Obituaries

Oct 13, 2020

NILES - Debra Jean Kelly 66, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, 2020, at Liberty Health Care Center with her family by her side.

Debra was born Sept. 2, 1954, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Richard and Shirley Whitacre Kelly, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1972 graduate of...

Oct 13, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Dorothy Elizabeth Kello, 90, passed away peacefully early Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2020, at AustinWoods Healthcare Center.

Dorothy was born Sept. 12, 1930, in West Point, Ohio, and came to Youngstown's East Side with her family as a teenager.

She was a graduate of East High School, and shortly afterwards became a loving...

Oct 9, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - William S. "Billy" George, 64, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.

Billy was born Oct. 1, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of the late William L. George and Frances G. George, and lived his life in the Youngstown and Ontario, Calif. areas.

He...

Oct 8, 2020

CANFIELD - Joseph R. "Joe" Sabo, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Oct. 8, 2020, at his home.

Joe was born July 19, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Margaret Sabo, and lived his life in the Mahoning Valley.

He was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School,...

Oct 7, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Laura M. Aleksy, 72, affectionately known to all as "Lolly," passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at her home with her daughter by her side.

Laura was born July 24, 1948, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Chester and Gertrude Tobiaz Mullen, and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked for...

Oct 5, 2020

BOARDMAN - Robert A. "Bob" Mills, 70, passed away Monday afternoon, Oct. 5, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness.

Robert was born June 20, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert and Alice Dressel Mills, and lived his life in this area.

He was a graduate of South High...

Oct 5, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Edward E. Bielik Jr., 59, went home to his Heavenly Father Monday, Oct. 5, 2020.

Edward, known to all as "Ed" or "Eddie," was born July 1, 1961, in Youngstown, the son of Edward E. Bielik Sr., and Mary Jane Chance Bielik, and lived much of his life in this area.

Those who...

Oct 3, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Richard A. "Dick" Centofanti, 82, passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 3, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born June 14, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late Bernard and Ann Leone Centofanti, and lived his life in this area.

He was a 1957 graduate of East High...

Oct 1, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Michael R. Marketch, 68, passed away unexpectedly, Oct. 1, 2020, at his home. Michael was born Aug. 23, 1952, in Warren, the son of the late Michael and Ina Ruokonen Marketch, and lived his life in the Youngstown and Cleveland areas. He was a 1970 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and earned a Bachelor of...

Oct 1, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Julia Garcia, 97, of the city's East Side, passed away peacefully early Thursday evening, Oct. 1, 2020, at Hospice House in North Lima.

Julia was born May 22, 1923, in the Dominican Republic, and was a daughter of the late Nepolmuno and Maria Abreu Nunez. She came to America and New York City in 1962,...

Sep 30, 2020

WARREN - Sylvia M. Ezzo, 89, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2020, at her home following a lengthy illness. Sylvia was born Sept. 19, 1931, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frederick C. and Sarah M. Bernard Radcliffe, and came to the Girard area as a teenager. She dedicated her life...

Sep 29, 2020

Russell James Siciliano, 73, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, Sept. 29, 2020, at Hospice House after battling lung cancer.

Russ was born Jan. 29, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Otto and Rose Bakich Siciliano, and he lived most of his life in this area.

Russ was a 1965 graduate of McDonald...

Sep 27, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Paul J. Loswego, 73, passed away early Sunday evening, Sept. 27, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Paul was born April 22, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Alex and Elizabeth Melia Loswego, and lived his life in this area.

He was a 1965 graduate of Austintown...

Sep 25, 2020

WEST FARMINGTON -  Terrence L. "Terry" Cook, 61, formerly of Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, Sept. 25, 2020, in the emergency room at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren following a brief illness.

Terry was born April 12, 1959, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas G. Cook and Lena Sandy Cook, and lived his entire...

Sep 25, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Avanel Bernice "Betty" Backur, 86, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Sept. 25, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lengthy illness, surrounded by her daughters.

Betty was born Nov. 16, 1933, in Hubbard, and was a daughter of the late Lawrence Logan Cupler and Etta Pearl Maines Cupler. She was raised in Youngstown, and...

Sep 23, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Pauline Sulak Nachim, 91, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Sept. 23, 2020, in the comfort of her home.

Pauline was born July 20, 1929, in Campbell, and was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Sulak. She was raised in Campbell, was a 1946 graduate of Campbell Memorial High...

Sep 21, 2020

GIRARD - William R. Lileas Sr., 73, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and a decades-long struggle involving 28 major surgeries and chronic pain. Bill was born March 4, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Henry R. Sr. and Mary Graziane Lileas, and was a...

Sep 20, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Rachel L. Wilder, 36, passed away unexpectedly late Sunday evening, Sept. 20, 2020, at the  emergency room at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after becoming ill at her home.

Rachel was born June 18, 1984, in Youngstown, a daughter of Leonard Wilder and Shirley Bell Moritz, and was a lifelong area resident.

She attended...

Sep 19, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Albert M. "Al" Bettross Jr., 80, passed away peacefully early Saturday evening, Sept. 19, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Albert was born March 9, 1940, in Youngstown, and was the son of the late Albert M. Sr. and Anna Perl Bettross. He was a 1958 graduate of Ursuline High School and lived his life...

Sep 19, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Anna Marie Gay, 79, of the city's South Side, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Sept. 19, 2020, at Hospice House.

Anna was born July 14, 1941, in Republic, Pa., a daughter of the late Andrew and Thomasina Rondelli Malachin. She was a graduate of Redstone High School in Republic, and came to this area...