Obituaries

Mar 4, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Ethel Jean Buffa, 69, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 4, 2016, at her home.

Ethel Jean, known by her family as "Jean," was born Aug. 29, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Jack and Mildred Coyne Price, and lived most of her life in the Youngstown area.

She was...

Mar 3, 2016

BOARDMAN - Keith Gerald Waterbeck, 49, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening March 3, 2016, at his home with his wife and daughter by his side.

Keith was born May 11,1966, in Youngstown, a son of Gerald and Ella Frease Waterbeck, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1984 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High...

Mar 3, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Gary E. Niggl, 66, of the city's west side, passed away early Thursday evening, March 3, 2016, at his home with his family by his side, following a lengthy illness.

Gary was born July 30, 1949, in the Bronx, New York, a son of the late Conrad and Eleanor Bohlig Niggl, and came to Youngstown...

Feb 24, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Ronald E. Wire Sr., 82, passed away Wednesday evening, Feb. 24, 2016, at Valley Care Northside Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Ronald was born June 13, 1933, in Little Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pa., a son of the late Oscar and Lyda Gordon Wire, and lived most of his life in Youngstown.

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Feb 23, 2016

GIRARD - Frank N. Deramo, 97, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, Feb. 23, 2016, at his home with his family by his side, following a long and fulfilling life.

Frank was born June 5, 1918, in Mineral Ridge, a son of the late Donato and Constance DePiero Deramo, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Feb 21, 2016

McDONALD - Melva Temnick, 78, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Feb. 21, 2016, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown, following an extended illness.

Melva was born Nov. 8, 1937, in North Jackson, a daughter of the late Daniel and Pauline Mateka Powroznyk. She grew up on her family's farm in North Jackson and was a...

Feb 20, 2016

NORTH LIMA - Clara J. Polenni, 93, formerly of Boardman, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016, at Caprice Health Care Center, following a long and fulfilling life.

Clara was born July 22, 1922, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Clara Kovach Kish, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs....

Feb 12, 2016

STRUTHERS - Marsha L. Schulick, 74, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, following a brief illness.

Marsha was born April 29, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Benjamin Marshall Knight and Jeanette Dasen Knight, and was a lifelong area resident.

She attended The Rayen School...

Feb 10, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Sarah Jane Milliken, 94, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Omni Manor Nursing Home, following a long and fulfilling life.

Sarah Jane was born Nov. 17, 1921, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Samuel A. and Ida McConnell Milliken, and lived her entire life on the city's west side.

She was...

Feb 9, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Wheland, 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2016, at her home with her family by her side, following a long and fulfilling life.

Helen was born May 31, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Emily Sikora Andres, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Wheland was...

Feb 8, 2016

Memorial services Saturday, 4/16/16, at Church

GIRARD - Neil "Mouse" Franklin, 86, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, Feb. 8, 2016, at his home following a lengthy illness.

Neil was born June 11, 1929, in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert E. and Phyllis Hargraves Franklin, and was a lifelong area resident.

He...

Feb 7, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Janet M. Kospic, 60, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown.

Janet was born Jan. 24, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John J. Jr. and Mary F. Mihalik Kopsic, and was a lifelong area resident.

Janet was a 1974 graduate of Chaney High...

Feb 6, 2016

NORTH LIMA - Roberta Morris, 66, passed away Feb. 6, 2016, at Ivy Woods Manor in North Lima.

Roberta was born June 18, 1949, in Warren, and was a lifelong area resident.

Her husband passed away in 1971. She leaves several brothers and sisters.

There will be no services or calling hours.

Feb 5, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Michael S. Borsic, 78, passed away Feb. 5, 2016, at his home.

Michael was born March 27, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Mary Lozo Borsic, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Borsic served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 to 1964, where he earned his GED,...

Feb 5, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Monsignor Michael E. Ronik, 89, a resident of Humility House, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Feb. 5, 2016, at Hospice House in Poland.

Michael was born Sept. 6, 1926, a son of the late Michael and Mary Basista Ronik, and was a native of Newton Falls.

He graduated from Newton Falls Elementary School...

Feb 5, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Donald F. Timlin, 90, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Feb. 5, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown.

Donald was born Dec. 29, 1925, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank G. and Catherine B. Lodwick Timlin. He was raised in the city's Brier Hill neighborhood, attended nearby Ursuline High School, and was...

Feb 4, 2016

BOARDMAN - Michael D. Repasky, 59, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at his home following a brief illness.

Michael was born, Jan. 23, 1957, in Youngstown, a son of Richard and Rosemarie Coloutes Repasky, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1975 graduate of Ursuline High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree...

Feb 2, 2016

McDONALD- Mathew G. Luknis Jr., 81, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Mathew was born Feb. 18, 1934, in McDonald the son of the late Mathew Sr. and Emma Wishak Luknis, and was a lifelong resident of McDonald.

He was a 1952 graduate of McDonald High School...

Feb 2, 2016

AUSTINTOWN - Robert P. "Bob" Swarm, 72, passed away early Tuesday morning, Feb. 2, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, with his family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer.

Robert was born Jan. 20, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Hazel Southard Swarm, was a 1964 graduate of...

Feb 1, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN - Vincent Ilovsky, 87, of the city's west side, passed away Monday afternoon, Feb. 1, 2016, at Omni Manor Nursing Center, following a long and fulfilling life.

Vince was born April 2, 1928, in Strecno, Slovakia, a son of the late Stephen and Teresa Ondak Ilovsky, and came to America and Youngstown as a young man...