Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Pamela M. "Pam" DuPonty, 56, passed away early Friday evening, Nov. 12, 2021, with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She will always be remembered by her family and friends for her generosity, strong work ethic, and love of the holiday season.

Pamela was born April 27, 1965, in...

Nov 10, 2021

MCDONALD - Rose Marie Ashton, 74, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 10, 2021, at The Cleveland Clinic.

Rose Marie, who was affectionately known to everyone as "Rosie," was born June 4, 1947, in McDonald, a daughter of the late Dominic and Ann Firment Ragazzine, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1965 graduate...

Nov 7, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Delores M. "Dolly" Lapushan, 82, of the city's West Side, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening, Nov. 7, 2021, at Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

Delores was born April 21, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank M. Mihalik and Margaret M. Susa Mihalik, and lived her life in this area....

Nov 3, 2021

AUSTINTOWN – Theresa D. Diyorio, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, 2021, at her home.

Theresa was born April 20, 1931, in Warren, and was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Leone DiFebo. She was raised in Niles and graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1948.

She was a homemaker...

Nov 1, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Mary V. Cappelli Adamski, 86, formerly of Youngstown's West Side, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital from complications of COVID-19.

Mary was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Stephanie "Stella" Baksa Seech, and lived in Cleveland for a time as a...

Oct 31, 2021

MCDONALD - Mary E. Saganich, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Mary was born Oct. 5, 1928, in Warren, a daughter of the late Fred and Mary Agnes Farrell Fromm, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1946 graduate of Warren G. Harding High...

Oct 31, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Robert Hill, 72, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 31, 2021, at Omni Manor in Youngstown, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born Feb. 12, 1949, in Laverne, Ala., a son of the late R.C. Hill and Beula Mae Barber Hill, and he came to the area with his family as a child.

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Oct 30, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - William A. Bydo, 63, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Washington Square Health Care Center in Warren.

William was born May 21, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Atty. Lou Bydo and Mary Lou Moore Bydo, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Canfield High...

Oct 30, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Charles "Dennis" Salen, 73, passed into Eternal Life Saturday morning, Oct. 30, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

Dennis was born Sept. 27, 1948, in Champion, a son of the late Charles M. and Wanda Bowles Salen. He graduated from Champion High School and attended Youngstown State University...

Oct 30, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Gary A. Brant, 89, passed away Saturday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Gary was born July 8, 1932, in Cumberland, Md., a son of the late Dawson and Zella Zembower Brant, and came to the Youngstown area in 1950 as a young man.

Gary worked various different jobs throughout...

Oct 29, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert A. "Bob" Korandovich, 81, lifelong resident of the city's West Side, passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 29, 2021, at his home. Bob was born May 5, 1940, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Peter and Mary Moritz Korandovich. He graduated in 1958 from Chaney High School and was a proud U.S. Army...

Oct 26, 2021

GIRARD - Sharon R. Platt Varkonyi, 62, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Oct. 26, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Sharon was born July 14, 1959, in Warren, a daughter of the late Robert and Emma Weakley Platt, and was a lifelong area resident.

Sharon was a 1977 graduate of McDonald High School....

Oct 25, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Donald T. "Don" McMurray, 85, longtime resident of the city's West Side, passed away peacefully Monday evening, Oct. 25, 2021, at Hospice House with his family by his side.

Don was born Feb. 28, 1936, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Thomas and Coletta Vogelberger McMurray. He was raised on the South...

Oct 24, 2021

NORTHFIELD - Irene Zapotocky, 97, formerly of Sheridan Road in Youngstown, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at her home at Northfield Village, with her family by her side.

Irene was born April 15, 1924, in Ukraine, and was the daughter of Simeon and Horpina Finagaeva.

Mrs. Zapotocky was a homemaker and loved to...

Oct 24, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Christopher R. "Chris" Fox, 21, passed away in a tragic traffic accident early Sunday morning, Oct. 24, 2021, on I-71 in Wayne County.

Christopher was born Nov. 22, 1999, in Youngstown. He was a son of Jody Fox and Deborah Airato Reynolds and was a lifelong area resident.

Chris was a 2018 graduate...

Oct 23, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Alfred Donatiello, 94, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Oct. 23, 2021, at his home following a long and fulfilling life.

Alfred, who was know to all as "Fred" or "Freddy," was born June  9, 1927, in West Virginia. He was a son of the late Raphael Donatiello and Louise Donatiello, and came to the Youngstown...

Oct 23, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN – Elizabeth Glasscock, 88, of the city's West Side, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Oct. 23, 2021, at her home after an extended illness.

Elizabeth was born March 3, 1933, in Perry County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Mary Watkins Gibson, and came to this area in 1962 after her marriage....

Oct 22, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Roy William Wiant Sr., 88, left this earth to meet his maker on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.

Roy was born in Greensburg, Ohio, on Sept. 8, 1933, and was a son of the late General Abram and Elizabeth Lilley Wiant.

When Roy was a young boy his family moved to Youngstown, and then...

Oct 22, 2021

NORTH JACKSON - David L. Baird, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 22, 2021, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.

David was born Nov. 28, 1952, in Youngstown, and was the son of the late Gerald Baird and Lois Hubbard Baird. He lived in California for a short period of time during his youth, and came...

Oct 21, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Arlene M. Nagy, 81, of the city's West Side, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, Oct. 21, 2021, at her home.

Arlene was born March 6, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Peya Margosiak, and lived her life in this area.

She graduated from Chaney High School in 1958...