Joseph A. Bobovnyk, Jr.
Dec 27, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph A. Bobovnyk, Jr., 58, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home. Joseph was born November 16, 1965, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph A. and Elizabeth Pallone Bobovnyk and was a lifelong area resident. Joe worked several different jobs with various companies throughout his lifetime. He was a member of St....
Maxine Ann Patrone
Dec 26, 2023
BOARDMAN – Maxine Ann Patrone, 70, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, December 26, 2023.
Maxine was born January 12, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Mike and Veronica Dzurnak Soroka and was a lifelong area resident.
Maxine worked at Ohio Edison, now First Energy in the line department office from 1978 until she...
Thomas M. Stas Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Thomas M. Stas Jr., 83, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, December 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Thomas was born September 14, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late Thomas and Irene Missik Stas, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1958 graduate of Chaney High School and proudly...
Eric A. Arnold
Dec 24, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Eric A. Arnold, 39, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, December 24, 2023, at his home.
Eric was born August 12, 1984, in Youngstown, a son of John and Beatrice Cappitte Arnold and was a lifelong area resident.
He enjoyed collecting blown glass, fishing and watching football.
Eric leaves to cherish his...
Charles F. Plants Sr.,
Dec 23, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Charles F. Plants Sr., 89, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday morning, December 23, 2023, at Hospice House following a brief illness.
Charles, who was affectionately known as "Chuck" or "Red", was born May 21, 1934, in Washington, Pennsylvania and came to the Youngstown area in 1967.
He worked as a...
Stephen M. Helmick Jr.
Dec 21, 2023
POLAND - Stephen M. "Steve" Helmick Jr., 45, passed away Thursday evening, December 21, 2023, surrounded in love.
Stephen was born, June 14, 1978, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen M Helmick Sr., and Colleen E. Cook Helmick and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1996 graduate of Boardman High School....
Vito Restaino Sr.
Dec 19, 2023
GIRARD - Vito Restaino Sr., 87, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, December 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side.
Vito was born July 4, 1936, in Sulmona, Italy, a son of the late Francesco and Bambina DiPlacido Restaino and came to the United States, initially to Youngstown in 1955.
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Delores B. Zakrzewski
Dec 18, 2023
BOARDMAN - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Delores Zakrzewski, 89, who left us on Monday, December 18, 2023, surrounded by her children and family.
Delores was born September 29, 1934, in Farmdale, Ohio, a daughter of the late Adam and Helen Liana Roszak and came to the Youngstown area as a...
Marge Spatafore
Dec 17, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Marge Spatafore, 104, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, December 17, 2023, with her son by her side.
Marge was born August 3, 1919, in Niles, a daughter of the late Percy Hale and Ione Hoover Hale and was a lifelong area resident.
Marge worked in the cafeteria at Austintown Schools while raising her...
Harold "Butch" Hagerty, Jr.,
Dec 16, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Harold "Butch" Hagerty Jr., 76,of the city's west side went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home
Harold, who was affectionately known as "Butch" was born  August 9, 1947 in Youngstown, a son of the late Harold Hagerty Sr., and Argatha Emery Hagerty, and was a lifelong...
Angelo Minniti
Dec 13, 2023
GIRARD - Angelo "Buddy" Minniti, 73, passed away Wednesday evening, December 13, 2023, at his home following a brief illness.
Angelo was born August 26, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late Angelo P. Minniti and Helen Rozzo Minniti and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of The Rayen School and...
Ann Louise Karnofel
Dec 13, 2023
GIRARD- Ann Louise Karnofel, 100, passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after enjoying a long and fulfilling life.
Ann was born December 20, 1922, on Grant Street in McKinley Heights, a daughter of the late Charles and Julia Holyk Rodomsky, and was a lifelong Trumbull County Resident. She was...
Mateo J. Miner
Dec 11, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Mateo J. Miner, 1, passed away unexpectedly, Monday afternoon, December 11, 2023 at his home.
Mateo was born December 1, 2022 in Boardman, a son of Robert L. Miner and Rosalina Kaczmark.
He will be sadly missed by his parents, Robert and Rosalina; his brothers, Lindell, Carlito, Christian, and Robert Jr.; his sister,...
Luke Bilas
Dec 10, 2023
NEW SPRINGFIELD - Luke Bilas, 87, passed away Sunday evening, December 10, 2023, with his family by his side.
Luke was born February 26, 1936, in New Springfield, Ohio, a son of the late John and Hanusa Barolak Bilas and was a lifelong valley resident.
He was a 1954 graduate of New Springfield High School...
Geraldine A. Kravec
Dec 7, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Geraldine A. Kravec, 84, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, December 7, 2023, at Omni Manor.
Geraldine who was affectionately known as Gerry was born May 3, 1939, in Smock, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Stefanko Bata, and came to the Youngstown area in 1956.
She was a graduate of...
Howard D. Hamrick
Dec 6, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Howard D. Hamrick, 85, passed away Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Howard was born January 23, 1938, in Webster Springs, West Virginia, a son of the late Ordy and Ona Cowger Hamrick, and came to the Youngstown area after his Army discharge. Â Howard received his Honorably...
Mary L. Jackson
Dec 5, 2023
NEW WATERFORD - Mary L. Jackson, 68, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side.
Mary was born November 10, 1955, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Elmer Bable and Virginia Zack Bable and was a lifelong Ohio resident.
She dedicated her...
Dalia Clemen
Dec 4, 2023
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Dalia Clemen, 82, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 4, 2023, at Briarfield Manor.
Dalia was born December 3, 1941, in Trieste, Italy, a daughter of the late Daniel and Romilda Clemen, and came to the United States and the Youngstown area as a child.
She attended the University of Akron and continued...
Barbara J. Bleggi
Dec 3, 2023
POLAND - Barbara J. Bleggi, 86, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, December 3, 2023, at Caprice Healthcare Center.
Barbara was born September 24, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Babinec and lived in the area most of her life, spending 15 years in Sebring, Florida.
She was a 1955 graduate...
Dolores J. Campbell
Dec 2, 2023
KENT - Dolores Jean Campbell, 87 formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 2, 2023, at the home of her youngest daughter, Noreen, where she had lived for the past nine years.
Dolores was born June 20, 1936, in Youngstown, the second daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Jakupcin Serenko, and lived...
