Obituaries

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...

Sep 21, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Lawrence J. Phillips, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, September 21, 2022, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.

Lawrence was born, May 27, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late, Stefan Phillips and Veronica Janjic Phillips, and was a lifelong west sider.

He was a 1947 graduate of...

Sep 18, 2022

GIRARD - David Jason Reddinger, 52, transitioned to The God-spirit and siblings, Karen and Brian on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at his home. Welcoming him lovingly and with open hearts were his grandparents, Grace and Michael Bundy and Dorothy and Harry Reddinger.

David was born May 10, 1970, in Youngstown, and was a 1988 graduate of Liberty...

Sep 14, 2022

GIRARD - Mary A. Vesco Sentich, 100, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, with her family by her side.

Mary was born March 26, 1922, in Girard, a daughter of the late Antonio and Rose Colapietro Vesco, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mary worked at the General Electric Light Plant in Niles for...

Sep 14, 2022

GIRARD - Amy Lou Cramer Mackey, 71, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday afternoon, September 14, 2022, surrounded by her family following a year long illness.

Amy Lou was born June 16, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of Henry Cramer and Dorothy Buhjer Cramer Draves, and grew up in Vienna.

She...

Sep 12, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Laura J. Faunda, 68, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, September 12, 2022, at her home.

Laura was born May 22, 1954, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Henry and Bernice Swider Mika and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1972 graduate of Chaney High School and had a career in...

Sep 11, 2022

GIRARD - Donald C. D'Eramo, 82, passed away Sunday morning, September 11, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Donald was born August 21, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Nick L. D'Eramo and Anna Frederick D'Eramo,  and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1959 graduate of Girard...

Sep 10, 2022

BOARDMAN - David W. Kaster, 75, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with the love of his family by his side.

David was born April 9, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late David C. Kaster and Margaret Irene Webb Kaster and lived in the area all of his life. Dave...

Sep 6, 2022

MCDONALD - Judith M. Edwards, 85, passed away Tuesday morning, September 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Judith was born December 17, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John F. Peskor Sr., and Margaret Stanislaw Peskor, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1954 graduate of...

Sep 5, 2022

NORTH LIMA - Kathryn Johnson Hall, 92, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at Ivy Woods Manor.

Kathryn was born March 15, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew L. Johnson Sr., and Henrietta Grinnage Johnson, and lived most of her life in Ohio.

A high school and college graduate, she was extremely...

Sep 5, 2022

POLAND - John Charles Thomas, 58, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack.

John was born February 2, 1964, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Martha Rose Elchuck Thomas, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1982 graduate of Austintown...

Sep 5, 2022

CANFIELD -  Dale James Rair, 90, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, September 5, 2022, at Windsor House in Canfield.

Dale was born May 4, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late  Joseph and Mildred Kramer Rair, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1950 graduate of The Rayen School...

Aug 30, 2022

LAKE MILTON - James Bobersky, 71, passed away Tuesday evening, August 30, 2022, at his home.

James was born February 24, 1951 in Youngstown, a son of the late Theodore and Irene Semchee Bobersky, and was a lifelong area resident.

Jimmy worked at Meshel - Masco Workshop for 50 years.

He enjoyed fishing,...