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Audrey Hallochak

Audrey Hallochak

Jan 7, 2023

GRASS VALLEY, CA - Audrey Hallochak, 65, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, due to complications from her third bout with cancer.

Audrey was born March 19, 1957, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Louise Bayer Hallochak, and was raised in Youngstown and Poland.

She was a 1975...

Timothy A. Mazzella

Timothy A. Mazzella

Jan 5, 2023

GIRARD - Timothy Allen Mazzella, 73, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Timothy was born November 27, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late Marty Mazzella and Dorabelle DellaPenna Mazzella, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1967 graduate of Girard High School and owned and...

Glenda J. Phipps

Glenda J. Phipps

Jan 3, 2023

CANFIELD – Glenda J. Phipps, 78, passed away, Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a brief illness.

Glenda who was affectionately known as "Jade", was born October 6, 1944, in Erie, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Melford and Pauline Rudler, and came to the Youngstown area in the 1960's.

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Gladys Darby

Gladys Darby

Jan 3, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Gladys Darby, 82, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2023, at Omni Manor with her family by her side.

Gladys was born June 5, 1940, in Poland, a daughter of the late Thomas Mounts and Ada Wolford Mounts and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked at the 7 Mile Inn for 17...

Wilma Hripko

Wilma Hripko

Dec 31, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Wilma Hripko, 95, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, December 31, 2022, at Assumption Village following a brief illness.

Wilma was born November 12, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Susan Struhala Voitus, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1946 graduate of...

Virginia Jorgenson

Virginia Jorgenson

Dec 29, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Virginia Bennett Jorgenson, 100, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, December 29, 2022, at Austintown Health Care Center.

Virginia was born October 5, 1922, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Alexander and Dixie Ballard Ingram and came to the Youngstown area in 1950.

She dedicated her adult...

Nikki Rogozan-Moyer

Nikki Rogozan-Moyer

Dec 27, 2022

NILES - Nikki L. Rogozan-Moyer, 74, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 27, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Nikki was born June 14, 1948, in Venice, Florida, a daughter of the late Nick Rogozan, and lived most of her life in the area.

She was a 1966 graduate of...

Jose E. Cortes

Jose E. Cortes

Dec 27, 2022

BOARDMAN - Jose E. Cortes, 93, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, December 27, 2022, at Hampton Woods of Poland.

Jose was born August 22, 1929, in Puerto Rico, a son of the late Ignacio and Maria Cortes Estremera, and came to the United States and the Youngstown area in the early 1950's.

He worked at...

Loretta A. Parsons

Loretta A. Parsons

Dec 26, 2022

POLAND - Loretta A. Parsons, 66, passed away in her sleep, Monday morning, December 26, 2022, at Austintown Health Care Center.

Loretta was born October 17, 1956, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late James A. Parsons and Bessie J. Airgood Parsons, and was raised in New Bedford and resided in Poland for 20 years....

Timothy J. Jankowski

Timothy J. Jankowski

Dec 24, 2022

BOARDMAN - Timothy J. Jankowski, 61, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at his home, following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Timothy was born October 13, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of the late Paul and Ruth Hamady Jankowski, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School...

Dorothy Hutnyan

Dorothy Hutnyan

Dec 23, 2022

CANFIELD - Dorothy Hutnyan, 90, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 23, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born August 8, 1932, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Charles and Eva Martyak Gost, and came to the Youngstown area in 1955.

She was a 1951 graduate of Johnstown...

Philip Faiola, Jr.,

Philip Faiola, Jr.,

Dec 23, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Philip Faiola Jr., 89, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, December 23, 2022, at Omni Manor in Youngstown.

Philip was born October 21, 1933, in Campbell, a son of Italian immigrants, the late Filippo "Philip" Faiola Sr., and Maria Giovanna "Jennie" DeSanto Faiola, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Joseph S. Ewanish

Joseph S. Ewanish

Dec 21, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph S. Ewanish, 87, passed away Wednesday morning, December 21, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Joseph was born September 1, 1935, in Warren, a son of the late Stanley and Ann Ewanish, and was a lifelong area resident.

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

Ann M. Gerek

Ann M. Gerek

Dec 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Ann M. Gerek, 93, passed away Tuesday morning, December 20, 2022, following a brief illness.

Ann was born December 30, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Susan Vodilko Tarkanich, and was a lifelong resident of Youngstown's West Side.

She was a 1947 graduate of Chaney High School. Following graduation,...

Brian E. Sheffield

Brian E. Sheffield

Dec 18, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Brian E. Sheffield, 62, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, December 18, 2022, at Hospice House after suffering a stroke at home.

Brian was born December 10, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of the late Charles E. Sheffield and Ruth Allene Millard Sheffield, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1979 graduate...

Kimberly Ann Kalasky

Kimberly Ann Kalasky

Dec 17, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Kimberly Ann Kalasky, 41, died tragically, Saturday, December 17, 2022, at her home.

Kimberly was born May 10, 1981, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph Kalasky Jr., and Sherree Luscre Kalasky and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1998 graduate of Chaney High School.

Kimberly leaves to...

Carmela M. Ragazzo

Carmela M. Ragazzo

Dec 14, 2022

GIRARD - Carmela M. Ragazzo, 97, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, December 14, 2022, at Liberty Health Care Center after a long and fulfilling life.

Carmela was born May 28, 1925, in Girard, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rosina Arbia Gialdini, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Ragazzo was a member of...

Joseph N. Pizzola

Joseph N. Pizzola

Dec 13, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Joseph N. Pizzola, 86, passed away Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022, at his home, with his family by his side, following a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

Joseph was born November 16, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Pauline LaCivita Pizzola, and was a lifelong area resident.

He...

Anne Krill

Anne Krill

Dec 12, 2022

NORTH JACKSON - Anne Krill, 97, a former 60 year resident of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, December 12, 2022, at the Antonine Village with her family by her side.

Anne was born June 15, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alex and Eva Duda Yaslik and was a lifelong area...

Darla A. Martin

Darla A. Martin

Dec 11, 2022

MINERAL RIDGE - Darla A. Martin, 81, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 11, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren with her family by her side.

Darla was born February 25, 1941, in New Castle, PA., a daughter of the late Jesse Maybee and Myrtle Sprow Maybee, and came to the Smokey Hollow...

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