Obituaries

Mar 11, 2020

GIRARD - Helen F. Brdek, 98, passed away Wednesday morning, March 11, 2020, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle, surrounded by her family.

Helen was born Nov. 2, 1921, in Niles, a daughter of the late John and Frances Bartolic Wodogaza, and was a lifelong area resident.

She briefly worked at Niles Steel Products before dedicating...

Mar 9, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert A. Ipe, 73, passed away Monday evening, March 9, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Robert was born June 20, 1946, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Byron C. and Mildred Finzel Ipe. He grew up in this area and moved to Akron in...

Mar 8, 2020

WILLIAMSFIELD - Edward J. Ostavitz, Sr., 95, formerly of Youngstown, was called home to our Lord Sunday evening, March 8, 2020, passing away peacefully at his home. Edward was born April 25, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Alexander and Mary Sawron Ostavitz, and lived in Youngstown for 67 years before moving to Williamsfield. Mr. Ostavitz was...

Mar 8, 2020

CANFIELD – Debra M. Pruchniewicz, 60, passed away early Sunday morning, March 8, 2020, at University Hospitals in Cleveland following a brief illness.

Debra was born Nov. 26, 1959, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Jean D'Annessa Pruchniewicz, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1977 graduate of Fitch High School and...

Mar 7, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Mary R. Semko, 86, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown after a brief illness.

Mary was born Aug. 25, 1933, in North Jackson, a daughter of the late John and Mary Slivka Rovder, was a graduate of Jackson-Milton High School and a lifelong area resident.

Mary worked for...

Mar 6, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - David Horvath, 68, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at Canfield Place in Youngstown following an extended illness.

David was born Feb. 13, 1952, in Youngstown, was a graduate of Chaney High School, and a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.

He was of the Catholic faith.

Dave leaves a brother,...

Mar 6, 2020

GIRARD - Michael Stanley Potock, 97, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at Liberty Arms, rejoining the love of his life, his beloved wife of 73 years, Ann Potock, who passed away in 2019.

Michael was born May 9, 1922, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stanley & Adelaide Burns Potock, and he lived his life...

Mar 6, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Kevin L. Keevey, 51, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2020.

Kevin was born Dec. 23, 1968, in Youngstown, a son of the late James J. Keevey and Kathleen DiCiccio Keevey, and lived his life in this area.

Kevin graduated from Chaney High School, later attending No Limits...

Mar 5, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Fedak, 93, passed away early Thursday morning, March 5, 2020, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown after a long and fulfilling life.

Mary was born Jan. 16, 1927, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late John Gulich and Anna Dudush Gulich. She was a proud 1944 graduate of The...

Mar 4, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Sandy L. Feltner, 60, of the city's west side, passed away  early Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at her home after a brief illness.

Sandy was born Aug. 28, 1959, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Austin Wayne Hoschar and Margaret Miller Hoschar, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a...

Mar 3, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Anita "Dolly" Ifft, 84, passed away Tuesday evening, March 3, 2020, at Windsor House at Canfield, with family by her side.

Anita was born May 6, 1935, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Dominic and Marie Gennaro Piccolo. She was raised in Campbell and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley....

Mar 2, 2020

GIRARD - Maria Yanniello, 93, passed away at her home Monday morning, March 2, 2020, after a long and fulfilling life.

Maria was born Jan. 17, 1927, in Caserta, Italy, and was a daughter of the late Pete and Carmel Matarazza. She came to the United States and the Girard area in 1946 after marrying her husband....

Mar 2, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Natalie J. Avery, 82, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 2, 2020, at The Greenbrier Center in Boardman following an extended illness.

Natalie was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael Nief and Beatrice Bergman Nief, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.

Mrs. Avery was a loving...

Mar 1, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Anna Kiddon, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, March 1, 2020, at Park Vista Retirement Community in Youngstown.

Anna was born Jan. 19, 1928, in Dubova, Czechoslovakia, and was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kekelik Olejar. She graduated high school in Europe and came to America and Youngstown in...

Feb 25, 2020

GIRARD - David Charles Miller, Jr., 38, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Feb. 25, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after becoming ill at home.

David was born Aug.12, 1981, in Youngstown, and was a lifelong area resident.

He enjoyed playing basketball and football, but most of all David enjoyed spending time with his family...

Feb 24, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Rita M. Flora, 88, passed away early Monday morning, Feb. 24, 2020, at Austintown Health Care, following a long and active life.

Rita was born Feb. 20, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Madeline Ferraro Agnone, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Chaney High...

Feb 23, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - John R. "Sudzy" Sudzina, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2020, at his home after an extended illness.

John was born Oct. 29, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late John M. and Agnes Koval Sudzina, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Chaney High School...

Feb 23, 2020

BOARDMAN - Erma Marie Minster, passed away early Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2020, just two days short of her 98th birthday, after a long and fulfilling life.

Erma, who went by her middle name of Marie, was born Feb. 25, 1922, in Altoona, Pa. a daughter of the late Regis and Eulalia Luther, and was the middle...

Feb 22, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - John " Spree" Smrecansky, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 22, 2020, just two days shy of his 93rd birthday, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman following an extended illness.

John was born Feb. 24, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anna Dostel Smrecansky, and was a lifelong area resident.

Feb 22, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Barbara K. Havrilla, 70, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, Feb. 22, 2020, in her sleep at her home.

Barbara  was born Feb. 20, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Ann Sevachko Mshar, was a graduate of Chaney High School and a lifelong area resident.