Obituaries

Jul 8, 2023

MCDONALD - Bruno E. Mikos, 76, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, July 8, 2023, at his home.

Bruno was born October 5, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, a son of the late Bruno and Mary Radon Mikos and came to McDonald in 1969.

He was a 1964 graduate of Eisenhower High School in Chicago and proudly...

Jul 8, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Jeanette Una Szalma, 86, formerly of Diana Drive in Poland, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, July 8, 2023, at Omni Manor Nursing Home after a long and fulfilling life.

Jeanette was born April 13, 1937, in Daytona, Florida, the daughter of the late Everett Miller Bell and Zada P. Adams Bell and came to the...

Jul 8, 2023

CANFIELD - Ann M. Zarr, 80, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at her home, with her family by her side,  following a long time struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Ann was born May 18, 1943, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Rosan Madura, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was...

Jul 7, 2023

AUSTINTOWN Rosalind C. Marshall, 79, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 7, 2023, at Austinwoods.

Rosalind, who was affectionately known as "Roz" was born December 31, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Clarence and Martha Hulick Neff, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of...

Jul 5, 2023

NORTH JACKSON - Kim D. Baumgartner, 64, passed away tragically, Wednesday morning, July 5, 2023, in a fire at her home.

Kim was born September 26, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph A. and Beverly Lundy Weiser, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1976 graduate of Chaney High School and then attended Choffin...

Jul 5, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Jeraldine Parker Lesko, 59, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, July 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side.

Jeraldine, who was affectionately known as Jerrie, was born March 30, 1964, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Donna Jean Hunt Parker and was raised in the Brownlee Woods...

Jul 3, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Denise M. Corradetti, 70, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at Hospice House following an extended illness.

Denise was born August 8, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joe and Carmel Armeni Corradetti and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1970 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked...

Jul 3, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN -Ann Marie Kalenits, 94, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 3, 2023, at Heritage Manor following a long and fulfilling life.

Ann, who was affectionately known as Annie, was born January 7, 1929, in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Reveland Heater. The Heaters soon moved to the west side of Youngstown, where...

Jul 1, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Richard E. Boughner, 82, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023, surrounded by his family following a very brief illness.

Richard was born November 18, 1940 in Youngstown, a son of the late Jesse and Ann Galkus Boughner, and was a lifelong area resident.

He...

Jun 29, 2023

MCDONALD - Kenneth J. Griffiths, 75, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 29, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Kenneth was born December 3, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Oron O. and Rose Marie Cervone Griffiths, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1966 graduate of McDonald...

Jun 26, 2023

HUBBARD - Eric "Goofy" Gill, 36, passed away tragically, Monday evening, June 26, 2023, of injuries from a motorcycle accident.

Eric, who was affectionately known as "Goofy", was born January 7, 1987, in New Castle, Pennsylvania and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 2006 graduate of Brookfield High School and worked as a...

Jun 24, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert P. "Bob" Koch, 77, passed away Saturday evening, June 24, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.

Robert was born May 13, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Paul and Rose Marie Stefan Koch, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1964 graduate...

Jun 24, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - William R. "Bill" Grove, 79, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday morning, June 24, 2023, at Canfield Place.

William was born October 7, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thelma Grove and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1962 graduate of The Rayen School and worked at...

Jun 23, 2023

GIRARD - Hilda M. Dobson, 88, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, June 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Hilda was born July 28, 1934, in Poland, a daughter of the late Eli and Julia Pope Day, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School and...

Jun 22, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Thomas F. "Tommy" Leash, 55, passed away Thursday morning, June 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Thomas was born May 12, 1968, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Grace Braund Leash, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1986 graduate of Chaney High...

Jun 15, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph John Perehinez, 65, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, June 15, 2023, at his home following a one year illness.

Joseph was born May 29, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Josef and Rose Korol Perehinez, and was a lifelong area resident.

Joe was a 1977 graduate of Chaney High School...

Jun 12, 2023

CANFIELD - James Thomas "Jim" Davies, 95, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 12, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

James was born April 12, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late Sidney and Gwendolyn Mae Vaughan Davies, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1946 graduate of...

Jun 11, 2023

POLAND - Donald Edwin Hoelzel, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

Donald was born  April 25, 1933, in Bucyrus, Ohio, a son of the late Edwin and Bernice Oberlander Hoelzel, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

He was a 1951 graduate...

Jun 7, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Richard Jerome "Jerry" Hames Sr., 86, of the city's west side, passed away Wednesday evening, June 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Richard, who was affectionately known as Jerry or Big Rich, was born on Easter morning, April 24, 1938, in Uniontown, PA., a son of the late George and Margaret Hyjuric Hames and...

Jun 5, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Michael P. Elko Jr., 76, passed away Monday evening, June 5, 2023, after a short struggle with spinal cancer.

Michael was born May 2, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Helen Szmara Elko, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1965 graduate of Ursuline High School and...