Randall J. "Bones" Coudriet
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...
Robert F. Palumbo, Jr.
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...
Wanda J. Tarantino
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...
Joseph T. Herubin, Sr.
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...
Ann Kusic
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...
Edward L. Kravec
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...
Jessie Caroline Acierno
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...
John F. Bischoff, Iii
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...
Donna M. Peck
Jul 13, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Donna M. Peck, 71, passed away Monday morning, July 13, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after suffering an apparent heart attack at home. Donna was born May 16, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy Pavlesic Perrett, and was raised in the Mahoning Valley. She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High...
Joanne Marie Manes
Jul 12, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Joanne Marie Manes, 79, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 12, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side.
Joanne was born April 15, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Philip and Ida Leone Marinelli, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1959 graduate of Cardinal...
Ruth Mary "Ruthie" Grombacher
Jul 11, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Ruth Mary "Ruthie" Grombacher, 62, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 11, 2020, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, after a courageous struggle with cancer.
Ruthie was born Nov. 18, 1957, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Myron and Ruth Slavin Grombacher.
She was a 1976 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, and...
Elizabeth C. "Betti" Orofino
Jul 11, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Elizabeth C. "Betti" Orofino, 81, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, July 11, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with her family by her side following a brief illness.
Betti was born March 5, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Shelling Kosmo, and was a lifelong area resident.
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Hal Wiggins
Jul 10, 2020
BOARDMAN - Hal Wiggins, 92, passed away early Friday evening, July 10, 2020, at Beeghly Oaks.
Hal was born Harold Wiggins on May 19, 1928, in Summerville, Pa., and was the son of the late Harold A. and Helen Kunselman Wiggins.
Hal moved to this area with his family as a child, and later to...
Norma J. Bettura
Jul 7, 2020
BOARDMAN - Norma J. Bettura, 81, passed away Tuesday evening, July 7, 2020, at her sister's home, after a courageous struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Norma was born Oct. 29, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Vera Vallas Kutsko, and she lived her life in this area.
She was a 1956 graduate...
John Emery Kaglic
Jul 7, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, John Emery Kaglic, 89, joined his wife in the Lord's loving embrace, passing away surrounded by family.
John was born Jan. 4, 1931, in Youngstown, the first of four children born to the late Michael and Sue Kaglic, and his bright disposition as a child earned him the nickname, "Sonny."...
Rose M. Kucynski
Jul 5, 2020
WEXFORD, PA. - Rose M. Kucynski, 96, formerly of Forsythe Avenue in Girard, passed away Sunday morning, July 5, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford, following a long and fulfilling life.
Rose was born April 23, 1924, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Michael and Maria Carano. She grew up on the city's...
William Ray Lipscomb
Jul 4, 2020
MCDONALD - William Ray Lipscomb, 33, passed away tragically Saturday night, July 4, 2020, in an ATV accident near his home.
William was born Oct. 20, 1986, in Youngstown, a son of John and Joyce Swauger Lipscomb, and was a lifelong area resident.
He worked for Patrone Brothers Landscaping in Girard for 17 years.
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Robert M. "Bob" Kozbial
Jul 3, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Robert M. "Bob" Kozbial, 58, passed away early Friday afternoon, July 3, 2020, at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center after an extended illness.
Robert was born Sept. 19, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of the late Marvin and Marian Sedlar Kozbial, and was a lifelong area resident.
Bob was a 1979 graduate of...
Darla J. Adams
Jul 2, 2020
ANDOVER - Darla J. Adams, 70, passed away Thursday morning, July 2, 2020, at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Darla was born Aug. 13, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Albert and Florence Cosey, and was a lifelong area resident.
She worked as a nurse's aide all of her...
Lary L. Ladigo
Jul 1, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Lary L. Ladigo, 76, passed away early Wednesday evening, July 1, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after an extended illness, with his family by his side.
Lary, who comically referred to himself sometimes as "one-R Lary," was born Feb. 10, 1944, in Salem, a son of the late James and Sylvia Butler Ladigo, and...
