Janet L. Zuppo
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...
Sandra M. Koker
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...
Charles J. Kuhn
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...
Merrilee I. Stevens
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...
Jeffrey T. Baco
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...
Brandon Anthony Misik
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...
Victoria L Rushen
Dec 18, 2021
MCDONALD - Victoria L. Rushen, 41, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Victoria was born July 22, 1980 in Youngstown, a daughter of William and Marilyn Rock Rushen and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1999 graduate of McDonald High School and worked for WIS Inventory...
Joseph A. Sculli, Jr.
Dec 16, 2021
CANFIELD - Joseph Anthony Sculli, Jr., 73, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 16, 2021, following a brief illness.
Joe was born March 10, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph A. Sculli, Sr. and Rose Pasquale Sculli and lived his life in the Youngstown Area.
He was a 1966 graduate of Chaney High...
Paula J. Chovan
Dec 16, 2021
MCDONALD - Paula J. Chovan, 47, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 16, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.
Paula was born January 6, 1974 in Youngstown, a daughter of Paul and Patricia Kadvan Loswego and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1992 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and later attended MTC...
Brian E. Zordich
Dec 14, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN - Brian E Zordich, 28, passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home.
Brian was born September 12, 1993 in Youngstown, a son of Brian J. and Denise A. Edgar Zordich and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 2012 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked...
Michelle M. Vitullo
Dec 14, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN - Michelle M. Vitullo, 65, went home to be with her savior, Jesus, on December 14, 2021. She passed peacefully in the night, at her home, with her loving husband Jim, by her side.
Michelle was born June 7, 1956 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Ruth Hamady Jankowski and was a lifelong...
Stephen Terlecky
Dec 14, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN- Stephen Terlecky, 71, passed away of natural causes Tuesday afternoon, December 14, 2021.
Stephen was born August 13, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Katherine Terlecky, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1969 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as a plater at Delphi Automotive...
Hans P. Hammerschmidt
Dec 14, 2021
GENEVA- Hans P. Hammerschmidt, 76, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, December 14, 2021 at UH Geneva Medical Center.
Hans was born June 4, 1945 in Germany, a son of the late Johann Peter and Christine "Friedel" Bauerle Hammerschmidt, and came to Youngstown in August of 1954.
He was a graduate of Girard...
Ann Lapinski
Dec 14, 2021
AVON-Ann Lapinski, 100, formerly of Youngstown's North Side, Boardman, and Amherst, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening December 14, 2021 at The Woods on French Creek in Avon.
Ann was born July 11, 1921 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Wroblewski, and lived her life in this area until she moved to Amherst about...
Alice M. Kowalski
Dec 12, 2021
HUBBARD - Alice M. Kowalski, 86, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, December 12, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Alice was born December 17, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Alice Roper Lapek and came to the Hubbard area in 1966.
She was a 1952 graduate of...
Ada Bleggi
Dec 12, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN- Ada Bleggi, 91, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 12, 2021 at The Inn at Christine Valley.
Ada was born August 9, 1930 in Yatesboro, Pa., a daughter of the late Pacifico and Julia Phillippi Bleggi and was a 1948 graduate of Shannock Valley High School in Sagamore, Pa. After high school, she worked in Bridgeport, Connecticut,...
Richard G. Razum
Dec 11, 2021
WARREN - Richard G. Razum, 75, passed away early Saturday morning, December 11, 2021 surrounded by his family at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. Richard, who was affectionately known as Rich, was born October 10, 1946 in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Mary Rusbacky Razum and was a lifelong area resident. Rich celebrated a second birthday...
Donald E. Porter, Jr.
Dec 9, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN - Donald E. Porter, Jr., 66, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 9, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Donald was born February 7, 1955 in Youngstown, a son of Donald E. Porter, Sr., and Marjoana Kimpton Porter. He lived most of his life at Lake Milton and was a 1973 graduate of...
Nancy L. Racz
Dec 9, 2021
AUSTINTOWN - Nancy Louise Racz, 103, passed away peacefully early Thursday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2021, at Hospice House in North Lima after a long and fulfilling life.
Nancy was born July 14, 1918, in Youngstown, the ninth of 10 children born to the late Nicholas and Irene Gergel Pavelko. She lived her entire life in this area....
David F. Hover
Dec 5, 2021
AUSTINTOWN – David Franklin Hover, 75, passed away after courageously battling several long-term illnesses. David was born December 29, 1945, in Youngstown, the youngest of eleven children born to George and Florence Nolder Hover and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1964 graduate of North High School, and worked for thirty years as an electrician,...
