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Mary Alyce Kinnick

Mary Alyce Kinnick

Jan 1, 2022

With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the death of  Mary Alyce Kinnick, 84, who passed away peacefully Saturday morning January 1, 2022 at her home with her husband by her side.

Mary Alyce was born November 20, 1937 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Landers Casey and was a lifelong area...

Angelo Mendez

Angelo Mendez

Dec 31, 2021

STRUTHERS - Angelo "Angel" Mendez, 56, passed away tragically, in a traffic accident on December 31, 2021.

Angelo was born February 16, 1964 in Youngstown, a son of the late Francisco Gomez and Sofia Vargas and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1982 graduate of South High School and worked at Asian Chao...

Sister Jeanne Cigolle

Sister Jeanne Cigolle

Dec 30, 2021

CANFIELD - Sister Jeanne Cigolle, OSU, of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, died December 30, 2021,  at age 93.

Agnes M. Cigolle was born in Girard on August 3, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Matilda Yelenc Cigolle.  She attended St. Rose School in Girard and graduated from Ursuline High School in 1946.  She entered...

Ruth M. Macina

Ruth M. Macina

Dec 29, 2021

AUSTINTOWN- Ruth M. Macina, 90, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Ruth was born July 28, 1931 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Theodore and Barbara Zalac, and was a lifelong area resident.

She attended Chaney High School and was a homemaker who devoted her life to raising...

Josephine Colangelo

Josephine Colangelo

Dec 26, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Josephine Colangelo, 98, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Youngstown.

Josephine was born March 23, 1923 In Youngstown, a son of the late Rocco and Carmel Anzevino Colangelo and was a life long area resident.

She was a graduate of The Rayen School...

James B. Driscoll

James B. Driscoll

Dec 25, 2021

LOWELLVILLE- James B. "Jim" Driscoll, 63, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday, December 25, 2021, at his home.

Jim was born December 5, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of the late Richard and Ruth Gillespie Driscoll and lived in the area most of his life.

He was a 1976 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and...

Janet L. Zuppo

Janet L. Zuppo

Dec 25, 2021

GIRARD - Janet L. Zuppo, passed away on Christmas day, December 25, 2021 surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness. Janet was born March 28, 1945 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony Carano and Helen Deprim Carano and was a lifelong resident of Girard. Janet worked at Devine's Shop 'n Save in Hubbard, Shepherd of...

Sandra M. Koker

Sandra M. Koker

Dec 25, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Sandra M. "Sandy" Koker, 78, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021 at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Sandra was born August 8, 1943 in Struthers, a daughter of the late John and Mary Siegel Slike and was a lifelong area resident.

She began her high school education...

Charles J. Kuhn

Charles J. Kuhn

Dec 24, 2021

GIRARD - Charles J. "Jack" Kuhn, 56, passed away December 24, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Charles, who was affectionately known as Jack, was born June 9, 1965 in Warren, a son of the late Charles Jackson Kuhn Sr., and Sally Gannett Kuhn and was a lifelong area resident. He...

Merrilee I. Stevens

Merrilee I. Stevens

Dec 23, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Merrilee I. Stevens, 69, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Poland, Thursday morning, December 23, 2021.

Merrilee was born August 4, 1952 in Chicago, a daughter of the late Edward and Shirley Hern Sullivan and lived her life in Youngstown. She was a 1971 graduate of South High School and was a caseworker...

Jeffrey T. Baco

Jeffrey T. Baco

Dec 21, 2021

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP– Jeffrey Thomas Baco, 59, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Jeffrey, who was affectionately known to many as "Dude",  was born March 28, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Betty Hornyak Baco and was a lifelong area resident.

He was...

Brandon Anthony Misik

Brandon Anthony Misik

Dec 19, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Brandon Anthony Misik, 23, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 at his home.

Brandon was born Dec. 7, 1998, in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Dorothy Juzbasich Misik and was a lifelong area resident.

Brandon was inspired by Warren Buffett, and as a young teen he began learning all he could...

Victoria L Rushen

Victoria L Rushen

Dec 18, 2021

MCDONALD - Victoria L. Rushen, 41, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Victoria was born July 22, 1980 in Youngstown, a daughter of William and Marilyn Rock Rushen and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1999 graduate of McDonald High School and worked for WIS Inventory...

Joseph A. Sculli, Jr.

Joseph A. Sculli, Jr.

Dec 16, 2021

CANFIELD - Joseph Anthony Sculli, Jr., 73, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 16, 2021, following a brief illness.

Joe was born March 10, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph A. Sculli, Sr. and Rose Pasquale Sculli and lived his life in the Youngstown Area.

He was a 1966 graduate of Chaney High...

Paula J. Chovan

Paula J. Chovan

Dec 16, 2021

MCDONALD - Paula J. Chovan, 47, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 16, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.

Paula was born January 6, 1974 in Youngstown, a daughter of Paul and Patricia Kadvan Loswego and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1992 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and later attended MTC...

Brian E. Zordich

Brian E. Zordich

Dec 14, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Brian E Zordich, 28, passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home.

Brian was born September 12, 1993 in Youngstown, a son of Brian J. and Denise A. Edgar Zordich and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 2012 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked...

Michelle M. Vitullo

Michelle M. Vitullo

Dec 14, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Michelle M. Vitullo, 65, went home to be with her savior, Jesus, on December 14, 2021. She passed peacefully in the night, at her home, with her loving husband Jim, by her side.

Michelle was born June 7, 1956 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Ruth Hamady Jankowski and was a lifelong...

Stephen Terlecky

Stephen Terlecky

Dec 14, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN- Stephen Terlecky, 71, passed away of natural causes Tuesday afternoon, December 14, 2021.

Stephen was born August 13, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Katherine Terlecky, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1969 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as a plater at Delphi Automotive...

Hans P. Hammerschmidt

Hans P. Hammerschmidt

Dec 14, 2021

GENEVA- Hans P. Hammerschmidt, 76, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, December 14, 2021 at UH Geneva Medical Center.

Hans was born June 4, 1945 in Germany,  a son of the late Johann Peter and Christine "Friedel" Bauerle Hammerschmidt, and came to Youngstown in August of 1954.

He was a graduate of Girard...

Ann Lapinski

Ann Lapinski

Dec 14, 2021

AVON-Ann Lapinski, 100, formerly of Youngstown's North Side, Boardman, and Amherst, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening December 14, 2021 at The Woods on French Creek in Avon.

Ann was born July 11, 1921 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Wroblewski, and lived her life in this area until she moved to Amherst about...

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