Ramon L. Ruiz
May 19, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Ramon L. Ruiz, 86, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, May 19, 2023, at St. Mary's Alzheimer Center following a lengthy illness.
Ramon was born January 27, 1937, in Lares, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Julia Ruiz and came to the Austintown area in 2013.
He worked in the construction business for...
James E. Reed
May 17, 2023
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP- James E. "Jim" Reed, 54, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, May 17, 2023, at his home following a courageous, one year battle with cancer.
James who was known to all as "Jim" was born February 16, 1969, in Anaheim, California a son of the late Gale Louise Gerthung and David Reed, and was a lifelong...
Clara Serbin
May 16, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Clara A. Serbin, 101, formerly of North Hartford Avenue, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, May 16, 2023, at Austinwoods Nursing Center after a long and fulfilling life.
Clara was born February 21, 1922, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Albina Winiarski Lamparty, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was...
Phillip O. Ostanock
May 14, 2023
WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND - Phillip Oscar Ostanock, 67, formerly of Youngstown, passed away early Sunday morning, May 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering a heart attack while visiting family.
Phillip was born April 24, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephan and Frances Anderson Ostanock, and moved to California in the mid...
Gary Fisher
May 13, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Gary Fisher, 85, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, May 13, 2023, at Windsor House of Canfield.
Gary was born April 10, 1938, in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late Clyde and Fern Knicley Fisher, and came to the Youngstown area in the late 1950's.
He was a...
Carlos C. Burgos
May 11, 2023
DIAMOND - Carlos C. Burgos Sr., 69, passed away Thursday morning, May 11, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Carlos was born November 4, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late Silverio Cruz Burgos and Guadalupe Medina Serrano, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1973 graduate of Chaney High School and...
Bernadette Melnick
May 11, 2023
POLAND — Bernadette Melnick, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center.
Bernadette, affectionately known as "Bernie," was born May 23, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Gondol Ganofsky, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1949 graduate of Chaney High School and...
Colleen C. Hamley
May 9, 2023
SALEM - Colleen C. Hamley, 44, passed away Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, at her home following a brief illness.
Colleen, who was affectionately known as "Nina", was born June 2, 1978, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Lynne Grombacher Hamley, and was a lifelong area resident.
Colleen was currently employed at Giant Eagle...
Howard C. Beardman
May 8, 2023
GIRARD - Howard C. Beardman, 79, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, May 8, 2023, at his home, following a brief illness.
Howard was born June 5, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of the late Eugene and Josephine Ritter Beardman, and was a lifelong area resident.
Howard was a graduate of Girard High School and subsequently...
Wanda J. Migletz
May 7, 2023
POLAND - Wanda J. Migletz, 81, formerly of Canfield, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, May 7, 2023, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center.
Wanda was born July 16, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ceylon and Madge Sport Clark, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Wilson High School and...
Blanche Julia Kyanko
May 3, 2023
MCDONALD - Blanche Julia Kyanko, 94, passed away Wednesday morning, May 3, 2023, at her home following an extended illness.
Blanche was born October 24, 1928, in Methodist Ridge, Ohio, the fifth of eight children born to Julius and Stephanie Lahendro Sliwinski, and came to the Youngstown and McDonald area after her marriage.
She was...
James E. Van Gilder
Apr 28, 2023
MCDONALD - James E. Van Gilder, 74, passed away early Friday morning, April 28, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.
James was born September 17, 1948, in Warren, a son of the late Earle and Nora Hunt Van Gilder, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1967 graduate of...
Mary Ann Anderson
Apr 25, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Mary Ann Anderson, 87, passed away Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023, at Hospice House following a very brief illness with her family by her side.
Mary Ann was born September 25, 1935, in New Salem, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Wargo Novak.
She was a graduate of Redstone High...
John H. "Jack" Karstetter Iii
Apr 23, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - John H. "Jack" Karstetter III, 69, passed away Sunday morning, April 23, 2023, at his home after a brief, one month illness with his wife by his side.
John was born September 12, 1953, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John H. Karstetter Jr., and Gloria Brickell Karstetter, and came to Youngstown in...
Matthew D'Errico
Apr 20, 2023
GIRARD - Matthew "Matt" D'Errico, 39, Â passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his home.
Matthew who was affectionately known as "Matt" to family and friends, was born March 27, 1984, in Youngstown, a son of John D'Errico and Margaret Siciliano Barrios and was a lifelong Girard resident.
He loved watching professional football and was...
William W. Steele
Apr 20, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - William W. Steele, 75, passed away Thursday April 20, 2023, at his home.
William was born September 18, 1947, in Niles, a son of the late Wayne and Harriet Steele, and was a lifelong area resident.
Bill worked at General Motors Lordstown and retired after 30 years.
He was a member...
Gregorio F. Delvalle
Apr 16, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Gregorio F. DelValle, 93, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Beeghly Oaks following a courageous battle with dementia.
Gregorio was born July 4, 1930, in Puerto Rico, the son of the late Asinto and Juanita DelValle, and lived in the area most of his life, coming from Puerto Rico to Campbell in 1950.
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Thomas L. Trucksis
Apr 16, 2023
GIRARD - Thomas L. Trucksis, 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday morning, April 16, 2023, at his home.
Thomas was born September 12, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of the late Arthur  and Helen "Nell" Kane Trucksis and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1961 graduate of East High School and...
Albert A. "Al" Mihalik
Apr 14, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Albert A. "Al" Mihalik, 91, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, April 14, 2023, at Maplecrest Nursing Home after a long and fulfilling life.
Albert was born October 1, 1931, in Daisytown, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Valent and Anna Mihalik, and came to Youngstown in March of 1955.
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Robert F. Fagan
Apr 12, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Robert F. "Bob" Fagan, 85, passed away peacefully, Wednesday April 12, 2023, at Hospice House.
Robert was born June 21, 1937, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Francis B. and Ida M. Miller Fagan, and came to Austintown in 1966.
He was a graduate of Leetonia High School and proudly served...
