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Dolores F. Swierz

Dolores F. Swierz

Nov 30, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Dolores F. Swierz, 94, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, November 30, 2022, at her home.

Dolores was born July 9, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Frank A. Lewis and Elsie M. Gilbert Lewis, and came to the Youngstown area in 1975 from Parma.

She was a graduate of Redford...

Joyce E. Griffith

Joyce E. Griffith

Nov 29, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Joyce E. Griffith, 85, formerly of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022, at Briarfield Manor.

Joyce was born April 9, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph Allison and Marian Arkwright Allison and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1955...

John D. Thompson, Jr.

John D. Thompson, Jr.

Nov 29, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - John D. Thompson, Jr., 80, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 29, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

John was born May 17, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late John Thompson, Sr., and Adelaide Pennell Thompson and lived in the area most of his life.

He was a 1960 graduate of Struthers...

John L. Creatura

John L. Creatura

Nov 26, 2022

GIRARD - John Lawrence Creatura, 83, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, Saturday, November 26, 2022.

John, who was affectionately known as "Big John" or "Cuz", was born May 19, 1939, in Hillsville, Pennsylvania, the oldest of three children born to the late Armellio "Army" Creatura and Francis Macchio Creatura.

As a child, John and...

Mark F. Griffin

Mark F. Griffin

Nov 25, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN- Mark F. Griffin, 70, passed away Friday afternoon, November 25, 2022, at his home from complications related to diabetes.

Mark was born March 5, 1952, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Paul Francis Griffin and Alice Jane McDougal Griffin.  He was raised in Sharpsville, Pa., and was a 1970 graduate of Sharpsville High School....

Joann Nagy

Joann Nagy

Nov 23, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - JoAnn Nagy, 89, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, November 23, 2022, at her home.

JoAnn was born July 14, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen Mitchoff and Geraldine Duke Mitchoff, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School and worked in the collections department...

Cynthia L. "Cindy" Papp

Cynthia L. "Cindy" Papp

Nov 22, 2022

BOARDMAN- Cynthia L. Papp, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning,  November 22, 2022, at Greenbriar Health Care Center after a lengthy illness.

Cynthia, who was affectionately known as Cindy, was born August 20, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alex Papp, Jr. and Adeline D'Amico Papp.

She was a graduate of Struthers...

Casey Jones

Casey Jones

Nov 21, 2022

MINERAL RIDGE - Casey Jones, 68, passed away Monday evening, November 21, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Casey was born March 26, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jim Jones and Mary Stopyra Jones, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of New Wilmington High School and worked as...

Edward D. Sharlow, Jr.

Edward D. Sharlow, Jr.

Nov 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Edward D. Sharlow, Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Austinwoods Care Center.

Edward was born January 21, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late Edward D. Sharlow and Frieda Ludke Sharlow, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a member of the Saxon Club.

Ed enjoyed...

Judith Ann Herbert

Judith Ann Herbert

Nov 20, 2022

LAKE MILTON- Judith Ann Herbert, 81, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 20, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Judith was born June 24, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Stella Radkoski Mang, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1959 graduate of East High School and devoted her adult...

Catherine A. Mccammon

Catherine A. Mccammon

Nov 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN- Catherine Agnes McCammon, 90, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 20, 2022, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Catherine was born March 17, 1932, St. Patrick's Day, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Prendergast O'Hara, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was...

Shirley A. Mowchan

Shirley A. Mowchan

Nov 16, 2022

NORTH LIMA - Shirley A. Mowchan, 85, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 16, 2022, at her home.

Shirley was born January 23, 1937, in Ramey, Pennsylvania, the youngest of ten children born to Herman Miller and Maude Martin Miller.

She came to the Youngstown area in the early 1960's and dedicated her life to raising...

Sandra A. Wilson

Sandra A. Wilson

Nov 15, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Sandra A. Wilson, 70, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, November 15, 2022, at her home.

Sandra was born April 26, 1952, in Maryland, a daughter of the late Dale McGinnis and Louise Swiger McGinnis, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

Sandy worked at Imperial Cleaning Service for many years.

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Saleem Khan

Saleem Khan

Nov 14, 2022

BOARDMAN - Saleem Khan, 41, passed away Monday night, November 14, 2022,  at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Saleem was born January 9, 1981, in Youngstown, a son of Dr. Irfan and Akhande Khan, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1999 graduate of Boardman High School and later earned a Bachelor of Science...

Catherine Ulrich

Catherine Ulrich

Nov 13, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Catherine Ulrich, 90, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, November 13, 2022, at her home.

Catherine was born March 8, 1932, in Struthers, a daughter of the late Michael and Martha Bayus Varsho, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Struthers High School and dedicated her adult life to raising...

Hazel J. "Cookie" Cowles

Hazel J. "Cookie" Cowles

Nov 12, 2022

GIRARD - Hazel Jean "Cookie" Cowles, 80, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Sharon Regional Hospital.

Hazel, who was affectionately known as Cookie, was born December 8, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles Lovitz and Thelma Thomas Lovitz.

A lifelong area resident, she was a 1960 graduate of Girard High School...

Donna J. Gora

Donna J. Gora

Nov 7, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Donna J. Gora, 76, passed away Tuesday morning, November 7, 2022, at her home.

Donna was born September 5, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stanley and Catherine Tkalec Gora, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked at Kmart in...

Paul A. Resch

Paul A. Resch

Nov 7, 2022

BOARDMAN- Paul A. Resch, 92, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 7, 2022, at his home.

Paul was born November 25, 1929, in Youngstown, a son of the late Paul G. and Eleanor Lavin Resch, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1946 graduate of Ursuline High School and subsequently served in...

Janet Lee Faust

Janet Lee Faust

Nov 5, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Janet Lee Faust, 67, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Janet was born October 12, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Fred and Martha Price and lived in the Youngstown area most of her life.

Janet was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.

Jan adored her family,...

Adam Knight Connelly

Adam Knight Connelly

Nov 4, 2022

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Adam Knight Connelly, 21, was called home to Heaven on Friday, November 4, 2022, following a car accident.

Adam was born January 16, 2001, in Youngstown, the youngest of three boys born to Matthew and Amy Noss Connelly.

Adam met his first friends and started his life of learning at Churchill Preschool....

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