, with her family by her side.

Jacqueline was born Jan. 21, 1932, in Les Sables, D'Olonne, France, was educated in France, and came to America and Youngstown in 1958.

While a young woman in France, she worked as...

James W. Nagy

James W. Nagy

Nov 1, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - James W. Nagy, 75, of the city's west side, passed away early Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 2015, at Briarfield Manor, after an extended illness.

James was born March 18, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Daniel and Agnes Vargo Nagy, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1958 graduate...

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