Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...