Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...