Samuel Bell Jr.
Aug 1, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Samuel Bell Jr., 64, formerly of East High Avenue, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.
Samuel was born Feb. 20, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Samuel Bell Sr. and Migheon Walker, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.
He was a graduate of East High School, proudly served in the US Navy, and...
Betty J. Paolucci
Jul 28, 2026
CANFIELD - Betty J. Paolucci, 81, passed away Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Betty was born March 7, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Pearl Orr First, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1963 graduate of Hubbard High School and dedicated her life...
Mary Lou Morley
Jul 25, 2026
ALLIANCE - Mary Lou Morley, 100, formerly of Collins Avenue in Austintown, passed away Saturday morning, July 25, 2026, at Aultman Alliance Hospital after a long and fulfilling life.
Mary Lou was born April 16, 1926, in Wellsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Vincent R. and Helen Hogenmiller Peachey, and came to the Youngstown area in the late 1940s.
She was...
William C. Allison
Jul 25, 2026
BOARDMAN - William C. Allison, 36, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday evening, July 25, 2026, working in his garden, something he truly loved.
Will was born Aug. 29, 1989, in Youngstown, a son of William and Laurie Snovak Allison, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 2008 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and continued his education at Youngstown State University,...
Mark W. Kaczmark
Jul 24, 2026
GIRARD – Mark W. Kaczmark, 31, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 24, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Mark was born Aug. 24, 1994, in Youngstown. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Mary and Thomas Wright, and was a lifelong Girard resident.
He attended New Castle School of Trades, where he trained to operate heavy equipment, and worked for SealPro...
Robert M. Nemcik
Jul 24, 2026
AUSTINTOWN – Robert M. “Chicko” Nemcik, 87, passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 24, 2026, at Victoria House at Ashley Circle, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Robert was born Aug. 4, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anne Nadzam Nemcik, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1956 graduate of Chaney High...
Patricia A. Rovnak Gillam
Jul 23, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN – Patricia A. Rovnak Gillam, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in New Port Richey, Florida.
Pat was born Jan. 31, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael “Mike” and Anna Swaneck Horanski, and was a lifelong area resident before moving to Florida in 2025.
She was a 1954...
Timothy C. Myers
Jul 23, 2026
Timothy C. Myers, 75, of McDonald, passed away peacefully July 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Tim was born February 25, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late Fred and Kathryn Myers. He graduated from McDonald High School and worked for Packard Electric for over 35 years. Tim was a proud Marine Corps veteran and served in the Vietnam...
James J. McNicholas IV
Jul 23, 2026
GIRARD – James J. McNicholas IV, 79, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, July 23, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Jim was born Oct. 24, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late James J. McNicholas III and Sally Tinkler McNicholas, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1965 graduate of Ursuline...
Therese A. Elko
Jul 18, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Therese A. Elko, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
Therese was born Oct. 19, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Claude and Betty Abbott Bowman, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1965 graduate of The Rayen School and dedicated her...
Mary Ann Capp-Behnke
Jul 17, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Mary Ann Capp-Behnke, 71, passed away Friday afternoon, July 17, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
Mary Ann was born Oct. 17, 1954, in Warren, a daughter of the late Michael Capp and Frances Apanasewicz Capp Rullie. Although she spent 16 years living in California, she was a longtime resident of the...
Jo-Ann Woak
Jul 15, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN – Jo-Ann Gubich Woak passed away peacefully July 15, 2026, the day after her 93rd birthday, at the home of her daughter in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
Jo-Ann was born July 14, 1933, in Youngstown. She was raised by her grandfather, Rade Yekich.
She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1952.
In 1957, she married Fred Woak Sr.
Jo-Ann was known for...
Daniel J. Butchko
Jul 14, 2026
BOARDMAN — Daniel J. Butchko, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2026, at the Inn at Christine Valley, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Daniel was born Sept. 22, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Carach Butchko, and remained a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1951 graduate of North High School...
Lorraine Layhew
Jul 12, 2026
BOARDMAN — It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Lorraine “Lori” Layhew, who died Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her loving family at her side.
Lori was born Nov. 14, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Clarence and Stella Demski Moody. She was raised in...
Antonio T. Gestosani
Jul 7, 2026
CANFIELD — Antonio T. “Tony” Gestosani, 81, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026, at his home.
Tony was born Dec. 31, 1944, in Guimbal, Philippines, and came to the United States, settling in the Mahoning Valley in 1972.
He earned his medical degree from Far Eastern University in the Philippines before coming to Youngstown, where he continued his medical training...
Quentin Lee Lilly
Jul 5, 2026
GIRARD – Quentin Lee Lilly, 63, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 5, 2026, at his home.
Quentin was born June 1, 1963, in Youngstown, a son of the late Clinton and Orpha Lawson Lilly, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of The Rayen School and worked at Holly Beverage, Republic Rubber and in security at Dinesol Plastics.
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Betty A. Snovak
Jul 5, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Betty A. Snovak, 97, of Youngstown's west side, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Briarfield Manor.
Betty was born Jan. 23, 1929, in Lowellville, a daughter of the late Ursa and Maude (Rodgers) Whitacre, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of East High School and dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family.
Betty...
Frances D. Stanovcak
Jul 2, 2026
GIRARD — Frances D. Stanovcak, 90, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Frances was born July 30, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Nora (Buongrazio) DiCesare, and was a lifelong Girard resident.
She was a graduate of Girard High School and worked at J.C....
Paul J. Levin
Jun 30, 2026
NORTH LIMA — Paul J. Levin, 77, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Hospice House.
Paul was born Sept. 2, 1948, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was raised in Rhode Island and later lived in Youngstown, Florida, and Palm Desert, California before returning to the Youngstown area in 2019 to be closer to his family.
Paul worked in commercial television sales...
Joseph M. Costello
Jun 29, 2026
GIRARD - Joseph M. Costello, 78, passed away Monday afternoon, June 29, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.
Joseph was born Feb. 27, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Cain) Costello, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a...
