Obituaries

Aug 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - George Senedak, 87, of the city's West Side, left his family early Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 18, 2021, passing away peacefully at his home.

George was born Aug. 23, 1933, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late John Senedak and Anna Key Senedak. He was a lifelong resident of Youngstown.

He served...

Aug 17, 2021

HUBBARD - Roy Thomas Lorent, 80, longtime resident of Niles, passed away Tuesday evening, Aug. 17, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Roy was born March 2, 1941, in Warren, one of nine children of the late George and Pearl Conner Lorent, and he lived his life in Trumbull County.

He graduated from Howland High...

Aug 16, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Paul A. McCormick, 76, passed away late Monday morning, Aug. 16, 2021, at his home after a battle with cardiovascular disease.

Paul was born Oct. 23, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Fred and Edith Richards McCormick, and he lived his life in this area.

He attended East High School and...

Aug 15, 2021

ROGERS - Charles S. "Chuck" Kornack, 65, passed away late Sunday evening, Aug. 15, 2021, at Vibra Hospital in Boardman following a three-month illness.

Charles was born March 15, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late Erwin and Katherine Andrecic Kornack, and he lived his life in this area.

He was a 1974 graduate...

Aug 13, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Ralph A. Ruggiero, 79, of the city's West Side, passed away Friday morning, Aug. 13, 2021, at Beeghly Oaks after a battle with lung cancer.

Ralph was born July 27, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Mary Grainy Ruggiero, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1961...

Aug 12, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Emil "Tim" Dulovich, 100, of the city's West Side, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Aug. 12, 2021, following a long, fulfilling, and active life. Emil was born June 6, 1921, in Campbell, a son of the late Martin and Elizabeth Spak Dulovich, and except for his time in the military, lived his life in this area. He...

Aug 11, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - John T. Holquist, 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Aug. 11, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.

John, who was affectionately known as either "Grandpa" or "Jack" to his family, and as "Red" to his friends, was born Dec. 4, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late Henry Lewis and...

Aug 11, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Janet E. Kovachik Klein, 68, of the city's West Side, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 11, 2021, at Omni Manor.

Janet was born Sept. 28, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Jeanette Price Kovachik, and she lived her life in this area.

Janet was a homemaker who also worked...

Aug 11, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Fredeswinda Ruiz, 66, passed away peacefully at her home early Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 11, 2021, following a battle with renal failure and a heart ailment.

Fredeswinda was born Oct. 5, 1954, in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and was a daughter of the late Ines Arturet and Maria Luisa Pagan. She moved to this area in 2013....

Aug 8, 2021

LONG BEACH, MISS. - Brian David Ostavitz, Jr., 22, formerly of Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, at his home.

Brian was born Jan. 12, 1999, in Youngstown, and was a son of Brian David Ostavitz Sr. and Diane Matyi LaFavor.

He was a graduate of Harrison Central High School in Gulfport, Miss.,...

Aug 8, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Roberto "Pito" "Pete" Lugo Jr., 45, ascended to be with the Lord, passing away from this earth on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021.

Roberto was born July 28, 1976, and was the eldest of three children born to Roberto and Linda Lugo. Born in Cleveland, he lived there until he moved with his family to Youngstown...

Aug 8, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Maria L. McCormick, 33, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 8, 2021, at her home from complications of pneumonia, following a lengthy illness.

Maria was born March 10, 1988, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of John McCormick and Victoria Marsilio McCormick, and she lived her life in this area.

She was a 2006...

Aug 7, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Cheryl L. Hough, 73, died peacefully at her home Saturday morning, Aug. 7, 2021, following a short, hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born Aug. 29, 1947, in Connellsville, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Frank Hough and Edwina Schmidtke Hough.

Her family moved to Los Angeles in 1955 and she...

Aug 7, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - After a long and bravely-fought battle with leukemia, Dave Jackson, 68, passed away Saturday evening, Aug. 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Dave was born March 29, 1953, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Catherine Uhrin Jackson and Frank S. Jackson.

Dave and his family moved to Champion...

Aug 5, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph W. Sayers, 55, of the city's West Side, passed away Thursday evening, Aug. 5, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Joseph was born Aug. 21, 1965, in Denver, a son of the late Mildred Sayers and Joseph Sprague Sr. He came to Ohio as a child, was raised in Hubbard,...

Aug 4, 2021

NORTH LIMA - Louise A. Cintala, 85, longtime resident of Youngstown's West Side, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 4, 2021, at Assumption Village.

Louise was born April 28, 1936, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Phillip John Hess and Mary Bodak Hess.

She was a 1954 graduate of Chaney High School and...

Jul 31, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Marilyn J. Flores, 74, went home to be with The Lord Saturday evening, July 31, 2021.

Marilyn was born June 24, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late Richard and Margaret Reeg.

She was a 1965 graduate of East High School and was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her family as...

Jul 31, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Christine T. Bartholomy, 96, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 31, 2021, at her home under the comforting care of hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born July 19, 1925, in New Salem, Pa., the daughter of the late Leonard and Ida DeSilvo Lamendella, and she lived in Youngstown for most of her life. Christine...

Jul 30, 2021

GIRARD - Timothy C. Dell, 59, passed away Friday morning. July 30, 2021. at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Timothy was born Sept. 23, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of the late Edgar and Rita Teachout Dell, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a member of St. Rose Church in...

Jul 28, 2021

(family-written obituary)

Catherine Malys of Boardman passed away in her sleep Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Catherine, who was affectionately known as "Kay" to all of her family and friends grew up on the city's West Side and was a 1942 graduate of Chaney High School.

In her thirties, while raising three children, Kay...