Obituaries

Jul 26, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Elaine F. Charnoky, 87, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, July 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side.

Elaine was born July 20, 1936, in New York City, the daughter of the late Cyril Lipka and Mary Krajcirik Lipka, and came to the Youngstown area...

Jul 25, 2023

MINERAL RIDGE - Jean M. Rogenski, 84, formerly of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023, at her home.

Jean was born January 25, 1939, in Beloit, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Iva Campbell Morrison, and was raised in Salem.

She was a 1956 graduate of Salem High School...

Jul 21, 2023

MCDONALD - Harry G. Baumgartner, II, 76, passed away Friday evening, July 21, 2023, at his home following a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease with his family by his side.

Harry, who was affectionately known as "Hap", was born January 23, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Harry and Virginia Valinger Baumgartner, and was a...

Jul 21, 2023

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Carol A. Cupan, 70, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 21, 2023, at her home.

Carol was born September 25, 1954, in Margate Kent, England. The daughter of a career military father, she spent her younger days moving around the United States, making stops in places like Topeka, Kansas, Sacramento, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada,...

Jul 19, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Bridget P. Damico, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Omni Manor after a courageous struggle with dementia.

Bridget was born March 30, 1937, in Dublin, Ireland, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Connaughton O'Driscoll, and came to America when she was 19. Bridget lived in Massachusetts for a short time and...

Jul 18, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Steve J. Fetchet, 96, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, July 18, 2023, at Guardian Health Care Center.

Steve was born July 28, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen and Anna Fetchet.

Steve worked as a surveyor for the Mahoning County Engineer and retired after 30 years.

Mr. Fetchet...

Jul 17, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Judith L. McIntyre, 82, passed away Monday morning, July 17, 2023, at Austinwoods following a lengthy illness.

Judith was born February 21, 1941, in Sistersville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late George and Bernadine Berkhimer McGrath, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

She was a 1959 graduate of East...

Jul 16, 2023

POLAND - Edward J. "Edo" Pacic, 91, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2023, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Edward, who was affectionately known as "Edo," was born July 25, 1931, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anton and Mary Becki Pacic, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Jul 15, 2023

MCDONALD - Lucille Marilyn Luknis, 91, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Continuing Health Care at the Ridge after a long and fulfilling life.

Lucille was born May 27, 1932, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Lonny Maxwell and Eva Walters Maxwell.

She was a 1950 graduate of Whitehall High School...

Jul 15, 2023

MINERAL RIDGE – Ann Banyots Vanyo, 92, passed away Saturday morning, July 15, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after a long and fulfilling life.

Ann was born September 4, 1930, in Newton Falls, a daughter of the late Matt and Anna Meleski, was a lifelong area resident and lived most of her life on the city's...

Jul 14, 2023

AUSTINTOWN – Richard C. Kovach, 83, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, July 14, 2023, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.

Richard was born July 20, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Mildred Kovach Kovach, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1957 graduate of Chaney High School and proudly served...

Jul 11, 2023

GIRARD - Richard J. Watts, 76, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

Richard was born March 8, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Luke and Antoinette Christopher Watts and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1965 graduate of Girard High...

Jul 8, 2023

MCDONALD - Bruno E. Mikos, 76, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, July 8, 2023, at his home.

Bruno was born October 5, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, a son of the late Bruno and Mary Radon Mikos and came to McDonald in 1969.

He was a 1964 graduate of Eisenhower High School in Chicago and proudly...

Jul 8, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Jeanette Una Szalma, 86, formerly of Diana Drive in Poland, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, July 8, 2023, at Omni Manor Nursing Home after a long and fulfilling life.

Jeanette was born April 13, 1937, in Daytona, Florida, the daughter of the late Everett Miller Bell and Zada P. Adams Bell and came to the...

Jul 8, 2023

CANFIELD - Ann M. Zarr, 80, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at her home, with her family by her side,  following a long time struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Ann was born May 18, 1943, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Rosan Madura, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was...

Jul 7, 2023

AUSTINTOWN Rosalind C. Marshall, 79, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 7, 2023, at Austinwoods.

Rosalind, who was affectionately known as "Roz" was born December 31, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Clarence and Martha Hulick Neff, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of...

Jul 5, 2023

NORTH JACKSON - Kim D. Baumgartner, 64, passed away tragically, Wednesday morning, July 5, 2023, in a fire at her home.

Kim was born September 26, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph A. and Beverly Lundy Weiser, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1976 graduate of Chaney High School and then attended Choffin...

Jul 5, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Jeraldine Parker Lesko, 59, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, July 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side.

Jeraldine, who was affectionately known as Jerrie, was born March 30, 1964, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Donna Jean Hunt Parker and was raised in the Brownlee Woods...

Jul 3, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Denise M. Corradetti, 70, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at Hospice House following an extended illness.

Denise was born August 8, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joe and Carmel Armeni Corradetti and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1970 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked...

Jul 3, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN -Ann Marie Kalenits, 94, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 3, 2023, at Heritage Manor following a long and fulfilling life.

Ann, who was affectionately known as Annie, was born January 7, 1929, in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Reveland Heater. The Heaters soon moved to the west side of Youngstown, where...