John Angelo Siciliano
Jul 16, 2021
JEFFERSON - John Angelo Siciliano, 72, passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Senior Living Community in Greenville, Pa., on Friday, July 16, 2021, from pancreatic cancer.
John was born Jan. 21, 1949, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Otto and Rose Bakich Siciliano.
He attended school in his hometown of McDonald and...
Judith M. "Judi" Webber
Jul 15, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN – Judith M. "Judi" Webber, 76, of the city's West Side, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her home.
Judi was born Aug. 17, 1944, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of the late Robert and Lila Pearson Werden. She lived most of her life in this area.
She...
Gerard J. "Jerry" Bettross
Jul 14, 2021
CANFIELD - Gerard J. "Jerry" Bettross, 79, passed away late Wednesday afternoon, July 14, 2021, at his home following a brief illness.
Jerry was born Feb. 17, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert and Anna Mary Perl Bettross, and lived his life in this area.
Mr. Bettross attended both East and Wilson...
Helen "Kathy" Rago
Jul 12, 2021
SALEM - Helen "Kathy" Rago, 77, formerly of Canfield, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 12, 2021, at Salem West Healthcare Center.
Kathy was born Oct. 15, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Katherine Blazek Rago, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1961 graduate of East High School...
Kelsey Lynn Elizabeth Mellott
Jul 11, 2021
ORWELL - Kelsey Lynn Elizabeth Mellott, 33, peacefully entered eternal rest Sunday evening, July 11, 2021, at Hospice House, following a brief illness.
Kelsey was born Feb. 25, 1988, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of Richard and Denise Buchanan Mellott.
She attended Austintown Fitch High School, class of 2006, and while in school played...
Helen Esposito
Jul 11, 2021
CAMPBELL - Helen Esposito, 88, passed away late Sunday afternoon, July 11, 2021, at Hospice House following a brief illness.
Helen was born in Campbell on the Fourth of July in 1933, and was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Suhar Sulak. She was a lifelong resident of Campbell and graduated in 1950 from Campbell...
Elaine Holland
Jul 8, 2021
GIRARD - Elaine Holland, 97, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, July 8, 2021, at Liberty Health Care Center.
Elaine was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Ida Ward Redden, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked for over 20...
Paul A. Zarlengo, Sr.
Jul 6, 2021
MASURY - Paul A. Zarlengo Sr., 71, formerly of Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly late Tuesday evening, July 6, 2021, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey of natural causes while visiting his daughter.
Paul was born Nov. 19, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Elvira Palmer Zarlengo, and lived...
Anna Saunders
Jul 1, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN - Anna Saunders, 99, passed away peacefully early Thursday afternoon, July 1, 2021, at Omni Manor, after a long and fulfilling life.
Anna was born Oct. 31, 1921, in Hubbard, and was a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Erent Staydohar. She lived most of her life on the West Side of Youngstown.
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Donna K. Stevens
Jul 1, 2021
LIBERTY TWP. - Donna K. Stevens, 74, formerly of Hubbard, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 1, 2021, at Liberty Arms Assisted Living, with her daughter by her side.
Donna was born Oct. 31, 1946, in South Charleston, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late James and Dora Knuckles Turley.
She came to the...
Adua Maria Zuppo
Jun 27, 2021
GIRARD - Adua Maria Zuppo, 85, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following an extended illness.
Adua was born on April 10, 1936, in Rovigno d'Istria, Italy, and was the daughter of the late Angelo and Adelina Sabbadini Cuzzi. She was a 1952 graduate of Pirano Scuola Media, Liceo Scientifico.
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Anthony A. "Tony" Fusco
Jun 27, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN - Anthony Angelo "Tony" Fusco, 90, of the city's West Side, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Sunday evening, June 27, 2021, in the comfort of his home after watching on TV the 4th of July fireworks celebration from the Austintown Plaza with his wife, which he truly enjoyed.
Tony was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Youngstown,...
Alan M. Lipscomb
Jun 26, 2021
GIRARD - Alan M. Lipscomb, 29, passed away in a tragic traffic accident on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Kittanning, Pa.
Alan was born Aug. 2, 1991, in Morgantown, W.Va., the son of Debbie Lipscomb Bartlett, and came to this area a year ago.
He was a graduate of Waynesburg Central Greene High School in...
Helen Jean Boodry
Jun 26, 2021
AUSTINTOWN - Helen Jean Boodry, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, June 26, 2021, at Hospice House, surrounded by her family.
Helen was born April 16, 1943, in Warren, and was a daughter of the late John and Eleanora Bryan Thomas. Helen lived most of her life in this area, but spent 17 years living in Des...
Leroy "Lee" Lewis
Jun 18, 2021
STRUTHERS - Leroy "Lee" Lewis, 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 18, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown. Lee was born Feb. 7, 1943, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Everett R. and Sophie Kotick Lewis. He graduated from Struthers High School in 1962, and attended Fort Scott Junior College, where he was later recruited...
Barbara Julia Mcclay Shaffer
Jun 18, 2021
CANFIELD - Barbara Julia McClay Shaffer, 84, passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 18, 2021, at her home in Canfield, surrounded by family.
Barbara was born Dec. 20, 1936, and was a daughter of the late Mary Welcomer McClay and John J. McClay.
She attended St. Patrick Elementary School in Youngstown and graduated in 1954...
Mavis Irene Breetz
Jun 18, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN - Mavis Irene Breetz, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Friday morning, June 18, 2021, at Liberty Health Care Center in Liberty Township.
Mavis was born Dec. 10, 1923, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth McLaughlin Tharp. She was raised in Youngstown, was a graduate of East High...
Brian G. Stringer
Jun 17, 2021
WARREN - Brian G. Stringer, 59, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, June 17, 2021, at his home.
Brian was born Oct. 8, 1961, in Warren, a son of Dallis G. and JoAnne Mateyko Stringer, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1979 graduate of Girard High School and later earned an associate's degree...
Carl C. Heltzel
Jun 16, 2021
GIRARD - Carl C. Heltzel, 66, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, June 16, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Carl was born Nov. 11, 1954, in Warren, a son of the late Robert and Mary Jane Hazzard Heltzel, and he was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1973 graduate of Gilmour Academy and graduated...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Theis Heini
Jun 13, 2021
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Patricia Ann "Pat" Theis Heini, 76, formerly of Austintown, passed peacefully into eternal life late Sunday morning, June 13, 2021, at Akron Select Specialty Hospital with her family by her side.
Pat was born July 7, 1944, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of the late William Theis and Wilhelmina Eberth Theis. She lived...
