Obituaries

Oct 8, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Frances L. Frederick, 76, departed this life Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Frances was born March 14, 1948, in Warren, the daughter of the late Calvin and Lodella Barshney Lockney. She was raised in Trumbull County and was a proud graduate of Warren Western Reserve High...

Oct 7, 2024

LAKE MILTON - Mary Rose Morley, 61, passed away at her home on Monday, October 7, 2024.

Mary Rose was born February 28, 1963, in Canada, the beloved daughter of the late Judge Leo P. and Lucy J. Miller Morley. Though she was born across the border, she made Youngstown her lifelong home, moving to the area...

Oct 6, 2024

John J. Gnip, 91, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, October 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home with is family by his side.

John was born June 7, 1933, in Campbell, a son of the late Michael and Mary Gnip and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for 20 years as a truck driver for...

Oct 5, 2024

HUBBARD – Sandra Krembrenk, 77, passed away peacefully, October 5, 2024.

Sandra was born March 15, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of the late James and Etta Mayes.

She dedicated her life to her family, finding her greatest joy in caring for and raising her children. Sandra's warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion to...

Oct 4, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Ann H. Uhlar, 87,  passed away  Friday October 4, 2024,  after a lengthy and brave battle with cancer.

Ann was born May 27, 1937, in Warren, a daughter of the late John and Anna Grec Hornak. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Class of 1955 and attended Youngstown University. Ann worked...

Oct 3, 2024

With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our beloved husband and father, Gregory Joseph Pastore, 75, who passed away Thursday afternoon, Oct. 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Gregory was born July 15, 1949, in Salem, a son of the late Michael Angelo and Edith Burnip Pastore.

He was...

Sep 29, 2024

POLAND - Michael James Pirko, 74, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, in the comfort of his home, with his wife and loving family at his bedside.

Michael was born September 28, 1950, in Niles, a son of the late Mike Pirko and Phyllis Adams Pirko. He spent his entire life in the area, graduating...

Sep 25, 2024

FORT COLLINS, COLORADO - We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Darlene Scialdone, 80, who departed this life Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Poudre Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born January 16, 1944, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to the late Anthony and Delores Acerra. She...

Sep 22, 2024

MCDONALD - Catherine P. Stitt, 90, passed away Sunday evening, September 22, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Catherine was born May 7, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Tod and Edna Mae Holmes Betts and spent her entire life as a proud resident of McDonald. She was...

Sep 21, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Harold E. Hoover, 76, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 21, 2024, at Humility House.

Harold was born April 24, 1948, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Harry and Violet Nicholson Hoover He attended Carlisle High School and came to the Youngstown area in the early 1970's. Harold...

Sep 20, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Jennie R. Columbo, 98, a longtime resident of the city's west side, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, September 20, 2024, in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.

Jennie was born July 10, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Luciano and Maria DeLucia Ialungo and was a lifelong...

Sep 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Anna May Sheets, 95, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, September 18, 2024, at Hospice House.

Anna was born April 26, 1929, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Tufic and Lucy Saad Budway. In 1964, she moved to the Youngstown area where she built a life of dedication and love. She worked as...

Sep 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Lucy J. Secka, 82, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, September 18, 2024, at The Woodlands at Austinwoods.

Born on May 6, 1942, in Youngstown, Lucy was the daughter of the late Paul M. Jones and Glesson J. Lookabaugh Jones, and she remained a lifelong resident of the area. She was a proud 1960 graduate of...

Sep 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Dorothy A. Schultz, 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 18, 2024, at Antonine Village after a long and fulfilling life.

Dorothy was born August 29, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late George and Mary Klacik Henik and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Chaney High School and worked as a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...