Obituaries

Jul 17, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Judith L. McIntyre, 82, passed away Monday morning, July 17, 2023, at Austinwoods following a lengthy illness.

Judith was born February 21, 1941, in Sistersville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late George and Bernadine Berkhimer McGrath, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

She was a 1959 graduate of East...

Jul 16, 2023

POLAND - Edward J. "Edo" Pacic, 91, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2023, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Edward, who was affectionately known as "Edo," was born July 25, 1931, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anton and Mary Becki Pacic, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Jul 15, 2023

MCDONALD - Lucille Marilyn Luknis, 91, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Continuing Health Care at the Ridge after a long and fulfilling life.

Lucille was born May 27, 1932, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Lonny Maxwell and Eva Walters Maxwell.

She was a 1950 graduate of Whitehall High School...

Jul 15, 2023

MINERAL RIDGE – Ann Banyots Vanyo, 92, passed away Saturday morning, July 15, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after a long and fulfilling life.

Ann was born September 4, 1930, in Newton Falls, a daughter of the late Matt and Anna Meleski, was a lifelong area resident and lived most of her life on the city's...

Jul 14, 2023

AUSTINTOWN – Richard C. Kovach, 83, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, July 14, 2023, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.

Richard was born July 20, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Mildred Kovach Kovach, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1957 graduate of Chaney High School and proudly served...

Jul 11, 2023

GIRARD - Richard J. Watts, 76, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

Richard was born March 8, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Luke and Antoinette Christopher Watts and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1965 graduate of Girard High...

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...