Obituaries

Nov 14, 2019

DOVER - Norbert J. Kubina, 83, formerly of Austintown, passed away early Thursday evening, Nov. 14, 2019, at Union Hospital.

Norbert was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Edward and Julia Turek Kubina. He was a 1955 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and lived his life in this area...

Nov 14, 2019

GIRARD - Kenneth L. Moran, 65, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday evening, Nov. 14, 2019.

Kenneth was born Jan. 24, 1954, in Girard, a son of the late John and Dorothy Smith Moran, and was a lifelong area resident.

He worked for the City of Girard Street Department for 32 years.

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Nov 14, 2019

GIRARD - Beth E. Saylor, 75, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Beth was born Oct. 19, 1944, in Chardon, a daughter of the late George and Peg Noble Loveland, and came to this area in 1979.

She was a 1962 graduate of Cardinal High School in Middlefield,...

Nov 14, 2019

POLAND - Fred R. Fisher, 82, passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 14, 2019, at Hospice House in North Lima, surrounded by his family.

Fred was born Feb. 19, 1937, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Joseph and Julia Stroney Fisher. He was a 1955 graduate of South High School and lived his entire life...

Nov 11, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Katherine F. Joachim, 94, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Nov. 11, 2019, at her home at The Inn at Christine Valley.

Katherine was born Dec. 12, 1924 in Powhatan Point, and was a daughter of the late John and Katherine Verbanich Tonkovich.

She came to this area after graduating in 1942 from Bessemer...

Nov 11, 2019

HUBBARD - Loretta J. Bacha, 80, formerly of Youngstown's west side, and of McDonald, passed away early Monday morning, Nov. 11, 2019, at her home with family by her side.

Loretta was born July 19, 1939, in Morehead, Ky., and was the daughter of the late Earl Maxwell Tyree and Delma Holbrook Tyree. She came to Youngstown...

Nov 10, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - William J. Caventer Jr., 76, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 10, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

William was born Oct. 1, 1943, in Youngstown, and was a cherished son of the late Margaret E Bodnovich Caventer and William J. Caventer Sr. He was raised in Youngstown and lived in town for the past 35...

Nov 7, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Paul Raymond Baker, 74, passed away early Thursday morning, Nov. 7, 2019, at Briarfield Manor.

Paul was born May 12, 1945, in Youngstown, and lived his life in this area.

He attended St. Edward Grade School and graduated from The Rayen School as well as trade school.

Mr. Baker served in...

Nov 5, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Joseph F. Reda Jr., 78, longtime educator with the Youngstown City Schools, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 5, 2019, at Omni Manor Care Center following a courageous struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Joseph was born Dec. 5, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph Reda Sr. and Adeline "Lena" Nudo Reda, and was a...

Nov 4, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Rose Marie Wolf, 92, passed away Monday afternoon, Nov. 4, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a long and fulfilling life.

Rose Marie was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis L. and Marie Tucciarone Wolf.

She was a graduate of Villa Marie High School and earned...

Nov 4, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Kenneth W. Morris, 52, passed away late Monday evening, Nov. 4, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Kenneth was born Sept. 30, 1967, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Robert and Sheila Hymes Morris, and lived his life in this area.

He was a 1986 graduate...

Nov 3, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - John Blashak, 73, passed away late Sunday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2019, at Caprice Health Care in North Lima following a lengthy illness.

John was born April 6, 1947, in New Castle, Pa., and was a son of the late Stanley and Anna Kubik Blashak.

He graduated from high school in New Castle, and...

Nov 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Catherine Sewickley, 61, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 2, 2019, at Continuing Healthcare Center, following a lengthy illness.

Mary Catherine was born Jan. 24, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of Thomas M. and Laura Joan DuPuy Sewickley, and lived in the area most of her life.

She was a 1976 graduate...

Nov 1, 2019

LIBERTY TWP. - Eileen C. Pack, 80, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 1, 2019, at Liberty Health Care Center, following a lengthy illness.

Eileen was born Sept. 9, 1939, in Ashstead, Surrey, England, and was the daughter of the late David and Lottie Skinner Rogers. She came to America and Toledo in 1961 on a work...

Nov 1, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Stephen L. "Steve" Buranich, 71, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 1, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Stephen was born Jan. 14, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen L. and Anna Nemergut Buranich, and lived his life in this area.

Steve was a 1968 graduate of...

Nov 1, 2019

GIRARD - George P. Bzinak, 76, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 1, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his family.

George was born March 17, 1943, in Punxsutawney, Pa., a son of the late George and Helen Kopchik Bzinak, and came to the area with his family as a child.

He was a...

Oct 30, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Robert L. "Bob" Johnson Sr., 78, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Born in Monongahela, Pa. on April 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Harry Abrams Johnson and Sarah "Sally" Davis Johnson, both successful educators in the "Mon Valley" area.

Oct 30, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Robert E. "Butch" Martin, 72, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, 2019, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Robert was born Aug. 24, 1947, in Oxford, and was a son of the late Ben and June Barrow Martin. He was a graduate of Talawanda High School in Oxford and attended nearby Miami University for...

Oct 29, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Audrey L. Gray, 70, of the city's west side, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, 2019, at her home following an eight-month illness.

Audrey was born in Youngstown on Oct. 8, 1949, and was the daughter of Charles and Audrey Lautner.

She was a 1967 Chaney High School graduate and a member of...

Oct 28, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Theresa M. Kolesar, 96, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Oct. 28, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with family by her side.

Theresa was born May 5, 1923, in the Brier Hill neighborhood of Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Fabian and Victoria Rosetti Ladonne.

She worked at Northside Hospital as...