Obituaries

Nov 3, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Robert J. Kupec, 75, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2022.

Robert was born December 21, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late George E. and Sophie Kupec, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1964 graduate of Ursuline High School,...

Nov 1, 2022

WARREN - Eugene Robert Scanlon Jr., 82, passed away Tuesday evening, November 1, 2022, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Eugene, who was affectionately known to all as Bob, was born June 24, 1940, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Eugene Scanlon Sr., and Mildred Owen Scanlon, and came to the Girard area in 1970.

Oct 28, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Nicolette Marie Rinko, 81, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, October 28, 2022, at Austintown Health Care Center.

Nicolette, who was affectionately known as "Nicki,"  was born November 7, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nicholas Kolesar and Mary Catherine Yanic Kolesar, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate...

Oct 26, 2022

CANFIELD - Ted R. Miller, 73,went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ early Wednesday morning, October 26, 2022.

Theodore was born August 10, 1949, in Jefferson, Ohio, a son of the late Robert and Esther Perkins Miller, and came to the Canfield area in 2017.

He was a 1967 graduate of Jefferson High...

Oct 25, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Janet E. Breetz, 67, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 25, 2022 , at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Janet was born May 20, 1955, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Franklin Dulin and Ruth Wilson Dulin, and was a lifelong area resident.

Janet was a 1973 graduate of South...

Oct 25, 2022

AUSTINTOWN – Frederick J. Hingel, 69, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Hospice House.

Fred was born August 25, 1953, in Youngstown, the son of the late Frederick C. Hingel and Geraldine Woodworth Hingel, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and later attended...

Oct 24, 2022

AUSTINTOWN – Dorothy J. Kraus Kovacs, 96, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, October 24, 2022, at Hospice House.

Dorothy was born January 18, 1926, in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late James Ashman and Hazel Conkle Ashman, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1943 graduate of Leetonia High School and dedicated...

Oct 15, 2022

BOARDMAN - Samuel David Barkett, 75, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 15, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus surrounded by his loving family.

Samuel was born December 5, 1946, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the son of the late David and Fannie Davis Barkett, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1964 graduate...

Oct 11, 2022

NORTH LIMA - James "Jimmy" Horina, 83, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, October 11, 2022, at Ivy Woods Manor.

James was born August 31, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Mike and Catherine Ryznar Horina and was a lifelong area resident.

Jimmy was a former member of St. Brendan Church and St. Columba...

Oct 9, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Richard A. Perrine, 88, passed away early Sunday morning, October 9, 2022, at Austinwoods Nursing Center.

Richard was born July 10, 1934, in Grove City, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Alfred D. Perrine and Pearl Null Perrine and lived in the Youngstown  area most of his life.

He was a 1953 graduate...

Oct 9, 2022

LAKE MILTON - Josephine Wroblewski Gabanyic, 78, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, October 9, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

Josephine was born November 16, 1943, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Edmond Walter and Elizabeth Tristana Wroblewski. She was raised on the city's north side and was a 1962 graduate of The Rayen School.

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Oct 8, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Joseph A. Stanavich, 93, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side.

Joseph was born December 28, 1928, in Sagamore, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Joseph Stanavich and Veronica Oslick Stanavich, and came to the Youngstown area in 1955 after his marriage.

He...

Oct 3, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN -  Reverend Marian Babjak, 51, died Monday, October 3, 2022.

Marian was born on May 19, 1971, in Brezno, Slovakia, the son of Igor Babjak and Antonia Babjakova.

From September 1989 to June 1994, he attended Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia, and received a Masters of Arts in Theology.  From September 2001 to May...

Oct 2, 2022

GIRARD - With great sadness, the Cataffa family announces the passing of Rich Cataffa, 79, on Sunday morning, October 2, 2022. He died peacefully in his sleep just a couple of weeks before the fourth anniversary of his wife's passing.

Richard Gene Cataffa was born on February 18, 1943, in Girard, the first-born son of the late...

Oct 1, 2022

GIRARD - Patrick Thomas Sipusic, 38, passed away tragically, October 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness.

Patrick was born November 6, 1983, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas and Mary Jane Knight Sipusic, and was a lifelong area resident.

Patrick, who was affectionately known as "Padda" was a 2002 graduate...

Sep 28, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Virginia M. Walters, 94, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, September 28, 2022, at her son's home surrounded by her family.

Virginia was born September 30, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Carl W. And Victoria Yaskulka Hoffman, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of The Rayen School...

Sep 27, 2022

PINELLAS PARK, FLA.- James P. O'Hara, 92, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

James was born October 2, 1929, in Youngstown, the ninth of twelve children born to William and Elizabeth Prendergast O'Hara.

He proudly served with the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War.

Mr....

Sep 25, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Rose Lorant, 83, passed away Sunday evening, September 25, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Mary Rose was born October 13, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Amelia Toth Zolka, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1956 graduate of Ursuline High School and was a...

Sep 23, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Joan B. Rompf, 83, passed away Friday morning, September 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born March 30, 1939, in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Paul Tonsing and Emily Leissa Tonsing Wyville, and came to the Youngstown area in the early 1970's.

She was a 1957...

Sep 22, 2022

BOARDMAN - Joseph S. Kun Jr., 65, passed away Thursday evening, September 22, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman surrounded by his family.

Joseph was born March 29, 1957, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph Kun Sr., and Elsie Kuhn Kun, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1975 graduate of Ursuline...