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John M. Span, Sr.

John M. Span, Sr.

Jan 24, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - John M. Span, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023, at his home.

John was born September 4, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late John H. and Mabel Span. John Lived in Las Vegas for a short time but spent most of his life in the Youngstown area.

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Janet Casey Kissack

Janet Casey Kissack

Jan 24, 2023

GIRARD - Janet Casey Kissack, 57, passed away Monday evening, January 24, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her family.

Janet was born March 23, 1965, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Norma Bailey Wagner, and was a lifelong area resident.

Janet enjoyed listening to music and spending time outdoors....

Gregory Scudday Roussel

Gregory Scudday Roussel

Jan 19, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Gregory Scudday Roussel, 77, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, January 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Gregory was born August 5, 1945, in Joplin, Missouri, a son of the late Michael and Anna Petrisko Nikolich, and came to the Youngstown area in 1972.

He was a graduate of West Mifflin North High...

John Panko, Iii

John Panko, Iii

Jan 17, 2023

PALATINE, ILL - John Panko, III, 61, passed away into eternity on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

John was born November 11, 1961, in Fayetteville, NC, a son of John Panko Jr., and Joann Miladore Panko. Although John was born in Fayetteville, NC, he spent most of his life in Palatine, IL moving there when he was 10...

Roslyn F. Fabian

Roslyn F. Fabian

Jan 16, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Roslyn F. Fabian, 67, passed away Monday afternoon, January 16, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with her family by her side.

Roslyn was born July 14, 1955, in Boardman, the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Epiley Ricciardi and lived in the area most of her life, after spending several years living in...

Thelma J. Chizmar

Thelma J. Chizmar

Jan 16, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Thelma J. Chizmar, 90, a lifelong resident of the city's west side, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, January 16, 2023 at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.

Thelma was born June 23, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Sherman and Genevieve Martin Morlan.

She was a 1950 graduate of Chaney...

Dale Patrick Peck, Sr.,

Dale Patrick Peck, Sr.,

Jan 15, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Dale Patrick Peck, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, January 15, 2023, at Hospice House.

Dale, who was affectionately known as Pops, was born  August 6, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late John Peck and Elizabeth Huff.

Dale spent his early years in the Marine Corps and his later years...

Thomas James Olesky

Thomas James Olesky

Jan 13, 2023

GIRARD - Thomas James Olesky, 22, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home, after a senseless accident.

Thomas was born April 1, 2000, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas Olesky Jr., and Stacy Crucian Olesky, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 2018 graduate of Girard High School.

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Joseph H. Tarantino, Jr.

Joseph H. Tarantino, Jr.

Jan 13, 2023

AUSTINTOWN- Joseph H. "Joe" Tarantino, Jr., 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Omni Manor Health Care Center.  Joe died from complications of many diseases he battled for more than ten years including cancer, kidney disease, leukemia, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, among others. Throughout all of these trials, Joe never complained and his faith remained strong....

David A. Dubos

David A. Dubos

Jan 12, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - David A. Dubos, 69, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, Thursday afternoon, January 12, 2023, at his home.

David was born May 8, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert and Louise Bezzarro Dubos, and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended Sts. Cyril and Methodius grade school and was a...

Saverio “Sam” Matteo Martuccio

Saverio “Sam” Matteo Martuccio

Jan 12, 2023

GIRARD - Saverio "Sam" Matteo Martuccio, 76, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Saverio, who was affectionately known as Sam, was born September 20, 1946, in Decorata, Provincia Di Benevento, Italy, a son of the late Giovanni and Antonietta Mastroianni Martuccio. On August 22, 1957, at the age of 11, he...

Roberta Lynn Canyo

Roberta Lynn Canyo

Jan 11, 2023

NILES – Roberta Lynn Canyo, 71, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, January 11, 2023, at The Suites at Continuing Health Care in Niles

Roberta was born March 10, 1951, a daughter of the late Frank and Pauline Stahara Canyo and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian...

Audrey Hallochak

Audrey Hallochak

Jan 7, 2023

GRASS VALLEY, CA - Audrey Hallochak, 65, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, due to complications from her third bout with cancer.

Audrey was born March 19, 1957, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Louise Bayer Hallochak, and was raised in Youngstown and Poland.

She was a 1975...

Timothy A. Mazzella

Timothy A. Mazzella

Jan 5, 2023

GIRARD - Timothy Allen Mazzella, 73, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Timothy was born November 27, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late Marty Mazzella and Dorabelle DellaPenna Mazzella, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1967 graduate of Girard High School and owned and...

Glenda J. Phipps

Glenda J. Phipps

Jan 3, 2023

CANFIELD – Glenda J. Phipps, 78, passed away, Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a brief illness.

Glenda who was affectionately known as "Jade", was born October 6, 1944, in Erie, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Melford and Pauline Rudler, and came to the Youngstown area in the 1960's.

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Gladys Darby

Gladys Darby

Jan 3, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Gladys Darby, 82, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2023, at Omni Manor with her family by her side.

Gladys was born June 5, 1940, in Poland, a daughter of the late Thomas Mounts and Ada Wolford Mounts and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked at the 7 Mile Inn for 17...

Wilma Hripko

Wilma Hripko

Dec 31, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Wilma Hripko, 95, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, December 31, 2022, at Assumption Village following a brief illness.

Wilma was born November 12, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Susan Struhala Voitus, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1946 graduate of...

Virginia Jorgenson

Virginia Jorgenson

Dec 29, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Virginia Bennett Jorgenson, 100, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, December 29, 2022, at Austintown Health Care Center.

Virginia was born October 5, 1922, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Alexander and Dixie Ballard Ingram and came to the Youngstown area in 1950.

She dedicated her adult...

Nikki Rogozan-Moyer

Nikki Rogozan-Moyer

Dec 27, 2022

NILES - Nikki L. Rogozan-Moyer, 74, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 27, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Nikki was born June 14, 1948, in Venice, Florida, a daughter of the late Nick Rogozan, and lived most of her life in the area.

She was a 1966 graduate of...

Jose E. Cortes

Jose E. Cortes

Dec 27, 2022

BOARDMAN - Jose E. Cortes, 93, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, December 27, 2022, at Hampton Woods of Poland.

Jose was born August 22, 1929, in Puerto Rico, a son of the late Ignacio and Maria Cortes Estremera, and came to the United States and the Youngstown area in the early 1950's.

He worked at...

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