Obituaries

Mar 31, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Anna Mae D'Amico, 78, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 31, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Anna Mae was born Jan. 3, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Earl and Ruth King.

Anna Mae was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked for Packaging Corporation of America on Meridian Road...

Mar 28, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - George F. Kashimer, 71, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020, at his home following a brief illness.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.

Per George's wishes, a simple cremation has taken place and a public graveside service will take place Thursday, July 2,...

Mar 28, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Charles W. Lautner, 91, proud lifelong resident of the city's west side, passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020, after a short but courageous battle with COVID-19. An angel came and took him home.

Because of the virus pandemic and the necessity of strict social distancing, there were no calling hours or public service at...

Mar 28, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - George F. Kashimer, 71, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020, at his home following a brief illness.

George was born July 21, 1948, in Chicago, a son of the late Frank and Margaret "Stella" Rosovitz Kashimer, and he came to this area with his family as a boy in...

Mar 28, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Charles W. Lautner, 91, proud lifelong resident of the city's west side, passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020, after a short but courageous battle with COVID-19. An angel came and took him home.

Charles was born July 15, 1928, and was a son of the late Michael J. and Mary Rita Lautner. He attended...

Mar 27, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Eugene I. Smereka, 75, passed away Friday afternoon, March 27, 2020.

Gene was born Jan. 11, 1945, in Delmenhorst, Germany, and was a son of the late Wasyl Smereka and Maria Maciurak Smereka. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Steve Wasylewych, and came to America with his family as a child, eventually settling...

Mar 26, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Margaret A. Hritzo, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 26, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was born Oct. 5, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary Tranovich Hudak, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Hritzo was a graduate of Chaney High School,...

Mar 26, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - William "Bill" Cupp Sr., 87, of the city's west side, passed away early Thursday morning, March 26, 2020, at the Woodlands at AustinWoods after a brief illness.

Bill was born April 28, 1932, and was a son of the late John and Sarah Smith Cupp. He was a 1950 graduate of South High School and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...