Obituaries

Oct 10, 2019

ESTERO, FLA. - Eleanor A. Hnat, 88, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Oct. 10, 2019, at her son's home in Estero.

Eleanor was born Dec. 23, 1930, in Campbell, a daughter of the late John and Anna Hurajt Sedlak, and lived her life in this area until moving to Florida a year...

Oct 8, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Anne Hingel, formerly of Forest Hill Drive in Austintown, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 8, 2019, at her home at the Inn At Christine Valley with her family by her side.

Anne was born Sept. 10, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Daniel and Alexandria Vallasevitch (Vallas), and lived her life in this...

Oct 8, 2019

BOARDMAN - Roger Lee Moore II, 47, passed away late Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 8, 2019, at his home following a lengthy illness.

Roger, who was known by his middle name of "Lee," was born May 20, 1972, in Warren, and was a son of Roger Lee Moore I and Phyllis Richmond Moore. He was raised in Berlin...

Oct 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Margaret Barbara Lockard, 91, born June 29, 1928, in New Alexandria, Pa., went home to be with the Lord late Sunday morning, Oct. 6, 2019.

Margie was a wonderful wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother, and friend, and is together again with her husband of 50 years, Glenn D. Lockard, who preceded her in death. Married Nov....

Oct 3, 2019

GIRARD - Frank Joseph Martin, 95, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Oct. 3, 2019, at Windsor House of Champion following a lengthy illness.

Frank, who was affectionately known as "Sookey," was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Girard, a son of the late John and Rose Spatara Martin, and was a life long area resident.

He...

Sep 29, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Roland "Rolly" Messing, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, with his family by his side.

Rolly was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Cleveland, and was a son of the late Emil and Freida Schuller Messing. He attended Parma Schaaf High School and later received his Bachelors and Pharmaceutical Degrees...

Sep 28, 2019

BOARDMAN - Robert L. "Bob" Lude, 80, a career military man, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 28, 2019, at Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley following a six-month illness.

Robert was born Jan. 30, 1939, in Bellaire, the son of the late Graydon G. and Dorothy Stark Lude, and lived much of his life in the Mahoning Valley....

Sep 28, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Bradley J. Ronci, 34, passed away tragically Saturday morning Sept. 28, 2019, at the scene of a two-car accident in Milton Township.

Bradley was born July 5, 1985, in Youngstown, a son of John and Tammi Ronci Petrosky, and was a 2003 graduate of Fitch High School.

Brad lived his life in this...

Sep 28, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Robert McDonough, 82, passed away Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2019, at Beeghly Oaks in Boardman following a brief illness.

Bob was born April 7, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Ralph and Barbara Sibbet McDonough, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1955 graduate of South High School and...

Sep 27, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Paula Matasic, 54, passed away Friday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2019, at Hospice House after a lengthy illness.

Paula was born March 14, 1965, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of Thomas J. and Mary Ann Kucyr Matasic. She was a 1983 graduate of Fitch High School and lived her life in this area.

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Sep 26, 2019

NILES - Dennis A. Hill, 72, passed away at his home Thursday evening, Sept. 26, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Dennis was born Dec. 28, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Louise Roberts Hill, and was a lifelong area resident.

Dennis, who was affectionately known to many as "Bongo,"...

Sep 24, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - William J. "Bill" Wyant, Sr., 72, of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2019, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Bill was born April 5, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Gus D. and Jean Clair Cronk Wyant, and was a lifelong area resident.

He...

Sep 23, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Brandon D. Silvis, 43, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Brandon was born Dec. 28, 1975, in Youngstown, a son of Dirk and Sandra Victor Silvis, and lived most of his life in this area.

He was a 1995 graduate of Chaney...

Sep 22, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Jane G. Doran, 89, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Sept. 22, 2019, at The Woodlands at Austinwoods.

Jane was born Nov. 9, 1929, in Girard, a daughter of the late Stephen and Lydia Casale Cretella, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1947 graduate of Girard High...

Sep 19, 2019

BOARDMAN - Chester R. Martauz, Sr., 93, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, Sept. 19, 2019, at his home.

Chester was born June 7, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Anna Martauz, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of South High School and proudly served for four years...

Sep 18, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Geraldene Sandor, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2019, at her home with her family by her side.

Geraldene was born Aug. 3, 1932, in Washington County, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Andrew Drop Sr. and Anna Huey Drop. She was a graduate of Point Marion High School in Pennsylvania,...

Sep 12, 2019

GIRARD - Paul E. McCourt Jr., 69, passed away Thursday morning, Sept, 12, 2019, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, with his loving wife, Valerie, two sons, Isaac Cunningham and Michael McCourt, daughter, Jackie Squibbs, and daughter-in-law, Ashley McCourt, by his side

Paul was born July 28, 1950, in Grafton, W.Va., a son of the late Paul E....

Sep 11, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - John J. Hoffman, 80, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 11, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home.

John was born March 15, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen and Anna Pavlik Hoffman, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of...

Sep 8, 2019

GIRARD - Barbara Jean Barta, 74, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, Sept. 8, 2019, at her home.

Barbara Jean was born June 30, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas G. and Eleanor McGlynn Morgan, and was a lifelong area resident.

She graduated from Girard High School in 1963 and would go on...

Sep 8, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Ritchie L. Paden, 38, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at his home.

Ritchie was born Aug. 31, 1981, in Warren, and was a son of Michael and Betty Snyder Paden.

He was a graduate of Howland High School, where he is on the school's Wall of Fame for varsity wrestling.

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