Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...