Obituaries

May 11, 2023

POLAND — Bernadette Melnick, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center.

Bernadette, affectionately known as "Bernie," was born May 23, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Gondol Ganofsky, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1949 graduate of Chaney High School and...

May 9, 2023

SALEM - Colleen C. Hamley, 44, passed away Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, at her home following a brief illness.

Colleen, who was affectionately known as "Nina", was born June 2, 1978, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Lynne Grombacher Hamley, and was a lifelong area resident.

Colleen was currently employed at Giant Eagle...

May 8, 2023

GIRARD - Howard C. Beardman, 79, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, May 8, 2023, at his home, following a brief illness.

Howard was born June 5, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of the late Eugene and Josephine Ritter Beardman, and was a lifelong area resident.

Howard was a graduate of Girard High School and subsequently...

May 7, 2023

POLAND - Wanda J. Migletz, 81, formerly of Canfield, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, May 7, 2023, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center.

Wanda was born July 16, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ceylon and Madge Sport Clark, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Wilson High School and...

May 3, 2023

MCDONALD - Blanche Julia Kyanko, 94, passed away Wednesday morning, May 3, 2023, at her home following an extended illness.

Blanche was born October 24, 1928, in Methodist Ridge, Ohio, the fifth of eight children born to Julius and Stephanie Lahendro Sliwinski, and came to the Youngstown and McDonald area after her marriage.

She was...

Apr 28, 2023

MCDONALD - James E. Van Gilder, 74, passed away early Friday morning, April 28, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

James was born September 17, 1948, in Warren, a son of the late Earle and Nora Hunt Van Gilder, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1967 graduate of...

Apr 25, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Mary Ann Anderson, 87, passed away Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023, at Hospice House following a very brief illness with her family by her side.

Mary Ann was born September 25, 1935, in New Salem, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Wargo Novak.

She was a graduate of Redstone High...

Apr 23, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - John H. "Jack" Karstetter III, 69, passed away Sunday morning, April 23, 2023, at his home after a brief, one month illness with his wife by his side.

John was born September 12, 1953, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John H. Karstetter Jr., and Gloria Brickell Karstetter, and came to Youngstown in...

Apr 20, 2023

GIRARD - Matthew "Matt" D'Errico, 39,  passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his home.

Matthew who was affectionately known as "Matt" to family and friends, was born March 27, 1984, in Youngstown, a son of John D'Errico and Margaret Siciliano Barrios and was a lifelong Girard resident.

He loved watching professional football and was...

Apr 20, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - William W. Steele, 75, passed away Thursday April 20, 2023, at his home.

William was born September 18, 1947, in Niles, a son of the late Wayne and Harriet Steele, and was a lifelong area resident.

Bill worked at General Motors Lordstown and retired after 30 years.

He was a member...

Apr 16, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Gregorio F. DelValle, 93, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Beeghly Oaks following a courageous battle with dementia.

Gregorio was born July 4, 1930, in Puerto Rico, the son of the late Asinto and Juanita DelValle, and lived in the area most of his life, coming from Puerto Rico to Campbell in 1950.

Apr 16, 2023

GIRARD - Thomas L. Trucksis, 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday morning, April 16, 2023, at his home.

Thomas was born September 12, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of the late Arthur  and Helen "Nell" Kane Trucksis and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1961 graduate of East High School and...

Apr 14, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Albert A. "Al" Mihalik, 91, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, April 14, 2023, at Maplecrest Nursing Home after a long and fulfilling life.

Albert was born October 1, 1931, in Daisytown, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Valent and Anna Mihalik, and came to Youngstown in March of 1955.

Apr 12, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert F. "Bob" Fagan, 85, passed away peacefully, Wednesday April 12, 2023, at Hospice House.

Robert was born June 21, 1937, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Francis B. and Ida M. Miller Fagan, and came to Austintown in 1966.

He was a graduate of Leetonia High School and proudly served...

Apr 12, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Mary Barbara Pavlak, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023, at Continuing Healthcare in Niles.

Mary was born August 10, 1929, in Youngstown, the youngest daughter of Emiddiantonio "Tony" and Sandrina DiTata Scarano, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of South High School and in her younger...

Apr 11, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - James G. Childers, 77, passed away Tuesday April 11, 2023, at Hospice House.

James was born October 6, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late David J. and Betty Somers Childers, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Chaney High School and worked many jobs throughout his lifetime...

Apr 10, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Patricia A. Hrinko, 70, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, April 10, 2023, at Hospice House following a courageous four-year battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side.

Patricia was born May 17, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John Robert "Bob" and Ann Reagan LaCelle, and was a lifelong area resident....

Apr 9, 2023

AUSTINTOWN- Donna Lisa Ross, 61, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Easter Sunday, at her home, with her loving husband by her side.

Donna was born May 3, 1961, in Norwich, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Chuck and Patricia Lee Grover, and came to the Youngstown area as a child and lived most of her life...

Apr 5, 2023

GIRARD - Teresa A. Minton, 52, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 5, 2023, following a brief illness.

Teresa was born March 24, 1971, in Flushing, New York, a daughter of Paul and Patricia Gallagher Minton, and came to the Girard area in 2003.

She attended St. Rose Church.

Teresa enjoyed playing Bingo, listening...

Apr 4, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Geraldine F. Baker, 85, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 4, 2023, in the comfort of her home with her loved ones by her side.

Geraldine, who was affectionately known as Geri, was born February 12, 1938, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Walter and Victoria Suzelis Muzell.

Geri was raised in...