Elizabeth R. (Cappitte) Panno
Sep 24, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Elizabeth R. (Cappitte) Panno, 90,beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Elizabeth, who was affectionately known as Betty, was born Nov. 2, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Samuel J. Cappitte and June...
Edna M. Plants
Sep 24, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Edna M. Plants, 88, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
Edna was born Feb. 10, 1937, in Washington, Pa., a daughter of the late James Rosen and Icy Burgess Rosen, and lived in the area for most...
Rachelle L. (Fogel) Martin
Sep 20, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Rachelle L. "Shelly" Fogel Martin, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Sept. 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Shelly was born Nov. 13, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Lola Patterson. She was raised in Youngstown and also lived in Texas for several years before returning to the area in...
Judith M. King
Sep 18, 2025
AUSTINTOWN - Judith M. King, 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Masternick Memorial, with her family by her side.
Judy was born Nov. 27, 1938, in Giulianova, Italy, a daughter of the late Carmine and Maddalena Collevecchio. She came to the United States in 1953 and made her home in the Youngstown area.
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Albert A. Matasy
Sep 17, 2025
BOARDMAN — Albert A. Matasy, 91, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Albert was born Sept. 24, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert and Helen Timko Matasy, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1951 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Youngstown...
Melissa A. Ciminelli
Sep 17, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN — Melissa A. "Missy" Ciminelli, 49, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Sept. 17, 2025, at Hospice House, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Melissa was born Dec. 22, 1975, in Youngstown, a daughter of David Pflugh and Kathleen Krugel Pflugh, and was a lifelong area resident.
She attended Austintown Fitch...
Robert Sanders
Sep 13, 2025
GIRARD — Robert Sanders, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Sept. 13, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.
Robert, known to many as "Bob," was born Jan. 19, 1932 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph Michael and Mary Rose Tokar Sanders, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a...
Thomas N. Rubbo
Sep 11, 2025
PARMA — Thomas N. Rubbo, 76, beloved grandfather, son, brother, coach and friend, passed away Thursday morning Sept. 11, 2025. He lived a life of devotion, service and love — always putting others before himself.
Tom was born Feb. 2, 1949. He was raised in Youngstown where he graduated from Chaney high school. Later, he received a...
Martin P. Slifka
Sep 10, 2025
WARREN — Martin P. "Marty" Slifka, 71, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.
Marty was born Aug. 13, 1954, in Warren, a son of the late John and Rose Marchese Slifka. He was raised in a home filled with love, joy, laughter and faith alongside his siblings.
A 1972...
Bonnie S. Amrich
Sep 10, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN — Bonnie S. Amrich, 80, of Youngstown's West Side, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Sept. 10, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her husband.
Bonnie was born March 18, 1945, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late John and Minnie Bagley Stanley. She came to the Youngstown area as...
Richard W. Thomas Jr.,
Sep 9, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN — Richard W. "Ric" Thomas Jr., 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, 2025, at Hospice House, with his family by his side.
Ric was born Jan. 6, 1952, in Youngstown, the son of the late Richard W. Thomas and Ruth Clarkson Thomas. Though his military career took him to many places around the world,...
Martin Anthony Conti
Sep 9, 2025
CANFIELD — Martin Anthony Conti, 84, formerly of Youngstown's West Side, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
Affectionately known as "Chief," Marty was born June 12, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late Dominic and Theresa Nardella Conti, and was a lifelong area resident. He...
Charles N. G. Wagoner
Sep 8, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN — Charles N.G. "Charley" Wagoner Sr., 35, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Omni Manor Health Care, surrounded by family and friends, following complications related to diabetes.
Charley was born July 21, 1990, in Youngstown, a son of Grant Wagoner and Lynn Musgrave Wagoner.
He was a 2009 graduate of Ida S. Baker...
Deborah L. (Rice) Borton
Sep 8, 2025
AUSTINTOWN - Deborah L. (Rice) Borton, 68, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in the comfort of her home, following a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.
Deborah was born Oct. 1, 1956, in Salem, a daughter of the late James and Mary Meyers Rice. She was raised in Hanoverton, graduated from United High School with the...
Tim D. Mcninch
Sep 5, 2025
MINERAL RIDGE - Tim D. McNinch, 81, passed away peacefully, Friday Sept. 5, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital surrounded by his family.
Tim was born Oct. 27, 1943, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Howard and Alta Winters McNinch. He grew up in Wheeling and moved to the Youngstown area in 1970.
He attended...
Mark A. Young
Sep 4, 2025
ELLSWORTH - Mark A. Young, 69, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with his family by his side.
Mark was born July 13, 1956, in Salem, a son of the late Myron and Carrie Elaine McJunkin Young, and was a lifelong area resident.
A 1974 graduate of Western Reserve High...
Robert Donadee
Sep 4, 2025
BOARDMAN — Robert Donadee, 67, passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 4, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Robert was born June 9, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of Frank and Janet Partington Donadee, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1976 graduate...
Stanley Kosinski Jr.
Aug 28, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN — Stanley "Toby" Kosinski Jr., 54, passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Stanley was born Jan. 13, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stanley Kosinski Sr. and Marion McNicholas Kosinski, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a proud 1989...
Matthew Brown
Aug 24, 2025
CANFIELD — Matthew D. Brown, 75, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by love.
Matthew was born April 25, 1950, in Steubenville, a son of the late Calvin E. Brown and Bette H. Hineline Rodgers. He came to the Youngstown area as a child and quickly made it his...
Pamela Keener-Vanditti
Aug 22, 2025
STRUTHERS - Pamela Keener-Vanditti, 42, passed away Friday morning, Aug. 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Pamela was born April 8, 1983, in Youngstown, a daughter of David Keener and Barbara Walter, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 2001 graduate of Austintown Fitch High...
