Obituaries

Sep 11, 2015

[No calling hours. Private services at a later date.]

AUSTINTOWN - Nancy Brooks, 80, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Brooks was born Jan. 8, 1935 in New Castle, Pa., one of 14 children born to the late Vito and Josephine Bonura Johngrass, and came to this area as a young adult....

Sep 5, 2004

An obituary is not available at this time for Steve "Legs" Lesigonich. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

BOARDMAN - Peggy Taafe Lesigonich, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, January 30, 2025, at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center, with her beloved daughters by her side, holding her hand as she completed her journey home.

Peggy was born May 28, in Youngstown a daughter of the late Richard and Cecelia McClusky Taafe. She was a proud graduate of...

BOARDMAN - Paul L. Limongi, formerly of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, March 25, 2024, at Hospice House with his family by his side.

Paul was born November 21, 1935, in Niles, a son of Louis H. Limongi and Mafalda Gonella Limongi and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a...

AUSTINTOWN- Diane E. (Motznik) Lizotte passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home.

Diane was born December 6, in Lodi, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Cary) Motznik, and lived in the area most of her life.

She was a graduate of Buckeye High School and dedicated her adult life to raising...

POLAND - Sally Millich, passed away Sunday evening, May 8, 2022, at her home at Wickshire of Poland after a long and fulfilling life.

Sally was born in Carbon, Pa., a daughter of the late Nick and Barbara Millich.

Sally graduated from high school in Bessemer, Pa., and she also attended Youngstown University. She worked...

AUSTINTOWN - Marcia A. Tekach, 80, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 29, 2021, at Hospice House in North Lima.

Marcia was born June 25, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Chester Miller and Rose Marie Benedict Miller, and she lived her life in this area.

She was a 1959 graduate of East High...

POLAND - Sophia Millich, passed away Monday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2020, at her home at Sunrise Assisted Living after a long and fulfilling life.

Sophia was born in Carbon, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Nick and Barbara Millich.

Sophia graduated from high school in Bessemer, Pa., and also graduated with a B.A....

BOARDMAN - Phyllis Ann Balint, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away early Friday morning, June 14, 2019, at Beeghly Oaks in Boardman following a lengthy illness. Phyllis was born March 20, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Paulishen Buttry, and was a lifelong area resident. Phyllis attended East High School and worked at...

GIRARD - Harold N. Walker Jr., 93, passed away at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles.

Harold was born March 4, 1925, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Harold N. Sr. and Charlotte E.G. Clark Walker.

Mr. Walker attended Liberty High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army in the South...

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael J. Woloschak, 56, passed away unexpectedly at his home on the city's west side.

Michael was born March 7, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Carolyn Kolar Woloschak, and lived his life in Youngstown.

He was a 1980 graduate of Chaney High School and worked for many years...

YOUNGSTOWN - Husband and wife, Thomas H. Kubic and Lillian Kubic, married for 70 years, passed away peacefully within one week of each other at Briarfield Manor in Austintown. Thomas, 91, passed the morning of Aug. 2, 2017, and Lillian, 90, passed the morning of Aug. 9, 2017. Thomas was born Sept. 24, 1925, in Youngstown, a son of...

GIRARD - Jeanette M. Neff, 69, passed away peacefully at her home. Jeanette was born June 30, 1947, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late James H. and Jeanette B. Vukovinsky Neff, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1965 graduate of McDonald High School and held several jobs during her life. Jeanette worked for Agler Insurance,...

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert D. Hayes, 74, of the city's Kirkmere area, passed away at his home of natural causes.

Robert was born Oct. 20, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert and Ida Schilling Hayes, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1961 graduate of North High School. He worked for...

AUSTINTOWN - Joseph B. Chovan, Jr., 75, passed away unexpectedly at his home.

Joseph was born July 26, 1940, in Hubbard, a son of the late Joseph B. Chovan Sr. and Mary Lucas Chovan, and was a 1958 graduate of East High School.

After graduation, Joe joined the United States Air Force and proudly served...