Obituaries

Aug 27, 2023

NEW CASTLE - Anthony L. Olbrych, 61, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle from natural causes.

Anthony, who was affectionately known as Tony, was born May 1, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of Edward and Josephine Andreyko Olbrych. Tony grew up in the Canfield area and moved...

Aug 25, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN- Jane B. Lopatta, 78, passed away Friday afternoon, August 25, 2023, at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Jane who was affectionately known as Janie, was born February 24, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary Mochtak Rovnak and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1963...

Aug 25, 2023

NEW SPRINGFIELD - Michael Bilas, 93, passed away peacefully Friday evening, August 25, 2023, at his home after a long and fulfilling life.

Michael was born September 21, 1929, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Hanusha Barolak Bilas and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1947 graduate of Springfield High...

Aug 25, 2023

WESTERVILLE - Ruth D. Leonelli Infante, 89 of Westerville, formerly of Austintown, passed away early Friday morning, August 25, 2023, at The Grand of Dublin.

Ruth was born April 1, 1934 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Philip and Johanna Leonelli, and was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area until she moved to Westerville six...

Aug 22, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - John M. Janosik, 100, of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after a long and fulfilling life.

John, who was affectionately known as "Uncle John," was born May 30, 1923, in Youngstown, a son of the late James Janosik and Susan Churma Janosik Koval, and...

Aug 21, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Audrey A. Henshaw, 80, passed away Monday morning, August 21, 2023, at Windsor House in Canfield.

Audrey was born August 6, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Roy Martz Jr. and Frieda Roth Martz, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1961 graduate of Boardman High School and later...

Aug 18, 2023

FRONT ROYAL, VA - Alvin Andrew Medvez, 87, formerly of Youngstown,  passed away early Friday morning, August 18, 2023, at Heritage Hall Senior Living in Front Royal following a brief illness.

Alvin was born December 3, 1935, in Campbell, a son of the late Andrew and Irene Makatura Medvez and lived in the area most of his...

Aug 18, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Joshua L. Frenzel passed away after an unexpected illness at the age of 28 on Friday, August 18, 2023, at his home. He was the cherished son of Erik L. Frenzel and Christine C. Honthy Frenzel, and a lifelong area resident.

Joshua was born December 5, 1994, in Youngstown. He was a 2013 graduate of...

Aug 14, 2023

GIRARD - Ferdinando "Fred" Cario, 90, passed away Monday evening, August 14, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren following a brief illness with his family by his side.

Ferdinando was born August 8, 1933, in Nocera, Italy, a son of the late Giuseppe and Rosaria Vaccaro Cario, and came to the United States in 1954.

Aug 12, 2023

STRUTHERS - Sandra L. Powell, 59, passed away Saturday morning, August 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Sandra was born July 29, 1964, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ross and Sandra Yuhus Patterson, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of The Rayen School and...

Aug 9, 2023

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Angie L. DePillo, 94, formerly of Girard, passed away Wednesday morning, August 9, 2023, at Liberty Health Care Center after a long and fulfilling life.

Angie was born September 3, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Patsy and Clara DelBene Ragozzine, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a...

Aug 5, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Sharon D. Ashmore, 71, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, August 5, 2023, at Omni Manor.

Sharon was born February 10, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Walter and Bertha Louise Gavin Ashmore and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of North High School and subsequently earned a bachelor's...

Aug 4, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Marianne Aber, 80, passed away Friday evening, August 4, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness with her family by her side.

Marianne was born July 14, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Philip and Marian Jones and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of...

Aug 2, 2023

NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA - John M. Terlecki, 62, formerly of Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly, from natural causes, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at his home.

John was born March 26, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Theresa Herman Terlecki and lived in the area most of his life, moving to Florida in 2012....

Aug 2, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - MaryJane Lucia, 86, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, August 2, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her loving family at her side.

MaryJane was born June 18, 1937, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Martin Prah and Anna Unetic Prah and was raised in Lemont Furnace, a...

Jul 30, 2023

SEWELL, NEW JERSEY - Lidia D. Pellin, née Syvanych, 72, of Washington Township, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving children.

Lidia was born June 23, 1951, in Bielsko, Poland, a daughter of the late Stefan "Steve" Syvanych and Julia Skamaj...

Jul 30, 2023

GIRARD - Mary T. Gerthung, 73, passed away Sunday evening, July 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side.

Mary was born March 28, 1950, in Formicola, Italy, a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Angela Simone and came to the United States and the Girard area as a child with her...

Jul 30, 2023

MCDONALD - Marie Dikun, 94, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her home.

Marie was born February 28, 1929 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Edward L. Baptist and Mary Carson Baptist and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1947 graduate of Bazetta High School and started her working career as...

Jul 28, 2023

BOARDMAN - Barry Barth 68, passed away peacefully, in the early morning hours of Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home after a long and valiant battle with cancer.

Barry was born May 25, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Margaret Richardson Barth and was a lifelong area resident.

He was...

Jul 27, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Sondra Jean Perkins, 84, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 27, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman following a brief illness.

Sondra was born October 6, 1938, in East Liverpool, a daughter of the late Lester and Clara Jurczak Hall, and came to the Youngstown area in 1969.

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