Anne Soroka
Dec 13, 2019
CAMPBELL - Anne Soroka, 94, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 13, 2019, at her home after a long and fulfilling life.
Anne was born Dec. 20, 1924, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Sulak, and lived in this area most of her life.
Anne graduated from Campbell Memorial High School, and...
Michael J. Walter
Dec 12, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - Michael J. Walter, 56, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, while at work.
Michael was born Dec. 30, 1962, in Natrona Heights, Pa., a son of the late Harold E. and Rose M. Critchlon Walter, and came to this area with his family as a child.
Michael was a graduate...
Phillip L. Cardelein, Jr.
Dec 11, 2019
WOODSFIELD - Phillip Anthony Lewis Cardelein, 87, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, 2019, at Arbors at Woodsfield Nursing Home after a long and fulfilling life.
Phillip was born June 16, 1932, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Phillip L. Cardelein Sr. and Marietta "Mary" Nardozzi Cardelein, and came to Youngstown with his...
Milton J. "Bud" Pflug, Jr.
Dec 9, 2019
BOARDMAN - Milton J. Pflug, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 9, 2019, at his home.
Milton, who was known to many as "Bud," was born Jan. 3, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Milton J. Sr. and Beverly Judd Pflug, and lived his life in this area.
Bud was a...
Debra Huzjak
Dec 5, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - Debra Huzjak, 62, passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 5, 2019, at Oasis Care Center in Youngstown.
Debra was born March 29, 1957 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Raymond and Marjorie Newman Huzjak, and was a lifelong area resident.
She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School and worked for General Motors...
Viola Helen Puskas
Dec 5, 2019
NORTH LIMA - Viola Helen Puskas, 89, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Dec. 5, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Viola was born July 17, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Josephine Potter Yakimoff. She graduated from Chaney High School and was a lifelong area resident.
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Mary M. Case
Dec 3, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - Mary M. Case, 88, passed away peacefully late Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, 2019, at her home following a long and fulfilling life.
Mary was born July 12, 1931, in Brookville, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Genevieve Swineford Shugarts. She graduated from Brookville High School and came to the Mahoning Valley...
Catherine Orynycz
Nov 30, 2019
MASURY - Catherine Orynycz, 97, passed away Monday morning, May 4, 2020, at her home after a long and fulfilling life.
Catherine was born in 1922, in Ukraine, and left her home as a young woman to work in Germany, but was never able to return home because of World War II.
In Germany, she...
Michael F. Italiano, Jr.
Nov 30, 2019
SALEM - Michael F. Italiano Jr., 70, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, April 19, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, a 1967 graduate of Fitch High School and later earned a masters degree in mechanical engineering from Youngstown State University. His occupation was mechanical engineering...
Angela A. Frank
Nov 30, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Angela A. Frank, 92, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2019, at Park Vista of Youngstown.
Angela was born July 10, 1927, in Gray, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Setinsek.
She worked as a caterer for the Jewish Community Center in Youngstown, retiring...
Loretta J. Panno
Nov 30, 2019
MUNROE FALLS - Loretta J. Panno, 94, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Nov. 30, 2019, at Mulberry Gardens in Munroe Falls.
Loretta was born April 13, 1925, in Girard, a daughter of the late Anthony and Roseanne DiTunno DePietro, and lived in the area most of her life.
Mrs. Panno was a...
Dolores Preksta Shorokey-Brunetti
Nov 30, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Dolores Preksta Shorokey-Brunetti, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2019, at her home with her family by her side.
Dolores, who was known to all as "Dee," was born Aug. 28, 1935, in Cadogan, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Sadie Wolsonovich Preksta, and came to this area with her family...
Hector Cruz Diaz
Nov 28, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Hector Cruz DiaZ, 68, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, Nov. 28, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after becoming ill at his home.
Hector was born June 14, 1951, in Puerto Rico, and was a son of the late Herminio and Maria Diaz Cruz.
He leaves his wife, Elba Rios Cruz, as well...
Ann Parish Klopta
Nov 27, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Ann Parish Klopta, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 27, 2019, at Omni Manor Care Center with family by her side.
Ann was born July 24, 1923, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Anthony and Lucille Leone Parish, and was a lifelong area resident.
Ann graduated from Campbell Memorial High School,...
Shelley L. Kutan
Nov 24, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - Shelley L. Kutan, 83, passed away peacefully late Sunday morning, Nov. 24, 2019, at her home at Memorial Gables of Green Pastures in Marysville.
Shelley was born Oct. 29, 1936, in Butler, Pa., a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Mildred Fogel. She came to this area as a young woman in the late 1950s,...
Victoria Matts
Nov 24, 2019
BOARDMAN - Victoria Matts, 94, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2019, at Brookdale Nursing Home in Austintown following a brief illness.
Victoria was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Angelina Montosano LaGuardia, and was a lifelong area resident.
Victoria, who was known fondly to many as "Tootsie,"...
John R. Arnold
Nov 21, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - John R. Arnold, 70, passed away early Thursday morning, Nov. 21, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.
John, who was known to many as "Bob," was born May 12, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late John R. Sr. and Lorena Lynn Arnold, and lived his life in this area....
Steve Zielinski
Nov 20, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - Steve Zielinski, 89, passed away peacefully early Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20, 2019, at Hospice House with family by his side.
Steve was born July 17, 1930, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Steve and Wanda Musial Zielinski. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and lived his life in the...
Frances A. Hager
Nov 16, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Frances A. Hager, 85, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Frances was born March 5, 1934, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Lucy Vlasic Andrecic.
She graduated from The Rayen School in 1952, and was employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital for 23 years, first...
Genevieve A. Behan
Nov 15, 2019
NORTH JACKSON - Genevieve A. Behan, 87, of the Antonine Village, passed away Friday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Genevieve, who was known to many as "Gen," was born Dec. 5, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Agnes Filip Behan, and was a lifelong area resident.
She...
