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Christopher P. Aczel

Christopher P. Aczel

Mar 14, 2023

CANFIELD - Christopher P. "Chris" Aczel, 51, passed away Tuesday morning, March 14, 2023, at Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.

Christopher was born December 11, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Catherine Bacho Aczel, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Boardman High School and was...

Diana M. Sarnosky

Diana M. Sarnosky

Mar 13, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Diana M. Sarnosky, 78, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, March 13, 2023, at Omni Manor.

Diana was born October 12, 1944, in Warren, a daughter of the late Frank Joseph Fiest and Erma Nolan Fiest, and lived in Warren most of her life.

Diana was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School...

Margaret Jane Roberts Yarb

Margaret Jane Roberts Yarb

Mar 13, 2023

NORTH LIMA - Margaret Jane Yarb, 90, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at UPMC Pittsburgh after a brief illness.

Margaret was born May 16,1932, in Youngstown, to William and Kathryn Vrabel Roberts. She grew up on the westside of Youngstown, graduating from Chaney High School in 1950.

As a young woman, Margaret was employed...

Frank G. Vari

Frank G. Vari

Mar 12, 2023

RAVENNA - Frank G. Vari, 82, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron following a brief illness.

Frank was born May 4, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late Nick and Pauline Rair Vari.

He was a 1958 graduate of East High School and attended Hiram College where...

Martha A. Billec

Martha A. Billec

Mar 12, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Martha A. Billec, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 12, 2023, at the Inn at Christine Valley surrounded by her family.

Martha was born May 2, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Ann Podresky Matuscak, and lived in Youngstown and Austintown her entire life.

She was a 1957...

Sister Mary Ann Coz

Sister Mary Ann Coz

Mar 10, 2023

CANFIELD – Sister Mary Ann Coz, 102, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Ursuline Motherhouse.

Mary Ann was born September 12, 1920, in Herminie, PA, a daughter of Frank and Frances O'Korn Coz, and moved to northeast Ohio as a child.

Mary Ann was a 1938 graduate of Paris Township High School and continued...

Michael T. Hyland

Michael T. Hyland

Mar 10, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Michael T. "Mike" Hyland, 70, passed away Friday evening, March 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Michael was born August 14, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Edward and Mary C. George Hyland, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of East High...

Maria Matlak

Maria Matlak

Mar 6, 2023

GREENVILLE, SC - Maria Matlak, 74, formerly of Struthers, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Palmetto Patriots Home for Veterans in Gaffney, South Carolina, where she was a resident since November 2022.

Maria was born March 1, 1949, a daughter of Leon and Irene Matlak. She was a 1967 graduate of Struthers High School and earned...

Mary M. Lemmo

Mary M. Lemmo

Mar 4, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary M. Lemmo, 95, passed away Saturday evening, March 4, 2023, at Heritage Manor after a long and fulfilling life.

Mary was born January 13, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Angelo and Pasqualina Tavarozzo Lemmo, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1947 graduate of East High School...

Denise Marie Canton

Denise Marie Canton

Mar 2, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Denise Marie Canton, 63, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at her home.

Denise was born September 2, 1959, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Raymond and JoAnn Morse Canton, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1978 graduate of Canfield High School and was also a graduate of Choffin...

Stephen A. Varmega

Stephen A. Varmega

Mar 2, 2023

WARREN - Stephen A. Varmega, 92, formerly of Julian Street in Youngstown, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Champion Estates Assisted Living following a brief illness.

Stephen was born July 21, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Mary Shirilla Varmega, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1949...

Sue Ellen Gurd

Sue Ellen Gurd

Mar 1, 2023

GIRARD - Sue Ellen Gurd, 76, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Sue was born December 25, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Leonard and Phoebe Savage Schober, and lived in the area for most of her life.

Sue was a graduate of...

William F. Gaunitz Iv

William F. Gaunitz Iv

Feb 28, 2023

CANFIELD - William F. Gaunitz IV, 79, passed away Tuesday morning, February 28, 2023, at Aventura at Assumption Village following a brief illness.

William was born December 18, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late William F. Gaunitz III and Faye Titus Gaunitz, and spent most of his life in Michigan, Florida, and Phoenix,...

William H. Clark

William H. Clark

Feb 28, 2023

POLAND - William H. Clark, 93, formerly of Walden Court in Youngstown, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, February 28, 2023, at his home, following a long courageous battle with COPD.

William was born April 25, 1929, in Summerhill, Pennsylvania, a son of the late William Clark and Agnes Brummert Clark, and came to the Youngstown area, specifically...

Shirley A. Stanec

Shirley A. Stanec

Feb 28, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Shirley A. Stanec, 73, passed away Tuesday evening, February 28, 2023, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Shirley was born April 13, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Steve and Philomena Massaro Stanec, and was a lifelong area resident.

She...

Sue Yourst Frank

Sue Yourst Frank

Feb 27, 2023

STRUTHERS - Sue Yourst Frank, 96, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, February 27, 2023, at the Inn at Glenellen with her family by her side.

Sue was born November 27, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Elias Marunczak and Mary Bodnar Marunczak, and she and her husband, Nick raised their family in Struthers.

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Mary K. George

Mary K. George

Feb 26, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary K. George, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Windsor House in Canfield.

Mary was born July 5, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Drabik Tomaskovic, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mary was a dedicated wife and homemaker who enjoyed playing golf and bowling...

Mary J. Kraiosky

Mary J. Kraiosky

Feb 26, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Mary J. Kraiosky, 61, formerly of Millet Avenue in Youngstown,  passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness.

Mary was born December 4, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Florence Shopinsky Kraiosky, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1980...

Mark A. Zatvarnicky

Mark A. Zatvarnicky

Feb 25, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Mark A. Zatvarnicky, 58, passed away Friday, February 25, 2023.

Mark was born April 10, 1964, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Helen Marks Zatvarnicky, and was raised in Austintown. Mark lived in Florida for 35 years and returned to Austintown a few years ago.

He was a 1984 graduate...

Kenneth M. Scoville

Kenneth M. Scoville

Feb 25, 2023

GIRARD - Kenneth Myrell Scoville, 77, went to be with the Lord Saturday morning, February 25, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren following a heroic battle with adenocarcinoma esophageal cancer.

Kenneth, who was affectionately known as Kenny or Pops, was born August 8, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late Kenneth J. Scoville and Josephine...

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