Obituaries

Apr 9, 2019

SPRINGFIELD - Lillian Klus, 96, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2019, at Springfield Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.

Lillian was born Jan. 31, 1923 in Pleasant City, Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Negry Barrick, and moved to Warren with her family as a child....

Apr 9, 2019

GIRARD - Judith Lee Bakos, 73, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 9, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a long and courageous battle with Scleroderma.

Judith, known to all as "Judy," was born Jan. 25, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosemary Carson Christopher, and was a lifelong area resident.

Apr 8, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Nancy J. Penezich, 80, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, April 8, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown with her family by her side.

Nancy was born June 25, 1938, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Malcomb and Jean Lindsay Davenport. She was a 1956 graduate of Struthers High School and...

Apr 4, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Irene Drabison, 91, passed away late Thursday evening, April 4, 2019, at Humility House after a long and fulfilling life.

Irene was born Oct. 8, 1927, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late John F. and Mary P. Hatala Novotny. She was a 1945 graduate of Chaney High School, attended Youngstown University, and...

Apr 2, 2019

NORTH LIMA – Maria Kordupel, 95, formerly of Humbolt Avenue in Youngstown, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 2, 2019, at Caprice Health Care after a long and fulfilling life.

Maria was born Sept. 27, 1923, in Poland, Europe, a daughter of the late Iwan and Olha Makaryszyn, and came to America and Youngstown in 1950.

Apr 2, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - George Baker, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.

George was born in Youngstown on May 29, 1924, a son of the late Michael and Julia Luba Baker, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High...

Mar 30, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Lucille Margaret Naso, 94, formerly of Deerfield Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering complications from a stroke.

Lucille was born Jan. 5, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, and was a daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Malfitano Brockmiller. She made her home for many...

Mar 28, 2019

GIRARD - Mary P. Byers, 79, passed away early Thursday morning, March 28, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary, who was affectionately known as "Boboo,"  was born Jan. 9, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Zagorsky Janis, and was a lifelong area...

Mar 27, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Jean Yash, 87, peacefully entered eternal life Wednesday morning, March 27, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Jean was born Oct. 20, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Maria Donofrio Galluppi, who immigrated from Italy.

She graduated from East High School and worked as a bookkeeper at Feldman Brothers Produce...

Mar 26, 2019

BOARDMAN - Robert J. Volsko, 70, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2019, at Greenbriar Health Care Center on South Avenue in Boardman following a brief illness.

Robert was born June 19, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Kraynak Volsko, was a 1969 graduate of Chaney...

Mar 25, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – Janina Sodomora, 88, formerly of Williamson Avenue, passed away peacefully late Monday morning, March 25, 2019, at The Woodlands at AustinWoods.

Janina was born Jan. 19, 1931, in Poland, a daughter of the late Thomas and Katarzyna Pusiarska Bilowus, and came to America and Youngstown in the early 1950s.

She was a loving...

Mar 24, 2019

AUSTINTOWN – Jane M. Moss, 57, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening, March 24, 2019, at Oasis Care Center in Youngstown with family by her side.

Jane, who was known to all as "Janie," was born Jan. 28, 1962, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas E. Sr. and Mary Jane McMahan Moss.

Janie...

Mar 23, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – Agnes M. Phillips, 88, of the city's west side, passed away Saturday morning, March 23, 2019, at Hospice House following a brief illness, with her family by her side. Agnes, who was known to many as "Agie," was born July 20, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stefan and Katarina "Katie" Stupar Hudak, and was...

Mar 22, 2019

BOARDMAN - Donald J. Patek, 77, passed away Friday afternoon, March 22, 2019, at Hampton Woods following a brief illness.

Donald was born May 18, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen and Mary Radovich Patek, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Patek was member of the first freshman class of Cardinal...

Mar 22, 2019

GIRARD - Marjorie R. Huffman, 81, left in peaceful sleep in the early morning hours of Friday, March 22, 2019, at her home. Marjorie was raised in nearby Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and moved to the Youngstown area after she married. Prior to her marriage, she worked in the secular world and later returned to the work-a-day world after her...

Mar 22, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – Jean M. Millard, 86, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, March 22, 2019, at Omni Manor in Youngstown with her family by her side, following a brief illness. Jean was born Oct. 21, 1932, in Draffin, Ky., a daughter of the late Mont and Lulu Bingham Crum, and had lived in this area since she was 16 years...

Mar 20, 2019

SEBRING - Thelia "Tee" Pfeifer-Wenstrom, 93, passed away peacefully early Wednesday evening, March 20, 2019, at her home at Crandall Medical Center after a long and fulfilling life.

Thelia was born March 10, 1926, in Limon, Colo., and was a daughter of the late Porter and Mabel Thompson. Tee made her home in many places in the...

Mar 20, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia DeWan Strojek, 85, passed away peacefully early Wednesday evening, March 20, 2019, at Omni Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born Oct. 21, 1933, in Salem, a daughter of the late Dennis and Dorothy Wildman DeWan, and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked for Easco Aluminum for...

Mar 20, 2019

LORDSTOWN - Gerald G. "Jerry" Bodnar, 63, noted local musician, passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2019, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren following a lengthy struggle with carcinoid cancer, surrounded by his family.

Gerald was born Sept. 10, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anna Zemko Bodnar and lived locally his entire...

Mar 19, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Maron M. Fares, 84, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 19, 2019, at The Assumption Village after a lengthy and courageous struggle with multiple sclerosis.

Maron was born Nov. 21, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of Sab and Lulu Thomas Fares, and he lived his life in this area.

He was a 1953 graduate...