Norma J. Hudak
May 5, 2026
GIRARD - Norma J. Hudak, 91, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Norma was born Dec. 11, 1934, in Niles, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mary (Lepo) Baer and was a lifelong area resident.
A devoted homemaker, Norma was the heart of her home and...
Nicholas Yurchyk
May 4, 2026
GIRARD — Nicholas Yurchyk, 99, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home while tending to the garden he loved so dearly.
Nicholas was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Roman and Julia (Bekish) Yurchyk, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1944 graduate of Chaney High School.
A proud son of Ukrainian...
Esther Catherine Bogatay
May 3, 2026
GIRARD - Esther Catherine Bogatay, 92, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Armstrong Memory Care in Warren.
Esther was born Feb. 27, 1934, in Mineral Ridge, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Saar) Brandenstein.
She was a graduate of Girard High School and a member of St. Rose Church in Girard.
Her greatest joys in life were trips to Myrtle...
Maria Marczyszyn
Apr 30, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Maria (Antonczak) Marczyszyn, 79, of Youngstown’s west side, joined the Lord on Thursday morning, April 30, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on September 21, 1946, in Germany, Maria was the daughter of the late Fedor and Anna Antonczak. At the age of seven, she immigrated...
Nellie Ruth Reedy
Apr 28, 2026
BOARDMAN - Nellie Ruth Reedy, 93, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home.
Ruth was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stanley and Anele “Nellie” Moskulunis Bundza, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1950 graduate of East High School and later attended Youngstown College, where she studied criminal justice.
Ruth worked briefly for...
William Gulfo
Apr 28, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - William “Bill” D. Gulfo, 74, of the city’s west side, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, April 28, 2026, at his home.
Bill was born Jan. 26, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Louis Anthony and Anne Marie (German) Gulfo, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1970 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and was employed...
George H. Demetrios
Apr 28, 2026
BOARDMAN — George H. Demetrios, 77, passed away Tuesday evening, April 28, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley Boardman, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following a lengthy battle with COPD and lung cancer.
George was born Sept. 7, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Mary (Pavlechko) Demetrios, and was a lifelong area resident.
He...
Margaret Robsel
Apr 28, 2026
GIRARD — Margaret “Marge” Robsel, 100, formerly of Gordon Street, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, at Liberty Health Care Center, following a long and fulfilling life.
Marge was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Jamison, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Krall) Fumich, and came to the area as a child.
She worked at the former Ohio...
Eddie Greene Lilly
Apr 24, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Eddie Greene Lilly, 61, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following complications from a stroke.
Eddie was born Dec. 13, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Edgar Warner and Thelma Jones Greene. He was raised in Brooklyn and came to the...
Caroline S. Tusin
Apr 24, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Caroline S. Tusin, 97, passed away peacefully Friday, April 24, 2026, at Woodlands at Austinwoods, surrounded by the care and comfort of those who loved her, following a long, meaningful, and well-lived life.
Caroline was born February 9, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Katherine (Lucic) Makar, and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning...
Barbara A. Reardon
Apr 22, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Barbara “Barb” Ann Reardon, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Barb was born Feb. 17, 1937, on the South Side of Youngstown, a daughter of Myron and Miriam (Sheetz) Wardle.
Barb loved her Catholic upbringing and cherished her years at Ursuline High School, from which she graduated in...
Kevin M. Gura
Apr 21, 2026
BOARDMAN — Kevin M. Gura, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Kevin was born Sept. 28, 1957, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Olga Voytilla Gura, and was a lifelong area resident. He was raised in Campbell and was...
Mary Helen Lapushansky
Apr 15, 2026
COLUMBUS — Mary Helen Lapushansky, 76, formerly of Center Road in Poland, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, April 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at the Claremont Retirement Village in Columbus.
Born Feb. 19, 1950, in Youngstown, to Joseph and Mary Kascak, Mary Helen grew up as the only girl alongside four brothers. She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in...
Richard Lee Burgess
Apr 15, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Richard Lee Burgess, 84, a lifelong resident of Youngstown, died of natural causes Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Hospice House.
Richard was born May 18, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Ruby Burton Burgess.
He was known for his long and distinguished career as an attorney and opinion writer for the Mahoning County Seventh District Court...
Alice L. Giba
Apr 14, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Alice L. Giba, 95, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her sons.
Alice was born Feb. 3, 1931,in Youngstown, to the late William "Boleslaw" Jacob Slipski and Anastasia Kotowski Slipski.
Alice attended St. Casimir Elementary School in the Polish neighborhood of Brier Hill. She graduated from The Rayen High School in 1949. Alice was...
Joan V. Babinchak
Apr 13, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Joan V. Babinchak, 87, passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 13, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Joan was born Oct. 9, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Kitt) Pappagallo, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1956 graduate of Chaney High School and worked...
Robert Michael DePiore
Apr 12, 2026
NORTH JACKSON - Robert "Rob" Michael DePiore, 63, a gentle soul, went to heaven Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Rob was born July 6, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of William F. DePiore and Ann W. (Patterson) DePiore.
At the age of 7, his family moved to North Jackson. He attended St. Brendan School, Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Ursuline High School...
Gregory Lynn Golden
Apr 9, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Gregory “Greg” Lynn Golden passed away peacefully Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Hospice House.
Greg was born in North Vernon, Indiana, where he built deep roots and cherished lasting memories with those who knew and loved him.
Greg was a man defined by his caring heart, unwavering dedication and selfless spirit. Outgoing and full of life, he was always willing...
Herbert N. Householder
Apr 5, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Herbert N. Householder, 82, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.
Herbert was born Aug. 14, 1944, in East Liverpool, a son of the late Harold and Hazel Grafton Householder.
He was a graduate of Stanton Local High School in Hammondsville and worked as a meat cutter and butcher at various local supermarkets. He...
John J. Burek Jr.
Apr 5, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — John J. Burek Jr., 82, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Austintown Healthcare, due to complications of cancer.
John was born April 18, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Yakubov Burek, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School. He continued his studies at the...
