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
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
Aug 24, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Â 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
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.,
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
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
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
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
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.
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.,
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
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.
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
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...
Anthony Tountas
Aug 6, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Anthony Tountas Sr., 81, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, August 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home.
Born on February 12, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, Anthony was the cherished son of the late Gus A. Tountas and Helen Markis Tountas. As a young boy, Anthony moved to the Youngstown...
Dwight F. Foor
Aug 3, 2024
NEW MIDDLETOWN - Dwight F. Foor, 86, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, August 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side.
Dwight was born November 9, 1937, in Everett, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Simon Foor and Alice Wilkerson Foor, and came to the Youngstown area in 1956.
He...
Barbara A. (Howard) Sostaric
Aug 3, 2024
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Barbara A. (Howard) Sostaric, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 3, 2024, after a short illness.
Barbara was born November 21, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Mullen) Howard and was raised in Youngstown.
She was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School, Class of 1954....
Raymond Winfield Hartman
Aug 2, 2024
CANFIELD - Raymond Winfield Hartman, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2 at the age of 97, following a courageous battle with cancer. Raymond was born February 12, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Sara Hartman. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and later inducted into the...
Linda Marie Polder
Aug 1, 2024
AUSTINTOWN - Linda Marie Polder, 81, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, August 1, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
Linda was born May 29, 1943, in Canton, a daughter of the late George Schissler and Dorothy Schrader Schissler. She moved to the Youngstown area in 1967 and has been a...
Barbara E. Kosap
Jul 31, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Barbara E. Kosap, 61, of the city's west side, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 31, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.
Barbara was born January 22, 1963, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Glenn Richmond and Wendy Hawkins Richmond and lived most of her life in the Mahoning Valley.
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