Maria Koval-Melnykovich
Jan 20, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Maria Koval-Melnykovich, 91, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 2026, at Hospice House.
Maria was born Nov. 11, 1934, in Ukraine, a daughter of the late John and Anna Hyt. She came to the United States and the Youngstown area in the early 1990s, where she made her home and built a life centered on faith and family.
She...
Roselyn K. Hamilton
Jan 16, 2026
STRUTHERS - Roselyn K. Hamilton, 87, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, Jan. 16, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Roselyn was born Dec. 28, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Christian and Katherine Catanzaro Mang, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1957 graduate of North High School and worked in the billing department at Northside Hospital in...
Peter Hucul
Jan 15, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Peter Hucul, 75, of Youngstown’s west side, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at his home. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Pete was born Oct. 5, 1950, in Austria, the son of the late Ilko and Eva Kupczak Hucul, and came to the United States and Youngstown area as a child.
He was a...
Franziska King Crawford
Jan 14, 2026
GIRARD – Franziska “Fran” King Crawford, was born Nov. 29, 1935. She passed away peacefully, at the age of 90, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, from natural causes.
In 1958, Fran, a native German, married an US Army Serviceman, Gene King. During his service time of more than 20 years, they were stationed at many different bases in the United States...
Toni Marie Saccomen
Jan 12, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Toni Marie Saccomen, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at the age of 63. Born April 3, 1962, to the late James and Margaret (Burley) Veneroso, Toni lived a life of love, resilience, and unwavering strength.
Toni graduated from Ursuline High School in 1980. She dedicated 30 years of her life...
James Banfield
Jan 9, 2026
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - James “Jim” Banfield, 42, formerly of Austintown, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
Jim was born Jan. 29, 1983, in Youngstown, the son of Larry and Shirley Sheets Banfield. He grew up in Austintown and moved to Indiana in 2017.
He was a 2001 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked for General Motors in Lordstown and...
Mark E. Gill
Jan 8, 2026
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Mark E. Gill, 76, was found at his home, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.
Mark was born Aug. 17, 1949, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Lee and Mary Potase Gill, and came to the area in the early 1980's.
Mark was a 1968 graduate of Greenville High School and proudly served in the United States Navy from...
Mary K. Turk
Jan 8, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Mary K. Turk, 64, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Jan. 8, 2026, at Omni Manor.
Mary was born May 21, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Marian Ferree Turk, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1979 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and a member of St. Rose Church.
Mary generously...
Anthony J. Zuppo Sr.
Jan 8, 2026
GIRARD - Anthony J. Zuppo Sr., 82, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 8, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Anthony was born Jan. 15, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anthony and Anna M. Suiro Zuppo, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1961 graduate of Girard High School and...
Phyllis Annette Simon
Jan 7, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Phyllis Annette Simon, 90, of the city’s west side, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Phyllis was born Feb. 26, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Filomena (DeMichele) Desimone and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1953 graduate of East High...
Edward Olek
Jan 5, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Edward “Eddie” Olek, 85 passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Eddie was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Torczyn, Poland, a son of the late Stefan Olek and Marcelina Kaleta Olek. He survived World War II as an infant and later fled communism, coming to the United...
Martha Lucy Pallay
Jan 4, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Martha L. "Lucy" Pallay, 89, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at her home, with her children by her side.
Lucy was born March 23, 1936, in Plainville Georgia, the daughter of Robert and Martha Burchett. She came to the area during her school aged years and graduated from the Andrews School for Girls with an emphasis on fashion...
Edward G. Schanz
Jan 4, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Edward “Eddie” G. Schanz, 88, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at his home.
Eddie was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Gilbert K. and Mildred E. Samuels Schanz, and was a lifelong area resident.
He attended The Rayen School and worked for 29 years at Youngstown Sheet & Tube/LTV Steel Campbell Works until the mill...
Gary F. Walker
Jan 3, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Gary F. Walker, 84, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, Jan. 3, 2026, at The Inn at Glenellen.
Gary was born July 11, 1941, in Christiansburg, Virginia, a son of the late Charles and Pearl Huffman Walker. He was raised in West Virginia and was a 1959 graduate of East Bank High School. In 1965, Gary moved to the Youngstown...
Dorothy Jean Ristich
Jan 3, 2026
CANFIELD - Dorothy Jean Ristich, 84, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, Jan. 3, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Dorothy was born Jan. 29, 1941, in Cleveland, the adopted daughter of the late Michael J. Pietruch and Josephine T. Benedict Pietruch, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1959 graduate of The...
Gary Louis Miller
Jan 2, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Gary Louis Miller, 75, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at Kobacker House in Columbus, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Gary was born April 17, 1950, on the West Side of Youngstown, a son of the late Louis C. Miller and Geraldine P. (DePiore) Miller. A descendant of Italian, Hungarian and German immigrants, he...
David M. Muransky
Jan 2, 2026
POLAND — David M. Muransky, 72, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at his home.
David was born March 11, 1953, in Youngstown, the son of the late Frank L. Muransky Sr. and Elizabeth Bischoff Muransky, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1971 graduate of Struthers High School and worked for many years as a letter carrier with the...
Alice Mae Sassone
Dec 31, 2025
BOARDMAN - Alice Mae Sassone, 85, a woman of grace, intelligence, and boundless kindness, passed away unexpectedly at her home Dec. 31, 2025.
Born on July 25, 1940, in Youngstown, Alice was the daughter of the late George "Red" Williams and Lillian (MacBride) Williams. She shared a close bond with her sister, the late Sally Williams Wolfinger.
Alice was a proud 1958...
Mary E. Bobersky
Dec 31, 2025
LAKE MILTON - Mary E. Bobersky, 73, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at her home.
Mary was born Oct. 30, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Theodore and Irene Semchee Bobersky, and was a life long resident of Lake Milton.
She was a graduate of Jackson Milton High School, and subsequently graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s...
Kathleen Berendt
Dec 26, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Kathleen “Kathy” Kiliany Berendt, 74, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Kathleen, known affectionately to many as “Kathy,” lovingly called “K-Dog” by her sons and “G-Ma” by her grandchildren, and also known to family and friends as “Kushy,” “Kashie” and “Kash2million,” was born Oct. 19, 1951, in Youngstown, a...
