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Silvia Jadue

Silvia Jadue

Sep 6, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Silvia Jadue, 85, passed into eternal life on September 6, 2024, to join her husband Moris Jadue. She passed peacefully surrounded by her sons and grandchildren at St. Elizabeth Hospital in downtown Youngstown. Silvia is survived by her four sons, Omar (Pam) Jadue, Mauro Jadue, George Jadue, and Moris (Rich) Jadue; her adoring nine grandchildren, AnnaMaria, Michael,...

Michele R. "Mickey" Planton

Michele R. "Mickey" Planton

Sep 4, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Michele R. "Mickey" Planton, 68, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, September 5, 2024, at Hospice House following a short battle with cancer.

Michele was born October 6, 1955, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William Gollner and Rita Fabian Gollner and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Austintown...

Charles N. Demetrios

Charles N. Demetrios

Sep 3, 2024

CANFIELD - Charles N. Demetrios, 79, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2024.

Born on December 7, 1944, in Youngstown, Charles was the son of the late George Demetrios and Mary Pavlechko Demetrios and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and enlisted in the Army Reserves after...

Robert C. Magada

Robert C. Magada

Sep 3, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Robert C. Magada, 72, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2024, at Akron City Hospital following a brief illness.

Robert was born September 4, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late Guido and Rose Sipe Delisio, and was a lifelong valley resident. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School and dedicated 33 years of...

Alex A. Panno

Alex A. Panno

Sep 3, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Alex Anthony Panno, 98, of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Alex, who was affectionately known as Al, was born June 11, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Felice Panno and Rosa Cuccaro Panno and was a lifelong area resident.

A...

Paul R. Robinson

Paul R. Robinson

Aug 29, 2024

CANFIELD - Paul R. Robinson, 87, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, August 29, 2024, at Windsor House Canfield.

Paul was born December 26, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late James T. Robinson and Veta Bush Robinson, and was a lifelong area resident.

Paul was a proud graduate of Canfield High School, Class of...

Audrey J. Lautner

Audrey J. Lautner

Aug 28, 2024

POLAND - Audrey J. Lautner, 94, a long time resident of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by love.

Audrey was born February 7, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late Fred Boles and Ida Sweeney Boles and came to the Youngstown...

Crystal M. Gibson

Crystal M. Gibson

Aug 28, 2024

MCDONALD - Crystal M. Gibson, 39, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Crystal was born March 23, 1985, in Alliance, the daughter of Roy Gibson and Theresa McFadden Gibson and came to the area after high school.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Crystal worked at...

Richard A. Shehadi

Richard A. Shehadi

Aug 24, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN -  Richard Anthony Shehadi, 69, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Richard was born September 17, 1954, in Washington D.C. a son of the late Lawrence and Yvette Shehadi.

He was a graduate of  Bladensburg High School, class of 1971 and worked in information technology at various places in...

Samuel J. Mills

Samuel J. Mills

Aug 22, 2024

GIRARD - Samuel J. Mills, 96, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, August 22, 2024, at Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.

Samuel was born August 18, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Rose Costanzo Mills and lived in Girard for most of his life.

He was a 1946 graduate of...

Stephen Andrew Colburn Sr.,

Stephen Andrew Colburn Sr.,

Aug 17, 2024

MINERAL RIDGE - Stephen Andrew Colburn, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Stephen was born July 18, 1935, at home, a son of the late Ann Marie Telago and Andrew Felix (Kolupaila) Colburn and was a lifelong area resident.

Stephen married Joan I. Adkins on February 2, 1974, at the Youngstown Baptist...

Vicki L. Scahill

Vicki L. Scahill

Aug 17, 2024

BOARDMAN - Vicki L. Scahill, 71, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Born on June 23, 1953, in Youngstown, Vicki was the cherished daughter of the late Marshall and Jeanette Knight. She remained a lifelong resident of the area, deeply rooted in the community she loved.

A...

Paul David Damore

Paul David Damore

Aug 15, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Paul David Damore, 82, passed away peacefully, early Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, at Omni Manor.

Paul was born March 9, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late James Damore and Constance Wooley Damore lived most of his life in the Youngstown area.

Paul was a proud graduate of The Rayen School...

Maria Maiorana

Maria Maiorana

Aug 15, 2024

GIRARD - Maria Maiorana, 82, passed away early Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with her family by her side.

Maria was born November 14, 1941, in the picturesque town of Randazzo, Sicily, the daughter of the late Angelo LoCastro and Carmela BonGiovanni LoCastro. In 1960, she embarked on a new chapter of...

Bridget M. Schimpf

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.

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.,

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

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.

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

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...

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