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Gladys M. Johnson

Gladys M. Johnson

Jul 12, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Gladys M. Johnson, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 12, 2022, at her home.

Gladys was born February 2, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Fred and Mary Stille, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1947 graduate of  Chaney High School and dedicated her life to raising...

Geraldine E. Procick

Geraldine E. Procick

Jul 12, 2022

POLAND - Geraldine E. Procick, 86, formerly of Berlin Center, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 12, 2022, at Wickshire Memory Care of Poland.

Geraldine was born February 6, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Jerry Nardella and Mary Barsodi Nardella, and was a lifelong area resident, spending most of her life in Berlin Center....

Mary Agnes Toman

Mary Agnes Toman

Jul 9, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Mary Agnes Toman, 76, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, July 9, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Agnes was born February 21, 1946, in Hubbard, a daughter of the late Stephen and Agnes Salata Kutsko, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1964 graduate of Ursuline High...

Nelma M. (Shaffer)  Leslie

Nelma M. (Shaffer) Leslie

Jul 7, 2022

POLAND - Nelma M. Shaffer Leslie, 94, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Nelma was born June 6, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Emmett C. and Agnes McCabe Shaffer, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1946 graduate of South High School and worked at...

Lena E. Malandra

Lena E. Malandra

Jul 6, 2022

ASHTABULA - Lena E. Malandra, 95, formerly of the city's west side, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 6, 2022, at Lantern of Saybrook following a long and fulfilling life.

Lena was born February 12, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Samuel and Maria Marino Gianfrancesco, and lived in the area most of her life,...

Janice L. Repula

Janice L. Repula

Jun 30, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Janice L. Repula, 83, passed away Thursday morning, June 30, 2022, at Omni Manor surrounded by her four children.

Janice was born March 12, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward and Alma Kramer Ricks, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1956 graduate of Youngstown Chaney High School...

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...

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