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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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