Clarence E. Hamm
Dec 4, 2015
AUSTINTOWN – Clarence E. Hamm, 81, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Dec. 4, 2015, at Hospice House, with his family at his side. Clarence, who was known to all simply as "Hamm," was born Aug. 26, 1934, in Perryopolis, Pa., one of nine children born to the late Merwin and Ona Brooks Hamm. He came to Youngstown in...
Stanley Rydarowicz
Dec 3, 2015
YOUNGSTOWN - Stanley Rydarowicz, 64, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly late Thursday morning, Dec. 3, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, after suffering a heart attack while working in the kitchen at St. Stanislaus Church.
Stanley was born Sept. 6, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine Sudor...
Walter Krut
Dec 3, 2015
AUSTINTOWN – Walter Krut, 87, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 3, 2015, at Hospice House, with his family by his side. Walter, who was affectionately known as "Loggo" and "Papa," was born March 9, 1928, in Campbell, a son of the late Nicholas and Anna Swiderski Krut, and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U.S. Army...
Helen L. Kovach
Dec 2, 2015
AUSTINTOWN - Helen L. Kovach, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 2, 2015, at Humility House. Helen was born June 8, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Emily Hinebaugh Steck, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker who worked at...
Helen Iannarelli Schwellinger
Nov 30, 2015
BEREA - Helen Iannarelli Schwellinger, 90, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, Nov. 30, 2015, at Holy Family Hospice in Parma. Helen was born May 3, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Peter and Regina DeCharo Nerone, and lived in the Youngstown area until four years ago. She was a graduate of East High...
William A. Balint
Nov 29, 2015
YOUNGSTOWN - William A. Balint, 89, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, Nov. 29, 2015, at his home. William was born Feb. 17, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Katherine Stroney Balint, and was a lifelong area resident. Bill attended The Rayen School and subsequently served in the United States Army...
Stanley L. Barber
Nov 29, 2015
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Stanley L. "Stan" Barber, 76, passed away early Sunday morning, Nov. 29, 2015, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren following a brief illness. Stanley was born June 25, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas E. and Frances Cordova Barber, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of East High School,...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
