Obituaries

Mar 1, 2024

MCDONALD - Evelyn Rita Hannon, 81, passed away peacefully, Friday March 1, 2024, at Heritage Manor where she had been a resident for the past seven months.

Evelyn was born November 14, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert Joseph Hannon Sr., and Agnes Donohue Hannon, and was a lifelong resident of McDonald.

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Feb 29, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Karen S. Hack, 71, of the city's west side, departed this life Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Karen was born  December 4, 1952, in Youngstown, the beloved daughter of the late Regis and Ella Mae Wolf Hack and was a lifelong area resident.

Karen was a 1970 graduate of Chaney High School. Her thirst...

Feb 29, 2024

CANFIELD - Mary E. Novak, 80, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 204, at Windsor House  in New Middletown.

Mary was born August 29, 1943, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Alusik Macala and was a lifelong area resdient.

On May 7, 1966, Mary married  David S. Novak Sr., together, they raised...

Feb 28, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Dolores Tiberio Ray, 74, of the city's west side, passed away Wednesday morning, February 28, 2024, at Beeghly Oaks following an extended illness.

Dolores, who was affectionately known as "Dee" was born August 20, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Gloria Conti Tiberio and was a lifelong area resident.

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Feb 28, 2024

NORTH LIMA - Millard Wayne Walter, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Wayne was born September 4, 1938, in Curtisville, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Millard Freeman Walter and Ester Lois Cameron Walter Boyle. As a child, he relocated with his family to the Warren area, and lived in Niles...

Feb 26, 2024

BOARDMAN - Donna Lynn Talley, 68, peacefully departed this life, Monday morning, February 26, 2024, following an extended illness.

Donna was born November 16, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Joseph and Geraldine Walker Talley.  She spent her formative years in Pittsburgh before eventually making her home in the Youngstown area.

A...

Feb 25, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Nicholas W. "Sonny" Mamrich, 77, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, February 25, 2024, in the comfort of his home with family by his side.

Nicholas was born January 21, 1947, in Campbell, the son of the late Nick and Olga Bilon Mamrich and was a lifelong area resident.

Born and raised in Campbell,...

Feb 21, 2024

BOARDMAN - Tina Marie Travaglio, 59, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, February 21, 2024, in the comfort of her home following a lengthy illness.

Tina was born  July 15, 1964, in Youngstown, Tina spent the majority of her life in both the Youngstown area and Florida.

She was a proud graduate of Columbiana High School....

Feb 19, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Lillian F. Hall Amrich, 93, of the city's west side, passed away Monday morning, February 19, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family,

Lillian was born May 4, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Lavern and Della Mae Uber McFall and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley...

Feb 18, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Zulma De Jesús Malave, 53, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and daughter, passed away Sunday evening, February 18, 2024, at the  Cleveland Clinic.

Zulma was born May 27, 1970, in Cayey, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Jose De Jesús and Maria Malave and made the journey to the United States, on December 5, 2017 with her...

Feb 17, 2024

LAKE MILTON - Theodore Paul "Ted"  Hofmann, 78, passed away Saturday evening, February 17, 2024, at Omni Manor following a lengthy illness.

Theodore was born August 13, 1945, in Salem, a son of the late Lawrence and Evelyn Rominger Hofmann and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School...

Feb 16, 2024

COLUMBUS - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Eleanor (Hrynko) Makara. Eleanor passed away peacefully Friday, February 16, 2024, at the age of 95 at Bickford of Bexley Assisted Living & Memory Care in Columbus, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be...

Feb 14, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Stephen J. Krall III, 76, formerly of Youngstown and Salem, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle, following a lengthy illness.

Stephen was born July 30, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of the late Stephen Krall Jr. and Carmel Conti Krall and was a lifelong area resident.

He...

Feb 13, 2024

GIRARD - Lillian K. Bencetic, 63, passed away Tuesday evening, February 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Lillian was born January 26, 1961, in Albuquerque, New Mexico a daughter of the late James and Eleanore Bencetic and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

She was a graduate of...

Feb 12, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Patsy "Pat" Harlovic, 85, passed away peacefully Monday evening, February 12, 2024.

Patsy was born June 13, 1938, in Mount Alto, West Virginia, the eldest of two daughters to Elsie Mae and Bernard Durst.

She was a proud graduate of Mineral Ridge High School, class of 1956, where she was in the band,...

Feb 12, 2024

CANFIELD - James Allen Stevens, 85, passed away peacefully Monday, February 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

James, who was affectionately known as "Al" or "Big Al" was born November 22, 1938, a son of the late Edward Stevens and Eunice Dailey Stevens and was a lifelong area resident.

Big Al was a  graduate...

Feb 8, 2024

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Hannelore J. Thomas, 93, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, February 8, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Hannelore was born September 5, 1930, in Germany, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Fildebrandt and journeyed to America, settling in Youngstown in 1953. Hannelore also served her country with pride, contributing her...

Feb 6, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Joanne C. Masterson, 61, passed away Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a one year illness.

Joanne was born December 19, 1962, in Trinidad, a daughter of the late Gloria Ragoo Crawford and came to the United States as a child, initially settling in New York, Joanne eventually found her...

Feb 6, 2024

GIRARD - Vincenzo "Vince" Migliozzi, 80, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, February 6, 2024, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home.

Vincenzo was born March 31, 1943, in Formicola, Italy, a son of the late Francesco and Maria Corsale Migliozzi and came to the United States and specifically the...

Feb 4, 2024

POLAND - Karen A. Muransky, 67, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, February 4, 2024, at St.Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her husband, David and cousin, Sharon by her side following a one-year illness.

Karen was born February 20, 1956, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret Hrina Wallace and was a lifelong area resident.