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Thomas D. Parker

Thomas D. Parker

Jun 24, 2024

GIRARD - Thomas D. Parker, 77, passed away early Monday morning, June 24, 2024, at Victoria House.

Thomas was born November 2, 1946, in Girard, the son of Donald Parker and Ruth McAllister Parker. He attended St. Rose Elementary School and served as  an alter boy at St. Rose Catholic Church. He graduated from Girard High School...

Janice A. Canacci

Janice A. Canacci

Jun 23, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Janice Ann Canacci, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Janice was born June 20, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Vera Vallas Kutsko, and lived most of her life on the city's west side

She...

Lucio J. "Luciano" Parillo

Lucio J. "Luciano" Parillo

Jun 23, 2024

GIRARD - Lucio J. "Luciano" Parillo, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Anyone who really knew him can attest that he never had a bad word to say about anyone and that he possessed a perpetual positive attitude.

Lucio was born...

Kathryn Sheppa

Kathryn Sheppa

Jun 23, 2024

BOARDMAN - Kathryn Sheppa, 100, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Kathryn was born June 7, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen Vaskanin Paliga, and was a lifelong area resident.

A proud graduate of Chaney High School, class of 1943,...

Judith (Allison)  Lazar

Judith (Allison) Lazar

Jun 22, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN – Judith Allison Lazar, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Hospice House.

Judith, who was affectionately known as Judy, was born April 25, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph Allison and Marian Arkwright Allison and lived most of her life in the Mahoning Valley.

She attended Ursuline High...

Maria Rose Clementina Manolio

Maria Rose Clementina Manolio

Jun 21, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Maria Rose Clementina Manolio, 94, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, June 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Maria was born  June 19, 1930, in Colobraro, Italy, a beloved daughter of the late Biagio and Teresa Congo Falabella. In 1968, she immigrated to the United States, settling in Youngstown where she created a loving home...

Dolores Cecelia Gabriel

Dolores Cecelia Gabriel

Jun 19, 2024

FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS - Dolores Cecelia Gabriel, 95, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Dolores was born March 16, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John J. Sotkovsky and Anna H. Palguta Sotkovsky. She spent her early years in Struthers and lived most of her life in Youngstown...

John F. Kodash

John F. Kodash

Jun 13, 2024

BOARDMAN - John F. "Jack" Kodash, 74, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday evening, June 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 4, 1949, in Youngstown, Jack was the cherished son of the late John "Cody" Kodash and Anna Marie DeMichael Kodash and was a lifelong area...

Corina M. Hall

Corina M. Hall

Jun 12, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Corina M. Hall, 52, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Corina, who was affectionately known as Nina, was born May 20, 1972, in Youngstown, a daughter of Daniel Basora and Sandy McKinna Basora, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School and worked in home health...

Nancy L. (Terlecki)  Shepherd

Nancy L. (Terlecki) Shepherd

Jun 12, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Nancy L. Terlecki Shepherd, 91, of the city's west side, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Omni Manor.

Nancy was born July 14, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Michael Terlecki and Madeline Snyder Terlecki and lived in the area for most of her life.

A proud graduate of Chaney...

Roberta A. Chalky

Roberta A. Chalky

Jun 10, 2024

BOARDMAN - Roberta A. "Bobbie" Chalky, 71, passed away early Monday morning, June 10, 2024, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle following complications from a stroke.

Roberta was born May 2, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert B. Snyder and Frances Jesik Snyder and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a1971 graduate...

Gary J. Schimpf, Sr.

Gary J. Schimpf, Sr.

Jun 6, 2024

GIRARD - Gary Schimpf Sr., 61, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, June 6, 2024, due to complications of a stroke.

Gary was born November 11, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late George Schimpf Sr., and Gladys Shaffle Schimpf and was a lifelong area resident.

A proud graduate of Girard High School, Class of...

Raymond Kucalaba

Raymond Kucalaba

Jun 4, 2024

CANFIELD - Raymond "Ray" Kucalaba, 76, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 4, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Raymond was born March 22, 1948, in Ellwangen, Germany, a son of Ukrainian immigrants, the late Wasyl and Anna Kavesky Kucalaba and immigrated to the United States as a child.

Ray was a proud 1966 graduate of Chaney...

Frank J. Gaca, Jr.

Frank J. Gaca, Jr.

Jun 3, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Frank J. Gaca Jr., age 84, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday June 3, 2024.

Frank was born January 31, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank J. and Jennie Bodnar Gaca.

Frank was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of South High School and...

Charlotte Ellis

Charlotte Ellis

Jun 2, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Charlotte Ellis, 76, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, June 2, 2024, at Briarfield Manor.

Charlotte was born December 7, 1947, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Guzzo) Raschella and lived in the area most of her life.

A proud 1965 graduate of Ursuline High School, Charlotte pursued further education...

Juna Lee Delesky

Juna Lee Delesky

Jun 1, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Juna Lee Delesky, 83, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2024, at Brookdale Austintown.

Juna was born August 11, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late David Campman and Blanche Wolfe Campman. Juna lived in Chicago, Michigan and Arizona for several years throughout her lifetime before coming back to the Youngstown area.

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Thomas J. Roberts

Thomas J. Roberts

May 29, 2024

CANFIELD - Thomas J. "Tom" Roberts, 85, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 29, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Thomas was born April 13, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late William Roberts and Katherine Vrabel Roberts. A lifelong resident of the area, Tom was a proud 1957 graduate of Chaney High School.

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Richard A. "Rick" Barta

Richard A. "Rick" Barta

May 22, 2024

GIRARD - Richard A. "Rick" Barta, 51, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Hospice House following a brief illness. Rick was born January 17, 1973, in Youngstown, a son of the late Peter and Barbara Morgan Barta and was a lifelong Girard resident. He was a graduate of Girard High School and attended Youngstown State University. Throughout...

Shukriyyah Abdul Salaam

Shukriyyah Abdul Salaam

May 20, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Shukriyyah Abdul Salaam, 79, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at Aventura at Assumption Village following an extended illness.

Shukriyyah was born April 23, 1945, in Columbus, a daughter of the late Albert Lindsey and Dorothy Jane Burton. She was a graduate of East High School in Columbus and dedicated her life to raising and caring...

Fred Earl Mcguire

Fred Earl Mcguire

May 19, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Fred Earl McGuire, Jr., 68, formerly of Hubbard,  passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, May 19, 2024, at Windsor House Guardian Healthcare Center.

Fred was born April 12, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late Fred E. McGuire Sr., and Myrtle O'Conner McGuire and was raised in Hubbard.

He was a graduate...

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