Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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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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...

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....

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...

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...

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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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....

Jul 29, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Stephen M. Thomas, 63, of the city's west side, former City of Youngstown Police Officer, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at his home.

Stephen was born Aug. 11, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of the late Steve F. "Dutch" Thomas and Mary Vallus Thomas, and lived in this area for most of his life....

Jul 26, 2019

GIRARD - Madalyn Marie Petro, 66, passed away Friday evening, July 26, 2019, at The Woodlands at AustinWoods, with her loving husband by her side following a lengthy illness.

Madalyn was born June 22, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Norma Mendozzi Popio, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Petro...

Jul 26, 2019

POLAND - Marvin L. Johnson, 56, formerly of Girard, passed away early Friday morning, July 26, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Marvin was born Nov, 19, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Addie Johnson, and lived most of his life in Girard.

He was a 1981...

Jul 25, 2019

GIRARD - Jordan William Baer, 29, passed away peacefully with his mom and dad by his side, Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic after a long and brave battle with both heart disease and cancer.

Jordan was born to David and Lora Kelly Baer on April 10, 1990. He graduated with honors from Girard High...

Jul 21, 2019

CANFIELD - Cory T. Davner, 28, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Liberty Township.

Cory was born Jan. 23, 1991, in Youngstown, a son of Donald and Andrea Marciella Davner, and lived in this area all of his life.

He was a 2009 graduate of Chaney High School, and also graduated as a...

Jul 21, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Diane L. Bates, 74, of the city's west side, passed away  Sunday evening, July 21, 2019, at her home with family by her side.

Diane was born July 26, 1944, in Ravenna, and was a daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth "Betty" Lansinger.

Diane was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School,...