Theresa L. Kay
Apr 11, 2020
GIRARD - Theresa L. Kay, 63, passed away Saturday evening, April 11, 2020, at Hospice House, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Theresa was born March 2, 1957, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Phillip and Mary Caputo Cretella, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1975 graduate of Girard High School...
Dorothy T. Ryznar
Apr 10, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Dorothy T. Ryznar, 95, a resident of Humility House in Austintown and formerly of West Heights Avenue in Youngstown, passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 10, 2020, at Hospice House, after a brief illness.
Dorothy was born Dec. 19, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Hvizdos Tobias, was a 1943...
Patrick "Pat" York
Apr 8, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Patrick "Pat" York, 91, of Omni West Assisted Living and formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 8, 2020, at Hospice House.
Patrick was born March 4, 1929, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Lucy Nard York, and lived in the Mahoning Valley for most of his life.
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Louis Hunter Giacometti
Apr 7, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Louis Hunter Giacometti, 66, passed away April 7, 2020, at his home.
Louis, who went by his middle name of Hunter, was born Sept. 26, 1953, in Bellaire, the son of the late Benny and Mary Jane Irwin Giacometti, and came to the Youngstown area in the mid-1990s from Shadyside, Ohio.
He graduated...
Jo Lene Mitcheltree
Apr 7, 2020
COLUMBIANA - Jo Lene Mitcheltree, 82, passed away peacefully April 7, 2020, at her home.
She was born Jan. 22, 1938, in Greenfield, Pa., the daughter of late Phillip M. and Ella Mae Thompson Bartholomew. Jo Lene graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1955 and Sharon General Hospital School of Nursing in 1959.
She...
Aaron E. Arkwright
Apr 5, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Aaron E. Arkwright, 76, passed away early Sunday morning, April 5, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Aaron, who was also known as "Butch," was born Dec. 9, 1943, in Youngstown, and was the son of the late John E. Arkwright and Shirley Getz Cooke. He graduated from North Lima High School and lived his...
Updated Services Neil Buzzacco, Jr.
Apr 4, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Neil Buzzacco, Jr., 63, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday morning April 4, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Due to the virus pandemic, no public calling hours or services were held at the time of Neil's passing. A public memorial service is now scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 11 a.m....
Neil Buzzacco, Jr.
Apr 4, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Neil Buzzacco, Jr., 63, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday morning April 4, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Neil was born July 5, 1956, in Youngstown, the eldest son of Neil and Anna Mae Marenkovic Buzzacco, and was a lifelong area resident.
He graduated from Chaney High School in 1975,...
Robert M. Appleman
Apr 3, 2020
BOARDMAN - Robert M. Appleman, 71, passed away Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Robert was born Sept. 20, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Mark and Delphine Appleman, and lived in the Mahoning Valley for most of his life.
Bob was a member of the first graduating class...
Audrey E. Malik
Apr 2, 2020
CANFIELD - Audrey E. Malik, 74, passed away early Thursday afternoon, April 2, 2020, at her home following a brief illness.
Audrey was born June 13, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andy and Vera Newbold Baltes, and was raised on the city's east side.
She was a graduate of East High School,...
Catherine Ann Medovich
Apr 2, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Catherine Ann Medovich, 90, passed away early Thursday afternoon, April 2, 2020, at Heritage Manor.
Catherine was born July 31, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Vincent and Angeline Yurak, and was raised on the city's south side.
She was valedictorian of the Class of 1948 at Woodrow Wilson High School,...
John C. Rosace
Apr 1, 2020
GIRARD - John C. Rosace, 86, passed away Wednesday evening, April 1, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
John was born July 12, 1933, in Girard, a son of the late Consolato "Sam" and Bernice Mortaro Rosace, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Girard High School and proudly served in...
Anna Mae D'Amico
Mar 31, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Anna Mae D'Amico, 78, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 31, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Anna Mae was born Jan. 3, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Earl and Ruth King.
Anna Mae was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked for Packaging Corporation of America on Meridian Road...
Updated Services George F. Kashimer
Mar 28, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - George F. Kashimer, 71, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020, at his home following a brief illness.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.
Per George's wishes, a simple cremation has taken place and a public graveside service will take place Thursday, July 2,...
Updated Services Charles W. Lautner
Mar 28, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Charles W. Lautner, 91, proud lifelong resident of the city's west side, passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020, after a short but courageous battle with COVID-19. An angel came and took him home.
Because of the virus pandemic and the necessity of strict social distancing, there were no calling hours or public service at...
George F. Kashimer
Mar 28, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - George F. Kashimer, 71, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020, at his home following a brief illness.
George was born July 21, 1948, in Chicago, a son of the late Frank and Margaret "Stella" Rosovitz Kashimer, and he came to this area with his family as a boy in...
Charles W. Lautner
Mar 28, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Charles W. Lautner, 91, proud lifelong resident of the city's west side, passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020, after a short but courageous battle with COVID-19. An angel came and took him home.
Charles was born July 15, 1928, and was a son of the late Michael J. and Mary Rita Lautner. He attended...
Eugene I. "Gene" Smereka
Mar 27, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Eugene I. Smereka, 75, passed away Friday afternoon, March 27, 2020.
Gene was born Jan. 11, 1945, in Delmenhorst, Germany, and was a son of the late Wasyl Smereka and Maria Maciurak Smereka. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Steve Wasylewych, and came to America with his family as a child, eventually settling...
Margaret A. "Marge" Hritzo
Mar 26, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Margaret A. Hritzo, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 26, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born Oct. 5, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary Tranovich Hudak, and was a lifelong area resident.
Mrs. Hritzo was a graduate of Chaney High School,...
William "Bill" Cupp, Sr.
Mar 26, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - William "Bill" Cupp Sr., 87, of the city's west side, passed away early Thursday morning, March 26, 2020, at the Woodlands at AustinWoods after a brief illness.
Bill was born April 28, 1932, and was a son of the late John and Sarah Smith Cupp. He was a 1950 graduate of South High School and...
