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Elizabeth A. Budrevich

Elizabeth A. Budrevich

Apr 8, 2025

NILES - Elizabeth Ann Budrevich passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2025, just a few days after celebrating her 91st birthday.

Elizabeth was born April 4, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Jessie Casey. She attended St. Stephen School and was a proud graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Class of 1952....

Russell C. Hixson, Sr.

Russell C. Hixson, Sr.

Apr 6, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Russell C. "Rusty" Hixson, 77, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Russell was born February 4, 1948, in Middletown, Ohio, a son of the late James Hixson and Bessie Woods Hixson, and moved to the Youngstown area as a child. He was a graduate of The Rayen...

Suzanne D. Greenwalt

Suzanne D. Greenwalt

Apr 4, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Suzanne D. "Susan" Greenwalt, 67, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, April 4, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Suzanne was born November 21, 1957, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Rose Sinkovich Humphrey, and was a lifelong area resident. A...

Joretta Mae Balsinger

Joretta Mae Balsinger

Apr 4, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Joretta Mae Balsinger, 89, peacefully passed away, Friday, April 4, 2025.

Born on August 24, 1935, in Greene County, Pennsylvania, to Earl and Anna Rose, Joretta lived a life filled with love, family, and treasured memories.

Joretta found immense joy in her grandchildren, who were the heart of her world. Her family was...

Thelma L. Greene

Thelma L. Greene

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...

Robert James Cappitte

Robert James Cappitte

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...

Frank Joseph Wielbruda

Frank Joseph Wielbruda

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,...

Heidi E. Weaver

Heidi E. Weaver

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...

Joanne M. Roberts

Joanne M. Roberts

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,...

Judith Ann Davies

Judith Ann Davies

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...

Margaret A. Myers

Margaret A. Myers

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...

Colleen M. Kurilla

Colleen M. Kurilla

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...

Santo Richard Reda

Santo Richard Reda

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...

John C. May

John C. May

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...

Monica M. Gura

Monica M. Gura

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,...

Michelle Marie Jeffries

Michelle Marie Jeffries

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...

Penelope N. Walker

Penelope N. Walker

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...

Robert J. Kurty

Robert J. Kurty

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...

John A. Medvec

John A. Medvec

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...

Annamarie Allison

Annamarie Allison

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...

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