Obituaries

May 3, 2025

STREETSBORO - Charlene A. McKenna, 70, formerly of Girard, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by her family.

Charlene was born July 4, 1954, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Ann Tepsick Buser and grew up in the close-knit community of Girard, graduating from Girard High School in 1972....

May 2, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - de Lee A. Kidd, 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, May 2, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

de Lee was born December 23, 1956, in Corry, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Jean Leek and lived in the Mahoning Valley most of her life.

She was a 1975 graduate...

Apr 29, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Bernadette J. Knapic Nolfi, 89, of the city's west side, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness.

Born March 8, 1936, in Youngstown, Bernadette was the daughter of Michael and Anna Machinga Knapic and remained a proud lifelong resident of the area—though her voice and...

Apr 29, 2025

BOARDMAN — Arlene Juillerat, 84, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Arlene was born Oct. 31, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Leroy and Elsie Franken Evans, and was a lifelong Boardman resident. She dedicated her life to raising her children and nurturing her...

Apr 28, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph John Labozan, 98, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, surrounded by family, after a long and fulfilling life.

Joseph was born July 1, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of Vid and Sophia Bobich Labozan, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1944 graduate of The Rayen School,...

Apr 28, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Paul Lee Whittenberger, 76, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Paul was born April 26, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of the late Ira and Agnes Whittenberger, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1967 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School...

Apr 28, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Agnes R. Zajac, 86, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Agnes was born Oct. 23, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stanley and Agnes A. Javorsky Kaminski, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School, Class...

Apr 27, 2025

GIRARD - Susan R. Patterson, 70, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Susan was born Feb. 2, 1955, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wallace L. and Jacqueline V. Patterson. She was a graduate of Fairborn High School and earned her nursing...

Apr 27, 2025

GIRARD - William J. Turocy, Jr., 78, died Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home.

William was born April 7, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late William J. Turocy Sr. and Mary Dorothy Fajos Turocy. He was a lifelong Ohio resident and made his home in Girard for more than 35 years.

A...

Apr 25, 2025

MCDONALD - John L. "Jack" Chapman, 67, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

John was born Dec. 27, 1957, in Newport, R.I., a son of the late Kenneth and Judith Philips Chapman, and came to the Youngstown area in 1958. He was a 1975 graduate of Girard High School and earned...

Apr 24, 2025

BOARDMAN — James A. Douglass, 72, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Park Center.

James was born Aug. 21, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Juanita Douglass. He was a graduate of Struthers High School and, over the years, lived in Tennessee and Washington, Indiana, before returning to the Youngstown area.

Apr 22, 2025

GIRARD - Charles "Fred" Callihan, 83, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, following a brief battle with lung and bone cancer.

Fred was born May 8, 1941, in Friendship, Ohio, a suburb of Portsmouth, the son of the late Jacob "Red" Callihan and Julie "Ann" Pollard Callihan.

He married his high school sweetheart, Floda...

Apr 22, 2025

GIRARD - Joseph J. Melfi, known to many as "The Mayor," passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, with his children by his side, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love for his community and family. Born on September 27, 1939, Joe was the son of the late James and Rose Melfi and a lifelong resident of...

Apr 20, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Jo Ann C. Kambic, 89, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Austintown Health Care Center.

Jo Ann was born Nov. 28, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary Brosky Cina and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1954 graduate of Chaney High School and worked as a...

Apr 19, 2025

GIRARD – Angela Marie Ann Ambrose Ezzo, 96, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her son's home, surrounded by her family.

Angela was born Oct. 30, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank Ambrose and Frances Scirrocco Ambrose. She was a graduate of Girard High School and a...

Apr 18, 2025

AUSTINTOWN – James A. Senvisky, 79, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 18, 2025, at Aventura at Humility House surrounded by the love of his family.

James was born Feb. 19, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert and Mildred Gleydura Senvisky, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.

He was a 1964 graduate...

Apr 18, 2025

GIRARD - Douglas Gerald Eskay, 50, passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2025.

Douglas was born November 27, 1974, the son of Dr. Gerald and Marian Shaheen Eskay. He graduated from the Fairhaven Program and looked forward to going to work every day at the Fairhaven Workshop.

Doug loved cars and big trucks and enjoyed...

Apr 15, 2025

GIRARD - Frances J. Sainato, 95,  passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life marked by love, strength and independence.

Frances was born Dec. 7, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nicola and Mary Citarelli Sainato, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a proud...

Apr 13, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Donna L. Bukovi, 86, of Youngstown's west side, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Donna was born May 31, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Frances Brewer Lukanec and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1957 graduate of The Rayen School and dedicated her life to raising and caring...

Apr 12, 2025

BOARDMAN - Kenneth J. "Kenny" Fisher, 81 passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

Kenneth was born June 18, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of the late Joseph and Julia Stroney Fisher. He grew up on the South Side of Youngstown and attended St. Dominic Church...