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Stephen M. "Steve" Kascak

Stephen M. "Steve" Kascak

Mar 25, 2020

MINERAL RIDGE - Stephen M. Kascak, 68, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, March 25, 2020, at his home after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Steve was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Milkovich Kascak, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1971 graduate of Fitch...

Robert Bruce Riley, Sr.

Robert Bruce Riley, Sr.

Mar 25, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Robert Bruce Riley Sr., 89, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, at The Woodlands at AustinWoods.

Robert was born Sept. 28, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Ernest Mae Schuyler Riley, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of South High School, and earned a two-year...

Paul "Tom" Harris, Sr.

Paul "Tom" Harris, Sr.

Mar 25, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Paul "Tom" Harris Sr., 78, passed away at his home Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born May 29, 1941, in Ellamore, West Virginia, and was the son of the late William and Anna C. Harris.

He was a railroad engineer for 38 years, retiring in 2001...

Dorothy Irene Brown

Dorothy Irene Brown

Mar 25, 2020

GIRARD - Dorothy Irene Brown, 92, known to all as "Dot," passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Dorothy was born Dec. 14, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kurilla, and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.

She was a 1946 graduate...

James L. Harding

James L. Harding

Mar 24, 2020

EDGEWATER, FLA. - James L. Harding, 84, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2020, at Advent Hospital in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

James was born March 9, 1936, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Arthur and Vada Cox Harding. He was a lifelong area resident until he moved to Florida in...

Stephen "Steve" Kiddon

Stephen "Steve" Kiddon

Mar 24, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Stephen Kiddon, 97, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday morning, March 24, 2020, at Park Vista Retirement Community in Youngstown. He is now heavenly united with his wife of 66 years, Anna Kiddon, who died March 1, 2020.

Steve was born Jan. 26, 1923, in Ellport Borough-Ellwood City, Pa., and was the son of...

Helen Mary Lesigonich

Helen Mary Lesigonich

Mar 24, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Mary Lesigonich, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, March 24, 2020, at her home with her family by her side.

Helen was born Aug. 21, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Dudash Ragan, and she lived in Youngstown for most of her life.

She was a graduate...

James "Jimmy" Minnie

James "Jimmy" Minnie

Mar 23, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - James Minnie, 92, of the city's west side, passed away early Monday morning, March 23, 2020, at St. Mary Alzheimer Center in Columbiana after an extended illness.

James, known to all as "Jimmy," was born July 24, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Lucy Etri Minnie. He was raised on the...

Henry Lepore

Henry Lepore

Mar 22, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - The family of Henry Lepore, 90, announces with profound sadness his passing, a one-of-a-kind, tenacious, vivacious husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all whose lives he touched. He left this life peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Heritage Manor in Youngstown.

A first-generation Italian American, Henry was born at home on July 16, 1929, in...

Howard L. Anderson

Howard L. Anderson

Mar 20, 2020

NORTH LIMA - Howard L. Anderson, 76, passed away Friday afternoon, March 20, 2020, at Ivy Woods Manor in North Lima.

Howard was born March 26, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late Bernard D. and Anna Seidel Anderson, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Anderson was a sergeant in the United States...

Jessica L. Lipinski

Jessica L. Lipinski

Mar 20, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Jessica L. Lipinski, 30, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 20, 2020.

Jessica was born Nov. 4, 1989, in Warren, a daughter of Ronald Wilson and Michelle Phillips, and was a lifelong area resident.

She enjoyed vacationing at the beach and watching movies.

Jessica leaves to cherish her memory her husband; four...

Ralph Earl Yingst

Ralph Earl Yingst

Mar 19, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Ralph Earl Yingst, 90, passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2020, at his home at Park Vista Retirement Community.

Ralph was born Aug. 5, 1929, in Lebanon, Pa., and was a son of the late William Paul and Gracia Remsberg Yingst.

Ralph lived his childhood and youth in Cleona, Pa., and attended the...

Kathleen Rae Donegan

Kathleen Rae Donegan

Mar 18, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Kathleen Rae Donegan, 83, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020, passing from this earthly life at her daughter's home, surrounded by her two daughters, a son-in-law, and one of her grandsons.

Kathleen was born Nov. 1, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Helen Roth Morgan,...

Charlene A. "Charlie" Egley

Charlene A. "Charlie" Egley

Mar 16, 2020

LORDSTOWN - Charlene A. Egley, 55, passed away Monday evening, March 16, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a brief illness.

Charlene, who was known to all as "Charlie," was born June 23, 1964, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of John McCullough, Sr. and Barbara Adams McCullough. She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School, and...

Margaret Brooks

Margaret Brooks

Mar 16, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Margaret Brooks, 86, passed away late Monday morning, March 16, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, following a brief illness.

Margaret, who was known to all as "Margie" or "Marge," was born Nov. 21, 1933, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late George, Sr. and Anna Bajus Kuchik. She was raised in McDonald...

John J. Fabry, Jr.

John J. Fabry, Jr.

Mar 16, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - John J. Fabry, Jr., 85, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 16, 2020, at the Woodlands at AustinWoods with his family by his side, following a brief illness.

John was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of the late John J., Sr. and Catherine Fabry, and lived most...

Edward J. Ostavitz, Jr.

Edward J. Ostavitz, Jr.

Mar 16, 2020

FLAGLER BEACH, FLA. - Edward J. Ostavitz, Jr., 72, formerly of Youngstown and Andover, passed away Monday morning, March 16, 2020, when visiting Youngstown to attend his father's funeral last Saturday, suffering an apparent heart attack at his daughter's home in Liberty Township.

Edward was born July 10, 1947, in Long Beach, Calif., a son of the...

George W. "Billy" Winkle

George W. "Billy" Winkle

Mar 14, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - George W. Winkle, 87, passed away early Saturday morning, March 14, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

George, who was known to many as "Billy," was born Jan. 30, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Carl and Eva Seckler Winkle, and lived his life in this area.

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Jerry Hryb

Jerry Hryb

Mar 12, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN- Jerry Hryb, 71, of the city's west side, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his home.

Jerry was born March 11, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Katherine Terlesky Hryb, attended Chaney High School, and was a lifelong area resident.

He worked as a groundskeeper at Calvary Cemetery in...

Francine M. "Franny" Kraiosky

Francine M. "Franny" Kraiosky

Mar 11, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Francine M. Kraiosky, 60, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 11, 2020, at Hospice House in North Lima following an extended illness.

Francine, who was known to all as "Franny," was born June 10, 1959, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Florence Shopinsky Kraiosky, and was a lifelong area resident.

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