Leola I. Adams
Oct 3, 2023
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Leola I. "Lee" Adams, 100, passed away October 3, 2023.
Lee was born near Dubois, Pennsylvania on April 21, 1923. Â She was reared on a small farm near her birthplace along with four sisters and one brother, all of whom walked two miles to school every day.
After graduating from high school,...
Marlane Puskas-Joyce
Sep 30, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Marlane Puskas-Joyce, 70, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 30, 2023, while visiting her daughter in Florida.
Marlane was born January 31, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Milan Puskas and Madeline Kollar Puskas and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked...
Samuel J. Delgenio
Sep 28, 2023
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Samuel J. Delgenio, 98, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his home after a long and fulfilling life.
Samuel was born February 10, 1925, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas and Rose Schettino DelGenio and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1943 graduate of Girard High School...
Daniel J. Repula
Sep 27, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Daniel J. Repula, 53, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 27, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.
Daniel was born December 8, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas and Janice Ricks Repula and lived in the Mahoning Valley for most of his life.
He was a 1987 graduate of...
Joann L. Precurato
Sep 26, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - JoAnn L. Precurato, 80, of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday morning, September 26, 2023, following a brief illness.
JoAnn was born August 18, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John Banko and Virginia Fletcher Howells and was raised by her mother and her step-father, Donald Howells.
JoAnn was a...
John Wolikow
Sep 25, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - John Wolikow, 77, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, September 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
John was born August 4, 1946, in Austria, the son of the late Ivan and Olga Wolikow and came to America and the Youngstown area as a child.
He was a graduate of Chaney High School and...
Gerald W. Dickson
Sep 25, 2023
CORTLAND - Gerald W. "Jerry" Dickson, 77, passed away peacefully Monday, September 25, 2023.
He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. His charming smile and sharp wit will continue to live on in the memories of his friends and family.
Jerry was born June 29, 1946, in Warren, a son of the late...
Nicholas John Demko
Sep 24, 2023
STRUTHERS - Nicholas John Demko, 40, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.
Nicholas was born March 7, 1983, in Youngstown, a son of Steve Demko and Karlene Eckenrode Fedor and lived most of his life in the Mahoning Valley.
Nick was a 2001 graduate of Poland...
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.
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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...
