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Audrey Ellen Racz

Audrey Ellen Racz

Aug 25, 2022

AUSTINTOWN – Audrey Ellen Racz, 75, formerly of Carnegie Avenue passed away Thursday evening, August 25, 2022, at Continuing Health Care at the Ridge.

Audrey was born May 8, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Nancy Pavelko Racz, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch...

Eleanor L. Donatiello

Eleanor L. Donatiello

Aug 23, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Eleanor L. Donatiello, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, August 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Eleanor was born July 21, 1938, in Morgantown, WV., a daughter of the late Ralph and Hannah Owens Morris and came to the Youngstown area after her marriage.

She was a graduate of University...

Gerry P. Miller

Gerry P. Miller

Aug 22, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Geraldine "Gerry" P. Miller, 95, passed away Monday afternoon, August 22, 2022, at Hospice House surrounded by the love of her family.

Gerry was born August 26, 1926, to Israel "Sam" DePiore and Mary Maine DePiore in Youngstown, living first on Division Street in the Italian Brier Hill community and later on N. Evanston on...

John S. Zelinka

John S. Zelinka

Aug 21, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - John Stanley Zelinka, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Omni Manor.

John was born December 12, 1934, the son of the late Stanley Patrick Zelinka and Jennie Pauline Cikovich Zelinka, and lived in the area most of his life.

He was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School and proudly...

Ann Marie Profanchik

Ann Marie Profanchik

Aug 21, 2022

BOARDMAN - It is with heavy hearts and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of Ann Marie "Mary" Profanchik, 76, on Sunday, August 21, 2022, after a lengthy and courageous battle with colon cancer.

Ann Marie, who was affectionately known as Mary, was born July 18, 1946, the daughter of the late John and Ann...

Gary G. Giba

Gary G. Giba

Aug 18, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Gary Gerard Giba, 60, of Austintown passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 18, 2022, at the Assumption Village Nursing Home in North Lima after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive types of brain cancer.

Gary was born June 26, 1962, and was the youngest son of Paul W. Giba and Alice...

Terry L. Cockrell

Terry L. Cockrell

Aug 17, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Terry L. Cockrell, 62, formerly of Fremont, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 17, 2022, at Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Terry was born October 26, 1959, in Fremont, a daughter of the late Norman and Betty Day Cockrell, and came to the Youngstown area five years ago to be closer to her family....

Minnie Burnside

Minnie Burnside

Aug 15, 2022

Family written tribute

AUSTINTOWN –After a century on Earth, Minnie Burnside made the spiritual transition to her eternal heavenly skybox on August 15, 2022, to patiently await a Guardians (Indians) World Series championship.  Hopefully, it won't be a long wait, but she can pass the time doing her word search puzzles and riding her exercise bike as...

Edward Thomas Yatsco

Edward Thomas Yatsco

Aug 13, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Edward Thomas Yatsco, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Hospice House.

Edward was born August 4, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Carl and Estelle Walko Yatsco, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1962 graduate of Chaney High School where he was a member of...

Billie Jane Patton

Billie Jane Patton

Aug 13, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Billie Jane Patton, 83, formerly of Oakwood Avenue in Austintown, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, August 13, 2022, at The Inn at Christine Valley.

Billie Jane was born July 29, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William Kopachy and Helen Fetzer Kopachy and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a...

Rev. Ross E. Johnson

Rev. Ross E. Johnson

Aug 13, 2022

DUBLIN- Rev. Ross E. Johnson, 92, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, August 13, 2022, under the care of Bella Hospice at Trueman Pointe Care Center in Hilliard.

Ross was born June 28, 1930, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of the late Maurice and Mary Smith Johnson, and was a graduate of the former Rule...

John P. Mroski

John P. Mroski

Aug 11, 2022

GIRARD - John P. Mroski, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 11, 2022, at his home.

John was born March 28, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late Myron Mroski and Jane Wozniak Mroski, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1961 graduate of Liberty High School and worked at Alcan...

Scott C. Kelly

Scott C. Kelly

Aug 10, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Scott C. Kelly, 52, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Scott, who was affectionately known as Scotty, was born December 31, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of the late Chip and Marilyn Mainer Kelly, and was a lifelong area resident.

Scott...

William J. Hudak, Sr.

William J. Hudak, Sr.

Aug 9, 2022

AUSTINTOWN – William J. Hudak, Sr., 87, formerly of Bears Den Court, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

William was born August 13, 1934, in Campbell, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Jacisin Hudak, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1952...

Carol Ann Kaszowski

Carol Ann Kaszowski

Aug 5, 2022

POLAND - Carol Ann Kaszowski, 75, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, August 5, 2022, at Beeghly Oaks.

Carol was born September 10, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Matt Kaszowski and Caroline Nicholas Kaszowski and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to...

Beverly J. Jackson

Beverly J. Jackson

Aug 4, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Beverly J. Jackson, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 4, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

Beverly was born July 13, 1937, in Eckhart, Maryland, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Lehr Muir, and came to the Youngstown area in 1957.

She was a graduate of...

William F. Adams

William F. Adams

Aug 3, 2022

WARREN - William F. Adams, 84, formerly of Canfield, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, August 3, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

William was born July 6, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of the late James and Frances McCoy Adams, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of...

Dorothy A. Del Greco

Dorothy A. Del Greco

Jul 31, 2022

MINERAL RIDGE - Dorothy A. Del Greco, 77, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 31, 2022, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dorothy was born November 21, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph Hudak and Elizabeth Jacisin Hudak, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1962 graduate...

Mark O. Aber

Mark O. Aber

Jul 30, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Mark Oliver Aber, 79, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Austinwoods Nursing Center.

Mark was born August 20, 1942, in Verona, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Mary Aber, and came to the Youngstown area as a teenager.

Mark earned an Associate's Degree in Graphic Design from Youngstown State University and worked...

Josephine Ostanoski

Josephine Ostanoski

Jul 29, 2022

CAMPBELL - Josephine Ostanoski, 91, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 29, 2022, at her home.

Josephine was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Osmak Ostanoski. She was a 1946 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was a lifelong resident of Campbell.

She worked for Sherwin...

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