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Jean Ellen Evans

Jean Ellen Evans

Oct 24, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN – Jean Ellen Evans, 66, of the city's west side, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following cardiac arrest after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jean was born March 22, 1958, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Kenneth McIntire and Nancy Penezich, and was a lifelong area resident.

A...

Karen M. Budd

Karen M. Budd

Oct 20, 2024

BERLIN CENTER – Karen M. Budd, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her home.

Karen was born March 29, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Henry "Hank" Pavalko and Eleanor Sebest Pavalko. She spent most of her life in the Youngstown area, but she also enjoyed many wonderful years living in Florida.

A...

Dolores E. Ryznar

Dolores E. Ryznar

Oct 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN – Dolores E. Ryznar, 74, formerly of Niles, passed away peacefully Friday, October 18, 2024, at Continuing Health Care in Mineral Ridge.

Dolores who was affectionately known as "Aunt Dee" was born October 4, 1950, in Cadogan, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Julius Ryznar and Marie Joseph D'Hondt Ryznar. She moved to Niles as a...

Dana Michelle Coyier

Dana Michelle Coyier

Oct 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN – Dana Michelle Coyier, 30, died Friday afternoon, October 18, 2024, at her home.

Dana was born November 23, 1993, in Youngstown, the daughter of Gordon A. Coyier and Tamara McOwen and was a lifelong area resident.

Dana graduated from Youngstown Christian School in 2012. She began her career at Burger King on Mahoning...

William J. Fedorisin Jr.

William J. Fedorisin Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - William J. "Billy" Fedorisin Jr., 37, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his home.

William was born March 24, 1987, in Youngstown, a son of William J. Fedorisin Sr., and MaryJo Lariccia Fedorisin and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 2005 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and furthered his...

Virginia L. Homick

Virginia L. Homick

Oct 15, 2024

CANFIELD - Virginia L. Homick, 93, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, October 15, 2024, at Hospice House.

Virginia was born December 11, 1930, in Youngstown, one of four children of the late Frank and Gertrude McCartny Ellis. She remained a lifelong resident of the area, where she devoted herself to her family as a loving wife, mother,...

Frances L. Frederick

Frances L. Frederick

Oct 8, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Frances L. Frederick, 76, departed this life Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Frances was born March 14, 1948, in Warren, the daughter of the late Calvin and Lodella Barshney Lockney. She was raised in Trumbull County and was a proud graduate of Warren Western Reserve High...

Mary Rose Morley

Mary Rose Morley

Oct 7, 2024

LAKE MILTON - Mary Rose Morley, 61, passed away at her home on Monday, October 7, 2024.

Mary Rose was born February 28, 1963, in Canada, the beloved daughter of the late Judge Leo P. and Lucy J. Miller Morley. Though she was born across the border, she made Youngstown her lifelong home, moving to the area...

John J. Gnip

John J. Gnip

Oct 6, 2024

John J. Gnip, 91, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, October 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home with is family by his side.

John was born June 7, 1933, in Campbell, a son of the late Michael and Mary Gnip and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for 20 years as a truck driver for...

Sandra Krembrenk

Sandra Krembrenk

Oct 5, 2024

HUBBARD – Sandra Krembrenk, 77, passed away peacefully, October 5, 2024.

Sandra was born March 15, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of the late James and Etta Mayes.

She dedicated her life to her family, finding her greatest joy in caring for and raising her children. Sandra's warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion to...

Ann H. Uhlar

Ann H. Uhlar

Oct 4, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Ann H. Uhlar, 87,  passed away  Friday October 4, 2024,  after a lengthy and brave battle with cancer.

Ann was born May 27, 1937, in Warren, a daughter of the late John and Anna Grec Hornak. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Class of 1955 and attended Youngstown University. Ann worked...

Gregory Joseph Pastore

Gregory Joseph Pastore

Oct 3, 2024

With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our beloved husband and father, Gregory Joseph Pastore, 75, who passed away Thursday afternoon, Oct. 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Gregory was born July 15, 1949, in Salem, a son of the late Michael Angelo and Edith Burnip Pastore.

He was...

Michael James Pirko

Michael James Pirko

Sep 29, 2024

POLAND - Michael James Pirko, 74, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, in the comfort of his home, with his wife and loving family at his bedside.

Michael was born September 28, 1950, in Niles, a son of the late Mike Pirko and Phyllis Adams Pirko. He spent his entire life in the area, graduating...

Mary Darlene Scialdone

Mary Darlene Scialdone

Sep 25, 2024

FORT COLLINS, COLORADO - We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Darlene Scialdone, 80, who departed this life Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Poudre Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born January 16, 1944, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to the late Anthony and Delores Acerra. She...

Catherine P. Stitt

Catherine P. Stitt

Sep 22, 2024

MCDONALD - Catherine P. Stitt, 90, passed away Sunday evening, September 22, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Catherine was born May 7, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Tod and Edna Mae Holmes Betts and spent her entire life as a proud resident of McDonald. She was...

Harold E. Hoover

Harold E. Hoover

Sep 21, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Harold E. Hoover, 76, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 21, 2024, at Humility House.

Harold was born April 24, 1948, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Harry and Violet Nicholson Hoover He attended Carlisle High School and came to the Youngstown area in the early 1970's. Harold...

Jennie R. Columbo

Jennie R. Columbo

Sep 20, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Jennie R. Columbo, 98, a longtime resident of the city's west side, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, September 20, 2024, in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.

Jennie was born July 10, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Luciano and Maria DeLucia Ialungo and was a lifelong...

Anna May Sheets

Anna May Sheets

Sep 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Anna May Sheets, 95, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, September 18, 2024, at Hospice House.

Anna was born April 26, 1929, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Tufic and Lucy Saad Budway. In 1964, she moved to the Youngstown area where she built a life of dedication and love. She worked as...

Lucy J. Secka

Lucy J. Secka

Sep 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Lucy J. Secka, 82, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, September 18, 2024, at The Woodlands at Austinwoods.

Born on May 6, 1942, in Youngstown, Lucy was the daughter of the late Paul M. Jones and Glesson J. Lookabaugh Jones, and she remained a lifelong resident of the area. She was a proud 1960 graduate of...

Dorothy A. Schultz

Dorothy A. Schultz

Sep 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Dorothy A. Schultz, 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 18, 2024, at Antonine Village after a long and fulfilling life.

Dorothy was born August 29, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late George and Mary Klacik Henik and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Chaney High School and worked as a...

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