Obituaries

Jan 7, 2022

GIRARD- Frank A. Dobson, 86, formerly of Burkey Road in Austintown, died unexpectedly of natural causes Friday evening, January 7, 2022, at his home.

Frank was born September 11, 1935 in Hubbard, a son of the late Eugene and Effie Shafer Dobson, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.  He was a graduate of Hubbard High School...

Jan 7, 2022

NORTH JACKSON - William J. Fedorisin, 62, passed away peacefully, early Friday morning, January 7, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.

William was born May 25, 1959 in Youngstown, a son of John and Agnes Nestich Fedorisin, and was a life long area resident.  He was a 1977 graduate of Chaney High School and graduated from...

Jan 7, 2022

GIRARD - Richard "Rick" Honaker, 74, passed away January 7, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by his family.

Richard was born September 2, 1947, in East Liverpool, a son of Denver and Alice Coughlin Honaker.

He graduated in 1965 from Morristown High School in Tennessee and went on to receive a bachelor's degree...

Jan 4, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Yolanda Jean Rodino Bowen, 84, of Austintown, passed away at her home Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

She was born June 11, 1937, in Youngstown, the only daughter of Jennie and Ross Rodino.

Yolanda was known for her kind heart and generous, caring nature and for her abiding faith in God, along with her...

Jan 4, 2022

Canfield – Steven Eric Katz, 39, passed away after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home on January 4, 2022.

Steven was born on February 25, 1982, in Youngstown, a son of Louis E. Katz and Catherine J. Katz and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 2000 graduate of Boardman High School....

Jan 4, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Gail D. Richardson, 79, passed away Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Gail was born May 18, 1942, in Cleveland, a daughter of the late George and Alice Neely Pierce and came to the Youngstown area in 1973.

She was a 1960 graduate of Collinwood High School and dedicated...

Jan 3, 2022

MASURY- Janet M. Huzjak, 61, formerly of Austintown, passed away Monday afternoon, January 3, 2022, at Sharon Regional Hospital.

Janet was born June 25, 1960 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Raymond and Marjorie Newman Huzjak, and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked at Goodwill Industries for a short time, enjoyed socializing with...

Jan 2, 2022

GIRARD - Elizabeth A. Wilson, 80, formerly of Keefer Rd., passed away early Sunday morning, January 2, 2022 at Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Elizabeth was born July 15, 1941 in Niles, a daughter of the late Robert and Grace Ross Sheehan and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1959 graduate of Niles McKinley...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...