George R. Gayan
Jan 4, 2024
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - George R. Gayan, 93, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away January 4, 2024, at his home in Florida.
Born on January 26, 1930, in Youngstown, George was the beloved son of the late George and Margaret Bartfai Gayan. He made Tarpon Springs his home three decades ago after relocating to Florida.
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Thomas J. Mucci D.O.
Jan 4, 2024
POLAND - Thomas J. Mucci, D.O. 73, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 4, 2024, at his home.
Tom was born July 16, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of Vincent and Constance (Jordan) Mucci and lived most of his life in the area.
He was a 1968 graduate of Ursuline High School where he was the...
Josephine A. Olbrych
Jan 2, 2024
CANFIELD – Josephine A. Olbrych, 89, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, January 2, 2024, at Humility House.
Josephine who was affectionately known as "JoAnn" was born November 18, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia Lutz Andreyko and was a lifelong area resident.
Josephine worked at Isaly's after graduating from South...
Steven J. Kish, Jr.
Jan 1, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Steven J. Kish Jr., 57, passed away January 1, 2024, at his home.
Steven was born July 11, 1966, in Youngstown, a son of Steven J. Kish and Mary A. Garwood Kish and was a lifelong area resident.
He attended Poland High School and graduated in the top of his class from Mahoning...
Anne Kathleen "Kathy" Kish
Dec 31, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Anne Kathleen "Kathy" Kish, 77, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday afternoon, December 31, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with her family by her side.
Anne, who was affectionately known as Kathy, was born in Youngstown on February 3, 1946, to William Richard and Anna (LePoris) Kieffer. She grew up on the...
Dorothy Marie Barbato
Dec 31, 2023
AUSTINTOWN – Dorothy Marie Barbato, 92, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, December 31, 2023, at Windsor House in Canfield.
Dorothy was born November 1, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Josephine Dabruzzi Tarica and was a lifelong area resident.
She worked at Brody's Shoe Store in downtown Youngstown for over 30...
Todd Camacci
Dec 31, 2023
MINERAL RIDGE - As we all bring in the New Year, we are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Todd Camacci, who passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, from a massive brain bleed with his wife Michelle by his side, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Todd was born August 5, 1972, in Youngstown, a son...
Arlene L. Chismark
Dec 28, 2023
GIRARD – Arlene L. Chismark, 75, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.
Arlene was born September 18, 1948, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Norman Fronk and Martha Lydic and lived in the area for most of her life.
She attended East High School...
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...
