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Gregory A. "Greg" Shaffer

Gregory A. "Greg" Shaffer

Aug 25, 2019

LOWELLVILLE - Gregory A. "Greg" Shaffer, 66, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, at his home.

Gregory was born Dec. 22, 1952, and was a son of the late Arthur L. and Mary Alice Bizub Shaffer.

He was a graduate of Boardman High School, and worked as a licensed HVAC service technician for many...

Anthony J. "Jake" Jacola, Jr.

Anthony J. "Jake" Jacola, Jr.

Aug 24, 2019

MINERAL RIDGE – Anthony J. "Jake" Jacola, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Aug. 24, 2019, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman following a long and fulfilling life.

Anthony was born Feb. 20, 1925, in Niles, a son of the late Anthony J. Sr. and Mamie Denoi Jacola, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Eva Marie Nasser

Eva Marie Nasser

Aug 23, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Eva Marie Nasser, 38, passed away Friday morning August 23, 2019, at her mother's home in Campbell, following a brief illness.

Eva was born Nov. 5, 1980, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of Wilbur "Sonny" Lint and Wanda Hughes Lint.

She was a 1999 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was...

Alfred D. "Alfie" Eusanio

Alfred D. "Alfie" Eusanio

Aug 23, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Alfred D. "Alfie" Eusanio, 67, passed away Friday evening, Aug. 23, 2019, at his home after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Alfred was born June 16, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late August and Julia Marucci Eusanio, and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.

He was a member of...

Leon Anthony “Tony” Mick, Jr.

Leon Anthony “Tony” Mick, Jr.

Aug 20, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Leon Anthony "Tony" Mick, Jr., 39, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning Aug. 20, 2019, at his home.

Tony was born Nov. 2, 1979, in Youngstown, and was a son of Mary Theresa DePalmo and Leon A. Mick, Sr. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and was a...

Elaine Marie Locketti

Elaine Marie Locketti

Aug 20, 2019

NORTH LIMA - Elaine Marie Locketti, 63, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon August 20, 2019, at Ivy Woods Manor.

Elaine was born May 10, 1956, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Frank and Flora Cupples Matyi. She grew up in Youngstown, and was a graduate of Chaney High School and of Choffin Career Center,...

Doris Marie Gemmel

Doris Marie Gemmel

Aug 19, 2019

Doris Marie Gemmel, 81, of Austintown, formerly Nova and Salem, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, Aug. 19, 2019, at Humility House in Austintown, and Doris' family thanks the staff at the facility and with Hospice of the Valley for her care.

She was born April 22, 1938, in Ruggles, Ashland County, to Dorwin Griffin and Nellie Mae...

Anthony E. "Tony" Warino

Anthony E. "Tony" Warino

Aug 14, 2019

McDONALD - Anthony E. Warino, 67, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, 2019, at his home. Anthony was born Nov. 26, 1951, in Youngstown, and was the son of the late Nicholas L. Sr. and Elizabeth J. Yankovich Warino. Tony was raised in Niles and lived in this area all of his life.

He was a...

Richard Dennis Mazza Flaviani

Richard Dennis Mazza Flaviani

Aug 14, 2019

GIRARD - Richard Dennis Mazza Flaviani, 27, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lifelong battle with kidney disease.

Richard, who was affectionately known as "Flav," was born Aug. 27, 1991, in Youngstown, a son of Ken Flaviani and Denise Mazza Bennett, and he lived his life in the...

Charles M. Millosin

Charles M. Millosin

Aug 14, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Charles M. Millosin, 66, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 14, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Charles was born May 12, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen and Ann Severin Millosin, and grew up in Struthers.

He was a 1971 graduate of Struthers High School and...

Matilda Theresa Krajcirik Girardi

Matilda Theresa Krajcirik Girardi

Aug 11, 2019

LOS ANGELES - Matilda Theresa Krajcirik Girardi, 101, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, after a long and fulfilling life.

Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, she was also formerly of Valencia and Santa Monica, California. During the final three years of her life she lived at Nazareth House Los Angeles Assisted Living,...

Sandra Jean Carcella

Sandra Jean Carcella

Aug 10, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Sandra Jean Carcella, 79, of the city's Kirkmere area, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 10, 2019, at Omni Manor following an extended illness.

Sandra, who went by "Jean," was born Nov. 3, 1939, in Cumberland, Md., and was a daughter of the late Harold and Lona Heavener Allison. She lived in Maryland, Texas, and Virginia...

Dave Reese

Dave Reese

Aug 7, 2019

NORTH LIMA - Dave Reese, 50, passed away Aug. 7, 2019, at The Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.

Dave was born April 12, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of the late Elton "Sonny" and Donna Huish Reese, and was a lifelong area resident.

He leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, Ron Martin of...

Racquel Rock

Racquel Rock

Aug 7, 2019

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Private services were held on Saturday, Aug. 10, for Racquel Rock, 84, who passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Aug. 7, 2019, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Racquel was born March 11, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James Vincent and Micheline Suskey Rock, and was a lifelong area resident.

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Thomas Goist

Thomas Goist

Aug 6, 2019

NILES - Thomas Goist, 69, formerly of Girard, passed away Tuesday, Aug, 6, 2019, at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles.

Thomas was born March 24, 1950, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Lawrence F. Sr. and Mary W. Desmond Goist. He was a graduate of Girard High School and was a lifelong area...

Chloman R. "Ray" Beets

Chloman R. "Ray" Beets

Aug 6, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Chloman R. Beets, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Aug. 6, 2019, at his home following a long and fulfilling life.

Chloman, who was known to all as "Ray," was born Oct. 30, 1926, in Knoxville, Tenn., the son of the late Charles and Ina Scruggs Beets. He moved to Youngstown in the early 1950s....

Jennie R. "Granny" Macias

Jennie R. "Granny" Macias

Aug 4, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Jennie R. Macias, 98, of the city's west side, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 4, 2019, at Humility House following a long and fulfilling life.

Jennie was born Aug. 11, 1920, in Oelwein, Iowa, and was a daughter of the late Cresencio and Gregoria Chavez Ramos. She lived most of her life in Youngstown, and...

Therese P. Nestor

Therese P. Nestor

Aug 3, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Therese P. Nestor, 81, passed away Saturday evening, Aug. 3, 2019, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Therese was born Sept. 27, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Sue Klamar Novotny, and lived in this area for most of her life.

She was a graduate of...

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Britt

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Britt

Jul 31, 2019

GIRARD - Elizabeth J. "Betty" Britt, 89, passed away Wednesday evening, July 31, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Elizabeth was born Oct. 6, 1929, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late James and Alice Murphy McNicholas. She was a graduate of Girard High School and a lifelong Girard resident.

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Emil Tanner, Jr.

Emil Tanner, Jr.

Jul 29, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Emil Tanner, Jr., 81, noted former area boxing trainer, passed away peacefully late Monday afternoon, July 29, 2019, at Hospice House.

Emil was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Youngstown and was a son of the late Emil, Sr. and Minnie Ciccone Tanner. He attended South High School and lived nearly his entire life in Youngstown....

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