Obituaries

Mar 29, 2025

HOWLAND - Colleen M. Kurilla, 54, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Colleen was born July 4, 1970, in Youngstown, the beloved daughter of Lawrence S. And Arlene G. Neff Kurilla. A lifelong area resident, she proudly graduated from McDonald High...

Mar 26, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Santo Richard Reda, 79, passed away, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in deep sadness, in the comfort of his home.

Born December 16, 1945, in Youngstown, he was the son of the late Santo Reda and Carmella (DiMario) Reda, and was a lifelong area resident.

Santo was a 1964 graduate...

Mar 25, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - John C. May, 97, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his family.

John was born September 3, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Catherine Stefen May. A proud graduate of East High School, Class of 1945, he left shortly after graduation...

Mar 24, 2025

PEABODY, MA - Monica M. Gura, 92, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Monday, March 24, 2025, in Peabody.

Monica was born January 31, 1933, in Struthers, one of 14 children, Monica was the beloved daughter of John M. Gura and Anna Marie (Lucas) Gura.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Struthers,...

Mar 24, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Michelle Marie Jeffries, 59, passed away early Monday morning, March 24, 2025, at Hampton Woods, following an eight year battle with multiple sclerosis.

Michelle was born June 26, 1964, in Youngstown, the daughter of Peter DeLucia and Janice Bevilacqua DeLucia and was a lifelong area resident.

A proud 1982 graduate of Austintown Fitch...

Mar 23, 2025

SALEM - Penelope N. "Penny" Walker, 65, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Penelope was born December 17, 1959, in Columbiana, a daughter of the late Kenneth Harold Walker and Shirley Rosemary Hysong Walker. She spent her life in the area, where she...

Mar 23, 2025

BOARDMAN - Robert J. "Bob" Kurty, 66, passed away Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Robert was born May 21, 1958, in Akron and was raised in Youngstown by his adoptive parents, Joseph and Mary Olejar Kurty. Seven years...

Mar 22, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - John A. Medvec, 98, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

John was born November 24, 1926, on the west side of Youngstown, the son of John S. and Julia (Dzuroff) Medvec. Along with his three sisters, he grew up near Borts Field, now renamed after his friend and former...

Mar 22, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - AnnaMarie Allison, 83, of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, March 22, 2025, at her daughter's home surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

AnnaMarie was born on October 6, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John C. Ragan and Anna M. Sciranko Ragan. She was a lifelong resident...

Mar 21, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Kimberly Angela Zitello, 64, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Kimberly was born October 22, 1960, in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony Zitello and Frances Sefcik Donaldson, and was a lifelong area resident.

Kimberly Angela was a kind, gentle-hearted, compassionate, and patient person who was always ready to...

Mar 21, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Carol L. McClain, 87, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, March 21, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Carol was born February 3, 1938, in Youngstown, the beloved daughter of the late George and Lucile Collins Streitferdt. A lifelong resident of the area, Carol grew up with strong family...

Mar 20, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Larry Neal Snyder, 69, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 20, 2025, at University Hospital Cleveland following a brief illness.

Larry was born August 23, 1955, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late William L. "The Chief" Snyder and Shirley Baker Snyder. He spent his formative years in Franklin, Pennsylvania, and was a proud...

Mar 20, 2025

GIRARD - Theodore "Ted" Pruneski, 63, passed away early Thursday morning, March 20, 2025, at hospice house surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Ted was born September 7, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Michaelena "Mickey" Pruneski and was a lifelong area resident.

A 1979 graduate of Girard...

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...