Obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

With great sadness, the Pagano family announces the passing of Sam F. Pagano, age 91, on January 16, 2022 at the Hour of Angels. As he lived his life, he died on his own terms: with his mind fully intact, in the house that he built, with his sweetheart of 60 years and loving family by his side.

Jan 15, 2022

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Donald Lee Cowan, 79, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Donald was born December 28, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Emmett and Ethel Cowan and was a lifelong area resident.

Don worked for more than 20 years at Youngstown Steel Door until it closed....

Jan 15, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN- Charles Lisowski, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Charles, affectionately called Charlie or Chuckie, was born May 28, 1965, in Youngstown, a son of the late Donald C. and Bonnie Lee Hughes Lisowski and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1983 graduate...

Jan 14, 2022

AUSTINTOWN- Rae J. Rogers, 83, passed away early Friday morning, January 14, 2022, at her home with family by her side.

Rae was born June 10, 1938 in Kentucky, coming to the Mahoning Valley in the 1950's.

She was a loving wife and mother, loved animals, and enjoyed the time spent with family and friends. ...

Jan 14, 2022

AUSTINTOWN- JoAnn L. Fire, 86, passed away Friday night, January 14, 2022, at Caprice Health Care Center, after an extended illness,

JoAnn was born April 10, 1935 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Earl F. King, Sr., and Ruth Carney King, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1953 graduate of South...

Jan 13, 2022

GIRARD - Daniel Johntony, 63, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Daniel, who was affectionately known as Danny, was born September 18, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of Baldwino Johntony and Amelda Jean Gargano and was a lifelong area resident.

Danny was a...

Jan 13, 2022

AUSTINTOWN- Darlene A. Piesto, 68, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at her home.

Darlene was born July 12, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Phillip Piesto and Genevieve Shott Kruger Piesto, and was a lifelong area resident.  She attended Leonard Kirtz School and Workshop and also did piece work.  She lived in assisted living...

Jan 12, 2022

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - David Lee "Dave" Goist, 81, died peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Mercy Health Center in Youngstown. Dave was born on January 5, 1941 to Howard and Lucille Goist.  A lifelong resident of Liberty township, he graduated from Liberty High School.  He served in the U.S. Army Engineering Company for six years. ...

Jan 12, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Michael Hanuschak, 85, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Briarfield Place in Boardman with his niece Cassie by his side.

Mike was born October 28, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late Alex and Mary Leachman Hanuschak and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School...

Jan 12, 2022

CANFIELD- Nancy J. Bellotta, 73, passed away early Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Shepherd of the Valley Care Center, after a brave 19-year battle with cancer.

Nancy was born October 17, 1948, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Jean Wilding Hodge and was a lifelong area resident.  She was a 1966 graduate of Chaney...

Jan 9, 2022

WARREN - John A. Martin, 62, of Warren, passed away  Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. John was born September 21, 1959 in Girard, the son of the late Frank and Louise Palmer Martin. A 1977 graduate of Girard High School, he later attained a Bachelor's degree in Applied Health...

Jan 7, 2022

SCOTTSDALE – Dr. Anthony Nicholas Pannozzo, 83, of Scottsdale, left this world for a new journey on January 7, 2022.

Anthony was born March 9, 1938, in Campbell, the seventh of ten children of the late Vincenzo and Vincenza Campagiorne Pannozzo and grew up in the Youngstown area.

He was a 1955 graduate of South...

Jan 7, 2022

GIRARD- Frank A. Dobson, 86, formerly of Burkey Road in Austintown, died unexpectedly of natural causes Friday evening, January 7, 2022, at his home.

Frank was born September 11, 1935 in Hubbard, a son of the late Eugene and Effie Shafer Dobson, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.  He was a graduate of Hubbard High School...

Jan 7, 2022

NORTH JACKSON - William J. Fedorisin, 62, passed away peacefully, early Friday morning, January 7, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.

William was born May 25, 1959 in Youngstown, a son of John and Agnes Nestich Fedorisin, and was a life long area resident.  He was a 1977 graduate of Chaney High School and graduated from...

Jan 7, 2022

GIRARD - Richard "Rick" Honaker, 74, passed away January 7, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by his family.

Richard was born September 2, 1947, in East Liverpool, a son of Denver and Alice Coughlin Honaker.

He graduated in 1965 from Morristown High School in Tennessee and went on to receive a bachelor's degree...

Jan 4, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Yolanda Jean Rodino Bowen, 84, of Austintown, passed away at her home Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

She was born June 11, 1937, in Youngstown, the only daughter of Jennie and Ross Rodino.

Yolanda was known for her kind heart and generous, caring nature and for her abiding faith in God, along with her...

Jan 4, 2022

Canfield – Steven Eric Katz, 39, passed away after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home on January 4, 2022.

Steven was born on February 25, 1982, in Youngstown, a son of Louis E. Katz and Catherine J. Katz and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 2000 graduate of Boardman High School....

Jan 4, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Gail D. Richardson, 79, passed away Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Gail was born May 18, 1942, in Cleveland, a daughter of the late George and Alice Neely Pierce and came to the Youngstown area in 1973.

She was a 1960 graduate of Collinwood High School and dedicated...

Jan 3, 2022

MASURY- Janet M. Huzjak, 61, formerly of Austintown, passed away Monday afternoon, January 3, 2022, at Sharon Regional Hospital.

Janet was born June 25, 1960 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Raymond and Marjorie Newman Huzjak, and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked at Goodwill Industries for a short time, enjoyed socializing with...

Jan 2, 2022

GIRARD - Elizabeth A. Wilson, 80, formerly of Keefer Rd., passed away early Sunday morning, January 2, 2022 at Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Elizabeth was born July 15, 1941 in Niles, a daughter of the late Robert and Grace Ross Sheehan and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1959 graduate of Niles McKinley...