Obituaries

Mar 21, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Antonio Garcia Sr, 71 passed away peacefully, Tuesday March 21, 2023, Hospice House.

Antonio was born August 9, 1951 in the Dominican Republic, the son of the late Guillermo and Julia Nunez Garcia who immigrated to The Bronx, New York in 1961.

He was a 1969 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in...

Mar 21, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Richard C.W. Begley, 41, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Richard, who was affectionately known as "Rick" was born September 26, 1981, in Marshall, Michigan, a son of Dean and Bernice March Begley and came to Austintown in 1995.

He was a graduate of...

Mar 20, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Donald "Don" James Clark, 81, passed away peacefully at home, Monday March 20, 2023, with his family by his side.

Donald was born October 5, 1941, in Cleveland, the sixth of seven children born to the late John Clark and Catherine Martin Clark.

He was a graduate of East High School in Cleveland...

Mar 20, 2023

NORTH CANTON - Caroline M. Walker, 85, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully, into the waiting arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, early Monday morning, March 20, 2023, at her home.

Caroline was born January 25, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Christian and Agnes Schaeffer Snyder, and lived in the area for most of...

Mar 17, 2023

MCDONALD - Louise M. Capaldi, 91, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, March 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Louise, who was affectionately known as "Lou" or "Weezy", was born September 10, 1931, in Girard, a daughter of the late Dominic and Filecetta Volpe DiTunno, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1949...

Mar 16, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Paul Dennis Deak 82, passed away Thursday March 16, 2023, at his home of natural causes.

Paul, who was affectionately known as "Denny",  was born May 22, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late Paul and Virginia Naughton Deak, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1958 graduate of Ursuline...

Mar 16, 2023

CAMPBELL - Emmanuel John Antonas, 82, passed away Thursday evening, March 16, 2023, at Windsor House Canfield following a lengthy illness.

Emmanuel was born May 29, 1940, in Kalymnos, Greece, a son of the late John and Ypapanti Mastrovasilis Antonas, and came to America and the Youngstown area in 1963.

Emmanuel served as a sergeant...

Mar 15, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Sifredo Cardona, 73, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home.

Sifredo was born October 23, 1949, in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Luis and Ana Celia Lebron Cardona, and came to the United States and the Youngstown area as a child.

Mr. Cardona worked at Niles Iron...

Mar 14, 2023

CANFIELD - Christopher P. "Chris" Aczel, 51, passed away Tuesday morning, March 14, 2023, at Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.

Christopher was born December 11, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Catherine Bacho Aczel, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Boardman High School and was...

Mar 13, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Diana M. Sarnosky, 78, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, March 13, 2023, at Omni Manor.

Diana was born October 12, 1944, in Warren, a daughter of the late Frank Joseph Fiest and Erma Nolan Fiest, and lived in Warren most of her life.

Diana was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School...

Mar 13, 2023

NORTH LIMA - Margaret Jane Yarb, 90, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at UPMC Pittsburgh after a brief illness.

Margaret was born May 16,1932, in Youngstown, to William and Kathryn Vrabel Roberts. She grew up on the westside of Youngstown, graduating from Chaney High School in 1950.

As a young woman, Margaret was employed...

Mar 12, 2023

RAVENNA - Frank G. Vari, 82, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron following a brief illness.

Frank was born May 4, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late Nick and Pauline Rair Vari.

He was a 1958 graduate of East High School and attended Hiram College where...

Mar 12, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Martha A. Billec, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 12, 2023, at the Inn at Christine Valley surrounded by her family.

Martha was born May 2, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Ann Podresky Matuscak, and lived in Youngstown and Austintown her entire life.

She was a 1957...

Mar 10, 2023

CANFIELD – Sister Mary Ann Coz, 102, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Ursuline Motherhouse.

Mary Ann was born September 12, 1920, in Herminie, PA, a daughter of Frank and Frances O'Korn Coz, and moved to northeast Ohio as a child.

Mary Ann was a 1938 graduate of Paris Township High School and continued...

Mar 10, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Michael T. "Mike" Hyland, 70, passed away Friday evening, March 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Michael was born August 14, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Edward and Mary C. George Hyland, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of East High...

Mar 6, 2023

GREENVILLE, SC - Maria Matlak, 74, formerly of Struthers, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Palmetto Patriots Home for Veterans in Gaffney, South Carolina, where she was a resident since November 2022.

Maria was born March 1, 1949, a daughter of Leon and Irene Matlak. She was a 1967 graduate of Struthers High School and earned...

Mar 4, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary M. Lemmo, 95, passed away Saturday evening, March 4, 2023, at Heritage Manor after a long and fulfilling life.

Mary was born January 13, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Angelo and Pasqualina Tavarozzo Lemmo, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1947 graduate of East High School...

Mar 2, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Denise Marie Canton, 63, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at her home.

Denise was born September 2, 1959, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Raymond and JoAnn Morse Canton, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1978 graduate of Canfield High School and was also a graduate of Choffin...

Mar 2, 2023

WARREN - Stephen A. Varmega, 92, formerly of Julian Street in Youngstown, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Champion Estates Assisted Living following a brief illness.

Stephen was born July 21, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Mary Shirilla Varmega, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1949...

Mar 1, 2023

GIRARD - Sue Ellen Gurd, 76, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Sue was born December 25, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Leonard and Phoebe Savage Schober, and lived in the area for most of her life.

Sue was a graduate of...