Obituaries

Sep 2, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Austin J. Green, 87, passed away Thursday afternoon, Sept. 2, 2021, at his home following a long and fulfilling life. He now joins his beloved wife, his "queen," Jacqueline, in heaven.

Austin was born Sept. 18, 1933, in West Virginia, a son of the late Lloyd F. and Marjorie Moore Green, and came to Youngstown...

Aug 26, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Rosarito Gonzalez, 70, passed away early Thursday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2021, at Park Center in Boardman following an extended illness.

Rosarito was born Oct. 1, 1950, in Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of Juan Carlos Garcia and Mercedes Garcia. Mrs. Gonzalez came to Youngstown from New York in 1996.

Rosarito was a...

Aug 24, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Heidi L. Wiederman Niec, 45, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 24, 2021, at her home.

Heidi was born Oct. 26, 1975, in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Carolyn Sulka Wiederman, and lived in the Youngstown area for most of her life.

Heidi graduated from Boardman High School, went to cosmetology school,...

Aug 23, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Lena Fronius, 87, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2021, at her daughter's home in Berlin Center.

Lena was born Jan. 8, 1934, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of the late Dominic and Adele D'Agostino Romeo.

Mrs. Fronius graduated from Wilson High School and married Donald Fronius in 1955, and the...

Aug 21, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael Charles "Mike" Sulek, 84, died Saturday Aug. 21, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born Nov. 26, 1936, in Bridgeport, Ohio, and was a son of the late Mike Sulek and Rose Malek Sulek.

Mike graduated in 1954 from St. Johns Central High School in Bellaire, and...

Aug 21, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - George W. Emerick, III, 77, of the city's West Side, was pronounced dead of natural causes Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at his home.

George was born June 13, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late George W. Emerick Jr. and Elizabeth Emerick, and was a lifelong resident of the city.

He was...

Aug 21, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Christina A. Pekalla, 39, passed away Saturday evening, Aug. 21, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.

Christina, who was affectionately known to all as "Chrissy," was born Dec. 17, 1981, in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Elaine English Beck, and lived in this area for most of her life.

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Aug 18, 2021

SANTEE, CALIF. - Glen Stuart Savage, 68, passed away Wednesday evening, August 18, 2021, at his home.

Glen was born on November 17, 1952 in Los Angeles, and was a son of Mary Hayes Savage and Keith Savage.

He earned a bachelor of science degree in business in 1975, and worked in Document Control/Quality Assurance...

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...