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Carol Jean Colarich

Carol Jean Colarich

May 4, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Carol Jean Colarich, 71, passed away peacefully amongst family on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Carol was born December 2, 1950, in Warren, a daughter of the late Anthony and Ann Mitchell Stanko.

She was a 1969 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and then attended business school. Afterward, Carol worked in social services...

Ronald C. Hoffman

Ronald C. Hoffman

Apr 30, 2022

CANTON – Ronald C. Hoffman, 60, passed away Saturday evening,  April 30, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Ronald was born January 18, 1962, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, a son of the late Ronald and Theresa Wilson Hoffman, and came to the Youngstown area in the early 2000's.

Ron was a graduate...

Donna Adams

Donna Adams

Apr 28, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Donna Marie Adams,73, passed away Thursday evening, April 28, 2022 at Omni Manor Health Care Center following a lengthy illness.

Donna was born April 24, 1949 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank R. and Yolanda "Dolly" Abate Banasiewicz and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1967 graduate of Struthers...

Keena Lynn Kemble

Keena Lynn Kemble

Apr 20, 2022

CANFIELD – Keena Lynn Kemble, 54, passed away Wednesday evening, April 20, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Keena was born February 1, 1968, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Carl and Rosemary Swank Baird and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1986 graduate of The Rayen School and worked at Fresh...

Arthur Rose

Arthur Rose

Apr 20, 2022

STRUTHERS – Arthur Raymond Rose, 59, passed away unexpectedly, early Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022, at his home.

Arthur was born July 17, 1962, in Camden, New Jersey, a son of the late Robert and Pearl Antolini Rose and came to the area as a child.

Arthur worked as a teamster truck driver for various...

Emily Rose Shehadi

Emily Rose Shehadi

Apr 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Emily Rose Timariu Shehadi, 65, fell asleep in the Lord, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Emily was born Oct. 9, 1956, in Youngstown. She graduated from McDonald High School in 1975 as an "A" student and was voted "class clown" for her wicked sense of humor....

Edward E. Bielik, Sr.,

Edward E. Bielik, Sr.,

Apr 20, 2022

AUSTINTOWN – Edward Emil Bielik Sr., 90, passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022, at Austintown Healthcare Center, after a long and fulfilling life.

Edward was born April 19, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Emil and Anna Yanchar Bielik and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1950 graduate of Chaney...

Eleanor Ann Melago

Eleanor Ann Melago

Apr 18, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Eleanor Ann Melago, 87, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, April 18, 2022, at Austinwoods Nursing Center.

Eleanor was born July 28, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen J. and Anne Kurjan Koker, and lived in the area all of her life.

Eleanor was a 1952 graduate of Chaney High School...

Betty Gregory

Betty Gregory

Apr 18, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Betty Gregory, 75, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, April 18, 2022, at Omni Manor.

Betty was born July 24, 1946, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late George and Ruth Moss Milliken, and came to the Youngstown area as a young lady.

Betty graduated from Sherrard High School and worked as...

William E. Skebo

William E. Skebo

Apr 18, 2022

BOARDMAN – William Earl Skebo, 87, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, April 18, 2022, at St. Mary's Alzheimer Center in Columbiana.

William was born March 13, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Barbara Vasko Skebo and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and...

Dawn Denise Arnold

Dawn Denise Arnold

Apr 17, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Dawn Denise Arnold, 43, took her last breath, about sunrise, on Easter morning, April 17, 2022, at Hospice House, with her family by her side. Dawn fought a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer, for more than three years.

Dawn was born September 23, 1978, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Beatrice Cappitte Arnold and...

Cherie Lynn Kent

Cherie Lynn Kent

Apr 16, 2022

AUSTINTOWN – Cherie Lynn Kent, 55, passed away early Saturday morning, April 16, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Cherie was born January 27, 1967, in Youngstown, a daughter of Jacquelyn Campy Leson.

She was a 1989 graduate of Leonard Kirtz school.

Cherie worked at the Burdman Group at Youngstown State University for...

Anna Lee Hripko

Anna Lee Hripko

Apr 12, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Anna Lee Hripko, 95, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, after a brief illness.

Anna was born March 18, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John W. and Kristina Dutko Kozak and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of South High School and...

Steve R. Shaffo

Steve R. Shaffo

Apr 10, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Steve R. Shaffo, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, early Sunday morning, April 10,2022, at Austinwoods Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Steve was born August 8,1929, in Youngstown, a son of the late Gabriel and Mary Lechman Shaffo and was a lifelong Youngstown west sider.

He retired from US Steel Corp...

William J. Czifra

William J. Czifra

Apr 8, 2022

Youngstown – William J. Czifra, 58, passed away Friday evening, April 8, 2022, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.

William was born November 28, 1963, in Youngstown, a son of the late Louis and Lisa Takacs Czifra, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1982 graduate of Chaney High...

Patricia E. Smith

Patricia E. Smith

Apr 8, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia E. Smith, 82, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, April 8, 2022, at Hampton Woods.

Patricia was born August 20, 1939 in Somerset, PA., a daughter of the late Howard and Laura Stern Williams and came to the Youngstown area as a young lady.

She was a graduate...

Karen A. Olinik

Karen A. Olinik

Apr 7, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Karen A. Blake Olinik, 75, passed away Thursday evening, April 7, 2022 at her home, following a brief illness.

Karen was born December 11, 1946, in New Albany, Indiana, a daughter of the late Harold H. and Esther Andrews Blake and came to the area in 1970.

She was a graduate of New...

William H. Vandyke

William H. Vandyke

Apr 6, 2022

MCDONALD – William H. VanDyke, 76, passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, April 6, 2022, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

William was born July 17, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Anna Parker VanDyke and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. VanDyke proudly served in the United...

Genevieve J. Mavrikis

Genevieve J. Mavrikis

Apr 5, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Genevieve J. Edwards Mavrikis, 97, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Hospice House.

Genevieve, who was affectionately known as Jean was born January 5, 1925 in Johnstown, PA., a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Kupyar Korda and came to the Youngstown Area as a child.

In her younger days,...

Mary Ann Morris  - Lewis

Mary Ann Morris - Lewis

Apr 4, 2022

SHEFFIELD LAKE - Mary Ann Morris - Lewis, 78, passed away Monday evening, April 4, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mary Ann was born September 20, 1943 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John Charles Terzak and Katie Jamicic Terzak and lived most of her life in Mahoning...

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