Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Beverly J. Sharnek

Beverly J. Sharnek

Jan 11, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Beverly J. Sharnek, 85, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 11, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born April 30, 1934, a daughter of the late W.B. Klauson and Helen Tarr Klauson, and was a lifelong resident of Austintown.

Beverly graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1952,...

Janice L. Kunovich

Janice L. Kunovich

Jan 11, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Janice L. Kunovich, 76, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 11, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

Janice was born Oct. 13, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Walter "Slick" Muszynski and Frances Lisowski Muszynski, and lived her life in this area.

Janice graduated from East High School in 1961,...

Agnes Fedorisin Siragusa

Agnes Fedorisin Siragusa

Jan 11, 2020

CANFIELD - Agnes Fedorisin Siragusa, 92, former longtime resident of Youngstown's west side, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 11, 2020, at Windsor House Canfield after a long and fulfilling life.

Agnes was born Oct. 14, 1927, Youngstown, a daughter of the late Martin and Helen Rusnov Nestich, and lived in Youngstown for most of her life....

Linda Marie Mogish

Linda Marie Mogish

Jan 10, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Linda Marie Mogish, 74, of the city's west side, passed away early Friday morning, Jan. 10, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Linda was born Jan. 25, 1945, in Seattle, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Anastasia Harahuc Mogish, and came to this area with her family as a child.

Linda graduated...

Linda Mae Henik

Linda Mae Henik

Jan 9, 2020

MINERAL RIDGE - Linda Mae Henik, 71, passed away late Thursday morning, Jan. 9, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after becoming ill at home.

Linda was born Jan. 6, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late David H. Rosser and Nellie Jane Vitelli Rosser, and was a lifelong area resident.

Linda was a...

Jill Lynn Pollnow

Jill Lynn Pollnow

Jan 5, 2020

MECCA TWP. - Jill Lynn Pollnow, 47, passed away tragically Sunday evening, Jan. 5, 2020, at her home.

Jill was born Aug. 3, 1972, in Warren, a daughter of Robert Pollnow Jr. and Pamela St. Clair Pollnow, and lived most of her life in the Mahoning Valley.

Jill was a 1990 graduate of Ursuline High...

Nicholas A. Thompson

Nicholas A. Thompson

Jan 4, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Nicholas A. Thompson, 29, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 4, 2020, at his home.

Nicholas was born May 16, 1990, in Youngstown, a son of David Thompson and Rita Hartman, and lived his life in this area.

Nick was a 2009 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, and attended computer classes at ITT....

Guy David Savastano, Sr.

Guy David Savastano, Sr.

Jan 3, 2020

BOARDMAN - Guy David Savastano Sr., 94, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 3, 2020, at Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.

Guy was born July 7, 1925, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Dominic and Jennie Schiavone Savastano. Known as "Red" to his family and friends from Oak Hill Avenue, he was a...

Ann Zolka

Ann Zolka

Jan 3, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Ann Zolka, 88, formerly of Boardman, passed away late Friday evening, Jan. 3, 2020, at her home at Humility House.

Ann was born June 20, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Anna Zifchak Garchar, and was a lifelong area resident.

Ann was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School,...

Charles A. Bahn, Jr.

Charles A. Bahn, Jr.

Jan 1, 2020

GIRARD - Charles A. Bahn Jr., 81, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 1, 2020, at Heritage Manor in Youngstown.

Charles was born Feb. 5, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late Charles A. Sr. and Olive Benson Bahn, and lived his life in this area.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army, and...

Scott Allen Putteet

Scott Allen Putteet

Dec 30, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Scott Allen Putteet, 51, passed away Monday afternoon, Dec. 30, 2019, at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, Pa., where he was being treated after an organ transplant.

Scott was born March 16, 1968, in Warren, and was a son of the late Willie and Sandra Wilson Putteet.

He earned an associates degree...

Lesta Adams

Lesta Adams

Dec 26, 2019

FORT WORTH, TEX. - Lesta Adams, 98, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Lesta was born Jan. 10, 1921, in West Mahoning Township, Indiana County, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Harvey Miles and Ora L. Shaffer Bowser. She was raised in Dayton, Pa., graduated from Dayton High School, and worked...

Nicholas Vitullo

Nicholas Vitullo

Dec 26, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Nicholas Vitullo, 56, passed away late Thursday evening, Dec. 26, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Nicholas was born Jan. 23, 1963, the sixth son of Alice and Joseph Vitullo Jr. He was a believer in God through Jesus Christ, His Son, and further believing as he passed that he was going home to live...

Robert D. Evans

Robert D. Evans

Dec 26, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Robert D. Evans, 68, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Robert was born March 24, 1951, in Connellsville, Pa., the third son of the late Charles and Marie Couillard Evans.

He moved with his...

Anthony Roger “Tony” Depietro, Jr.

Anthony Roger “Tony” Depietro, Jr.

Dec 24, 2019

CANFIELD - Anthony DePietro Jr., 75, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019.

Anthony was born Nov 20, 1944, in Youngstown, and was the son of the late Anthony R. DePietro Sr. and Mary Lou Mamrick DePietro.

Tony graduated from Girard High School in 1962 and attended Youngstown University, graduating with a...

David Lee Rohrbaugh, Sr.

David Lee Rohrbaugh, Sr.

Dec 22, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - David Lee Rohrbaugh Sr., 79, of the city's west side, passed away Sunday evening, Dec. 22, 2019, at Washington Square in Warren.

David was born Oct. 2, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Eldon Rohrbaugh and Anna Demechko Rohrbaugh, and lived his life in this area.

He proudly served in the...

Patricia A. Kessler

Patricia A. Kessler

Dec 20, 2019

CORTLAND - Patricia A. Kessler, 70, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 20, 2019, at Ohio Living Lake Vista following a courageous battle with cancer.

Patricia was born July 27, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Margaret Breese Cornman, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1967 graduate of Girard...

Jeffery A. Below

Jeffery A. Below

Dec 17, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Jeffery A. Below, 46, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, at Omni Manor in Youngstown, following a brief illness.

Jeffery was born Jan. 30, 1973, in Flat Rock, a son of Julia Below, and came to this area as a child.

Jeffery was a graduate of The Rayen School, and was an active...

Anthony P. Patrone

Anthony P. Patrone

Dec 16, 2019

GIRARD - Anthony P. Patrone, 75, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Dec. 16, 2019, at Concord Care Center of Hartford.

Anthony was born March 14, 1944, in Girard, a son of the late Lawrence and Josephine Coandle Patrone, and lived his life in this area.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a...

Mae Helen Bradley

Mae Helen Bradley

Dec 16, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Mae Helen Bradley, 78, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 16, 2019, at Briarfield Manor following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mae, who was known to all by her middle name of Helen, was born Feb. 7, 1941, in El Paso, Texas, and was a daughter of the late Evan and Julia Padilla Thomas. She...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.