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Margaret L. Savage

Margaret L. Savage

May 13, 2020

AKRON - Margaret L. Savage, 91, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, May 13, 2020, at Briarwood Assisted Living in Stow following a long and fulfilling life.

Margaret was born in Windber, Pa. on July 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Frank and Julia Bichinski Tarr, and came to this area...

Very Reverend Archpriest George Hutnyan

Very Reverend Archpriest George Hutnyan

May 12, 2020

CANFIELD - The Very Reverend Archpriest George Hutnyan, 87, Pastor Emeritus of St. Michael Orthodox Church on Steel Street in Youngstown, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, May 12, 2020, at Hospice House after a long, fulfilling, and blessed life here on earth, and he now begins his Eternal Life with Jesus.

"Father George" as he was...

Donald S. Brown

Donald S. Brown

May 10, 2020

COLUMBIANA - Donald S. Brown, 85, passed away early Sunday morning, May 10, 2020, at Hospice House.

Donald was born Dec. 23, 1934, in Charleston, W.Va., and was the son of the late Hobert and Wadey Brown. Mr. Brown lived much of his life in Cleveland, and came to this area from Cambridge a couple of years...

Katherine J. Domenik Kendall

Katherine J. Domenik Kendall

May 10, 2020

CANFIELD - Katherine J. Kendall, 99, of Ironwood Inn Assisted Living, passed away late Mother's Day evening, May 10, 2020, at Beeghly Oaks in Boardman after a long and fulfilling life.

Katherine was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Amelia Soos Domenik. She lived most of her life...

Stephen R. "Sheeny" Krivonak

Stephen R. "Sheeny" Krivonak

May 10, 2020

CANFIELD - Stephen R. Krivonak, 74, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, May 10, 2020, at Hospice House following a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer.

Stephen, affectionately known to all by his nickname, "Sheeny" was born March 1, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, and was the son of late Stephen J. and Helen Gerace Krivonak....

Evelyn F. Chicone

Evelyn F. Chicone

May 10, 2020

CANFIELD - Evelyn F. Chicone, 75, passed away Mother's Day evening, May 10, 2020, at the Inn at Walker Mill in Boardman following a lengthy illness.

Evelyn was born Aug. 27, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Golubich Duponty, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1962 graduate...

Charlotte Martin Morris

Charlotte Martin Morris

May 9, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Charlotte Martin Morris, 69, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday morning, May 9, 2020, at her home with her son, Brian Morris, by her side. Charlotte was born Dec. 21, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Mildred Cooper Martin, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate...

Luis A. Tejada

Luis A. Tejada

May 8, 2020

SPRING HILL, TENN. - Luis A. Tejada, 51, formerly of Austintown, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Friday afternoon, May 8, 2020, at his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. Luis was born Oct. 10, 1968, in the Dominican Republic, and was a son of Rafael and Ana Pena Tejada. He came to the United States in the early...

Margaret "Margie" Humphrey

Margaret "Margie" Humphrey

May 8, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Margaret "Margie" Humphrey, 100, of Humility House, and formerly of College Park in Austintown, passed away Friday evening, May 8, 2020, at Hospice House from complications of the COVID-19 virus.

Margie was born Feb. 24, 1920, in York Run, Pa., the daughter of the late John and Helen Yankura Palko, and came to this area...

Darlene L. Burman

Darlene L. Burman

May 5, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Darlene L. Burman, 68, passed away suddenly Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2020, at her home.

Darlene was born April 25, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Betty Whistler Papke, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and dedicated her life to...

Mary Ann Halko

Mary Ann Halko

May 2, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Ann Halko, 88, passed away late Saturday evening, May 2, 2020, at Windsor House Canfield.

Mary Ann was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Campbell, and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Irene Medvez Makatura.

She graduated from East High School and moved to Youngstown's west side in 1950 as a...

Josephine Ann "Joann" Vendetti Bunosky

Josephine Ann "Joann" Vendetti Bunosky

Apr 29, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Josephine Ann Vendetti Bunosky, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday morning, April 29, 2020, passing from this life at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Josephine, affectionately known as "Joann" to her friends and "Nunny," "GamGam," "Grandma-Jo," and "NaNa" by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was born...

Elizabeth "Betty" Lewis

Elizabeth "Betty" Lewis

Apr 29, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Elizabeth "Betty" Lewis, 77, passed away Wednesday morning, April 29, 2020, at Austintown Health Care, under the care of Hospice of the Valley, from complications following a stroke.

Betty was born Jan. 15, 1943, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late George F. Lewis, Jr, and Fannie Margaret Hughes Lewis.

Betty's...

Dorothy Jean Woolley Kaglic

Dorothy Jean Woolley Kaglic

Apr 29, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - On April 29, 2020, Dorothy Jean Woolley Kaglic, 83, completed writing the last chapter of her life, passing away at her home at Omni Manor Assisted Living.

Dorothy's story began in Youngstown on Nov. 28, 1936, as the first of eight children born to the late Robert E. and Dorothy Hughes Woolley.

She...

Rev. William J. Loveless

Rev. William J. Loveless

Apr 28, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Rev. William J. Loveless, 71, pastor of St. Brendan Church in Youngstown, passed away at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Tuesday afternoon, April 28, 2020, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

"Father Bill" as he was affectionately known to all was born Oct. 17, 1948 in Youngstown, and was the first-born son of the late...

Updated Services Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Phillips

Updated Services Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Phillips

Apr 27, 2020

BOARDMAN - Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Phillips, 59, passed away early Monday afternoon, April 27, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic from complications of the COVID-19 virus.

Due to the virus pandemic, no calling hours or services were held at the time of Jeff's passing. A public memorial service is now scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 10...

Michael L. Semond

Michael L. Semond

Apr 27, 2020

WARREN – Michael L. Semond, 51, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Michael was born Aug. 29, 1968, in Erie, Pa., and was a son of the late Sara Jean Burkett.

He was a graduate of Harbor Creek High School in Pennsylvania, served in the United States...

Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Phillips

Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Phillips

Apr 27, 2020

BOARDMAN - Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Phillips, 59, passed away early Monday afternoon, April 27, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic from complications of the COVID-19 virus.

Jeffrey was born May 21, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of Lawrence and Agnes Hudak Phillips, and lived his life in this area.

He was a 1978 graduate of Ursuline...

Eleanor Jean "Ellie" Luchansky

Eleanor Jean "Ellie" Luchansky

Apr 24, 2020

NORTH LIMA - Eleanor Jean "Ellie" Luchansky, 93, formerly of Austintown and of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully Friday evening, April 24, 2020, at her home at The Assumption Village.

Eleanor was born July 1, 1926, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late William "Boleslaw" Jacob Slipski and Anastasia Kotowski Slipski.

Eleanor attended...

Eileen T. Mattiussi (2021 Service Times Listed)

Eileen T. Mattiussi (2021 Service Times Listed)

Apr 23, 2020

BOARDMAN - Eileen T. Mattiussi, formerly of Austintown, passed away April 23, 2020, her 87th birthday, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman.

Eileen was born April 23, 1933, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of the late Israel "Sam" and Mary Maino DePiore.

She graduated from Chaney High School in 1951, and then attended...

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