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Joseph "Jim" James D'Errico
Feb 4, 2023
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Joseph "Jim" D'Errico, 40, passed away early Saturday, February 4, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
Joseph, who was often known as "Jim", "Jimmy" or "Jimbo" by family and friends, was a lifelong Youngstown resident and a 2000 graduate of Liberty High School. He was a sports enthusiast, with a strong passion for the Cleveland...
Barbara J. Walter
Feb 2, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Barbara J. Walter, 61, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, February 2, 2023, at her home.
Barbara was born September 1, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Parou Hrun, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1979 graduate of Chaney High School.
Barbara was a...
Mary Oleksa
Feb 1, 2023
GIRARD - Mary L. Oleksa, 98, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, February 1, 2023, at the Inn at Poland Way after a long and fulfilling life.
Mary was born September 4, 1924, in Weathersfield, a daughter of the late Pal and Lyubo Markovich Pavesich. Mary grew up in both Poland and McDonald, and moved to Girard after...
Anthony Ditunno
Feb 1, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Anthony DiTunno, 89, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Briarfield Manor, following a brief illness.
Anthony, who was affectionately known as "Slash" or "Tony", was born December 24, 1933, in Girard, a son of the late Dominic and Felicetta Volpe DiTunno, and lived in the area most of his life....
Constance K. Zebosky
Feb 1, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Constance K. Zebosky, 76, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Constance, who was affectionately known as Connie, was born December 24, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Katherine Farina Hedrich, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and in her...
William Wray Conn
Jan 30, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - William Wray Conn, 72, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home.
William was born May 15, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Julia St. John Conn and lived in the area most of his life.
He was a 1968 graduate of East High School and worked at...
Debora J. Jenoff
Jan 27, 2023
PAINSEVILLE - Debora Jean Jenoff, 65, formerly of Austintown, peacefully entered eternal life Friday afternoon, January 27, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Debora was born January 24, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Jean Galluppi Yash, and lived in the area most of her life, moving to Painesville three years ago.
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Martha Guzaliak
Jan 24, 2023
NORTH JACKSON - Martha Guzaliak, 98, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Antonine Village where she made her home, following a long and fulfilling life.
Martha was born November 22, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis Guzaliak and Katherine Kinnick Guzaliak, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a...
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
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
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
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
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
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.,
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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