Obituaries

Apr 12, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Mary Barbara Pavlak, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023, at Continuing Healthcare in Niles.

Mary was born August 10, 1929, in Youngstown, the youngest daughter of Emiddiantonio "Tony" and Sandrina DiTata Scarano, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of South High School and in her younger...

Apr 11, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - James G. Childers, 77, passed away Tuesday April 11, 2023, at Hospice House.

James was born October 6, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late David J. and Betty Somers Childers, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Chaney High School and worked many jobs throughout his lifetime...

Apr 10, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Patricia A. Hrinko, 70, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, April 10, 2023, at Hospice House following a courageous four-year battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side.

Patricia was born May 17, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John Robert "Bob" and Ann Reagan LaCelle, and was a lifelong area resident....

Apr 9, 2023

AUSTINTOWN- Donna Lisa Ross, 61, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Easter Sunday, at her home, with her loving husband by her side.

Donna was born May 3, 1961, in Norwich, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Chuck and Patricia Lee Grover, and came to the Youngstown area as a child and lived most of her life...

Apr 5, 2023

GIRARD - Teresa A. Minton, 52, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 5, 2023, following a brief illness.

Teresa was born March 24, 1971, in Flushing, New York, a daughter of Paul and Patricia Gallagher Minton, and came to the Girard area in 2003.

She attended St. Rose Church.

Teresa enjoyed playing Bingo, listening...

Apr 4, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Geraldine F. Baker, 85, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 4, 2023, in the comfort of her home with her loved ones by her side.

Geraldine, who was affectionately known as Geri, was born February 12, 1938, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Walter and Victoria Suzelis Muzell.

Geri was raised in...

Apr 3, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Jean Dascenzo, 93, passed away on Monday morning, April 3, 2023 at Briarfield Place in Boardman.

Born on March 18, 1930 on Youngstown's East Side, Jean was the daughter of James and Carmel Pape Jordan. She graduated from East High School in 1948.

On November 11, 1950, Jean married Frank Dascenzo at Immaculate...

Mar 29, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Anna Vargo, 103, passed away Wednesday morning, March 29, 2023, at Austinwoods after a long and fulfilling life.

Anna was born January 16, 1920, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Olenick Novak, and was raised in Smokey Hollow and a lifelong area resident.

In her younger days, Anna worked...

Mar 28, 2023

CANFIELD - John S. Dobrindt, 83, formerly of Austintown, passed away Tuesday evening, March 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and friends.

John was born December 4, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late John S. Dobrindt Sr., and Edith McClay Dobrindt, and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended St. Brendan...

Mar 27, 2023

GIRARD - Ronald Joseph Mills, 68, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronald, who was affectionately  known as "Ron", was born August 16, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of Samuel and Agnes Forte Mills, and resided in Girard most of his life.

He was a 1972 graduate...

Mar 27, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN- Katherine "Kay" Borovitcky, 96, passed away Monday evening, March 27, 2023, at Hospice House.

Katherine was born September 23, 1926, in Vesta 6, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Kravetz Pruznik. She attended Centerville High School and graduated in 1945. She moved to the Youngstown area in the late 1940's where she met...

Mar 25, 2023

GIRARD -Violanda Helen Marguerite Rozzo Minniti, 98, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, March 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Helen was born November 14, 1924, in Girard, a daughter of the late John Andonio and Filomena C. Belardo Rozzo, and was a lifelong Girard resident.

She was a graduate of Girard High...

Mar 21, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Antonio Garcia Sr, 71 passed away peacefully, Tuesday March 21, 2023, Hospice House.

Antonio was born August 9, 1951 in the Dominican Republic, the son of the late Guillermo and Julia Nunez Garcia who immigrated to The Bronx, New York in 1961.

He was a 1969 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in...

Mar 21, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Richard C.W. Begley, 41, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Richard, who was affectionately known as "Rick" was born September 26, 1981, in Marshall, Michigan, a son of Dean and Bernice March Begley and came to Austintown in 1995.

He was a graduate of...

Mar 20, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Donald "Don" James Clark, 81, passed away peacefully at home, Monday March 20, 2023, with his family by his side.

Donald was born October 5, 1941, in Cleveland, the sixth of seven children born to the late John Clark and Catherine Martin Clark.

He was a graduate of East High School in Cleveland...

Mar 20, 2023

NORTH CANTON - Caroline M. Walker, 85, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully, into the waiting arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, early Monday morning, March 20, 2023, at her home.

Caroline was born January 25, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Christian and Agnes Schaeffer Snyder, and lived in the area for most of...

Mar 17, 2023

MCDONALD - Louise M. Capaldi, 91, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, March 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Louise, who was affectionately known as "Lou" or "Weezy", was born September 10, 1931, in Girard, a daughter of the late Dominic and Filecetta Volpe DiTunno, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1949...

Mar 16, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Paul Dennis Deak 82, passed away Thursday March 16, 2023, at his home of natural causes.

Paul, who was affectionately known as "Denny",  was born May 22, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late Paul and Virginia Naughton Deak, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1958 graduate of Ursuline...

Mar 16, 2023

CAMPBELL - Emmanuel John Antonas, 82, passed away Thursday evening, March 16, 2023, at Windsor House Canfield following a lengthy illness.

Emmanuel was born May 29, 1940, in Kalymnos, Greece, a son of the late John and Ypapanti Mastrovasilis Antonas, and came to America and the Youngstown area in 1963.

Emmanuel served as a sergeant...

Mar 15, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Sifredo Cardona, 73, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home.

Sifredo was born October 23, 1949, in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Luis and Ana Celia Lebron Cardona, and came to the United States and the Youngstown area as a child.

Mr. Cardona worked at Niles Iron...