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Marcia D. Carter

Marcia D. Carter

Dec 2, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Marcia D. Carter, 77, passed away Saturday evening, December 2, 2023, at Windsor House following a lengthy illness.

Marcia was born December 9, 1945, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Veronica Rogenski. She was raised in Youngstown and lived in Escondido, California for 20 years before returning to Youngstown in 2005.

Marcia...

D. Diane Gold

D. Diane Gold

Dec 1, 2023

CORTLAND - D. Diane Gold, 76, passed away Friday December 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Diane was born August 21, 1947, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Virl Kooser and Jean Kifer Kooser and came to the Girard area in 1965 after she married her high school sweetheart, Jay...

Betty M. Hawk

Betty M. Hawk

Nov 29, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Betty M. Hawk, 83, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Betty was born September 5, 1940, in Liberty Township, a daughter of the late Walter and Edna Irene Schuyler Gifford and lived most of her life in the Mahoning Valley.

She was a graduate of Liberty...

Mary Angela "Angie" Phillipone

Mary Angela "Angie" Phillipone

Nov 27, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Angela, "Angie" Phillipone passed away peacefully, Monday morning,  November 27, 2023, at the age of 97 years young. Her beautiful white hair kept its shine and style even in her final days.

Mary, who was affectionately known as Angie, was born August 26, 1926, in Uniontown, Kentucky, the fifth of six children born to...

Frank Posterli

Frank Posterli

Nov 24, 2023

LONG BEACH, NY - Frank Posterli, 93, formerly of Liberty Township, died peacefully Friday afternoon, November 24, 2023, following a brief bout with cancer. He was surrounded by family.

Frank was born January 8, 1930 in Youngstown's Brier Hill neighborhood, once viewed as the city's "Little Italy." He was the son of the late Emilio Posterli and...

Katherine J. Novicky

Katherine J. Novicky

Nov 21, 2023

CANFIELD - Katherine J. "Kay" Novicky, 97, passed away Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023, at The Inn at Ironwood after a long and fruitful life.

Katherine was born May 17, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Agnes Hannigan Hoover and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1944 Graduate...

Suzanne Ruth (Gunia)  Boris

Suzanne Ruth (Gunia) Boris

Nov 20, 2023

POLAND - Suzanne Ruth Gunia Boris, 65, passed away Monday afternoon, November 20, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by family and friends.

Suzanne was born January 2, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Walter and Betty Stopyra Gunia and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1976 graduate of Ursuline High...

James W. Kaminsky

James W. Kaminsky

Nov 19, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - James W. "Jim" Kaminsky, 82, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 19, 2023, at Caprice Healthcare Center following a brief illness.

James was born June 13, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stanley F. and Mary Yarosh Kaminsky and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a member of the first graduating...

Roseann M. Ferrara

Roseann M. Ferrara

Nov 15, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Roseann M. Ferrara, 84, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, November 15, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Roseann was born July 29, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Pietro and Mary Campanizzi Gaudio, and was a lifelong area resident.

Roseann was very proud of her east side roots and was affectionately known...

Joyce Mae Tolle

Joyce Mae Tolle

Nov 14, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Joyce Mae Tolle, 81, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023, in the comfort of her home, following a lengthy illness.

Joyce was born April 30, 1942, in Rumford, Maine, a daughter of the late Frank and Doris Young Kidder and came to the Youngstown area in 1966.

Joyce was a dedicated...

Maryann C. Magnolia

Maryann C. Magnolia

Nov 14, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - MaryAnn C. Magnolia, 83, passed away Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic due to complications from surgery.

MaryAnn was born July 15, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank Duponty and Anna Mae Golubich Duponty and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of North High...

Josef Heini

Josef Heini

Nov 12, 2023

MEDINA - Josef "Joe" Heini, 93, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully, November 12, 2023, in the comfort of his home after a long and fulfilling life.

Josef was born February 10, 1930, in Tompojevci, Yugoslavia, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Koch Heini.

Due to their German ethnicity, Josef and his family...

Linda L. Clark

Linda L. Clark

Nov 9, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Linda L. Clark, 71, passed away November 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Linda was born January 11, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William Rhodes and Helen Forrester Rhodes and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1970 graduate of Western Reserve High School in Berlin Center and...

Rosemary Fellows

Rosemary Fellows

Nov 9, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Rosemary Fellows, 70, passed away Thursday evening, November 9, 2023, at her home.

Rosemary was born November 15, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Sidney Rolland and Josephine Sanders Rolland and was a lifelong area resident.

She attended South High School and worked as a masker at Earl Scheib Auto Painting...

Kathy I. Sears

Kathy I. Sears

Nov 8, 2023

MINERAL RIDGE - Kathy I. Sears, 69, passed away Wednesday morning, November 8, 2023, at her home.

Kathy was born July 27, 1954, in Warren, a daughter of the late Clayton and Catherine Shaffer McElhaney and lived most of her life in the Mahoning Valley.

She was a 1973 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School...

Gaylene R. Jacobs

Gaylene R. Jacobs

Nov 8, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Gaylene R. Jacobs, 80, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, November 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Gaylene was born January 30, 1943, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Budea Johns and Hannah Heims Johns and came to the Youngstown area in 1964.

A devoted wife and mother, Gaylene enjoyed...

Patricia M. Hames

Patricia M. Hames

Nov 6, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia M. "Patty" Hames, 86, of the city's west side, passed away Monday afternoon, November 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side.

Patricia who was affectionately known as "Patty" was born October 1, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary Sostaric Parent and was a...

Stephen J. Fabian

Stephen J. Fabian

Nov 6, 2023

CONCORD TOWNSHIP - Stephen J. "Steve" Fabian, 100, formerly of E. Kline Street in Girard, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, November 6, 2023, at Vista Springs Quail Highlands after a long and fulfilling life.

Stephen was born June 11, 1923, in Girard, a son of the late Stephen and Lena (Besze) Fabian and was a lifelong area...

Robert Hamner

Robert Hamner

Nov 5, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Robert "Bob" Hamner, 73, passed away Sunday morning, November 5, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.

Robert was born August 15, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late Walter and Edna Hamner and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended Chaney High School and proudly served in the United...

Carolyn Barkett

Carolyn Barkett

Nov 5, 2023

BOARDMAN - Carolyn Barkett, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home.

Carolyn was born on May 31, 1930, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late John and Rose Davis.

Despite only having an 8th grade education, Carolyn had a...

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