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Dorothy Irene Skebo

Dorothy Irene Skebo

Feb 4, 2022

BOARDMAN - Dorothy Irene Skebo, 86, formerly of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 4, 2022, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown.

Dorothy was born October 30, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Sophia Bailey Magda and was a lifelong area resident.

She was...

Joseph M. Lewis, Sr.

Joseph M. Lewis, Sr.

Feb 3, 2022

GIRARD - Joseph Merle Lewis, Sr., 42, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Joe was born November 2, 1979, in Youngstown, a son of the late Ronald and Juanita Cavalcanti Lewis and was a lifelong area resident.

He worked as an auto mechanic and in construction.  He could build houses, loved fixing cars, and...

Carl J. Depizzo

Carl J. Depizzo

Feb 3, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Carl J. DePizzo, 66, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 3, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital from complications of Covid-19.

Carl was born April 9, 1955 in Youngstown,. a son of the late Jack and Mary Knapp DePizzo and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of East High School and...

Orlando Corsale, Sr.

Orlando Corsale, Sr.

Feb 2, 2022

GIRARD - Orlando Corsale, Sr., 86, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Orlando was born September 20, 1935, in Girard, a son of the late Giovanni and Yolanda Corsale. He lived his entire life in Girard, where he not only graduated from Girard High School...

Linda J. Kucalaba

Linda J. Kucalaba

Jan 31, 2022

CANFIELD – Linda J. Kucalaba, 72, passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 31, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Linda was born July 31, 1949, in Toledo, a daughter of the late DeWitt and Irene Engelhardt Silverthorne. She was a 1967 graduate of Toledo Whitmer High School and came to the Youngstown area in 1971....

Betty J. Zinz

Betty J. Zinz

Jan 31, 2022

AUSTINTOWN- Betty J. Zinz, 78, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, January 31, 2022, at Hospice House. Betty was born April 18, 1943 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Cecelia Grummel Sebest.  She was a 1961 graduate of Chaney High School and a lifelong area resident. Betty was a loving wife and homemaker and will always be...

Attilio Ruscitti

Attilio Ruscitti

Jan 27, 2022

GIRARD-Attilio Ruscitti, 92, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning January 27,2022 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Attilio was born November 24, 1929, in the town of Raiano located in Abruzzo, Italy, a son of the late Rinaldo and Assunta Arquilla Ruscitti and came to Youngstown and later to the Girard area in the mid 1960's.

Mr....

Dahlia C. (Colasant)  Pennell

Dahlia C. (Colasant) Pennell

Jan 26, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Dahlia C. Pennell, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022, after a long, fulfilled, and blessed life.

Dahlia was born on November 28, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Felix and Almira Eovito Colasant, and was raised on the city's East side.

She was...

Roger J. Ferko

Roger J. Ferko

Jan 25, 2022

FENTON, MI - There must have been a need for a drummer in heaven because we are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Roger J. Ferko on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, taken all too soon.  He had touched so many by his sense of humor and loving personality. Roger was born on a sunny, Sunday morning, June 9,...

George W. Briach

George W. Briach

Jan 25, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - George William Briach, 91, was called to be with the Lord, entering into eternal life on January 25, 2022, and in time to celebrate with his late wife, Donna, on her 91st birthday, the following day. Finally succumbing to his battle with cancer, George passed at his home with his children by his side.

George...

Nancy Tiedeman

Nancy Tiedeman

Jan 24, 2022

BOARDMAN - Nancy Tiedeman, 70, passed away Monday afternoon, January 24, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital due to complications of surgery.

Nancy was born June 13, 1951 in Salem, a daughter of Mykola and Maria Pohribniak Prychodczenko and was raised in Salem.

She was a 1969 graduate of Salem High School and earned an...

Lisa Ann Kozar

Lisa Ann Kozar

Jan 22, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN- Lisa Ann Kozar, 61, of the city's west side, passed away early Saturday morning, January 22, 2022, at Humility House in Austintown, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Lisa was born October 7, 1960, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Hozinec Kozar and was a lifelong area resident.

...

Shirley J. Britton

Shirley J. Britton

Jan 22, 2022

COLUMBIANA - Shirley J. Britton, 87,  went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

Shirley was born November 23, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Edward and Jean Wanhala.

Shirley had a strong faith and firm belief in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She greatly enjoyed reading...

Marjorie Ann Tomo

Marjorie Ann Tomo

Jan 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - A memorial service will be held for Marjorie Ann Tomo, 97, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church 1429 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown  with a memorial luncheon to follow.

Marjorie was born February 27, 1924, and passed away January 20, 2022. A private service was held on January 25,...

Willis M. Warren

Willis M. Warren

Jan 20, 2022

STRUTHERS – Willis M. Warren, Jr., went to be with the Lord, early Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Saint Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Willis, who was affectionately known as Will, was born November 22, 1955, a son of the late Willis M. Warren, Sr., and Shirley E. Dixon Warren and was a lifelong area resident.

...

Marjorie Ann Tomo

Marjorie Ann Tomo

Jan 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN- Marjorie Ann Tomo, 97, formerly of N. Osborn and Belle Vista Avenues, passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Canfield Place, where she resided for the last five years, after a long and fulfilling life. Margie was born February 27, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Danus Textoris, and lived on the...

Dominic C. Lucarell

Dominic C. Lucarell

Jan 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN- Dominic C. Lucarell, 94, of the city's west side, died Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Austintown Healthcare Center with the comfort of his family.

He was born April 27, 1927, in the family home in Brier Hill, the only child of the late Joseph and Stephania Ziskowski Lucarelli.

Dominic attended Chaney High School...

Larry L. Ifft

Larry L. Ifft

Jan 20, 2022

FOWLER – Larry L. Ifft, 71, formerly of Hubbard, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 20, 2022, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital with his family by his side.

Larry was born January 29, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late Lester and Martha Louise Davis Ifft.  He attended Hubbard High School, and worked at Republic Steel from...

Cynthia L. Dudek

Cynthia L. Dudek

Jan 17, 2022

AUSTINTOWN- Cynthia L. "Cindy" Dudek, 65, passed away late Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a sudden illness.

Cindy was born March 18, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Martin and Jane Haupt Mayer, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1974 graduate of Canfield High School...

Carrie C. Fox

Carrie C. Fox

Jan 17, 2022

LOWELLVILLE - Carrie C. Fox, 57, passed away unexpectedly, Monday evening, January 17, 2022 at her home.

Carrie was born April 24, 1964 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Judy Askin Stanchin and was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Struthers High School in 1982.

Carrie greatly enjoyed watching NASCAR on television, traveling and...

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