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Michael Lamont Bettikofer

Michael Lamont Bettikofer

Jul 21, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael Lamont Bettikofer, 70, passed away Sunday evening, July 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side following a brief illness.

Michael was born February 3, 1954, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Edward L. And Sarah Brannon Bettikofer. He was a graduate of Southwest Miami High School...

Jacquelyn E. Wagner

Jacquelyn E. Wagner

Jul 19, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Jacquelyn E. Wagner, 74, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, July 19, 2024, at Hospice House.

Jacquelyn Was born October 16, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Jack and Betty Slagle Hinrichs and was a lifelong area resident.

Jackie, as she was fondly known, was a proud graduate of Austintown Fitch High...

Florence M. Doran

Florence M. Doran

Jul 19, 2024

GIRARD - Florence M. "Flo" Doran, 59, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, July 19, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Florence was born October 10, 1964, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Evelyn Venzeio Buonavolonta, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1983...

Michael John Mancini

Michael John Mancini

Jul 18, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael John Mancini, 77, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, July 18, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Michael was born July 31, 1946, in Youngstown, the beloved son of the late John Michael Mancini and Katherine Hanuschak Mancini, and was a lifelong area resident.

A proud graduate...

Nancy Cam-Nhung Duong

Nancy Cam-Nhung Duong

Jul 17, 2024

BOARDMAN - Nancy Cam-Nhung Duong, 51, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Nancy was born on October 16, 1972, in Saigon, Vietnam, to the late Khanh Duong and Khiem Tran. She immigrated to the Youngstown area in 2018, bringing with her a rich cultural heritage and a passion for cooking.

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Marsha Jane (Rudnicki)  Schlais

Marsha Jane (Rudnicki) Schlais

Jul 17, 2024

BOARDMAN - Marsha Jane Rudnicki Schlais, 74, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 17, 2024, at Hospice House.

Marsha was born in Youngstown on March 22, 1950, a daughter of the late Thomas Rudnicki and Rosemary Beidelman Rudnicki, and was a lifelong area resident.

After graduating from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1968, Marsha worked...

John J. Mikovich

John J. Mikovich

Jul 16, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - John J. Mikovich, 93, beloved Dad and Papa, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, July 16, 2024, at Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

John was born October 1, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael F. Mikovich and Catherine A. Yendrich Mikovich Lyons. He lived in the area for most of his...

Betty J. Ewanish

Betty J. Ewanish

Jul 15, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Betty J. Ewanish, 87, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, July 15, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Betty was born February 10, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Andrew Maletsky and Mary Krutil Maletsky and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School and...

Joseph Michael Belasco

Joseph Michael Belasco

Jul 12, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph Michael Belasco, 52, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, July 12, 2024, at Hospice House.

Joseph was born October 19, 1971, in Youngstown, the beloved son of the late John Belasco and Mary Ann Perehinez Belasco and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1991 Graduate of...

Donna Lee Peterson-Sergent

Donna Lee Peterson-Sergent

Jul 12, 2024

MCDONALD - Donna Lee Peterson-Sergent, 72, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, July 12, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Born on September 21, 1951, in Reed City, Michigan, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Donald Rudy Peterson and Gladys June Peterson. She spent her formative years in LeRoy, Michigan, and graduated from Pine River High...

Michael James Stevenson

Michael James Stevenson

Jul 12, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael James Stevenson, 41, passed away early Friday morning, July 12, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital due to injuries sustained from a traffic accident on Thursday.

Michael was born January 19, 1983, in Youngstown, a son of James Stevenson and Tamara McOwen and was a lifelong area resident.

He was self employed...

D. Michael Grimm

D. Michael Grimm

Jul 12, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Douglas Michael Grimm, 45, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, July 12, 2024, at home, with his family by his side, following a courageous two year battle with colon cancer.

Michael was born April 14, 1979, in Youngstown, the beloved son of Zora Labozan Grimm and the late Bill Grimm. He spent his childhood in Austintown...

Mary Louise Vince

Mary Louise Vince

Jul 10, 2024

GIRARD - Mary Louise Vince, 98, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, July 10, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

Mary Louise was born May 23, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph Brine and Rose Lorenzo Brine and was a lifelong area resident.

Mary Lou graduated Girard High School...

Melissa A. Sayers

Melissa A. Sayers

Jul 7, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Melissa A. Sayers, 55, passed away on Sunday evening, July 7, 2024, at Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Melissa was born on March 10, 1969, in Youngstown, the daughter of Floyd Coudriet and Jennie Graziano Peek, and was a lifelong area resident.

Melissa enjoyed cooking, but most of all, she cherished being...

Cynthia M. Moss

Cynthia M. Moss

Jul 6, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Private services were held for Cynthia M. Moss, 68, who was found in her home, Saturday, July 6, 2024, after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Cynthia was born February 16, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas E. Moss Sr., and Mary Jane McMahan Moss and was a lifelong area resident.

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William D. Zemko

William D. Zemko

Jul 5, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - William D. Zemko, 78, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, July 5, 2024, at Hampton Woods in Poland following a courageous struggle with cancer.

William was born April 3, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late John Zemko and Catherine Lapushansky Zemko, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Debbie K. Marshall

Debbie K. Marshall

Jul 5, 2024

POLAND - Debbie K. Marshall, 72, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 5, 2024, in the comfort of her home with the love of her family by her side.

Debbie was born February 24, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late William Cerny and Frances Vukovich Cerny, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.

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Cecilia Ann Metzger

Cecilia Ann Metzger

Jun 29, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Cecilia Ann Metzger, 83, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, June 29, 2024, at her daughter's home.

Born on March 20, 1941, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Cecilia was the daughter of the late Merrill Rutledge and Rose DeFrancesco Rutledge. She moved to the Youngstown area as a young lady, where she would...

Diana R. Kommel

Diana R. Kommel

Jun 28, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Diana R. Kommel, 78, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Friday, June 28, 2024, at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Diana was born August 14, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Pete and Mary Jane Kelly, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate...

Maryvel Vera

Maryvel Vera

Jun 25, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Maryvel Vera, 60, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024, at Hospice House.

Maryvel was born January 16, 1964, in Chicago, IL., a daughter of Eladio Vera and Gladys Pagan Rodriguez. She spent her early years in Chicago before moving to Youngstown, where she resided for the last...

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