Obituaries

Apr 3, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Thelma L. Greene, 86, passed away Thursday afternoon,  April 3, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Thelma was born May 17, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Jones Herbert. She was raised in New York and later moved to Cleveland in the...

Apr 2, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert James "Bob" Cappitte, 68, passed away Wednesday evening, April 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Robert was born May 21, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late James T. Cappitte and Joyce M. Thorensen Cappitte and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1975 graduate...

Apr 1, 2025

GIRARD - Frank Joseph Wielbruda, 91, passed away Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025, at Liberty Healthcare Center.

Frank was born July 24, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anthony and Sara Lipinsky Wielbruda, and was a lifelong area resident.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a company carpenter,...

Apr 1, 2025

GIRARD - Heidi E. Weaver, 44, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Heidi was born March 9, 1981, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Sharla Beyser Weaver.  A lifelong resident of the area, she graduated from Hubbard High School with the Class of...

Apr 1, 2025

CANFIELD - Joanne M. Roberts, 82, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Joanne was born December 3, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Pugel Dulick and was a lifelong area resident. A 1960 graduate of Chaney High School,...

Mar 30, 2025

CLINTON, Tenn. - Judith Ann Davies, 87, died Sunday, March 30, 2025, after an extended illness, with her family by her side.

Judy, as she was affectionately known, was born Jan. 25, 1938, in Canfield, Ohio a daughter of the late Joseph C. Greasel and Ethel L. (Greasel) Beard.

She was a 1956 graduate of...

Mar 29, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Margaret A. Myers, 85, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2025, at Victoria House.

Margaret was born February 7, 1940, in Girard, a daughter of the late William Toth and Elizabeth Toth Toth, and was a lifelong Mahoning valley resident.

She was a proud graduate of the Girard High School Class of...

Mar 29, 2025

HOWLAND - Colleen M. Kurilla, 54, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Colleen was born July 4, 1970, in Youngstown, the beloved daughter of Lawrence S. And Arlene G. Neff Kurilla. A lifelong area resident, she proudly graduated from McDonald High...

Mar 26, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Santo Richard Reda, 79, passed away, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in deep sadness, in the comfort of his home.

Born December 16, 1945, in Youngstown, he was the son of the late Santo Reda and Carmella (DiMario) Reda, and was a lifelong area resident.

Santo was a 1964 graduate...

Mar 25, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - John C. May, 97, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his family.

John was born September 3, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Catherine Stefen May. A proud graduate of East High School, Class of 1945, he left shortly after graduation...

Mar 24, 2025

PEABODY, MA - Monica M. Gura, 92, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Monday, March 24, 2025, in Peabody.

Monica was born January 31, 1933, in Struthers, one of 14 children, Monica was the beloved daughter of John M. Gura and Anna Marie (Lucas) Gura.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Struthers,...

Mar 24, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Michelle Marie Jeffries, 59, passed away early Monday morning, March 24, 2025, at Hampton Woods, following an eight year battle with multiple sclerosis.

Michelle was born June 26, 1964, in Youngstown, the daughter of Peter DeLucia and Janice Bevilacqua DeLucia and was a lifelong area resident.

A proud 1982 graduate of Austintown Fitch...

Mar 23, 2025

SALEM - Penelope N. "Penny" Walker, 65, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Penelope was born December 17, 1959, in Columbiana, a daughter of the late Kenneth Harold Walker and Shirley Rosemary Hysong Walker. She spent her life in the area, where she...

Mar 23, 2025

BOARDMAN - Robert J. "Bob" Kurty, 66, passed away Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Robert was born May 21, 1958, in Akron and was raised in Youngstown by his adoptive parents, Joseph and Mary Olejar Kurty. Seven years...

Mar 22, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - John A. Medvec, 98, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

John was born November 24, 1926, on the west side of Youngstown, the son of John S. and Julia (Dzuroff) Medvec. Along with his three sisters, he grew up near Borts Field, now renamed after his friend and former...

Mar 22, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - AnnaMarie Allison, 83, of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, March 22, 2025, at her daughter's home surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

AnnaMarie was born on October 6, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John C. Ragan and Anna M. Sciranko Ragan. She was a lifelong resident...

Mar 21, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Kimberly Angela Zitello, 64, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Kimberly was born October 22, 1960, in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony Zitello and Frances Sefcik Donaldson, and was a lifelong area resident.

Kimberly Angela was a kind, gentle-hearted, compassionate, and patient person who was always ready to...

Mar 21, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Carol L. McClain, 87, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, March 21, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Carol was born February 3, 1938, in Youngstown, the beloved daughter of the late George and Lucile Collins Streitferdt. A lifelong resident of the area, Carol grew up with strong family...

Mar 20, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Larry Neal Snyder, 69, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 20, 2025, at University Hospital Cleveland following a brief illness.

Larry was born August 23, 1955, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late William L. "The Chief" Snyder and Shirley Baker Snyder. He spent his formative years in Franklin, Pennsylvania, and was a proud...

Mar 20, 2025

GIRARD - Theodore "Ted" Pruneski, 63, passed away early Thursday morning, March 20, 2025, at hospice house surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Ted was born September 7, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Michaelena "Mickey" Pruneski and was a lifelong area resident.

A 1979 graduate of Girard...