Obituaries

Oct 26, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Marcia A. Powell, 72, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Marcia was born May 27, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Florence Shopinsky Kraiosky, and was a lifelong area resident.

She...

Oct 25, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - John Fromel, 95, peacefully entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, Oct. 25, 2025.

John was born  April 20, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Nicholas and Pauline (Patrick) Fromel, in the neighborhood known as "Monkey's Nest". He attended Butler, Hayes, and The Rayen School, graduating in 1949. After graduation, he worked at U.S....

Oct 23, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved uncle, Joseph Zemko Jr.

On Oct. 23, 2025, Joe met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, when he was called to his heavenly home at the age of 96.

Joe was born Jan. 24, 1929, in Youngstown, a...

Oct 21, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — David W. Myers Jr., 74, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.

David was born March 2, 1951, in Niles, a son of the late Lucy Madish Myers. He was a lifelong area resident and was especially close with his grandparents,...

Oct 19, 2025

POLAND - Nancyann M. Georgeoff, 90, formerly of Ferdinand Road in Austintown, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Oct. 19, 2025,

Nancyann was born Dec. 6, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Constance Balestra Altiere and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School and furthered her...

Oct 16, 2025

NILES - Raymond Palen (Palombaro), 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday morning Oct. 16, 2025, at Hospice House.

Ray was born Oct. 25, 1932, to Frank and Frances (Pauline) Palombaro. Ray grew up surrounded by love, laughter, and a strong sense of family. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, a dedicated businessman,...

Oct 15, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Benjamin A. Longo, 72, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at Hospice House.

Benjamin was born Oct. 3, 1953, in Niles, a son of the late Anthony and Stella Platt Longo. He was a 1972 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and spent much of his young adult life doing what he loved most —...

Oct 15, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Gloria A. Bednar, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love of her family.

Gloria was born June 11, 1942, in Toledo. She was adopted by the late James and Rose Bushong, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

She was a graduate...

Oct 12, 2025

GIRARD — James Frederick Meyers, 77, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

James was born July 17, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert and Florence Meyers, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Girard High School and proudly served in the U.S....

Oct 9, 2025

POLAND — William John Davies, 81, went to be with his Lord on Oct. 9, 2025, just a few hours before his 82nd birthday.

Bill, as he was affectionately known, was born Oct. 10, 1943, in Boardman, to the late Sydney and Gwendolyn May Davies. He was a 1961 graduate of Boardman High School and a lifelong resident of the Boardman...

Oct 8, 2025

GIRARD - Joanne Kalocsky O'Neil, 90, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Joanne was born June 1, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Goldie Wereb Kalocsky, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1953 graduate of Chaney High School and went on to pursue a...

Oct 7, 2025

POLAND — Nancy Jo Truslow, 88, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Nancy Jo was born Feb. 1, 1937, in Batesville, Va., a daughter of the late John Thomas Layman and Bertha Smythe Marsh Layman. She came to the Mahoning Valley in 1957.

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Oct 7, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN- Delores "Dee" Saborse, 84, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Dee was born Aug. 26, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Clara Palmer Harvey. She was raised on Youngstown's East Side and was a 1959 graduate of East High...

Oct 4, 2025

BOARDMAN — Frank A. "Frankie" Hankey, 90, passed away Saturday afternoon, Oct. 4, 2025, at Greenbrier Healthcare Center.

Frank Albert Hankey was born Jan. 4, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Frank Robert Hankey and Francine Kendzer Hankey. He was lovingly raised by his grandmother, Bertha Hankey, in Malone, New York, who nurtured his...

Sep 29, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph W. Novacich, 53, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Joseph was born Aug. 23, 1972, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph N. Novacich and Linda Beth Graham, and was a lifelong area resident.

He is survived by his...

Sep 28, 2025

MCDONALD – Leon E. "Lee" Evans Jr., 73, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2025.

Lee was born Feb. 8, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Leon E. Evans Sr. and Margaret Mary Sullivan Evans, and was a lifelong area resident who proudly resided in McDonald for the past 48 years.

He...

Sep 24, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Elizabeth R. (Cappitte) Panno, 90,beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Elizabeth, who was affectionately known as Betty, was born Nov. 2, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Samuel J. Cappitte and June...

Sep 24, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Edna M. Plants, 88, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Edna was born Feb. 10, 1937, in Washington, Pa., a daughter of the late James Rosen and Icy Burgess Rosen, and lived in the area for most...

Sep 20, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Rachelle L. "Shelly" Fogel Martin, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Sept. 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Shelly was born Nov. 13, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Lola Patterson. She was raised in Youngstown and also lived in Texas for several years before returning to the area in...

Sep 18, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Judith M. King, 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Masternick Memorial, with her family by her side.

Judy was born Nov. 27, 1938, in Giulianova, Italy, a daughter of the late Carmine and Maddalena Collevecchio. She came to the United States in 1953 and made her home in the Youngstown area.