Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Nancy A. Gettner, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday March 19, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with loving family and friends at her side.

Nancy was born April 27, 1956 in Youngstown to John and Eloise Cavanaugh Gettner. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Ursuline High School, and worked for...

Mar 18, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Thomas A. Bainbridge, 64, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 18, 2024, following a brief illness.

Thomas was born November 30, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert and Jacqueline Morgan Bainbridge and was a lifelong area resident.

Tom had a passion for the simple joys of life. He loved spending time...

Mar 17, 2025

POLAND - John J. Lesnansky, 93, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, March 17, 2025, at Aventura at  Assumption Village surrounded by the love and prayers of those closest to him.

John was born March 1, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Rose Varga Lesnansky. A lifelong resident of the area, John was deeply...

Mar 15, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Carol J. Senvisky, 78, of Austintown and Sarasota, Florida,  passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born November 12, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Gladys Willett Goldner. She was a lifelong resident of Austintown and a proud...

Mar 10, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Rose Marie Mott, 88, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, March 10, 2025, at Austintown Health Care with her loving family by her side.

Rose Marie was born July 9, 1936, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Barshick Smolen. She grew up in Sharon and was a proud graduate of Sharon...

Mar 9, 2025

LEETONIA - Cynthia J. "Cindy" McGouldrick, 64, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Hospice House following a lengthy battle with COPD.

Cynthia was born January 29, 1961, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of David McGouldrick Sr., and Darlene Edmiston McGouldrick. She moved to the Youngstown area as a child, where she would later meet...

Mar 8, 2025

NORTH JACKSON - Johanne F. "Jo" Edel, 88, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, March 8, 2025 at Hospice House surrounded by the love of her family.

Johanne was born October 1, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Diane Marsch Priore and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud graduate of Chaney...

Mar 8, 2025

POLAND - Bryan A. Gerbasi, 49, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, March 8, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by the love of his family.

Bryan was born June 9, 1975, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a beloved son of Augustine Gerbasi and Mary Milano Gerbasi. He spent his early years growing up in Sharon and graduated from...

Mar 8, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Andrew S. "Andy" Richardson, 53, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loving family.

Andrew was born September 8, 1971, in Cleveland, the son of the late Kennith and Gail Pierce Richardson. He spent the majority of his life in the Youngstown area, building a life full of...

Mar 7, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Maddalena "Lena" Lillo, 98, passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 7, 2025, at Victoria House in Austintown, surrounded by her loving family.

Maddalena was born March 1, 1927, in Montelongo, Italy, a daughter of the late Michael Brunetti and Antoinette Ferreli Brunetti. In 1954, Lena courageously left her homeland and immigrated to the United States,...

Mar 5, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - William Vincent Pasquale, 84, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1940, in Youngstown, where he spent his life dedicated to his family, faith, and hard work.

William retired from the General Electric Lamp Plant after a long and fulfilling career. A devoted member of St. Brendan...

Mar 3, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Richard S. Posivak, 93, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, March 3, 2025, at Hospice House surrounded by the love of his family.

Richard was born November 19, 1931, in Youngstown, the son of the late Stephan and Elizabeth Suhovecky Posivak. A lifelong area resident, he was a proud graduate of Chaney High School and went...

Mar 3, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Larry D. McKim, 76, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Monday, March 3, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Larry was born August 6, 1948, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Earl and Helen Houston Derringer. He grew up with a strong work ethic and a love for life that...

Mar 2, 2025

CANFIELD -  Jerry F. Angelo, Jr., 89, of Canfield, passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday morning, March 2, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and family. His life was a testament to love, faith, and creativity, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Born on January 11, 1936, Jerry grew...

Feb 25, 2025

BOARDMAN - Shannon M. Greenwalt, 35, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Shannon was born August 7, 1989, in Youngstown, a son of Michael and Rebecca Merwin Greenwalt and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Chaney High School and worked at Jay's Hot Dogs in Boardman for many years. Most...

Feb 25, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Thomas W. Parry Jr., 86, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 25, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family.

Thomas was born February 5, 1939, in Austintown, a son of the late Thomas W. Parry and Sophia Seaborn Parry and was a lifelong Austintown resident.

Tom proudly...

Feb 24, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Martin P. Miller, 96, passed away Monday evening, February 24, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Martin was born January 10, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of the late Martin and Anna Mayer Miller and remained a lifelong resident of the area. He was a proud graduate of Chaney High School, Class of 1948, and...

Feb 24, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Ann Mancini, 83, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, February 24, 2025, at The Inn at Christine Valley.

Mary Ann was born October 10, 1941, in Hubbard, a daughter of the late Joseph Chovan Sr., and Mary Lucas Chovan and lived in the area for most of her life.

She attended Roosevelt Elementary...

Feb 22, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Helga F. Smirnow, of Youngstown's west side, passed away early Saturday morning, February 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.

Helga was born February 28, 1931, in Neichen, Germany, the daughter of the late Paul and Frieda Etzold König. She eventually made Youngstown her home, where she built...

Feb 20, 2025

RATON, NEW MEXICO - Jason Cox, 45, formerly of Youngstown, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 20, 2025, due to injuries sustained from a tragic automobile accident.

Jason was born August 17, 1979, in Youngstown, a son of Paulette Pagac and Robert Cox.

He had a passion for working on cars and enjoyed building and painting model...