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Brian A. Larew
Mar 4, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Brian A. Larew, 54, passed away Friday evening, March 4, 2022 at his home.
Brian was born April 10, 1967 in New Castle, PA., a son of the late David Larew and Diane Mitcheltree Young and came to the Youngstown area as a child.
Brian owned and operated Miss Pat's Thrift and Collectibles...
Joseph F. Sassone
Mar 4, 2022
BOARDMAN - Joseph Frank Sassone, 82, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 4, 2022, surrounded by his closest family at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, from complications arising from a rare bacterial infection. Despite numerous setbacks during his yearlong battle, he remained positive and an inspiration to those around him.
Joe was born Feb. 7, 1940, in...
Robert F. Mollic
Mar 4, 2022
GIRARD - Robert F. "Big Bob" Mollic, 79, died peacefully, Friday morning, March 4, 2022.
Robert, who was affectionately known as "Big Bob" was born Jan. 15, 1943 in New Castle, Pa., the son of the late Frank and Victoria Bilch Mollic and came to the area in 1965.
He was a 1960 graduate of...
James M. Vitullo, Sr.
Mar 3, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN- James M. Vitullo, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully, March 3, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness.
James was born June 23, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late James J. and Edith Spencer Vitullo and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1954 graduate of Chaney High School,...
Edwin E. Marshall, Jr.
Mar 1, 2022
AUSTINTOWN – Edwin E. Marshall Jr., 82, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday evening, March 1, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Edwin was born November 28,1939 in Youngstown, a son of the late Edwin E. Marshall, Sr., and Ann K. Titak Marshall and was a lifelong west side resident.
He retired from General Motors Lordstown where...
James S. Green
Feb 28, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN- James S. Green, 68, of the city's west side, passed away of an apparent heart attack, Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home.
James was born January 20, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stanley and Alice Zbikowski Green and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Chaney High...
Stephanie Lynnette Allen
Feb 27, 2022
HUBBARD - Stephanie Lynnette Allen, 55, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, after a brief illness.
Stephanie was born September 26, 1966, in Youngstown, and was a lifelong area resident. Stephanie graduated from The Rayen School in 1984, where she was an excellent athlete in track.
She was employed by Omni Manor Nursing Home for...
Samuel Delgreco
Feb 27, 2022
MINERAL RIDGE - Samuel DelGreco, 80, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, February 27, 2022 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.
Samuel was born October 14, 1941 in Youngstown, a son of the late Jerry and Rose D'Andrea DelGreco and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1960 graduate of East High School and worked at...
Mary Ellen Kovalchik
Feb 24, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Ellen Stilliana Kovalchik, 79, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, February 24, 2022, at her home after a yearlong illness.
Mary Ellen was born December 9, 1942, in the Brier Hill neighborhood of Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank Stilliana and Frances Yaskolka Stilliana and was a lifelong area...
Donald J. Snyder
Feb 24, 2022
WARREN – Donald J. Snyder, 77, passed away Thursday morning, February 24, 2022, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer.
Donald, who was affectionately known as "Goat", was born August 23, 1944, in Warren, a son of the late Charles and Ethel Lewis Snyder and was a lifelong area resident.
He...
Mary Jane Roman
Feb 23, 2022
AUSTINTOWN – Mary Jane Roman, 93, formerly of Brownlee Woods, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, February 23, 2022, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation and Health Care Center with her family by her side.
Mary Jane was born June 28, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Jennie Corso Angelo and was a lifelong area resident.
...Nicholas R. Bellish
Feb 20, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN- Nicholas R. Bellish, 59, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, February 20, 2022, at Omni Manor. Nicholas was born on July 4, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Nicholas and Margaret "Peggy" Howells Bellish. Â He was a 1981 graduate of Chaney High School and a lifelong area resident. Nick worked in maintenance...
Margaret K. Vollmer
Feb 19, 2022
AUSTINTOWN – Margaret K. Vollmer, 77, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, February 19, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Margaret was born August 8, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ludwig and Emma Klar Vollmer and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and went on...
Judith Lynn Trickett
Feb 15, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN – Judith Lynn Trickett, 75, of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday evening, February 15, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with her children lovingly at her side.
Judith, who was affectionately known as Judy, was born December 10, 1946, in Warren, a daughter of the late John and Cathryn Cooke Shea and was a...
John Michael Biviano
Feb 13, 2022
BOARDMAN- On Sunday morning, February 13, 2022, John Michael Biviano, our loving brother, son, uncle, and friend passed away at his home at the age of 29.
Johnny was born September 7, 1992, in Youngstown, the son of John W. and Faith B. Sucku Biviano. He was the youngest of four children.
Johnny took pleasure...
Dorothy J. Luckage
Feb 13, 2022
AUSTINTOWN – Dorothy J. Luckage, 92, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning February 13, 2022, at her home.
Dorothy was born August 3, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ernest and Charlotte Lins Hosler and lived most of her life in the Youngstown area.
Dorothy briefly worked at a pottery in Pennsylvania after...
Ronald C. Latessa, Sr.,
Feb 12, 2022
NEW MIDDLETOWN- Ronald C. Latessa, Sr.,82, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, February 12, 2022. Ronald was born February 24, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Julia Petrarca Latessa. He was a 1956 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and majored in music at both Ohio University and Adrian College, subsequently returning...
Paul F. Tobis
Feb 11, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN – Paul F. Tobis, 89, of the city's west side, passed away Friday morning, February 11, 2022, at Hospice House following a brief illness.
Paul was born July 8, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Yanecko Tobis and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Chaney...
Joan V. Chastant
Feb 8, 2022
OCEAN SPRINGS, MISS. - Joan V. Chastant passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 8, 2022, at the remarkable age of 94.
Joan was born between the Great War and World War II on June 1, 1927, in New York, New York, a daughter of the late Major General Alexander E. Anderson and Mary Anderson and grew up in...
Joseph B. Smesko
Feb 8, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph B. Smesko, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Tuesday February 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Joseph was born March 17, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Julia Jaeger Smesko and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of East High School...
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