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Mary Catherine Marsh

Mary Catherine Marsh

Feb 22, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Mary Catherine Marsh, 79, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 22, 2023, at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Mary Catherine was born September 30, 1943, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert and Anne Fedorke Mullin, and came to the area in 1966.

She was a graduate of Homestead High...

Betty Anne Matuscak

Betty Anne Matuscak

Feb 20, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Betty Anne Matuscak, 93, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, February 20, 2023, in the comfort of her home.

Betty was born December 15, 1929, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Androsko Cummerick, and was raised in Farrell.

She was a 1947 graduate of Sharon High School and subsequently...

Donald J. Kovacs

Donald J. Kovacs

Feb 19, 2023

GIRARD - Donald J. Kovacs, 76, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, February 19, 2023, in the comfort of his home.

Donald was born November 18, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Frances Nurkiewicz Kovacs, and was raised in Austintown and moved to Girard in 1977.

He was a graduate of Austintown...

Nicole Celeste Harley-Braun

Nicole Celeste Harley-Braun

Feb 19, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Nicole Celeste Harley-Braun, 48, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Nicole was born June 4, 1974, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael Harley and Judith Perla Harley, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1993 graduate of Chaney High School and worked at...

Carolyn Mary Posterli

Carolyn Mary Posterli

Feb 19, 2023

LONG BEACH, NY - Carolyn Mary Posterli, 88, formerly of Liberty Township, died Sunday morning, February 19, 2023, following a brief illness.

Carolyn was born July 6, 1934, in Hubbard, a daughter of the late John Vukovich and Mary Kovachik Vukovich and lived in Hubbard and Liberty Township for most of her life.

She was...

Mary Jane "M.J." Lesnak

Mary Jane "M.J." Lesnak

Feb 13, 2023

NEW MIDDLETOWN- Mary Jane Lesnak, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023, with her children by her side.

Mary Jane, who was affectionately known as "M.J." to many, was born August 30,1934, in Jacobsburg, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Mary Tranovich Hudak, and was raised in Youngstown. M.J. spent many summers on...

Joyce Arlene Holmes

Joyce Arlene Holmes

Feb 13, 2023

MINERAL RIDGE- Joyce Arlene Holmes, 76, passed away unexpectedly, Monday evening, February 13, 2023, at her home.

Joyce, who was known to many as Arlene, was born February 4, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late David and Lois Colkitt Barnett, and was a lifelong area resident.  She was a 1965 graduate of Girard High School....

Joyce M. Skodacek

Joyce M. Skodacek

Feb 13, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Joyce M. Skodacek, 66, passed away Monday morning, February 13, 2023, at Hospice House after suffering a cardiac arrest on Wednesday, February 1.

Joyce was born August 15, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert Miller and Twila Shuster Miller and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1974 graduate...

Thomas John "Tj" Bukovi

Thomas John "Tj" Bukovi

Feb 9, 2023

CASCADE LOCKS, OREGON - Thomas John "TJ" Bukovi, 52, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his home.

Thomas was born November 16, 1970, in Youngstown, a son of Louis and Donna Lukanec Bukovi and left Youngstown in the late 90's moving first to Wisconsin and then to Oregon.

TJ enjoyed listening...

Margaret M. Moraghan

Margaret M. Moraghan

Feb 8, 2023

Margaret M. Moraghan, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023, at Omni Manor.

Margaret, who was affectionately known as "Peggye" was born August 21, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stanley A. Novack and Mary M. David Novack and lived in the area most of her life. Peggye also lived in Columbus since 2000,...

Frances M. Airato

Frances M. Airato

Feb 8, 2023

GIRARD - Frances M. Airato, 90, passed away Wednesday evening, February 8, 2023, at Hospice House following a brief illness. Frances was born July 28, 1932, in Girard, a daughter of the late Carmelo Gugliotta and Giovannina Marisca Gugliotta and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1950 graduate of Girard High School and in her younger days,...

Mary J. Purdy

Mary J. Purdy

Feb 6, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Mary J. Purdy, 83, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Monday, February 6, 2023, at her home.

Mary was born August 21, 1939, in Syracuse, NY., a daughter of the late Angelo and Rose D'Agostino Oliver, and came to the Youngstown area in 1952.

She was a graduate of Chaney...

Joseph "Jim" James D'Errico

Joseph "Jim" James D'Errico

Feb 4, 2023

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Joseph "Jim" D'Errico, 40, passed away early Saturday, February 4, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Joseph, who was often known as "Jim", "Jimmy" or "Jimbo" by family and friends, was a lifelong Youngstown resident and a 2000 graduate of  Liberty High School. He was a sports enthusiast, with a strong passion for the Cleveland...

Barbara J. Walter

Barbara J. Walter

Feb 2, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Barbara J. Walter, 61, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, February 2, 2023, at her home.

Barbara was born September 1, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Parou Hrun, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1979 graduate of Chaney High School.

Barbara was a...

Mary Oleksa

Mary Oleksa

Feb 1, 2023

GIRARD - Mary L. Oleksa, 98, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, February 1, 2023, at the Inn at Poland Way after a long and fulfilling life.

Mary was born September 4, 1924, in Weathersfield, a daughter of the late Pal and Lyubo Markovich Pavesich. Mary grew up in both Poland and McDonald, and moved to Girard after...

Anthony Ditunno

Anthony Ditunno

Feb 1, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Anthony DiTunno, 89, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Briarfield Manor, following a brief illness.

Anthony, who was affectionately known as "Slash" or "Tony", was born December 24, 1933, in Girard, a son of the late Dominic and Felicetta Volpe DiTunno, and lived in the area most of his life....

Constance K. Zebosky

Constance K. Zebosky

Feb 1, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Constance K. Zebosky, 76, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Constance, who was affectionately known as Connie, was born December 24, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Katherine Farina Hedrich, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and in her...

William Wray Conn

William Wray Conn

Jan 30, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - William Wray Conn, 72, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home.

William was born May 15, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Julia St. John Conn and lived in the area most of his life.

He was a 1968 graduate of East High School and worked at...

Debora J. Jenoff

Debora J. Jenoff

Jan 27, 2023

PAINSEVILLE - Debora Jean Jenoff, 65, formerly of Austintown, peacefully entered eternal life Friday afternoon, January 27, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Debora was born January 24, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Jean Galluppi Yash, and lived in the area most of her life, moving to Painesville three years ago.

...

Martha Guzaliak

Martha Guzaliak

Jan 24, 2023

NORTH JACKSON - Martha Guzaliak, 98, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Antonine Village where she made her home, following a long and fulfilling life.

Martha was born November 22, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis Guzaliak and Katherine Kinnick Guzaliak, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a...

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