Bridget M. Schimpf
Aug 13, 2024
GIRARD - Bridget M. Schimpf, 62, passed away Tuesday evening, August 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness.
Bridget was born April 2, 1962, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Martha Marsden Netzel and was a lifelong area resident.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Bridget's greatest joy was...
Steve J. Potkonicky, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Steve J. Potkonicky, Jr., 77, of the city's west side, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024.
Born December 30, 1946, in Youngstown, Steve was a son of the late Steve Potkonicky Sr. and Margaret Tusin Potkonicky. A lifelong resident of the area, Steve's life was defined by his unwavering commitment to service and his vibrant,...
Mark Masterson, Sr.,
Aug 11, 2024
AUSTINTOWN - Mark Masterson, Sr., 65, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, August 11, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Mark was born February 17, 1959, in Welch, West Virginia, the son of Thomas Worth and Willie Jean Masterson. He was a 1977 graduate of Gorton High School in Yonkers,...
Shirley A. Edwards
Aug 10, 2024
With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of our beautiful mother and Grammy, Shirley A. Edwards, 79, who passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Shirley was born on February 26, 1945, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Anthony and Anne Hnatiw Fusco, and was a lifelong...
William F. Porada Jr.
Aug 9, 2024
LOWELLVILLE - William F. Porada, Jr., passed away Friday afternoon, August 9, 2024, in the comfort of his home.
William who was affectionately known as Bill was born May 12, 1954, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a son of  William F. Porada Sr., and Mary Ruth Porada and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a...
Irene F. Fillers
Aug 9, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Irene F. Fillers, 96, peacefully entered heaven, on Friday August 9, 2024.
Irene was born January 16, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward Gossick Sr., and Stella Gossick, and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. She attended East High School, graduating in 1946.
Irene was proud to have...
Anthony Tountas
Aug 6, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Anthony Tountas Sr., 81, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, August 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home.
Born on February 12, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, Anthony was the cherished son of the late Gus A. Tountas and Helen Markis Tountas. As a young boy, Anthony moved to the Youngstown...
Dwight F. Foor
Aug 3, 2024
NEW MIDDLETOWN - Dwight F. Foor, 86, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, August 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side.
Dwight was born November 9, 1937, in Everett, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Simon Foor and Alice Wilkerson Foor, and came to the Youngstown area in 1956.
He...
Barbara A. (Howard) Sostaric
Aug 3, 2024
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Barbara A. (Howard) Sostaric, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 3, 2024, after a short illness.
Barbara was born November 21, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Mullen) Howard and was raised in Youngstown.
She was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School, Class of 1954....
Raymond Winfield Hartman
Aug 2, 2024
CANFIELD - Raymond Winfield Hartman, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2 at the age of 97, following a courageous battle with cancer. Raymond was born February 12, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Sara Hartman. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and later inducted into the...
Linda Marie Polder
Aug 1, 2024
AUSTINTOWN - Linda Marie Polder, 81, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, August 1, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
Linda was born May 29, 1943, in Canton, a daughter of the late George Schissler and Dorothy Schrader Schissler. She moved to the Youngstown area in 1967 and has been a...
Barbara E. Kosap
Jul 31, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Barbara E. Kosap, 61, of the city's west side, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 31, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.
Barbara was born January 22, 1963, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Glenn Richmond and Wendy Hawkins Richmond and lived most of her life in the Mahoning Valley.
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Lisa Jean Hartman
Jul 31, 2024
NEW CASTLE - Lisa Jean Hartman, 66, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 31, 2024, in the comfort of her home.
Lisa was born June 28, 1958, in Youngstown, the daughter of Oscar "Huck" Tacsik and Frances M. Zombek Tacsik, and lived in the area most of her life.
Lisa was a proud graduate of Chaney...
Verna R. Hamm
Jul 30, 2024
AUSTINTOWN - Verna R. Hamm, 85, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, July 30, 2024, at Austinwoods.
Born on June 24, 1939, in Banning, Pennsylvania, Verna was the beloved daughter of the late Elroy and Lola Guth Leighty. After her marriage, she moved to the Youngstown area where she dedicated her life to raising and caring for her...
Thomas J. Bier
Jul 26, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Thomas J. Bier, 53, of the city's west side, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home.
Thomas, fondly known as Tom, was born  July 7, 1971, in Youngstown, the beloved son of James Bier and Brenda Cook Bier. A lifelong resident of the area, Tom graduated from Chaney High School, Class of 1989, and...
Donald Lariccia Sr.,
Jul 25, 2024
AUSTINTOWN - Donald Lariccia Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the age of 92.
Donald "Don" was born on December 8, 1931, in Youngstown to the late Michael A. Lariccia and Ellen Cuccarese Lariccia.
Donald served his country during the Korean...
Elsie A. Cramer
Jul 25, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Elsie A. Cramer, 98, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, July 25, 2024, at Omni Manor after a long and fulfilling life.
Elsie was born April 28, 1926, in Pulaski, Virginia, a daughter of the late John Henry Hodge and Dola Mae Cole Hodge and came to the Youngstown area in...
Kathleen J. Mikolaj
Jul 25, 2024
AUSTINTOWN - Kathleen J. Mikolaj, 59, passed away Thursday morning, July 25, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Kathleen, who was affectionately known as Kathy, was born June 23, 1965, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Carole Murphy Weir and was a lifelong area resident.
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Ann Freeman
Jul 24, 2024
GIRARD - Ann Freeman, 93, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2024, at Liberty Health Care.
Ann was born August 7, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Mamrycz) Demetruk and was a lifelong area resident.
A proud graduate of Girard High School, Class of 1948, Ann was deeply connected...
Vera V. Illes
Jul 22, 2024
NORTH LIMA - Vera V. Illes, 95, formerly of Bouquet Avenue on the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, July 22, 2024, at Aventura at Assumption Village after a long and fulfilling life.
Vera was born March 12, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank Csipke and Vera Olah Csipke. She spent...
