Michael Hryb
Jan 2, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Michael Hryb, 79, passed away just before midnight Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.
Michael was born Sept. 13, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Kathryn Terlesky Hryb, and he lived his life in this area.
He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian...
Irene S. Fabian
Jan 2, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Irene S. Fabian, 89, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, 2019, at Omni Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side.
Irene was born June 21, 1929, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late John and Sophia Slanina Ringos. She was a 1947 graduate of Chaney High School and a...
Helen Hrynko Yurchyk
Dec 31, 2018
YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Yurchyk, 94, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2018, at her home.
Helen was born June 19, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Mary Ksenyeh Hrynko, and was a lifelong area resident.
She graduated from Chaney High School in 1943, and worked...
Gloria Rubbo
Dec 31, 2018
YOUNGSTOWN - Gloria Rubbo, 95, of the city's Kirkmere area, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2018, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana.
Gloria was born June 14, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nicola and Assunta Leone Rubbo. She was raised on the city's east side, was a graduate...
Joseph M. Kearney
Dec 30, 2018
YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph M. Kearney, 64, passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 30, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side.
Joseph was born Oct. 5, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of the late Donald and Viola DiNoble Kearney, and he lived his life in this area.
He was a 1972...
Linda M. Bischoff
Dec 29, 2018
YOUNGSTOWN – Linda M. Bischoff, 58, of the city's westside, passed away Saturday evening, Dec. 29, 2018, at Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer.
Linda was born Jan. 19, 1960, in Columbiana County, a daughter of the late Harry and Marie Bartholomew Westover, and was a lifelong resident of this area.
She was...
Dorothy M. Demars
Dec 24, 2018
BAY VILLAGE - Dorothy M. DeMars, 97, formerly of North Hazelwood Avenue on Youngstown's west side, passed away Christmas Eve morning, Dec. 24, 2018, at her home at O'Neill Healthcare, following a long and fulfilling life.
Dorothy was born May 22, 1921, in Vienna Township, and was a daughter of the late George A. and Lola G....
Frank J. Casey
Dec 22, 2018
YOUNGSTOWN - Frank J. Casey, 100, formerly of Brunswick Road on the city's west side, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2018, at Omni Manor.
Frank was born Aug. 14, 1918, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Annie Roebuck Bednarchik, and he spent his life in this area.
He served proudly...
Zeljko "Jay" Hustic
Dec 20, 2018
AUSTINTOWN - Zeljko "Jay" Hustic, 75, passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 20, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suddenly becoming ill at home.
Zeljko was born July 27, 1943, in Zagreb, Croatia, a son of the late Milan and Francesca Hustic, and came to the United States and Youngstown in November of 1982.
Jay...
Paul E. Handwork, Jr.
Dec 13, 2018
CANFIELD - Paul E. Handwork Jr., 69, passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 13, 2018, at Salem Regional Hospital following a brief illness.
Paul was born Nov. 10, 1949, in Warren, a son of the late Paul E. Sr. and Elva Mack Handwork, and he lived his life in this area.
Paul was a 1967...
Kathleen P. Keevey
Dec 13, 2018
YOUNGSTOWN - Kathleen P. Keevey, 76, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Dec. 13, 2018, at The Assumption Village in North Lima.
Kathleen was born March 26, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Stephanie Pavin DiCiccio, and lived her life in this area.
Kathleen was a...
Paul Edward Mrofchak
Dec 11, 2018
GIRARD - Paul E. Mrofchak, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, December 11, 2018, at Omni Manor in Youngstown.
Paul was born Jan. 10, 1931, in Niles, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Mrofchak, and was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Mrofchak worked for Ellwood Advertising and also owned and operated a barber...
Elvira B. Lightner
Dec 11, 2018
YOUNGSTOWN - Elvira B. Lightner, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Dec. 11, 2018, at her home with her family by her side.
Elvira was born Nov. 24, 1926, in Washington County, Pa., a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Misonic Mancuso. She came to this area with her family as...
Emma Bleggi
Dec 7, 2018
BOARDMAN - Emma Bleggi, 93, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2018, at Hospice House.
Emma was born May 7, 1925, in Brockway, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Pacifico and Julia Phillippi Bleggi.
She was a 1943 graduate of Cowanshannock Township High School in Sagamore, Pa., and was a 1946 graduate...
William Andrew "Bill" Evans, Jr.
Dec 7, 2018
YOUNGSTOWN - William Andrew "Bill" Evans Jr., 73, responded to God's call to Heaven, leaving this earthly life early Friday evening, Dec. 7, 2018, from his home following a two-year battle with cancer.
William was born July 25, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of Herman and Katherine Bonam, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather,...
Gerald G. "Jerry" Kachmer
Dec 7, 2018
McDONALD - Gerald G. "Jerry" Kachmer, 76, passed away early Friday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2018, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown.
Jerry was born July 14, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Margaret Toporcer Kachmer, and he lived his life in this area.
Jerry was a graduate of Chaney High...
Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Cupan
Dec 2, 2018
MCDONALD - Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Cupan, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Mary Kathryn was born Aug. 22, 1956, in Kinsman, a daughter of Jack and Mary Lou Perkins Daley, and came to the McDonald area in the early 1980s.
She was a 1975 graduate...
Norman Roger Stothard
Dec 2, 2018
NORTH LIMA - Norman Roger Stothard, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2018, at Caprice Health Center.
Norm was born Oct. 17, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of Chester and Ruth Anderson Stothard. He was raised in Youngstown, moved to Boardman in 1980, and spent the last 12 years in North Lima.
He...
Margaret L. Span
Dec 1, 2018
YOUNGSTOWN – Margaret L. Span, 73, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Park Center in Boardman following a lengthy illness.
She was born Oct. 1, 1945, in Youngstown, and was raised in Austintown. Margaret was a graduate of Fitch High School and had lived in Las Vegas for 35 years before returning to the Youngstown area....
Gertrude M. Grecko
Nov 30, 2018
BOARDMAN - Gertrude M. Grecko, 84, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 30, 2018, at Beeghly Oaks in Boardman following a brief illness.
Gertrude was born Nov. 12, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Andrew P. and Mary M. Troyan Grecko, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1953 graduate of East High...
