Joseph Robert "Bob" Orofino
Jun 3, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph Robert "Bob" Orofino, 83, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday morning, June 3, 2023, at Hospice House following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Joseph, who was affectionately known as Bob, was born May 11, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Ella Massaro Orofino and was a lifelong...
John Albert "Jj" Johnson
Jun 2, 2023
With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the death of John Albert "JJ" Johnson, 51, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend who passed away unexpectedly June 2, 2023, in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
John was born August 1, 1971, in Youngstown, the son of Gerald and Jacqueline Backur Johnson. He grew up in Boardman and...
Alice Marie Rair
May 28, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Alice Marie Rair, 75, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 28, 2023, at Omni Manor following a lengthy struggle with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Born May 26, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Emil and Avalon (Lindsay) Drabison, Alice, lovingly known to her children and many others as "Honey", was a lifelong area resident.
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Mary Lou Luzar
May 26, 2023
With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the death of Mary Lou Luzar, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away peacefully, Friday evening, May 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Mary Lou was born June 7, 1937, in Niles, a daughter of the late Steve and Helen Krajnak Slavkosky, and was a...
Sidna Lynn Mashiska
May 25, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Sidna Lynn Mashiska, 75, passed away Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Sidna was born December 17, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Vekasy Holtzman, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1965 graduate of Chaney High School and worked for Youngstown...
Debra L. "Debbie" Kascak
May 24, 2023
MINERAL RIDGE - Debra L. "Debbie" Kascak, 67, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, May 24, 2023, at her home.
Debra was born April 5, 1956, in Warren, a daughter of the late Harry Leroy Bixler and Audrey E. Retzlaff Bixler, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1974 graduate of Austintown Fitch High...
Michael P. Homsey
May 22, 2023
CANFIELD - Michael P."Mike" Homsey, 70, passed away with family by his side Monday, May 22, 2023. As faith helps guide us through each day, fond memories and stories of those we have loved and lost sustain us.
Michael was born November 10, 1952, Â in Stamford, CT, a son of the late Michael P. Homsey Jr., and...
Thomas L. Wynyard
May 21, 2023
MCDONALD - Thomas L. "Tom" Wynyard, 78, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home following a brief illness.
Thomas was born March 4, 1945, in Pennsylvania, a son of the late Gordon and Hazel Wynyard, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1963 graduate of Girard High School and proudly...
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...
