Obituaries

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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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...