Obituaries

May 16, 2022

CANFIELD - Mary K. Marciella McCauley, 80, passed away late Monday morning, May 16, 2022, at her home following a lengthy illness.

Mary was born August 26, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John W. and Catherine Blum Harris and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High...

May 14, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Margaret "Budgie" Serednesky, 91, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, May 14, 2022 with her beloved family by her side.

Margaret, who was affectionately known as "Budgie", was born April 25, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew Hutira and Helen Konkel Hutira, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a...

May 13, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Elaine M. Welsh, 89, passed away peacefully at Mercy Health—St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in the early morning hours of Friday, May 13, after a brave struggle with chronic illness.

Elaine was born on June 9, 1932, in Youngstown, the youngest child of Thomas Leo and Jane "Jennie" Coyne Casey, charter members of St. Brendan Catholic...

May 10, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Regis A. Smith, 67, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, May 10, 2022 at his home.

Regis was born August 4, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama, a son of the late Fred W. Smith, Sr., and Sarah E. McNelly Smith and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

Regis...

May 8, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary M. Bakos, 93, of the city's west side, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, on what would have been her 68th wedding anniversary, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Mary was born April 6, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Helen Zak DelGenio and was a lifelong area resident....

May 7, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Augustus "Pinzie" Williams Jr., departed this life on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his home.

Augustus, who was  affectionately known as "Pinzie",  was born June 23, 1950 in Struthers, to Augustus Roland Williams, Sr. and Myra Radcliffe. In his early years he lived with his father and paternal grandparents, Harry Williams and Ardenia Williams. He...

May 6, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - George J. Brdek., 70, passed away Friday morning, May 6, 2022 at Beeghley Oaks following a lengthy illness.

George was born September 26, 1951 in Warren, a son of the late Thomas and Anna Spelich Brdek and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1969 graduate of Braceville High School and attended...

May 4, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – David M. Turney, 64, passed away Tuesday morning, May 4, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown, following a lengthy illness.

David was born November 21, 1957, in Dover, Ohio, a son of the late Ralph Lawrence and Elizabeth Catherine Weber Turney. He was raised in New Philadelphia and moved to the Youngstown area in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...