Obituaries

Dec 3, 2025

MCDONALD - Charles L. Wester Jr., 67, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House.

Charles was born Feb. 22, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of Charles L. Wester Sr., and Mary Jane Haney Wester, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1976 graduate of McDonald High School and worked at Hynes Steel Co....

Nov 27, 2025

AUSTINTOWN – Michael J. Rinko, 89, passed away on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a brief illness.

Michael was born June 18, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Olga Dukovich Rinko, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Chaney High School and proudly served in the United States Marine...

Nov 26, 2025

NILES - Patrick M. Kelly, 69, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Born June 6, 1956, in Youngstown to William "Tiny" and Dorothy O'Neil Kelly, Pat was a lifelong resident of Niles. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and...

Nov 25, 2025

AUSTINTOWN — Dianne Demler, formerly Coler, 67, a lifelong resident of Austintown, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.

Born Nov. 15, 1958, Dianne will be remembered for her kind heart, her love of animals, and the quiet strength she carried throughout her life.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Jennifer (Matthew) Clipse; and...

Nov 25, 2025

NORTH JACKSON – Freida O. Penza, 94, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Freida was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Girard, a daughter of the late Herman and Antonia Treck Perechlin, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1948 graduate of Girard High School and worked as an administrative assistant at the Trumbull County...

Nov 24, 2025

GIRARD — Richard K. Dell, 78, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Liberty Health Care Center.Richard was born March 5, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Edgar and Rita Teachout Dell, and was a lifelong area resident.He was a 1965 graduate of Girard High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in education from Youngstown...

Nov 19, 2025

GIRARD - Anthony “Tony” William Wolf, 69, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Born on Aug. 17, 1956, in Youngstown to Mitzi (Jones) Wolf and Anthony F. Wolf Jr., he was a 1974 graduate of Girard High School and a lifelong Girard resident.

Tony was a longtime member of the Girard Lions Club and...

Nov 19, 2025

MCDONALD - Connie L. Bregar, 69, passed away early Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Connie was born Jan. 21, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late David and Sarah Grantz Isenberg, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1974 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and later studied business management and accounting at...

Nov 18, 2025

GIRARD - Donald T. “Donny” Knight, 82, passed away Nov. 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born Oct. 18, 1943, in Youngstown, to John and Mary Knight, Donny lived a life defined by generosity, faith, humor and a deep love for the people around him.

Donny was a faithful man and a lifelong parishioner of Saint Rose Catholic Church, having attended...

Nov 16, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Frank J.“Chief” Hripko, 97, was “called to bat” Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3:30 a.m., and he is headed home. Play ball!

Born Francis Michael Joseph Hripko Jan. 9, 1928, in Youngstown, the youngest of 12 children born to Martin and Maria Mary Martinko Chripko (later changed to Hripko). One brother died in 1920. Francis’ father died when Francis was...

Nov 16, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - James E. Arden Jr., 84, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Nov. 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

James was born Aug. 19, 1941, in Dobra, W.Va., a son of the late James E. Arden Sr. and Thelma Ruth Golf Arden, and lived in the Youngstown area for most...

Nov 15, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Florence E. Takach, 94, passed away peacefully Saturday morning  Nov. 15, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.

Florence was born Aug. 23, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Ann VanDyke, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of The Rayen School...

Nov 14, 2025

Tributes for noted local composer, artist and poet, Thomas Alexander Furgas are pouring in following his passing to the Lord’s repose on Nov. 14, 2025. He was 71.

He was the third of seven boys born to Steve Michael and Ida Marie (McSwain) Furgas. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Timothy, Michael, Paul and John. He leaves...

Nov 11, 2025

FELTON, Del. — Charlene Leslie Bury, 61, a beloved wife, mother, sibling and friend, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

Charlene was born Oct. 30, 1964, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Charles Achey and Margie Lanterman Achey. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and lived in the Youngstown area for most of her life before moving...

Nov 9, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Janice M. Patterson, 82, passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hospice House.

Janice was born Jan. 20, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George A. and Josephine Kikel Andreyko, and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked as a licensed physical therapy assistant for many years, most recently at Sharon Regional Health System.

Janice enjoyed shopping and treasured...

Nov 8, 2025

GIRARD - Jerald "Jerry" Adams, 67, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 8, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family.

Jerry was born Oct. 8, 1958, in Salem, a son of the late Howard and Ruby Hicks Adams and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1977 graduate...

Nov 7, 2025

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Cathleen L. "Cathy" Chill Milligan, 81, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Nov. 7, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Cathy was born Feb. 7, 1944, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late Nicholas and Lucy Print Chill.

After moving to Hamden, Conn.,...

Nov 2, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Brian M. Williams, 51, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

Brian was born Sept. 26, 1974, in Youngstown, a son of Patrick M. Williams Sr., and Rosemary Altman Williams, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1993 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and later attended Youngstown State University, where...

Oct 31, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Julia V. "Sweetie" Butler, 41, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at her home.

Julia was born Oct. 30, 1984, in Opelika, Alabama, a daughter of John Lewis Butler and Sabrena Santha Butler-Grantling. She came to the Youngstown area as a child and made it her lifelong home.

She was a graduate...

Oct 30, 2025

HUBBARD - Dorothy L. Adams, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Oct. 30, 2025, at Countryside at Elmwood with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born Aug. 1, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Steven and Elizabeth M. Molnar Shirilla,  and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Liberty...