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John J. Mikovich

John J. Mikovich

Jul 16, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - John J. Mikovich, 93, beloved Dad and Papa, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, July 16, 2024, at Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

John was born October 1, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael F. Mikovich and Catherine A. Yendrich Mikovich Lyons. He lived in the area for most of his...

Betty J. Ewanish

Betty J. Ewanish

Jul 15, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Betty J. Ewanish, 87, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, July 15, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Betty was born February 10, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Andrew Maletsky and Mary Krutil Maletsky and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School and...

Joseph Michael Belasco

Joseph Michael Belasco

Jul 12, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph Michael Belasco, 52, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, July 12, 2024, at Hospice House.

Joseph was born October 19, 1971, in Youngstown, the beloved son of the late John Belasco and Mary Ann Perehinez Belasco and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1991 Graduate of...

Donna Lee Peterson-Sergent

Donna Lee Peterson-Sergent

Jul 12, 2024

MCDONALD - Donna Lee Peterson-Sergent, 72, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, July 12, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Born on September 21, 1951, in Reed City, Michigan, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Donald Rudy Peterson and Gladys June Peterson. She spent her formative years in LeRoy, Michigan, and graduated from Pine River High...

Michael James Stevenson

Michael James Stevenson

Jul 12, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael James Stevenson, 41, passed away early Friday morning, July 12, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital due to injuries sustained from a traffic accident on Thursday.

Michael was born January 19, 1983, in Youngstown, a son of James Stevenson and Tamara McOwen and was a lifelong area resident.

He was self employed...

D. Michael Grimm

D. Michael Grimm

Jul 12, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Douglas Michael Grimm, 45, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, July 12, 2024, at home, with his family by his side, following a courageous two year battle with colon cancer.

Michael was born April 14, 1979, in Youngstown, the beloved son of Zora Labozan Grimm and the late Bill Grimm. He spent his childhood in Austintown...

Mary Louise Vince

Mary Louise Vince

Jul 10, 2024

GIRARD - Mary Louise Vince, 98, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, July 10, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

Mary Louise was born May 23, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph Brine and Rose Lorenzo Brine and was a lifelong area resident.

Mary Lou graduated Girard High School...

Melissa A. Sayers

Melissa A. Sayers

Jul 7, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Melissa A. Sayers, 55, passed away on Sunday evening, July 7, 2024, at Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Melissa was born on March 10, 1969, in Youngstown, the daughter of Floyd Coudriet and Jennie Graziano Peek, and was a lifelong area resident.

Melissa enjoyed cooking, but most of all, she cherished being...

Cynthia M. Moss

Cynthia M. Moss

Jul 6, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Private services were held for Cynthia M. Moss, 68, who was found in her home, Saturday, July 6, 2024, after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Cynthia was born February 16, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas E. Moss Sr., and Mary Jane McMahan Moss and was a lifelong area resident.

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William D. Zemko

William D. Zemko

Jul 5, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - William D. Zemko, 78, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, July 5, 2024, at Hampton Woods in Poland following a courageous struggle with cancer.

William was born April 3, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late John Zemko and Catherine Lapushansky Zemko, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Debbie K. Marshall

Debbie K. Marshall

Jul 5, 2024

POLAND - Debbie K. Marshall, 72, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 5, 2024, in the comfort of her home with the love of her family by her side.

Debbie was born February 24, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late William Cerny and Frances Vukovich Cerny, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.

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Cecilia Ann Metzger

Cecilia Ann Metzger

Jun 29, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Cecilia Ann Metzger, 83, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, June 29, 2024, at her daughter's home.

Born on March 20, 1941, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Cecilia was the daughter of the late Merrill Rutledge and Rose DeFrancesco Rutledge. She moved to the Youngstown area as a young lady, where she would...

Diana R. Kommel

Diana R. Kommel

Jun 28, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Diana R. Kommel, 78, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Friday, June 28, 2024, at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Diana was born August 14, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Pete and Mary Jane Kelly, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate...

Maryvel Vera

Maryvel Vera

Jun 25, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Maryvel Vera, 60, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024, at Hospice House.

Maryvel was born January 16, 1964, in Chicago, IL., a daughter of Eladio Vera and Gladys Pagan Rodriguez. She spent her early years in Chicago before moving to Youngstown, where she resided for the last...

Thomas D. Parker

Thomas D. Parker

Jun 24, 2024

GIRARD - Thomas D. Parker, 77, passed away early Monday morning, June 24, 2024, at Victoria House.

Thomas was born November 2, 1946, in Girard, the son of Donald Parker and Ruth McAllister Parker. He attended St. Rose Elementary School and served as  an alter boy at St. Rose Catholic Church. He graduated from Girard High School...

Janice A. Canacci

Janice A. Canacci

Jun 23, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Janice Ann Canacci, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Janice was born June 20, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Vera Vallas Kutsko, and lived most of her life on the city's west side

She...

Lucio J. "Luciano" Parillo

Lucio J. "Luciano" Parillo

Jun 23, 2024

GIRARD - Lucio J. "Luciano" Parillo, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Anyone who really knew him can attest that he never had a bad word to say about anyone and that he possessed a perpetual positive attitude.

Lucio was born...

Kathryn Sheppa

Kathryn Sheppa

Jun 23, 2024

BOARDMAN - Kathryn Sheppa, 100, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Kathryn was born June 7, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen Vaskanin Paliga, and was a lifelong area resident.

A proud graduate of Chaney High School, class of 1943,...

Judith (Allison)  Lazar

Judith (Allison) Lazar

Jun 22, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN – Judith Allison Lazar, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Hospice House.

Judith, who was affectionately known as Judy, was born April 25, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph Allison and Marian Arkwright Allison and lived most of her life in the Mahoning Valley.

She attended Ursuline High...

Maria Rose Clementina Manolio

Maria Rose Clementina Manolio

Jun 21, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Maria Rose Clementina Manolio, 94, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, June 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Maria was born  June 19, 1930, in Colobraro, Italy, a beloved daughter of the late Biagio and Teresa Congo Falabella. In 1968, she immigrated to the United States, settling in Youngstown where she created a loving home...

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