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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...

Wilma Jean Goldsmith

Wilma Jean Goldsmith

May 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Wilma Jean Goldsmith, 88, passed away early Saturday morning, May 18, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with her family by her side.

Wilma was born December 30, 1935, in Morgantown, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Arthur Hildreth and Virginia Mae Hildreth. After her marriage, she moved to the Youngstown area, where she...

Clarence C. "Rat" Ratkowski

Clarence C. "Rat" Ratkowski

May 17, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Clarence C. "Rat" Ratkowski, 95, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 17, 2024, with his children by his side.

Clarence, affectionately known as Rat, was born August 11, 1928, on a farm in Mercer, Pa., the son of Adam and Michalina Krych Ratkowski. After his mother's death when he was six, Rat was placed in...

Carl Blaze Varone

Carl Blaze Varone

May 16, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Carl Blaze Varone, 87, passed away peacefully, early Thursday morning, May 16, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Carl was born February 3, 1937, in Youngstown, the beloved son of the late Joseph and Josephine Carella Varone and was a lifelong area resident.. He attended East High School and served in...

Mary Jane Pappalardo

Mary Jane Pappalardo

May 11, 2024

MINERAL RIDGE - Mary Jane Pappalardo, 81, formerly of Austintown, passed away Saturday evening, May 11, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Mary Jane was born October 10, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Rozzi Pappalardo. Mary lived in Bessemer, Pennsylvania, for several years before returning to the Youngstown area.

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Mary F. Harver

Mary F. Harver

May 8, 2024

MINERAL RIDGE - Mary F. Harver, 97, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024, in the comfort of her home after a long and fulfilling life.

Mary was born October 4, 1926, in Niles, the daughter of the late John and Mary Danyi Strah and was a lifelong area resident.

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Constance M. Carasi

Constance M. Carasi

May 3, 2024

GIRARD - Constance M. "Connie" Carasi, 97, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, May 3, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Connie was born March 7, 1927, in Girard, the daughter of the late Daniel and Charlotte Mills Martin. She remained a lifelong resident of Girard. Connie graduated from Girard High School in the class of 1945....

John Howard Conley

John Howard Conley

May 3, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - John Howard Conley, 77, a devoted husband, proud veteran and loving family man passed away peacefully, Friday morning, May 3, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

John was born August 28, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Leo and Anita Zizzo Connelly, and lived in the Youngstown area for most of his...

Scott B. Homick

Scott B. Homick

May 1, 2024

NORTH LIMA – Scott B. Homick, 58, formerly of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Willow Woods.

Scott was born March 29, 1966, in Youngstown, a son of Edward and Virginia Ellis Homick and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Chaney...

Michael C. Logue

Michael C. Logue

Apr 30, 2024

GIRARD - Michael C. Logue, 67, passed away peacefully, early Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Michael was born November 11, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of the late Patricia Tresnowsky Logue and was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated from Girard High School in 1975 and dedicated 30...

Margaret M. (Hill)  Seidita Kana

Margaret M. (Hill) Seidita Kana

Apr 28, 2024

CANFIELD - Margaret M. (Hill) Seidita Kana, 90, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, April 28, 2024, with her family by her side in the comfort of home.

Margaret was born November 30, 1933, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Durica Hill and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1952...

Eric Leo Frenzel

Eric Leo Frenzel

Apr 24, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Eric Leo Frenzel, 52, passed away peacefully April 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with brittle diabetes and heart disease in the comfort of his home.

Born on April 15, 1972, in Youngstown, to Werner and Barbara Fredette Frenzel, Eric was a proud graduate of Youngstown Christian Academy, class of 1990. Following in his father's...

Josephine L. Gay

Josephine L. Gay

Apr 20, 2024

AUSTINTOWN- Josephine L. Gay, 81, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Josephine was born November 3, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas A. Leach and Thelma Waller Leach. She was raised by her mother, Thelma and her stepfather, Patsy Romeo...

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