Obituaries

Apr 19, 2024

CAMPBELL - Maria Perez Roman, 80, passed away Friday evening, April 19, 2024, at Briarfield Manor.

Maria was born September 27, 1943, in Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Jorge Perez and Maria Roman and came to the United States and specifically Campbell more than 50 years ago.

In her younger days, Maria worked...

Apr 19, 2024

POLAND - Paul Stephen Terlesky, 83, formerly of Howland, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, April 19, 2024, at Poland Village Assisted Living.

Paul was born May 23, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen and Mary Betts Terlesky and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley Resident.

He was a 1958 graduate of The Rayen...

Apr 18, 2024

POLAND - Barbara A. Williams, 81, formerly of McDonald, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her daughter by her side.

Barbara was born February 26, 1943, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Victor Dyll and Helen Dendarsky Dyll. Barbara was raised in Hubbard by her mother and...

Apr 12, 2024

CANFIELD - Mary Geletka, 99, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, April 12, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Mary, who was affectionately known as Mayo by friends and family, was born April 16, 1924, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Susie Vavrek Pacak and lived in the area for most of her life,...

Apr 11, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Janyth P. Keevey, 81, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, April 11, 2024, at Hospice House.

Janyth was born November 11, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Albert and Genevieve Myers Paul and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1960 graduate of Chaney High School and subsequently attended Youngstown State...

Apr 11, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Betty Copp, 90, passed away Thursday evening, April 11, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side.

Betty was born March 20, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Buttry and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of East High School and...

Apr 10, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia Kay Gordon, 76, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home due to natural causes.

Patricia was born November 2, 1947, in Warren, a daughter of the late William and Kathryn Williams Haas and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1965 graduate of John F....

Apr 10, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Lillian Fabry, 88, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2024, at Woodlands at Hampton Woods with her family by her side.

Lillian was born April 15, 1935, in Youngstown  a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dutko Mayor and was a lifelong area resident.

She graduated from Chaney High School in 1953...

Apr 9, 2024

GIRARD - Anthony C. "Tony" Cario, 57, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2024, at University Hospital Cleveland, surrounded by his loving family.

Anthony was born November 7, 1966, in Youngstown, the son of the late Ferdinando "Fred" and Romelia Perfette Cario, and was a lifelong area resident.

Tony graduated from Girard High School in...

Apr 5, 2024

NILES - Dorothy J. DiPiero, 86, passed away Friday afternoon, April 5, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born January 26, 1938, in Newton Falls, a daughter of the late George and Catherine Soho Hrenko, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1956 graduate...

Apr 4, 2024

MCDONALD - Donna J. Streb, 88, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge.

Donna was born October 26, 1935, in Mecca, Ohio a daughter of the late Bessie Ainsworth Givens and was a lifelong Trumbull County resident.

She was a graduate of...

Mar 29, 2024

BOARDMAN - Wilma Kieffer, 92, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, March 29, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley Poland with her family by her side.

Wilma was born August 10, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Clarence L. and Catherine Creighton Stricklin and was a lifelong area resident.

A graduate...

Mar 28, 2024

TAMPA, FLORIDA - Charles W. Lautner II, 62, passed away Thursday evening, March 28, 2024, at his home due to natural causes.

Charles, who was affectionately known as Chuck or Chuckie, was born October 7, 1961, a son of Charles W. Lautner Sr., and Audrey Boles Lautner and was born and raised on Youngstown's west side.

Mar 26, 2024

SOUTHINGTON - Baron H. Vance, 79, passed away Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Baron was born April 25, 1944, in Shinnston, West Virginia, a son of the late Homer and Beryl Miller Vance and moved to Ohio with his family in the early 1950s and settled in Trumbull County.

Baron dedicated...

Mar 23, 2024

NORTH LIMA - Carol Brightwell, 76, formerly of Warren,  passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Willow Woods in North Lima.

Carol was born December 10, 1947, in Washington, D.C., a daughter of the late James and Ida Lacy Ivy. Carol moved to Ohio in the early 1960's, settling in Trumbull County and was a graduate of...

Mar 22, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Louise Sheridan, 83, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away early Friday morning, March 22, 2024, peacefully in her sleep in the comfort of her home.

Helen was born November 11, 1940, in Alexandria, Virginia a daughter of the late Norman and Edna Cunningham Emigh and lived in the Youngstown area since 1960.

Mar 20, 2024

BOARDMAN - Kristen Sheets, 55, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at her home due to natural causes.

Kristen was born February 16, 1969 in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert C. Sheets and Anna Budway Sheets and was a lifelong area resident.

Kristen graduated from Chaney High School in 1987 before pursuing higher education at...

Mar 20, 2024

GIRARD - Timothy Morgan, 76, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren with his family by his side.

Timothy was born September 12, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Whit and Ethel M. Bryant Morgan and was a lifelong area resident.

Mar 19, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Ann Belasco, 73, of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday morning, March 19, 2024, with her family by her side after a courageous struggle with cancer.

Mary Ann was born March 20, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Josef and Rose Korol Perehinez, and was a lifelong area resident. She was...

Mar 19, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - John Poponyak, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, March 19, 2024, at Briarfield Place in Boardman.

John was born September 26, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Anna Groski Poponyak and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1945 graduate of Chaney High School, and went to work...