Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

GIRARD-Attilio Ruscitti, 92, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning January 27,2022 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Attilio was born November 24, 1929, in the town of Raiano located in Abruzzo, Italy, a son of the late Rinaldo and Assunta Arquilla Ruscitti and came to Youngstown and later to the Girard area in the mid 1960's.

Mr....

Jan 26, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Dahlia C. Pennell, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022, after a long, fulfilled, and blessed life.

Dahlia was born on November 28, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Felix and Almira Eovito Colasant, and was raised on the city's East side.

She was...

Jan 25, 2022

FENTON, MI - There must have been a need for a drummer in heaven because we are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Roger J. Ferko on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, taken all too soon.  He had touched so many by his sense of humor and loving personality. Roger was born on a sunny, Sunday morning, June 9,...

Jan 25, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - George William Briach, 91, was called to be with the Lord, entering into eternal life on January 25, 2022, and in time to celebrate with his late wife, Donna, on her 91st birthday, the following day. Finally succumbing to his battle with cancer, George passed at his home with his children by his side.

George...

Jan 24, 2022

BOARDMAN - Nancy Tiedeman, 70, passed away Monday afternoon, January 24, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital due to complications of surgery.

Nancy was born June 13, 1951 in Salem, a daughter of Mykola and Maria Pohribniak Prychodczenko and was raised in Salem.

She was a 1969 graduate of Salem High School and earned an...

Jan 22, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN- Lisa Ann Kozar, 61, of the city's west side, passed away early Saturday morning, January 22, 2022, at Humility House in Austintown, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Lisa was born October 7, 1960, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Hozinec Kozar and was a lifelong area resident.

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Jan 22, 2022

COLUMBIANA - Shirley J. Britton, 87,  went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

Shirley was born November 23, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Edward and Jean Wanhala.

Shirley had a strong faith and firm belief in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She greatly enjoyed reading...

Jan 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - A memorial service will be held for Marjorie Ann Tomo, 97, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church 1429 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown  with a memorial luncheon to follow.

Marjorie was born February 27, 1924, and passed away January 20, 2022. A private service was held on January 25,...

Jan 20, 2022

STRUTHERS – Willis M. Warren, Jr., went to be with the Lord, early Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Saint Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Willis, who was affectionately known as Will, was born November 22, 1955, a son of the late Willis M. Warren, Sr., and Shirley E. Dixon Warren and was a lifelong area resident.

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Jan 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN- Marjorie Ann Tomo, 97, formerly of N. Osborn and Belle Vista Avenues, passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Canfield Place, where she resided for the last five years, after a long and fulfilling life. Margie was born February 27, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Danus Textoris, and lived on the...

Jan 20, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN- Dominic C. Lucarell, 94, of the city's west side, died Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Austintown Healthcare Center with the comfort of his family.

He was born April 27, 1927, in the family home in Brier Hill, the only child of the late Joseph and Stephania Ziskowski Lucarelli.

Dominic attended Chaney High School...

Jan 20, 2022

FOWLER – Larry L. Ifft, 71, formerly of Hubbard, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 20, 2022, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital with his family by his side.

Larry was born January 29, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late Lester and Martha Louise Davis Ifft.  He attended Hubbard High School, and worked at Republic Steel from...

Jan 17, 2022

AUSTINTOWN- Cynthia L. "Cindy" Dudek, 65, passed away late Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a sudden illness.

Cindy was born March 18, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Martin and Jane Haupt Mayer, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1974 graduate of Canfield High School...

Jan 17, 2022

LOWELLVILLE - Carrie C. Fox, 57, passed away unexpectedly, Monday evening, January 17, 2022 at her home.

Carrie was born April 24, 1964 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Judy Askin Stanchin and was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Struthers High School in 1982.

Carrie greatly enjoyed watching NASCAR on television, traveling and...

Jan 16, 2022

With great sadness, the Pagano family announces the passing of Sam F. Pagano, age 91, on January 16, 2022 at the Hour of Angels. As he lived his life, he died on his own terms: with his mind fully intact, in the house that he built, with his sweetheart of 60 years and loving family by his side.

Jan 15, 2022

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Donald Lee Cowan, 79, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Donald was born December 28, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Emmett and Ethel Cowan and was a lifelong area resident.

Don worked for more than 20 years at Youngstown Steel Door until it closed....

Jan 15, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN- Charles Lisowski, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Charles, affectionately called Charlie or Chuckie, was born May 28, 1965, in Youngstown, a son of the late Donald C. and Bonnie Lee Hughes Lisowski and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1983 graduate...

Jan 14, 2022

AUSTINTOWN- Rae J. Rogers, 83, passed away early Friday morning, January 14, 2022, at her home with family by her side.

Rae was born June 10, 1938 in Kentucky, coming to the Mahoning Valley in the 1950's.

She was a loving wife and mother, loved animals, and enjoyed the time spent with family and friends. ...

Jan 14, 2022

AUSTINTOWN- JoAnn L. Fire, 86, passed away Friday night, January 14, 2022, at Caprice Health Care Center, after an extended illness,

JoAnn was born April 10, 1935 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Earl F. King, Sr., and Ruth Carney King, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1953 graduate of South...

Jan 13, 2022

GIRARD - Daniel Johntony, 63, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Daniel, who was affectionately known as Danny, was born September 18, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of Baldwino Johntony and Amelda Jean Gargano and was a lifelong area resident.

Danny was a...