Obituaries

Aug 10, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Theda L. Kurtiak, 91, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, Aug. 10, 2020, in the comfort of her home.

Theda was born Sept. 9, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dwight and Dorothy Cleland, and lived her life in this area.

She was a graduate of...

Aug 9, 2020

BOARDMAN - On Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, Michael P. Cicchillo, 70, was called home to be with the Lord, passing into Eternal Life from Hospice House in North Lima.

Michael was born Nov. 7, 1949, in Youngstown to proud parents, Mary Lewis Cicchillo and Samuel Cicchillo, and spent much of his life in this area.

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Aug 9, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - JoAnn Marie Taylor Faber, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Aug. 9, 2020, at her home, with family by her side.

JoAnn was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Olean, New York, and was the only child of the late David and Mildred Whaley Taylor. She was raised in Sharon, Pa., was a 1949 graduate of...

Aug 8, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Nancy L. Olsavsky, 96, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Nancy was born June 18, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Angelo and Angelina Martone Crish, and lived her life in this area.

She was a 1942 graduate...

Aug 6, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Antonia M. "Toni" Venorsky, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6, 2020, at Briarfield Manor.

Antonia was born Feb. 3, 1935, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late Ciro and Victoria Polce Esposito, and was raised by her mother and stepfather, the late Arlie Shifflet. She was a graduate of New Castle...

Aug 1, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Gary Evanoff Jr., 38, passed away unexpectedly Saturday Aug. 1, 2020, at his home.

Gary was born June 22, 1982, in Youngstown, the son of Gary, Sr. and Janine Carney Evanoff, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 2000 graduate of Ursuline High School and worked for HMS Manufacturing. Prior to...

Aug 1, 2020

BOARDMAN - Audrey Jean Mislay, 89, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, Aug. 1, 2020, at her home. Her uncompromising grace and gratefulness remained with her until the end.

Audrey was born May 17, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Mary Bertolini Savoia and Canciano Savoia. After her father's death,...

Jul 30, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Peter Rapovy, 96, passed away peacefully from natural causes early Thursday evening, July 30, 2020, and his son's home in Struthers.

Peter was born May 19, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Tekla Soroka Rapovy, and he lived his life in this area.

Pete graduated from The Rayen School...

Jul 29, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Samuel P. "Sammy" Miller, 68, passed away early Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020, at Hospice House with his family by his side, following a very brief battle with cancer.

Sammy was born Sept. 18, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of the late Samuel B. and Marjory A. Prosser Miller, and he lived his life in...

Jul 29, 2020

GIRARD - Dina M. Brenner, 51, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side, following a lengthy illness.

Dina was born April 8, 1969, in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony and Evelyn Bowser Yanno, and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked in home...

Jul 28, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - William M. "Bill" Cook, 71, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

William was born Sept. 18, 1948, in Morgantown, W.Va., the son of the late Thomas G. and Lena Sandy Cook, and he came to this area with his family as a child.

He was a...

Jul 27, 2020

Due to the virus pandemic of 2020 that required quarantining and social distancing, public services to celebrate Raymond's life during the year following his passing were postponed. A Memorial Liturgy is now scheduled to take place on SATURDAY, SEPT. 4, 2021, at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church at 4:30 p.m. Because of continuing health concerns, a Mercy Meal for...

Jul 26, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Randall J. "Randy" Coudriet, 58, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, July 26, 2020, at his home after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Randy, who was also affectionately known as "Bones," was born Oct. 8, 1961, in Youngstown, the son of the late Fuzzy and Arlene Zupko Coudriet, and he lived his life in this...

Jul 24, 2020

GIRARD - Robert F. Palumbo Jr., 56, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, July 24, 2020, at his home.

Robert was born Nov. 26, 1963, in Youngstown, a son of Robert and Marlene Pirlozzi Palumbo, and lived in the area most of his life.

Bobby worked as a truck driver for many years and for many...

Jul 23, 2020

LIBERTY TWP. - Wanda J. Tarantino, 93, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 23, 2020, at Briarfield Manor.

Wanda was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Sophia Sobnosky Jankowski, and lived her life in this area.

After her marriage in 1948, Wanda became a homemaker who dedicated her...

Jul 22, 2020

CANFIELD - Joseph T. Herubin Sr., 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, July 22, 2020, at Austinwoods Nursing Center in Austintown.

Joseph was born Nov. 28, 1935, in Youngstown, the son of the late Joseph and Anna Hlubik Herubin, and lived his life in this area.

Joe graduated with the class of 1954 from The...

Jul 21, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Ann Kusic, 94, left this earthly realm Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2020, at Hospice House and passed into heaven after a long battle with congestive heart failure.

Ann was born Jan. 25, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Pauline Spear Pavlisen, and lived her life in this area.

She...

Jul 21, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Edward L. Kravec, 82, passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic with his family by his side.

Edward was born Sept. 5, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of the late Edward and Margaret Strazik Kravec, and lived his life in this area.

Ed worked for General Fireproofing, for Youngstown...

Jul 19, 2020

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Jessie Caroline Acierno, 92, passed away early Sunday morning, July 19, 2020, at Liberty Health Care Center following a long and fulfilling life.

Jessie was born July 17, 1928, in Mendota, Ill., a daughter of the late Jesse C. and Bertha Annette Ellis Green.

She was a 1946 graduate of Wyanet High...

Jul 18, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - John F. Bischoff III, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Hospice House.

John was born Aug. 8, 1944, in Sharon, Pa., the son of John F. Bischoff Jr. and Frances Biggin Bischoff, and he came to Youngstown with his family as a child.

He was a graduate of South High...