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Nora Cavucci

Nora Cavucci

Sep 17, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Nora Cavucci, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024, at Hospice House, with her loving family by her side.

Nora was born on February 20, 1944, in Hubbard, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dale and Lucille Stanton Hahn. She grew up in Hubbard before moving to Youngstown after her marriage in...

George R. Klein

George R. Klein

Sep 13, 2024

AUSTINTOWN- George R. Klein, 87, passed away Friday evening, September 13, 2024.

George was born May 7, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anna Mueller Klein. A lifelong resident of the area, he graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1954 and went on to work as a millwright with Local 1871 for...

Robert W. Parillo

Robert W. Parillo

Sep 12, 2024

GIRARD - With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather,  Robert "Bob" William Parillo, 72, who passed away Thursday morning, September 12, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

Robert was born April 28, 1952, in Girard,  the cherished son of the...

John K. "Tim" Taft

John K. "Tim" Taft

Sep 9, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - John K. "Tim" Taft, 89, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at Hospice House.

John, who was affectionately known as Tim, was born December 23, 1934, in Youngstown, the beloved son of the late John and Doris James Taft and a lifelong resident of the area. A proud 1953 graduate of Austintown Fitch...

Mark T. Giesey

Mark T. Giesey

Sep 7, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Mark T. Giesey, 58, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, September 7, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Mark was born January 5, 1966, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Boyd Lewis and Audrey Buchanan Messer Giesey Morris. He moved to the Youngstown area as a child, where he grew up and graduated from...

Carol B. Fisher

Carol B. Fisher

Sep 7, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Carol B. Fisher, 81, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, September 7, 2024, at Humility House.

Carol was born May 10, 1943, in Keyser, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Harry and Deema Keller Wertman. She moved to the Youngstown area as a teenager, where she graduated from The Rayen School, Class of 1960. Carol...

Silvia Jadue

Silvia Jadue

Sep 6, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Silvia Jadue, 85, passed into eternal life on September 6, 2024, to join her husband Moris Jadue. She passed peacefully surrounded by her sons and grandchildren at St. Elizabeth Hospital in downtown Youngstown. Silvia is survived by her four sons, Omar (Pam) Jadue, Mauro Jadue, George Jadue, and Moris (Rich) Jadue; her adoring nine grandchildren, AnnaMaria, Michael,...

Michele R. "Mickey" Planton

Michele R. "Mickey" Planton

Sep 4, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Michele R. "Mickey" Planton, 68, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, September 5, 2024, at Hospice House following a short battle with cancer.

Michele was born October 6, 1955, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William Gollner and Rita Fabian Gollner and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Austintown...

Charles N. Demetrios

Charles N. Demetrios

Sep 3, 2024

CANFIELD - Charles N. Demetrios, 79, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2024.

Born on December 7, 1944, in Youngstown, Charles was the son of the late George Demetrios and Mary Pavlechko Demetrios and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and enlisted in the Army Reserves after...

Robert C. Magada

Robert C. Magada

Sep 3, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Robert C. Magada, 72, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2024, at Akron City Hospital following a brief illness.

Robert was born September 4, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late Guido and Rose Sipe Delisio, and was a lifelong valley resident. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School and dedicated 33 years of...

Alex A. Panno

Alex A. Panno

Sep 3, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Alex Anthony Panno, 98, of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Alex, who was affectionately known as Al, was born June 11, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Felice Panno and Rosa Cuccaro Panno and was a lifelong area resident.

A...

Paul R. Robinson

Paul R. Robinson

Aug 29, 2024

CANFIELD - Paul R. Robinson, 87, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, August 29, 2024, at Windsor House Canfield.

Paul was born December 26, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late James T. Robinson and Veta Bush Robinson, and was a lifelong area resident.

Paul was a proud graduate of Canfield High School, Class of...

Audrey J. Lautner

Audrey J. Lautner

Aug 28, 2024

POLAND - Audrey J. Lautner, 94, a long time resident of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by love.

Audrey was born February 7, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late Fred Boles and Ida Sweeney Boles and came to the Youngstown...

Crystal M. Gibson

Crystal M. Gibson

Aug 28, 2024

MCDONALD - Crystal M. Gibson, 39, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Crystal was born March 23, 1985, in Alliance, the daughter of Roy Gibson and Theresa McFadden Gibson and came to the area after high school.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Crystal worked at...

Richard A. Shehadi

Richard A. Shehadi

Aug 24, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN -  Richard Anthony Shehadi, 69, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Richard was born September 17, 1954, in Washington D.C. a son of the late Lawrence and Yvette Shehadi.

He was a graduate of  Bladensburg High School, class of 1971 and worked in information technology at various places in...

Samuel J. Mills

Samuel J. Mills

Aug 22, 2024

GIRARD - Samuel J. Mills, 96, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, August 22, 2024, at Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.

Samuel was born August 18, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Rose Costanzo Mills and lived in Girard for most of his life.

He was a 1946 graduate of...

Stephen Andrew Colburn Sr.,

Stephen Andrew Colburn Sr.,

Aug 17, 2024

MINERAL RIDGE - Stephen Andrew Colburn, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Stephen was born July 18, 1935, at home, a son of the late Ann Marie Telago and Andrew Felix (Kolupaila) Colburn and was a lifelong area resident.

Stephen married Joan I. Adkins on February 2, 1974, at the Youngstown Baptist...

Vicki L. Scahill

Vicki L. Scahill

Aug 17, 2024

BOARDMAN - Vicki L. Scahill, 71, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Born on June 23, 1953, in Youngstown, Vicki was the cherished daughter of the late Marshall and Jeanette Knight. She remained a lifelong resident of the area, deeply rooted in the community she loved.

A...

Paul David Damore

Paul David Damore

Aug 15, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Paul David Damore, 82, passed away peacefully, early Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, at Omni Manor.

Paul was born March 9, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late James Damore and Constance Wooley Damore lived most of his life in the Youngstown area.

Paul was a proud graduate of The Rayen School...

Maria Maiorana

Maria Maiorana

Aug 15, 2024

GIRARD - Maria Maiorana, 82, passed away early Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with her family by her side.

Maria was born November 14, 1941, in the picturesque town of Randazzo, Sicily, the daughter of the late Angelo LoCastro and Carmela BonGiovanni LoCastro. In 1960, she embarked on a new chapter of...

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