John T. Holquist
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...
Janet E. Kovachik Klein
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...
Fredeswinda Ruiz
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....
Brian David Ostavitz, Jr.
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.,...
Roberto "Pito" "Pete" Lugo
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...
Maria L. Mccormick
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...
Cheryl L. Hough
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...
David "Dave" Jackson
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...
Joseph W. Sayers
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,...
Louise A. Cintala
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...
Marilyn J. Flores
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...
Christine T. Bartholomy
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...
Timothy C. Dell
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...
Catherine "Kay" Malys
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...
Anne "Annie" Adamosky
Jul 26, 2021
NORTH LIMA - Anne "Annie" Adamosky, 94, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, July 26, 2021, at Ivy Woods Manor.
Annie was born in Youngstown on Aug. 21, 1926, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Adamosky, and she lived her life in this area.
Annie was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church...
Marilyn A. Proverbs
Jul 26, 2021
AUSTINTOWN - Marilyn A. Proverbs, 90, passed away Monday evening, July 26, 2021, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.
Marilyn was born July 13, 1931, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Charles E. Hohing and Florence Johns Devlin.
Marilyn was a 1949 graduate of Boardman High School and lived her life in this...
David D. Isabella
Jul 24, 2021
AUSTINTOWN - David D. Isabella, 56, passed away Saturday evening, July 24, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following an unexpected illness.
David was born April 12, 1965, in Alliance, a son of Robert Isabella and Rosina Grove Isabella, and he lived much of his life in this area.
He graduated from Chaney High School...
Myra J. Brant
Jul 24, 2021
AUSTINTOWN - Myra J. Brant, 85, passed away Saturday evening, July 24, 2021, at her home.
Myra was born Jan. 28, 1936, in Centerville, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Daniel and Ellen Kimmel Mock. Myra came to the Youngstown area as a young woman in 1951.
She worked as a waitress at...
Carol A. Mazur
Jul 21, 2021
POLAND - Carol A. Mazur, 76, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, July 21, 2021, at her home following a lengthy illness.
Carol was born Nov. 10, 1944, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Frank and Anne Myhal Lysowski, and she lived her life in this area.
She was a 1962 graduate of Wilson...
Irene R. Smesko
Jul 20, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN - Irene R. Smesko, 91, of the city's West Side, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 20, 2021, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown. Irene was born in Youngstown on Jan. 24, 1930, and was a daughter of the late Martin and Sophie Pavlichko. She graduated from Wilson High School and lived her life in this area. Irene worked...
