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William Roy "Bill" Herbert

William Roy "Bill" Herbert

Dec 16, 2019

LAKE MILTON - William Roy Herbert, 79, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Dec. 16, 2019, at Country Club Rehabilitation Complex of Newton Falls (formerly Laurie Ann Nursing Home).

William was born Dec. 25, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Helene Kizar Herbert, and lived his life in this area.

He served...

Beryl Boulton Habeger

Beryl Boulton Habeger

Dec 14, 2019

BOARDMAN - Beryl Boulton Habeger, 94, formerly of Austintown, left this earthly life to be with the Lord, Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14, 2019, passing away at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman, after a long and fulfilling life.

Beryl was born March 25, 1925, in Bedwas, Wales, a daughter of the late David John Thomas and Adelaide...

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Bielik

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Bielik

Dec 14, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Elizabeth A. Bielik, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Dec. 14, 2019, at Omni Manor.

Elizabeth, who was known to all as "Betty," was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ignatius and Elizabeth Horvath Brogley, and was a lifelong area resident.

A loving wife, mother, and homemaker, Mrs....

Annette Ragan

Annette Ragan

Dec 14, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Annette Ragan, 72, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Annette was born Aug. 1, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Tony and Nicolena Portolese Zitto, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1965 graduate of Boardman High School, and worked...

Joseph Vitullo

Joseph Vitullo

Dec 14, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph Vitullo, 84, passed away early Saturday morning, Dec. 14, 2019, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Joseph was born June 23, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Edith Spencer Vitullo, and lived his life in this area.

Joe was a 1954 graduate of Chaney High School and...

Lena Nenadich Kovalan

Lena Nenadich Kovalan

Dec 13, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Lena Nenadich Kovalan, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Friday afternoon,  Dec. 13, 2019, with loving family by her side.

Lena was born Jan. 3, 1930, in Carbon, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Dalmatin Nenadich, and graduated from Bessemer High School in Pennsylvania in 1947.

She was a Registered Nurse,...

Anne Soroka

Anne Soroka

Dec 13, 2019

CAMPBELL - Anne Soroka, 94, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 13, 2019, at her home after a long and fulfilling life.

Anne was born Dec. 20, 1924, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Sulak, and lived in this area most of her life.

Anne graduated from Campbell Memorial High School, and...

Michael J. Walter

Michael J. Walter

Dec 12, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Michael J. Walter, 56, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, while at work.

Michael was born Dec. 30, 1962, in Natrona Heights, Pa., a son of the late Harold E. and Rose M. Critchlon Walter, and came to this area with his family as a child.

Michael was a graduate...

Phillip L. Cardelein, Jr.

Phillip L. Cardelein, Jr.

Dec 11, 2019

WOODSFIELD - Phillip Anthony Lewis Cardelein, 87, formerly of Youngstown,  passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, 2019, at Arbors at Woodsfield Nursing Home after a long and fulfilling life.

Phillip was born June 16, 1932, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Phillip L. Cardelein Sr. and Marietta "Mary" Nardozzi Cardelein, and came to Youngstown with his...

Milton J. "Bud" Pflug, Jr.

Milton J. "Bud" Pflug, Jr.

Dec 9, 2019

BOARDMAN - Milton J. Pflug, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 9, 2019, at his home.

Milton, who was known to many as "Bud," was born Jan. 3, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Milton J. Sr. and Beverly Judd Pflug, and lived his life in this area.

Bud was a...

Debra Huzjak

Debra Huzjak

Dec 5, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Debra Huzjak, 62, passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 5, 2019, at Oasis Care Center in Youngstown.

Debra was born March 29, 1957 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Raymond and Marjorie Newman Huzjak, and was a lifelong area resident.

She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School and worked for General Motors...

Viola Helen Puskas

Viola Helen Puskas

Dec 5, 2019

NORTH LIMA - Viola Helen Puskas, 89, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Dec. 5, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Viola was born July 17, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Josephine Potter Yakimoff. She graduated from Chaney High School and was a lifelong area resident.

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Mary M. Case

Mary M. Case

Dec 3, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Mary M. Case, 88, passed away peacefully late Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, 2019, at her home following a long and fulfilling life.

Mary was born July 12, 1931, in Brookville, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Genevieve Swineford Shugarts. She graduated from Brookville High School and came to the Mahoning Valley...

Catherine Orynycz

Catherine Orynycz

Nov 30, 2019

MASURY - Catherine Orynycz, 97, passed away Monday morning, May 4, 2020, at her home after a long and fulfilling life.

Catherine was born in 1922, in Ukraine, and left her home as a young woman to work in Germany, but was never able to return home because of World War II.

In Germany, she...

Michael F. Italiano, Jr.

Michael F. Italiano, Jr.

Nov 30, 2019

SALEM - Michael F. Italiano Jr., 70, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, April 19, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, a 1967 graduate of Fitch High School and later earned a masters degree in mechanical engineering from Youngstown State University. His occupation was mechanical engineering...

Angela A. Frank

Angela A. Frank

Nov 30, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Angela A. Frank, 92, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2019, at Park Vista of Youngstown.

Angela was born July 10, 1927, in Gray, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Setinsek.

She worked as a caterer for the Jewish Community Center in Youngstown, retiring...

Loretta J. Panno

Loretta J. Panno

Nov 30, 2019

MUNROE FALLS - Loretta J. Panno, 94, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Nov. 30, 2019, at Mulberry Gardens in Munroe Falls.

Loretta was born April 13, 1925, in Girard, a daughter of the late Anthony and Roseanne DiTunno DePietro, and lived in the area most of her life.

Mrs. Panno was a...

Dolores Preksta Shorokey-Brunetti

Dolores Preksta Shorokey-Brunetti

Nov 30, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Dolores Preksta Shorokey-Brunetti, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2019, at her home with her family by her side.

Dolores, who was known to all as "Dee," was born Aug. 28, 1935, in Cadogan, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Sadie Wolsonovich Preksta, and came to this area with her family...

Hector Cruz Diaz

Hector Cruz Diaz

Nov 28, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Hector Cruz DiaZ, 68, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, Nov. 28, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after becoming ill at his home.

Hector was born June 14, 1951, in Puerto Rico, and was a son of the late Herminio and Maria Diaz Cruz.

He leaves his wife, Elba Rios Cruz, as well...

Ann Parish Klopta

Ann Parish Klopta

Nov 27, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Ann Parish Klopta, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 27, 2019, at Omni Manor Care Center with family by her side.

Ann was born July 24, 1923, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Anthony and Lucille Leone Parish, and was a lifelong area resident.

Ann graduated from Campbell Memorial High School,...

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