Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 28, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN -  Richard A. DelSignore,78,  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...

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...