Helen Yurchison
Nov 19, 2024
NORTH JACKSON – Helen Yurchison, 99, a resident of Antonine Village, departed this life Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born May 10, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alex Garich and Mary Lazorchak Garich and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a proud graduate of...
Thomas Edward Infante
Nov 18, 2024
AUSTINTOWN – Thomas Edward Infante, 85, passed away Monday evening, November 18, 2024, in the comfort of his home.
Thomas was born June 4, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anthony and Teresa Simeo Infante, immigrants from Bagnoli Irpino, Italy. He embraced his Italian heritage and carried his parents' values of hard work and perseverance...
Cristino Pagan Negron
Nov 16, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN – Cristino Pagan Negron, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers.
Cristino was born August 6, 1935, in Puerto Rico, a son of the late Francisco Pagan and Maria DeLaPaz Negron. Fifty years ago, he came to the United States, settling in Youngstown, where he built a life rooted...
Stephen John Bokry
Nov 14, 2024
AUSTINTOWN – Stephen John Bokry, 34, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his home.
Stephen was born October 4, 1990, in Youngstown, the beloved son of Heidi Shaffer Frankford and Steve Bokry. A lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, Stephen also cherished a decade spent in Florida, which brought its own special...
James W. Gray
Nov 12, 2024
NORTH LIMA – James W. Gray, 74, formerly of Orrville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, November 12, 2024, at Willow Woods.
James was born September 8, 1950, in Wooster, a son of the late Richard and Patricia Cobb Gray and was a lifelong Ohio resident graduating from Orrville High School.
He is survived by his...
Gene Popovnak
Nov 7, 2024
AUSTINTOWN – Gene Popovnak, 87, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, November 7, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of his home.
Gene was born on October 9, 1937, in Youngstown a son of the late John and Anne Gregory Popovnak and lived in the area most of his life. He...
Sandra S. Hall
Nov 6, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN – Sandra S. "Sandy" Hall, 70, passed away Wednesday morning, November 6, 2024, at Hospice House.
Sandra was born December 30, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert Hall and Janet Elaine Umble Hall. She lived much of her life in the western United States, including Colorado, Las Vegas, and California, where she found...
Rachel E. Olsavsky
Nov 4, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN – Rachel E. Olsavsky, 37, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at her home. Rachel was born December 29, 1986, in Houston, Texas, a daughter of the late Robert Olsavsky and Sharon Brandt-Olsavsky. Rachel moved to the Youngstown area as a child and was a 2005 graduate of Boardman High School.
Rachel will be remembered for...
Ronald A. Suchora
Nov 4, 2024
AUSTINTOWN – Ronald A. Suchora, 61, passed away Monday morning, November 4, 2024, at Hospice House following a courageous one year battle with cancer.
Ronald was born August 4, 1963, in Youngstown, a son of Robert H. Suchora and Donna J. Bryer Suchora. Ron was a proud graduate of Lowellville High School, Class of 1981, and after...
David J. Laughlin
Nov 3, 2024
GIRARD – David "Dave" J. Laughlin, 56, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
David, who was affectionately known as Dave, was born October 8, 1968, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, the son of James Laughlin and Delores Reed Armour. He was a proud graduate of Hopewell High School in Aliquippa, Class of...
Donald Francis Barnett
Nov 2, 2024
HENDERSON, NEVADA - Donald Francis Barnett, 80 of Henderson, NV, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Donald was born August 24, 1944, in Youngstown, the youngest son of the late George and Alice (Dempsey) Barnett.
He graduated from Ursuline High School in 1962. He served the country on active duty in...
Stephen J. Zuppo
Oct 29, 2024
CANFIELD – Stephen J. Zuppo, 52, passed away Tuesday morning, October 29, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
Stephen was born November 17, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of Anthony Zuppo and the late Janet Carano Zuppo, and was a lifelong area resident. A proud 1990 graduate of Girard High School,...
Shirley A. Kendall
Oct 28, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN – Shirley A. Kendall, 72, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday morning, October 28, 2024, at her home.
Shirley was born January 18, 1952, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, a daughter of George and Beverly Lancaster Rockwell and came to the Youngstown area as a child. She attended South High School and...
Barbara A. Mccullough
Oct 26, 2024
AUSTINTOWN – Barbara A. McCullough, 85, formerly of Warren, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 26, 2024, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.
Barbara was born September 9, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert Adams and Stella McLaughlin Adams. Barbara spent her life in the Mahoning Valley, where she was a beloved friend, family member, and...
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
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
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
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.
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
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,...
