Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...