Natalie J. Avery
Mar 2, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Natalie J. Avery, 82, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 2, 2020, at The Greenbrier Center in Boardman following an extended illness.
Natalie was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael Nief and Beatrice Bergman Nief, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.
Mrs. Avery was a loving...
Anna Olejar Kiddon
Mar 1, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Anna Kiddon, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, March 1, 2020, at Park Vista Retirement Community in Youngstown.
Anna was born Jan. 19, 1928, in Dubova, Czechoslovakia, and was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kekelik Olejar. She graduated high school in Europe and came to America and Youngstown in...
David Charles Miller, Jr.
Feb 25, 2020
GIRARD - David Charles Miller, Jr., 38, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Feb. 25, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after becoming ill at home.
David was born Aug.12, 1981, in Youngstown, and was a lifelong area resident.
He enjoyed playing basketball and football, but most of all David enjoyed spending time with his family...
Rita M. Flora
Feb 24, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Rita M. Flora, 88, passed away early Monday morning, Feb. 24, 2020, at Austintown Health Care, following a long and active life.
Rita was born Feb. 20, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Madeline Ferraro Agnone, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Chaney High...
John R. “Sudzy” Sudzina
Feb 23, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - John R. "Sudzy" Sudzina, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2020, at his home after an extended illness.
John was born Oct. 29, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late John M. and Agnes Koval Sudzina, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Chaney High School...
Erma Marie Minster
Feb 23, 2020
BOARDMAN - Erma Marie Minster, passed away early Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2020, just two days short of her 98th birthday, after a long and fulfilling life.
Erma, who went by her middle name of Marie, was born Feb. 25, 1922, in Altoona, Pa. a daughter of the late Regis and Eulalia Luther, and was the middle...
John "Spree" Smrecansky
Feb 22, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - John " Spree" Smrecansky, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 22, 2020, just two days shy of his 93rd birthday, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman following an extended illness.
John was born Feb. 24, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anna Dostel Smrecansky, and was a lifelong area resident.
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Barbara K. Mshar Havrilla
Feb 22, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Barbara K. Havrilla, 70, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, Feb. 22, 2020, in her sleep at her home.
Barbara was born Feb. 20, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Ann Sevachko Mshar, was a graduate of Chaney High School and a lifelong area resident.
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Agatha M. "Kaye" Marshall
Feb 21, 2020
MINERAL RIDGE - Agatha M. Innocenzi Marshall, 93, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman following a 16-month illness.
Agatha was born Sept. 5, 1926, in Lowellville, a daughter of the late Ercole and Fenesia Nardis Innocenzi, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was...
Dorothy Minotti
Feb 21, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Dorothy Minotti, 95, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Friday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2020, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Austintown after a long and fulfilling life.
Dorothy, who was known as "Dot," was born May 28, 1924, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late John and Barbara...
Thomas C. Ruby
Feb 18, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Thomas C. Ruby, 66, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Hospice House following a brief illness.
Thomas was born May 15, 1953 in Youngstown, a son of Martin Ruby and Helen Krepps Ruby, and lived in Youngstown most of his life.
Tom attended Chaney High School and was a proud United States...
Leo Kichton
Feb 18, 2020
NORTH JACKSON - Leo Kichton, 85, passed away early Tuesday evening, Feb. 18, 2020, at Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley in Boardman.
Leo born Aug. 14, 1934, in Ukraine,, and was a son of the late Charles and Mary Homick Kichton. He came to the United States and to Youngstown as a five-year-old in 1939, and spent...
Mary Jurek
Feb 16, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN – Mary Jurek, 96, was carried to her heavenly home by the angels late Sunday evening, Feb. 16, 2020, at Omni Manor Nursing Home.
Mary was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Tarnopol, Poland, and immigrated to America and Youngstown in 1946. Mary was a beloved wife and homemaker who dedicated her adult life to raising and...
Andrew J. "Jim" Schulick
Feb 14, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Andrew J. "Jim" Schulick, 79, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Feb. 14, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Jim was born Dec. 12, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andy and Helen Mesaros Schulick, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1958 graduate of Wilson High School and was...
Dolores Ann "Dee" O'Hara
Feb 11, 2020
GIRARD - Dolores Ann O'Hara, 89, was called home to be with Our Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, passing from this life to the next in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Beloved sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Dolores, who was affectionately known as "Dee," was born May, 3, 1930, in Youngstown,...
Gertrude "Trudy" Crissinger
Feb 10, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Gertrude "Trudy" Crissinger, 93, passed away peacefully early Monday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2020, at Beeghly Oaks in Boardman following a lengthy illness.
Trudy was born Aug. 31, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Alden and Opal Thompson Campbell, and lived in this area for a lot of her life.
Trudy spent...
Ronald H. Carcella
Feb 4, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Ronald H. Carcella, 81, of the city's Kirkmere area, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2020, at Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley.
Ronald born Sept. 14, 1938, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Hugh and Helen Nuse Carcella. He was raised in Cumberland, Md., where he attended military school and graduated high...
Paul James Markovsky
Feb 1, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Paul Markovsky, 91, passed peacefully into heaven Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, 2020, departing this earthly life from St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Paul was born July 15, 1928, in Mineral Ridge, and was a son of the late Demetri "Michael" Markovsky and Anna Borsuk Markovsky.
A lifelong resident of Austintown, he was raised and...
Robert J. "Bob" Olsavsky
Jan 29, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Robert J. Olsavsky, 61, of the city's west side, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 29, 2020, at Generations Hospital in Geneva, following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Robert was born May 12, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of James and Ann Varner Olsavsky, and lived in many places both in and out of the...
John J. Nagy
Jan 29, 2020
HUBBARD - John J. Nagy, 71, noted longtime local broadcaster, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, 2020, at his home with his family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer.
John was born Oct. 1, 1948, in Warren, a son of the late John and Martha Yarabinec Nagy Hubbard, and was a lifelong resident of...
