Kathleen Rae Donegan
Mar 18, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Kathleen Rae Donegan, 83, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020, passing from this earthly life at her daughter's home, surrounded by her two daughters, a son-in-law, and one of her grandsons.
Kathleen was born Nov. 1, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Helen Roth Morgan,...
Charlene A. "Charlie" Egley
Mar 16, 2020
LORDSTOWN - Charlene A. Egley, 55, passed away Monday evening, March 16, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a brief illness.
Charlene, who was known to all as "Charlie," was born June 23, 1964, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of John McCullough, Sr. and Barbara Adams McCullough. She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School, and...
Margaret Brooks
Mar 16, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Margaret Brooks, 86, passed away late Monday morning, March 16, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, following a brief illness.
Margaret, who was known to all as "Margie" or "Marge," was born Nov. 21, 1933, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late George, Sr. and Anna Bajus Kuchik. She was raised in McDonald...
John J. Fabry, Jr.
Mar 16, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - John J. Fabry, Jr., 85, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 16, 2020, at the Woodlands at AustinWoods with his family by his side, following a brief illness.
John was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of the late John J., Sr. and Catherine Fabry, and lived most...
Edward J. Ostavitz, Jr.
Mar 16, 2020
FLAGLER BEACH, FLA. - Edward J. Ostavitz, Jr., 72, formerly of Youngstown and Andover, passed away Monday morning, March 16, 2020, when visiting Youngstown to attend his father's funeral last Saturday, suffering an apparent heart attack at his daughter's home in Liberty Township.
Edward was born July 10, 1947, in Long Beach, Calif., a son of the...
George W. "Billy" Winkle
Mar 14, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - George W. Winkle, 87, passed away early Saturday morning, March 14, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a lengthy illness.
George, who was known to many as "Billy," was born Jan. 30, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Carl and Eva Seckler Winkle, and lived his life in this area.
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Jerry Hryb
Mar 12, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN- Jerry Hryb, 71, of the city's west side, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his home.
Jerry was born March 11, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Katherine Terlesky Hryb, attended Chaney High School, and was a lifelong area resident.
He worked as a groundskeeper at Calvary Cemetery in...
Francine M. "Franny" Kraiosky
Mar 11, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Francine M. Kraiosky, 60, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 11, 2020, at Hospice House in North Lima following an extended illness.
Francine, who was known to all as "Franny," was born June 10, 1959, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Florence Shopinsky Kraiosky, and was a lifelong area resident.
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Helen F. Brdek
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...
Robert A. Ipe
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...
Edward J. Ostavitz, Sr.
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...
Debra M. Pruchniewicz
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...
Mary R. Semko
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...
David Horvath
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,...
Michael Stanley Potock
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...
Kevin L. Keevey
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...
Mary Fedak
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...
Sandy L. Feltner
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...
Anita "Dolly" Ifft
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....
Maria Yanniello
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....
