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Mary R. (Kaminski) Pustay
Sep 21, 2023
RAVENNA - Mary R. Pustay, 104, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, September 21, 2023.
Mary was born March 12, 1919, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Victoria Zebracki Kaminski and grew up in Youngstown. After her marriage, Mary moved to Girard where she resided for 60 years.
She attended South High School...
Caroline M. Daichendt
Sep 19, 2023
WARREN - Caroline M. "Carol" Daichendt, 80, passed away Tuesday morning, September 19, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic with her family by her side.
Caroline was born June 23, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Henry and Olga DiPaulo Dirienzo and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1962 graduate of East High...
Maxim M. Hancher
Sep 18, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Maxim M. Hancher, 80, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 18, 2023, at his home.
Maxim was born July 14, 1943, in Frackville, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Maxim and Anna Takach Hancher and came to the Youngstown area 35 years ago.
He graduated with a degree in theology from St. Basil Seminary...
Janice M. Deak
Sep 18, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Janice M. Roth Deak, 76, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 18, 2023, at her son's home with her family by her side.
Janice was born November 30, 1946, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Edward and Betty Bish Dougherty and came to the Youngstown area in 1970.
She was...
Jane A. Kelley
Sep 16, 2023
NORTH CANTON - Jane A. Kelley, 72, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 16, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton following a lengthy illness.
Jane was born March 8, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Eugene Guy and Gertrude Sferra Guy and lived in the area most of her life.
She was...
Edward R. Stark
Sep 15, 2023
CORTLAND - Edward R. Stark, 71, entered into eternal rest Friday evening, September 15, 2023, at his home following a lengthy illness.
Edward was born January 25, 1952, in Warren, a son of the late Roland and Maxine Keller Stark and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1970 graduate of Mineral Ridge High...
Carmand W. Wright Sr.
Sep 14, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Carmand W. Wright Sr., 74, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 14, 2023, at his home following a brief illness.
Carmand was born November 5, 1947, in Pulaski, Virginia, a son of the late William and Maeokwa Wright and came to the Youngstown area as a child.
He was a graduate of The Rayen...
Regina M. Miller
Sep 9, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Regina M. Miller, 89, formerly of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, September 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Regina, who was affectionately known as "Re" was born July 9, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Altier DeMarco and was a lifelong area resident, living in...
Robert Rompf
Sep 9, 2023
AUSTINTOWN – Robert "Bob" Rompf, 83, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home, with his family by his side.
Robert was born September 21, 1939, in Cleveland, a son of the late William and Ruth Wendland Rompf, and came to the Youngstown area in the early 1970's.
He was a 1957 graduate of...
Kathleen J. Andello
Sep 9, 2023
GIRARD - Kathleen J. Andello, 74, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her daughters by her side.
Kathleen, who was affectionately known as Kathie, was born May 11, 1949 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Margaret Elizabeth Schaner Andello and was a lifelong area resident.
...
Karen Sue King
Sep 8, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Karen Sue King, 78, passed away Friday evening, September 8, 2023, at her home following a courageous battle with dementia.
Karen was born February 27, 1945, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Cornelius Freeland and Thelma Pastorious Freeland and came to the Youngstown area in the 1970's.
She was a...
Robert P. Davis Sr.
Sep 7, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Robert P. Davis Sr., 86, of the city's west side, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 7, 2023, at his home.
Robert was born December 27, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of the late William Davis and Ruth Mullen Davis and was a lifelong area resident.
He proudly served in the United States Air...
Lucy G. Evans
Sep 6, 2023
NORTH JACKSON- Lucia "Lucy" G. Evans, 96, passed away Wednesday evening, September 6, 2023, at her home.
Lucia, who was affectionately known as Lucy, was born May 1, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Antonio and Donangeline Paradisco Gentilcore, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1946 graduate of East High...
Patricia Courtney
Sep 4, 2023
GIRARD – Patricia Courtney, 84, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Continuing Health Care in Niles with her family by her side.
Patricia was born December 23, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn Hricko Marks and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1956 graduate of Austintown Fitch...
Ann Henik
Sep 2, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Ann Henik, 96, formerly of Marcia Drive, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, September 2, 2023, at Assumption Village in North Lima.
Ann was born February 7, 1927, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Michael and Susan Zahorsky Palovich, and was a lifelong area resident.
She attended Campbell Memorial High School and was...
George J. Kinnick
Sep 1, 2023
With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, George J. Kinnick, 87, who peacefully passed away Friday evening, September 1, 2023, in the comfort of his home.
George was born September 9, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late George Sr. and Mary C. Malaskanic Kinnick...
Mark A. Vuksanovich
Sep 1, 2023
COITSVILLE - Mark A. Vuksanovich, 54, passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by family and close friends. Mark was born August 18, 1969, in Youngstown. The second of three sons of Boris and Patricia (née Schuster) Vuksanovich, Mark was a lifelong area resident and had recently moved from Poland back to...
Jason A. Baumgartner
Aug 31, 2023
MINERAL RIDGE - Jason A. Baumgartner, 43, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, where he was taken after becoming ill at work, suffering an aortic aneurysm.
Jason, who was affectionately known as "Jake" and "Bizzo," was born April 4, 1980, in Youngstown, a son of Albert and Kim D. Weiser Baumgartner and...
Robert John Herbert
Aug 30, 2023
NEWTON FALLS - Robert John "Bob" Herbert passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his home, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Robert was born September 7, 1964, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Juidth Mang Herbert and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Jackson Milton High School...
Richard A. Delsignore
Aug 28, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Â Richard A. DelSignore,78, Â beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023.
Richard was born August 17, 1945, in Warren, one of five children born to the late Floyd and Helen Celovsky DelSignore and was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, residing primarily on the city's west side.
He was a...
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