Anna Lee Hripko
Apr 12, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Anna Lee Hripko, 95, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, after a brief illness.
Anna was born March 18, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John W. and Kristina Dutko Kozak and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of South High School and...
Steve R. Shaffo
Apr 10, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN – Steve R. Shaffo, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, early Sunday morning, April 10,2022, at Austinwoods Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Steve was born August 8,1929, in Youngstown, a son of the late Gabriel and Mary Lechman Shaffo and was a lifelong Youngstown west sider.
He retired from US Steel Corp...
William J. Czifra
Apr 8, 2022
Youngstown – William J. Czifra, 58, passed away Friday evening, April 8, 2022, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
William was born November 28, 1963, in Youngstown, a son of the late Louis and Lisa Takacs Czifra, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1982 graduate of Chaney High...
Patricia E. Smith
Apr 8, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia E. Smith, 82, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, April 8, 2022, at Hampton Woods.
Patricia was born August 20, 1939 in Somerset, PA., a daughter of the late Howard and Laura Stern Williams and came to the Youngstown area as a young lady.
She was a graduate...
Karen A. Olinik
Apr 7, 2022
AUSTINTOWN - Karen A. Blake Olinik, 75, passed away Thursday evening, April 7, 2022 at her home, following a brief illness.
Karen was born December 11, 1946, in New Albany, Indiana, a daughter of the late Harold H. and Esther Andrews Blake and came to the area in 1970.
She was a graduate of New...
William H. Vandyke
Apr 6, 2022
MCDONALD – William H. VanDyke, 76, passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, April 6, 2022, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.
William was born July 17, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Anna Parker VanDyke and was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. VanDyke proudly served in the United...
Genevieve J. Mavrikis
Apr 5, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Genevieve J. Edwards Mavrikis, 97, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Hospice House.
Genevieve, who was affectionately known as Jean was born January 5, 1925 in Johnstown, PA., a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Kupyar Korda and came to the Youngstown Area as a child.
In her younger days,...
Mary Ann Morris - Lewis
Apr 4, 2022
SHEFFIELD LAKE - Mary Ann Morris - Lewis, 78, passed away Monday evening, April 4, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a courageous battle with cancer.
Mary Ann was born September 20, 1943 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John Charles Terzak and Katie Jamicic Terzak and lived most of her life in Mahoning...
Denise Smolko
Apr 4, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Denise Smolko, 55, passed away Monday afternoon, April 4, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis and complications from covid.
Denise was born September 27, 1966, in Youngstown, a daughter of George D. "Smokey" Smolko and Donna Onesti Smolko and was a lifelong area resident.
She was...
John D'Errico
Apr 3, 2022
GIRARD - John D'Errico, 64, passed away Sunday April 3, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.
John was born January 5, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Giuseppe and Cristina Colapietro D'Errico, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Girard...
Barbara A. Doyle
Apr 2, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Barbara A. Doyle, 81, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 2, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Doyle lived a fulfilling life as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was a master gardener, and dearly loved working in her beautiful yard. Barbara was also an accomplished seamstress and...
Norma J. Wagner
Mar 31, 2022
GIRARD - Norma J. Wagner, 84, passed away Thursday morning, March 31, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness.
Norma was born December 30, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Albert and Carmel Funge Bailey, and was a lifelong area resident.
She attended St. Rose School, and ...
Eric R. Cornelius
Mar 30, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN – Eric Richard Cornelius, 22, passed away Wednesday morning, March 30, 2022, at his home.
Eric was born November 30, 1999, in Youngstown, a son of Kevin Cornelius and Cheryl Wells and was a lifelong area resident.
He attended Austintown Fitch High School and completed the engineering program at MCCTC. Eric graduated from Akron...
Rev. Gregory Becker
Mar 28, 2022
Rev. Gregory Becker, 72, of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, March 28, 2022, at his home.
Gregory was born May 19, 1949 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the only child of the late Wilfred and Marie Becker.
Father Becker was a graduate from St. Vladimir Seminary in New York, his first assignment was in...
Charlotte M. Leonard
Mar 28, 2022
AUSTINTOWN - Charlotte M. Leonard, 84, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 28, 2022, at her home, following a courageous battle with chronic illness for the last 14 months.
Charlotte was born October 2, 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Myrtle Briggs Lewis Burdick and Charles Burdick and grew up in Niles.
She was...
Elisabeth H. Williams
Mar 27, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN – Elisabeth H. Williams, 96, passed away Sunday evening, March 27, 2022, at the Inn at Christine Valley, with her family by her side.
Elisabeth was born September 19, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Harbula Semyan and was a lifelong area resident.
Mrs. Williams was a member of...
Thomas P. Balog
Mar 23, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Thomas P. Balog, 94, of the city's west side, passed away Wednesday evening, March 23, 2022, at his home after a long and fulfilling life.
Thomas was born June 30, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Elizabeth Dankulic Balog and was a lifelong Youngstown west sider.
Mr. Balog proudly...
Peter Nagy
Mar 21, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Peter Nagy, 91, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 21, 2022 at his home after a long and fulfilling life.
Peter was born September 21, 1930 in Youngstown, a son of the late Peter and Zofie Batary Nagy and was a lifelong area resident.
He proudly served in the United States Navy from...
Frances M. Downey-Bischoff
Mar 19, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Frances M. Downey Bischoff, 80, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, March 19, 2022, at Victoria House in Austintown following a lengthy illness.
Frances, who was affectionately known as "Kitch", was born December 1, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Zetts Hornyak and lived most of...
Ann M. Sabel
Mar 19, 2022
STRUTHERS – Ann M. Sabel, 86, a 36 year resident of Struthers Manor, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, March 19, 2022, at Hospice House in Poland surrounded by thelove of her family.
Ann was born March 12, 1936, in Youngstown, the tenth child of the late Paul Sabel and Mary Kowalzyk Sabel and was a lifelong area...
