Martha Rose Thomas
Jul 1, 2019
CANFIELD - Martha Rose Thomas, 83, entered the gates of heaven on July 1, 2019, passing from this earthly life.
Martha was born July 17, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Elchuck, and lived in this area all of her life.
She graduated from East High School in 1955, and...
Robert Lee Murphy, Jr.
Jul 1, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - Robert Lee Murphy, Jr., 61, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at his home. Robert was born March 23, 1958, in Campbell, a son of Robert Lee Murphy, Sr. and Margaret Rose Duboy Murphy, and lived in this area all of his life.
Robert was a carpenter working out of Union Local No. 171, and...
Brian T. Droney
Jul 1, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Brian T. Droney, 43, passed away early Monday morning, July 1, 2019, at his home after a seven-year struggle with heart disease. Brian was born Nov. 11, 1975, in Youngstown, a son of John "Jack" and Jeannette Kos Droney, and lived in this area all of his life. Brian was a 1994 graduate of Austintown Fitch High...
Carol Ann Johnson
Jun 30, 2019
GIRARD – Carol Ann Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, June 30, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born Nov. 12, 1942 in Tioga, W. Va., a daughter of the late James and Della Bennett Carlson, and came to this area when she was 16. Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mother,...
Dolores Bobovnik
Jun 27, 2019
CANFIELD - Dolores Bobovnik, 76, passed away Thursday morning, June 27, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.
Dolores, who was known to all as "Dee," was born Dec. 19, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Harold and Argatha Emery Hagerty, and was a lifelong area resident.
After graduating from...
William Thomas "Bill" Yarb
Jun 27, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - William T. "Bill" Yarb, 87, retired City of Youngstown Fire Captain, passed away Thursday morning, June 27, 2019, at Hospice House.
William was born April 12, 1932, in the Brownlee Woods neighborhood of Youngstown, to John and Catherine Skokan Yarb, and lived in the neighborhood all of his life.
Bill's youth included participation...
Ann Potock
Jun 26, 2019
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Ann Potock, 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 26, 2019, at Liberty Health Care Center.
Ann was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Sam and Mary Loyko Samsonchik, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of East High School and worked for General...
Julianna M. Pieton
Jun 23, 2019
NORTH LIMA - Julianna M. Pieton, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, June 23, 2019, at University Hospitals in Cleveland.
Julianna was born Oct. 23, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John S. Sr. and Pauline Skruck Pieton, and lived in this area most of her life.
She was a graduate of Ursuline...
Mary L. Mikula
Jun 23, 2019
AUSTINTOWN – Mary L. Mikula, 90, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 23, 2019, at Humility House.
Mary was born April 28, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Frances Marie Pregi Esposito, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Wilson High School,...
Rosemary Soroka Holmes
Jun 21, 2019
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - Rosemary Soroka Holmes, 66, passed away of natural causes, Friday, June 21, 2019, at her home in Colorado Springs, surrounded by her loving family.
Rosemary was born Oct. 8, 1952, in Warren, a daughter of the late August and Josephine Soroka, and grew up in Niles.
She was a graduate of...
Sadie A. Pepe
Jun 21, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN – Sadie A. Pepe, 89, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 21, 2019, at her son's home, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness.
Sadie was born April 25, 1930, in Niles, a daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Corso DePasquale, and lived nearly all her life in the...
Robert Lee "Bobby" Matthews, Jr.
Jun 17, 2019
NEW WATERFORD - Robert Lee "Bobby" Matthews Jr., 47, formerly of Austintown, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at The Cleveland Clinic as a result of surgical complications. Robert was born Dec. 5, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of Robert Lee Sr. and Barbara Walker Matthews. He was a 1990 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and lived in...
Patricia A. Mraz Kelly
Jun 16, 2019
BOARDMAN - Patricia A. Mraz Kelly, 72, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 16, 2019, at Park Center.
Patricia was born Jan. 19, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael Joseph and Florence Repomonti Mraz, was raised in Campbell and lived in this area most of her life.
She was a 1964...
Mildred “Betty” Crozier
Jun 15, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - Mildred "Betty" Crozier, 102, passed away Saturday evening, June 15, 2019, at her home following a long and fulfilling life.
Mildred was born Nov. 9, 1916, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Henry and Della Wiemer Scott, and was a lifelong area resident.
Betty attended South High School and was a homemaker...
Victoria M. Depizzo
Jun 10, 2019
POLAND - Victoria M. DePizzo, 95, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 10, 2019, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.
Victoria was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Girard, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Josephine Villoni Fusco, and was a lifelong area resident.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother,...
Carole L. Smith
Jun 9, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Carole L. Smith, 71, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, June 9, 2019, at The Woodlands at AustinWoods in Austintown.
Carole was born July 27, 1947, in Brownsville, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Laverne Bell Elias, and came to Youngstown with her family as a child.
...
Cheryl Ann Stiffler
Jun 6, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Cheryl Ann Stiffler, 63, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 6, 2019, at her home following a brief illness.
Cheryl was born Jan. 10, 1956, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert and Shirley Cumberledge Ballas, and came to this area with her family as a child.
She worked for Freshmark in Salem...
Paul J. “Sonny” Shuger
Jun 5, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Paul J. "Sonny" Shuger, 71, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. Paul was born April 15, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Catherine Shuger. He was raised in McDonald and graduated from McDonald High School in 1966....
Dorothy P. Hozdik
Jun 4, 2019
BOARDMAN - Dorothy P. Hozdik, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, June 4, 2019, at her home at Shepherd of the Valley Assisted Living in Poland.
Dorothy was born Dec. 5, 1926, in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Halischak, and came to this area when she married in 1960.
Mrs....
Suzanne E. Granger
Jun 2, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Suzanne E. Granger, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday night, June 2, 2019, at The Assumption Village in North Lima.
Suzanne was born Sept. 28, 1935, in Massillon, a daughter of the late Edward F. and Gladys V. Denbow Stoll, and came to the Youngstown area with her family as a child.
She graduated...
