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William G. Snyder

William G. Snyder

Jun 22, 2022

BOARDMAN - William G. Snyder, 59, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Guardian Healthcare Center in Youngstown following an extended illness.

William, who was affectionately known as "Billy", was born October 13, 1962, in Youngstown, the son of the late Robert and Frances Jesik Snyder, and was a lifelong area resident.

Billy was a...

Ann Drummond

Ann Drummond

Jun 22, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Ann Drummond, 102, formerly of The Phoenix House, passed away Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022,  at Continuing Healthcare in Mineral Ridge after a long and fulfilling life.

Ann was born October 27, 1919, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Hanis Sipus, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Drummond...

Jeffrey Keeney

Jeffrey Keeney

Jun 21, 2022

GIRARD - Jeffrey Keeney, 55, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Jeffrey was born May 13, 1967, at Fort Dix in New Jersey, a son of the late Louis Ferradino and Jeanine O'Malley Ferradino, and was raised in Girard.

He greatly enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and was an avid fan of the Dallas...

Helen M. Kozlow

Helen M. Kozlow

Jun 21, 2022

POLAND - Helen M. Kozlow, 98, passed away Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022, at Briarfield Place in Boardman after a long and fulfilling life.

Helen was born December 13, 1923 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Elias and Mary Bodnar Marunczak, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1942 graduate of Chaney...

Robert M. Puhalla

Robert M. Puhalla

Jun 19, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert Michael Puhalla, 71, went home to our Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2022 after a brief illness.

Robert was born October 5, 1950, the eldest child of Michael M. and Agnes S. Walick Puhalla.  He attended St. Christine's school and was a 1968 graduate of Chaney High School.  Several years ago he purchased his...

William Anderson

William Anderson

Jun 19, 2022

GIRARD - William "Bill" Anderson, 84, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Omni Manor in Youngstown from complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Bill was born March 15, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of the late Edward and Lena Barnes Anderson, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1956 graduate of Girard High...

John J. Pavel Jr.

John J. Pavel Jr.

Jun 16, 2022

BOARDMAN - John J. Pavel Jr., 81, formerly of Shelby Road, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, June 16, 2022, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman.

John was born August 31, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late John J. Pavel Sr., and Margaret Tomaskovic Pavel and was a lifelong area resident.

He was...

Shawn J. Kriech

Shawn J. Kriech

Jun 13, 2022

CANFIELD - Shawn J. Kriech, 53, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, Monday, June 13, 2022, at his summer home on Haywood Beach at Geneva on the Lake.

Shawn was born July 1, 1968, in Youngstown, a son of Thomas S. and Carol Crozier Kriech, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1986...

Frank Wesley Bodak

Frank Wesley Bodak

Jun 13, 2022

CANFIELD - Frank Wesley "Wes" Bodak, 77, formerly of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, June 13, 2022, at his home.

Frank Wesley was born June 11, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Mary Murosko Bodak, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1964 graduate of...

Margaret V. Bada

Margaret V. Bada

Jun 12, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Margaret V. Bada, 97, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, June 12, 2022 at Paisley House following a long and fulfilling life.

Margaret was born January 3, 1925 in Nizny Klatov, Slovakia, a daughter of the late Matt and Mary Rozum Novak and was adopted and raised by Matt and Anna...

Debra A. Pipoly

Debra A. Pipoly

Jun 9, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Debra A. Pipoly, 66, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 9, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital due to complications from liver failure. Debbie had fought and won many health issues over the years and was fighting hard this time, as she was awaiting a liver transplant.

Debra was born February 25, 1956, in Youngstown, a...

Mark A. Larew

Mark A. Larew

Jun 9, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Mark A. LaRew, 50, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday morning, June 9, 2022, after suffering an apparent heart attack at work

Mark was born July 21, 1971 in New Castle, PA., a son of the late David and Diane Mitcheltree LaRew and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

He was a 1990...

Cynthia M. (Depietro)  Dean

Cynthia M. (Depietro) Dean

Jun 3, 2022

CANFIELD - Cynthia M. DePietro Dean, 68, formerly of Girard, passed away Friday evening, June 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Cynthia was born January 12, 1954 in Girard, the daughter of the late Anthony R. "Tony" DePietro and Mary Lou Mamrick DePietro and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a...

Pamela Kim Boston

Pamela Kim Boston

Jun 1, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Pamela Kim Boston, 67, passed away Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle following a brief illness.

Pamela was born September 18, 1954, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Alice Wilson and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1972 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High...

Marian M. Gura

Marian M. Gura

May 28, 2022

WINCHESTER, MA - Marian M. Gura, 89, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Marian was born January 31, 1933, in Struthers, one of 14 children born to the late John M. Gura and Anna Marie Lucas Gura.

At the age of 13, Marian entered the Daughters of St. Paul Convent where she served for 31...

Maria S. Patterson (Services Now Scheduled)

Maria S. Patterson (Services Now Scheduled)

May 26, 2022

MCDONALD - Maria S. Patterson, 75, passed away Thursday morning, May 26, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown following a brief illness.

Maria was born April 12, 1947 in Germany, a daughter of the late August and Josephine Soroka, and came to the United States when she was two years old.

She was a...

Thomas Patrick

Thomas Patrick

May 23, 2022

GIRARD - Thomas Patrick, 61, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center, with his family by his side.

Thomas was born December 3, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of William and Dolores Bodnar Patrick.

He was a 1979 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and went on to earn a...

John A. Hidasy

John A. Hidasy

May 22, 2022

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - John A. Hidasy, 68, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, May 22, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a hard fought illness.

John was born April 12, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of John and Frances Wilson Hidasy and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1973 graduate of Girard High...

Phyllis Dicenzo

Phyllis Dicenzo

May 20, 2022

ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA - Phyllis D'Eramo DiCenzo, 93, formerly of Girard, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Manchester Commons, in Erie, with her loving family by her side.

Phyllis was born May 8, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nick and Anna Frederick D'Eramo and lived in the Girard area most of her life.

...

Gerald Montgomery

Gerald Montgomery

May 19, 2022

NILES - Gerald Montgomery, 81, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 19, 2022 at his home following a three year battle with dementia.

Gerald, who was affectionately known as "Frogger" to his friends and co-workers, was born April 15, 1941 in Frostburg, MD., the son of the late Edwin and Geraldine Wilt Montgomery and was raised by his...

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