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Phyllis Dicenzo
May 20, 2022
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA - Phyllis D'Eramo DiCenzo, 93, formerly of Girard, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Manchester Commons, in Erie, with her loving family by her side.
Phyllis was born May 8, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nick and Anna Frederick D'Eramo and lived in the Girard area most of her life.
...Gerald Montgomery
May 19, 2022
NILES - Gerald Montgomery, 81, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 19, 2022 at his home following a three year battle with dementia.
Gerald, who was affectionately known as "Frogger" to his friends and co-workers, was born April 15, 1941 in Frostburg, MD., the son of the late Edwin and Geraldine Wilt Montgomery and was raised by his...
Mary K. Mccauley
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...
Margaret Serednesky
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...
Elaine M. Welsh
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...
Regis A. Smith
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...
Mary M. Bakos
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....
Augustus Williams Jr.
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...
George J. Brdek, Sr.
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...
David M. Turney
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...
Carol Jean Colarich
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...
Ronald C. Hoffman
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...
Donna Adams
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...
Keena Lynn Kemble
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...
Arthur Rose
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...
Emily Rose Shehadi
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....
Edward E. Bielik, Sr.,
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...
Eleanor Ann Melago
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...
Betty Gregory
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...
William E. Skebo
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...
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